The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
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GOOD NEWS EVERYONE: By purchasing the game, you actually get two games now: 1) The original The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, 2) The Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux. Please see The Astronauts website for details.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery game that focuses entirely on exploration and discovery. It contains no combat or explosions of any kind. If our game leaves any scars, we hope you won’t be able to see them.
You play the game as Paul Prospero, an occult-minded detective who receives a disturbing letter from Ethan Carter. Realizing the boy is in grave danger, Paul arrives at Ethan’s home of Red Creek Valley, where things turn out to be even worse than he imagined. Ethan has vanished in the wake of a brutal murder, which Paul quickly discerns might not be the only local murder worth looking into.
Inspired by the weird fiction (and other tales of the macabre) from the early twentieth century, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter aims to significantly evolve immersive storytelling in games. While it features a private detective and quite a few mental challenges, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is not an especially puzzle-ridden game. Our focus is on atmosphere, mood, and the essential humanity of our characters.
Still, the discoveries won’t happen on their own, or without your help. Using both Paul’s supernatural skill of being able to communicate with the dead, and your own powers of observation, you will discover the mystery behind a trail of corpses, the roots of a dark ancient force lurking in Red Creek Valley, and the fate of a missing boy.
Explore and interact with the beautiful yet ominous world of Red Creek Valley, which was created with the use of revolutionary photogrammetry technology that allows for nearly photorealistic environments.
Communicate with the dead and see how they died in order to gather clues that help you piece together the truth behind Ethan’s disappearance -- and the fate of his family.
Experience, in non-linear fashion, a story that combines the pleasures of pulp, private eye, and horror fiction, all of it inspired by writers such as Raymond Chandler, Algernon Blackwood, Stefan Grabinski, and H. P. Lovecraft.
Conduct the investigation on your own terms and at your own pace. Although there are a few scary bits in the game, players will have no need for sedatives. Our game is less about terror and more about clammy unease.
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SteamYou are here | $19.99 | 9Kreviews | 88% | — | $3.2M |
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Would you like to cry today? Play this game. The visuals are beautiful, the puzzles are well-designed to keep you progressing but not be so frustrating you give up, and the story line keeps you hooked and the ending destroys you.
FREE RIGHT NOW ON EPIC STORE NOW UNTIL THE 14TH!!!! also, to all the basement incels that hate Epic and are proud of their brand identity and want strangers on the internet to know it: Congrats. Very happy for you.
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish*, Czech*languages with full audio support
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성격급하고 주의력 없으면 못하는 게임. 너무 넓은 맵에 상호작용하는 물체는 찾기 힘들고 힌트도 없다. 스토리도 그렇게 맘에 들지 않았고...내 취향과는 아주 안맞았음... 처음부터 끝까지 공략에 의존해서 깨긴 깼지만 접어야 말지 몇 번 고민하다 억지로 깼음.... -리덕스는 한글패치가 안먹히니 영어 안되면 구버전으로...
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Ja...JA!! Ein ganz klares "Spiel es"! Gar keine andere Wahl xD Die Story - Hammer <3 Die Idee "Fälle" zu lösen - Wow! Und die ganzen Rätsel + andere Sachen im Spie - OMG! Ich habe noch nie ein Spiel dieser Art gespielt. Jetzt wo es zuende ist bin ich sogar etwas traurig weil es vorbei ist :< Ich mag mehr davon! Q.Q + Erfolge + Sammelkarten + Super tolle Musik + Wundervolle Grafik / Umgebung
Все начиналось как обычный симулятор ходьбы, а закончилось многогранной и нестандартной историей, вдохновленной рассказами Лавкрафта. Я провел за игрой 2.5 часа и за это время она мне ни разу не наскучила. Напротив, с каждой минутой я все больше погружался в повествование игры и пытался понять ее смысл. В конечном итоге получился потрясающий проект: история оказалась замечательной, саундтрек - загадочным, а игровой процесс и визуал - медитативными. Что еще нужно? https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2965448009 Во время прохождения ощущалась смесь вайбов "What Remains of Edith Finch" и "Draugen". Обе игры замечательные и если до этого момента вы с ними сталкивались, то это отличная возможность попробовать "The Vanishing of Ethan Carter" (или попробовать эти две замечательные игры).
[h3] 100% Achievement Review: Based on my experience completing all the (available) achievements. [/h3] Feel free to follow my [u][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45897386/]Steam Curator[/url][/u] & [u][url=https://www.youtube.com/@Awijii]Youtube Channel[/url][/u] for more 100% reviews, videos & achievement content! [h3]Title: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter[/h3] Summary: Mystery walking game Personal notes: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a mystery game driven by its narrative. You play as a detective with supernatural abilities investigating the disappearance of Ethan Carter, a kid gone missing within Red Creek Valley. This game focuses on exploration, atmosphere, and slowly uncovering the secrets hidden within a small but beautifully crafted world. The biggest strength of this game for me was its atmosphere. The map is kinda small, but it is very detailed and enjoyable to explore. Every area feels carefully designed, and wandering through the abandoned town, forests, and surrounding environments creates a strong sense of mystery that left me wanting more. The investigation mechanics are simple but pretty effective tbh. You explore various locations, piece together different clues, and solve supernatural mysteries to understand what truly happened. The story is pretty interesting overall, but it is also where the game can lack. The slow pacing and vague storytelling can make parts of the experience feel confusing, especially if you are looking for a more straightforward narrative. I also felt like a good amount was left up to interpretation which I enjoyed personally but I know some people aren't as fond. Visually, I felt like this game holds up well with the environments being the highlight. The beautiful landscapes are something I quite enjoyed as I put together the mysteries of Red Creek. The audio is decent although a little barebones. I do think it made the experience feel tense but I wish they did a little more. I do feel like a pretty big downside is that once the mystery is solved, there isn't a lot of reason to return. The experience is fairly short, and while the exploration is enjoyable, there isn't much replay value after you know the answers. Achievement-wise this game is pretty straightforward with a few being out of the way. If you know what to look for though, it should be a "walk" in the park. All things considered, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a solid mystery experience with a beautifully crafted world and a great atmosphere. It isn't a game I would consider a must-play, but I did enjoy my time exploring the world and uncovering its secrets. I don't even remember buying it originally, but I'm glad I gave it a chance. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys slower mystery games, exploration, and atmospheric experiences, but I would definitely suggest picking it up on a good sale rather than paying full price. Time it took to complete: 12hrs Most difficult achievement(s): - Unfinished Story (Find the sniper rifle) Difficulty rating: ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ 3/10 Overall rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 6/10
This game is perfect for somebody who likes horror, but wants more of a story format!
The story was really awesome. A walking simulator with solving mysterious murders. The atmosphere and graphics are great. I must say it's not too short and they don't show you a way to progress, you find everything yourself. Putting the pieces together and solving the mysteries in order takes a lot of time and is difficult without the help of the guide. You understand the logic towards the end, but it's a bit confusing. I would definitely and definitely recommend it to people who love the mystery genre and love walking simulation. I recommend it to others, but they can get bored, I guess the game is finished before you finish all the murder mysteries. Edit: Unlike the original, in redux, the graphics are much better, the running feeling is smoother. I recommend you to try redux after playing the original. Overall the story and the storytelling are very good, the atmosphere is great, you can enjoy the surrounding scenery while playing. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2974750363
Одна из наикрасивейших игровых локаций, что я видел. Вся карта огромный оживший пейзаж. По такому лесу можно успокаиваться бродя словно в настоящем, живности разве что не хватало. Ну и история не самая плохая.
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