Eliza

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Ars Technica
    Aug 12, 2019
    I came out of Eliza with the sense that I'd been on a journey of juggling grief, hope, and joy through the existential dread that is living a modern, tech-filled life. And for that reason, I recommend this visual novel as a must-play experience. [Ars Technica Approved]
  2. Kotaku
    Aug 29, 2019
    It’s a realistic depiction of depression, but it’s as tiring to play as it is to live.
  3. Polygon
    Aug 12, 2019
    I came to this game imagining it would be a clever take on the Turing Test, a scenario designed to see if a machine can pass for a human intelligence. Instead, I explored the possible outcomes of trying to treat mental health problems at scale. Removing the humanity from the act of helping humans cope is a dystopian way of solving the problem; Eliza’s story highlights the potential pitfalls of generalizing a deeply personal process.
  5. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Sep 20, 2019
    Nora is wonderful. [RPS Bestest Bests]

Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best PC Game of 2019

User Reviews

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 7 out of 30
  1. A37927
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Eliza is a powerful Visual Novel (VN) around AI and mental health that maybe nearer a future reality than we think. Excellent voice acting,Eliza is a powerful Visual Novel (VN) around AI and mental health that maybe nearer a future reality than we think. Excellent voice acting, intriguing characters with a past and nice graphics and sounds make this a really good experience. And with different endings too. One of the best I've had since Highway Blossoms.… Full Review »
  2. TheBowtiewolf
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Eliza is my new go-to game if anyone asks if i can recommend a calm visual novel. The game is not short but not too long and you might be ableEliza is my new go-to game if anyone asks if i can recommend a calm visual novel. The game is not short but not too long and you might be able to complete it in less than day. The graphics are perfect and fit wonderfully in combination with the amazing voice acting. Story wise the game contains explanation of the past, current and future of certain Characters and sometimes you really feel empathy with some of them.
    In my opinion Eliza is the best Visual Novel of the year and really deserves more attention    … Full Review »
  3. aditya1101
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, and I felt like it offered some pretty interesting perspectives on AI/psychology/mental health. The story's pacingI really enjoyed this game, and I felt like it offered some pretty interesting perspectives on AI/psychology/mental health. The story's pacing was really nice, and I really enjoyed all the different characters and the viewpoints they represented. I definitely have a personal connection to this kind of story so maybe I'm overrating it a bit, but it's definitely one of the better visual novels I've played in recent memory.… Full Review »
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