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Based on 299 ratings
7.4
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Score Breakdown Based on 299 ratings
  1. 10 (33)
  2. 9 (65)
  3. 8 (75)
  4. 7 (64)
  5. 6 (29)
  6. 5 (9)
  7. 4 (5)
  8. 3 (3)
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Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

  • Rating:9

    Mind blowing but short

    I was waiting this game to be released since its announcement, having heard so little about it and only watched the teaser trailer.. After finally two years, the game is released.The first thing you will notice while pla... Read Full Review

    6 of 7 users found the following review helpful

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  • Rating:6

    Beautiful visuals and a great ending with not much in between

    When it comes to walking simulators, some get more praise than others, and some are just forgotten. Ethan Carter was talked about quite a bit upon its first release, even receiving a BAFTA award for best game innovation.... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5

    Almost but not quite

    As I started this adventure I noticed immediately it's similarities to "Everybody's Gone to the Rapture" not in it's story but it's form. A slower paced, 1st person adventure where you must discover how to play as you g... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Amazing visuals in this amazing game.

    This game blew me away. I must tell it from the beginning. In this game you play a paranormal detective trying to find out what happened to Ethan Carter, a little boy, who has vanished. The graphics in this game is amazi... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6

    A fascinating story hidden behind an average game.

    A little exploration, a little mystery, a little puzzle, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter has it all. The goal of the game can be distinguished quite easily from the title. This is a story-driven adventure game in the like... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    Picturesque Red Creek Valley conceals a haunting, unearthly tale that is short but worth your attention.

    Many have called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter a walking simulator and I can't really argue with that. I am, however, entirely OK with it. It's an impactful, atmospheric experience to hike through this painterly landscap... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    A well spent adventure & touching story for $20.00!!

    I'll be the first to make it known that The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is or was slightly overhyped when it was first released. That being said, in my humble opinion, I feel those same ppl that were giving the game maybe... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    The mysterious nature of story-telling

    Intro The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is an adventure game created by The Astronauts, a Polish game development company, in 2014. I find these adventure games to be interesting and downloaded this game of PSN. It was first... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:1

    Is this adventure game???

    Yes, ambience and graphics great, nearing perfection. But very short plot, unsatisfactory. Extremely weak puzzles, too easy for such a short story. And I didn't understood the point of the story at all. At the end I expe... Read Full Review

    2 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    Good for low price in sale

    It's a good game overall. Very good graphics and epics soundtracks that are thriller. But I think the cases you solve could be harder. In the first spot It seems that you need to search all scene to find things to help y... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter - Review

    Ethan Carter begins with a somewhat proud statement telling you that the game will not hold your hand. A strong set up. Whist most AAA titles would try to funnel you through an experience, TVoEC has you relishing in it. ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
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