Emily is Away Too

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. DualShockers
    Jun 4, 2017
    95
    Like its predecessor, I’m unlikely ever to forget Emily is Away Too. What developer Kyle Seeley has created is a great reminder that excellent immersive storytelling is reliant on only two things: an unique idea, and the vision and passion to see that idea materialize.
  2. GameGrin
    May 26, 2017
    90
    As with the first one, Emily is Away Too is a wonderfully crafted narrative experience that echoes what it was like to be a teenager in the mid-2000s. For such a simple concept, the level of detail really makes this game a fantastic narrative experience. If you like short narrative experiences, I can’t recommend this enough.
  3. GameSpew
    Jun 16, 2017
    80
    I take my hat off to developer Kyle Seeley for being able to create such a realistic-feeling experience from something so simple, but just one that made me very glad my teenage years are well and truly and thing of the past.
  5. Destructoid
    May 26, 2017
    70
    Emily is Away Too is basically the first game expanded beyond a simple gimmick. It may not be the best piece of interactive fiction ever created, but quality-of-life changes to the original formula make the journey feel more personal for individual players. The multiple endings really seal the deal, meaning you’re in for heartbreak or everlasting love.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Jun 9, 2017
    Emily is Away Too is a surprisingly poignant trip down memory lane. [Recommended]

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. Gnawer
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    This game looks simple and lazily made at first, but pretty soon it hits you by being actually awesome. It's an "AOL chat simulator", whereThis game looks simple and lazily made at first, but pretty soon it hits you by being actually awesome. It's an "AOL chat simulator", where you're messaging two friends. They message you with all sorts of files and web links (click those, they're cool), and after a while this just feels like a natural conversation. There's a lot of references to 2006-2007 pop culture, so you have to be reasonably old to enjoy it (ideally in your late 20's). Best part is the story that unfolds via this messaging. It feels well written and very responsive to your choices. My ending felt very strong and left me somewhat in disarray, but in a good way.… Full Review »
  2. mamkerink
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Очень трогательная история переносящая вас на десятки лет назад. Визуально игра просто невероятно, а эта интернет-культура настолько роднаяОчень трогательная история переносящая вас на десятки лет назад. Визуально игра просто невероятно, а эта интернет-культура настолько родная даже в этой стране, что можно пустить слезу от ностальгии. Крутая реализация, шикарный дизайн и действительно интересная история -- все в этой игре. Незаслуженно пропущенная инди-готи 2017.… Full Review »
  3. RagingPoet
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    More of a remake than a sequel, Emily Is Away Too adds a lot of new features for better immersion. I don't wanna spoil anything so let's justMore of a remake than a sequel, Emily Is Away Too adds a lot of new features for better immersion. I don't wanna spoil anything so let's just say that this is one of the most nostalgia inducing titles ever created for 2006-7th years)… Full Review »
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