- Publisher: HandyGames , Gamestop , THQ Nordic
- Release Date: Jul 19, 2022
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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PLAYAug 30, 2022A well-crafted survival story that conveys an important message. Emotive music and distinctive visuals blend with strong gameplay for a memorable experience. [Issue#18, p.75]
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Aug 22, 2022Brace for a brutally realistic graphical marvel with post-apocalyptic undertones and elements of ecopunk. Endling is a gripping, poignant adventure without much room for positive emotions. It sends a message that's supposed to hurt.
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Aug 1, 2022Endling - Extinction is Forever is a warning signal about humans that should pay more attention to their environment and avoid it being ruined by the pollution born out of greed. At the same time it is also a truly engaging and immersive game with well thought out mechanics. It manages to combine the social message with a fun experience. It is the perfect example of games that challenge your intellect while leaving a lasting impression due to the emotional load they carry. It has both heartwarming and extremely sad moments, the atmosphere of the game accompanying you for some time after you have seen the end credits.
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Aug 1, 2022Quotation forthcoming.
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Jul 25, 2022Short but poignant; that’s ultimately what Endling: Extinction is Forever is. It perfectly conveys the horrors that mankind is capable of, and how it affects the land and animals around us. And it doesn’t pull any punches. There’s no happy ending here, no matter how good you are at looking after your cubs. It’s a game that should be played though, as its message is important. Just be ready to have your soul destroyed by the time the credits roll.
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Jul 25, 2022An exciting, tragic and narratively impactful journey that deals with its themes in a bold and never sloppy way.
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Jul 21, 2022Endling: Extinction is Forever is narrative focused and has a good story. Its repetitive mechanics, however, can make the game tiring and difficult to play for many hours in a row. Even so, it’s worth it; although quite sad, it has a proportionate characteristic beauty.
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Jul 19, 2022Herobeat Studios set out to create a game that raises environmental awareness, and in doing so they have created a heartfelt message in the form of a very charming video game. Endling: Extinction is Forever lacks some variety, but tugs on the heartstrings, with an emotional story and genuinely asks the player to reflect on current environmental issues.
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Jul 19, 2022Endling – Extinction is Forever is a bold, unique, slow burn of a game that excellently conveys its ecologically conscious message and paints a dire image of rampant industrialization on a personal, microcosmic level. Because of this success, the game manages to garner an amount of player investment that belies its short runtime, but that runtime is also one of the game’s biggest hurdles when contrasted with its relatively high price tag. Had more steps been taken to engage the player in the minute-by-minute gameplay or encourage replayability, the number below might have been a notch or two higher. As it stands, however, Endling is a game where the gameplay and mechanics are readily outclassed by its theming and presentation. It’s certainly an experience worth having, but not one that lives up to its full potential.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 25 out of 33
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Mixed: 6 out of 33
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Negative: 2 out of 33
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Jul 29, 2023
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Jul 20, 2023Una gran goya indie recomendada para principalmente personas sensibles ,ya que el mensaje que logra transmitir pocas veces se ve en un videojuego.
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Jul 20, 2023Eu gostei muito desse jogo, é uns dos melhores jogos Indies que já joguei!!