Erica

 PlayStation 4
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6.8

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  1. Positive: 173 out of 371
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  3. Negative: 66 out of 371
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  1. tanonero
    Jun 4, 2023
    6
    The plot didn't engage me as much because it focused extensively on the interpretive and dream-like aspects of the narrative. While I appreciate the wide range of story paths available, I question the necessity of this genre when the industry has already proven that immersive storytelling can be achieved through gameplay-focused games, which this game falls short of providing.
  2. sawduck
    May 19, 2023
    6
    It was decent, had an interesting story and characters too, was kinda like watching a tv show .
  3. eva3si0n
    Dec 28, 2021
    5
    Erica is absolutely a passing project on the PS4. An interactive film in which there is no strong main plot, weak acting and a minimal amount of interactivity as such. There are 5 endings in the game, only the first 3 are of interest. The main 2 is "player torture" to receive a platinum trophy. Why did I not understand such terrible control, playing from a smartphone is uncomfortable.Erica is absolutely a passing project on the PS4. An interactive film in which there is no strong main plot, weak acting and a minimal amount of interactivity as such. There are 5 endings in the game, only the first 3 are of interest. The main 2 is "player torture" to receive a platinum trophy. Why did I not understand such terrible control, playing from a smartphone is uncomfortable. There are of course pleasant things in Erica - a great picture, good camera work, but there is nothing else here. Erica is positioned as a thriller, but in 2 hours of the film there is not one tense moment.… Expand
  4. EvgeniusBro
    Dec 1, 2021
    7
    Неплохое кинцо на пару вечеров, правда когда я прошёл на все концовки, я сюжет всё равно так и до конца не понял
  5. Bloodnes
    Oct 30, 2021
    6
    Короткая игра, хоть и любитель подобного жанра, однако игра для меня оказалась посредственная и порой непонятная в плане сюжета, точнее сказать не понимание, что двигало разработчиком, когда он эту игру делал. В целом на пару часов залипнуть можно, 6/10Короткая игра, хоть и любитель подобного жанра, однако игра для меня оказалась посредственная и порой непонятная в плане сюжета, точнее сказать не понимание, что двигало разработчиком, когда он эту игру делал. В целом на пару часов залипнуть можно, 6/10
  6. Bioreactor1987
    Oct 19, 2021
    5
    По плюсу норм. Любопытное кино на пару часов. =)
  7. Messiah28
    Oct 16, 2021
    7
    Great acting and the story was interesting. Although the story is quite short and the pacing is off towards the end, it was still a fun experience for me. I enjoy these type of decision based games and gotta say it was worth it for the price I paid (a few bucks on a ps plus deal!). So if playing a game that feels like a movie is a dealbreaker for you, this is not for you Imo.
  8. Juli01223
    Jul 9, 2021
    7
    I expected the story to be ''more normal''. Anyway I have to replay choosing calmly, that the story should flow better.
  9. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Достаточно унылый сюжет, для 2часовой игры. С очень маленьким развитием сюжета в разные стороны. который можно играть и стоит играть только в компании своих друзей
  10. Dragonfly44
    Feb 24, 2021
    7
    The story is decent and intriguing if a little nonsensical but my only real complaint is whatever filter they put on this game makes it uneasy and honestly a little nauseating to play. 71/100
  11. nnevill
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    These is only one thing I don't like it this game - it's ending. It's sort of rough and not self-explanatory. Event after watching all possible ending in youtube I'm not sure how the scenario works. In such a genre as interactive movie I think scenario should be better. It's not bad but could be better. But in any case game is short - about 2 hours so it totally worths to go through it.
  12. Guados
    Jan 12, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My top PS4/PS5 list
    1. Ghost of Tsushima 9,7/10
    2. God of War 9,5/10
    3. Other for TOP3 Meme    … Expand
  13. painava
    Dec 10, 2020
    7
    This was free PS+ "game". Erica is an interactive movie, there's no game here. The story was alright if somewhat jumpy. Watched it once, not sure if I'll try to get the other endings at some point.
  14. Lattely
    Dec 1, 2020
    7
    A brilliant interactive story with many choices to complete the game. I'm a fan of these types of games (this one could be better).
  15. Leocolt
    Nov 20, 2020
    7
    Intriguing FMV adventure with a pretty unique touch-centered control scheme. If you’re a fan of narrative-driven “choose your own adventure” type of games. For what it’s worth, Erica is not a bad option.
    The game would be more replayable with a proper chapter select though.
  16. nexus151196
    Nov 18, 2020
    6
    Очень красивое кино с хорошей актерской игрой, вариативность отличная. Жаль всего на 2 часа.
  17. 613th
    Nov 7, 2020
    5
    Rather classic interactive film (game), but with less gameplay compontnet.

    So, in such projects the main part is the story and characters, beacuse very often the gameplay is similar - choose the way of the plot's development by choosing the right question or right answer to the other person; push righ button as fast as possible and etc. In Erica the QTE part is reduced to a minimum,    Rather classic interactive film (game), but with less gameplay compontnet.

    So, in such projects the main part is the story and characters, beacuse very often the gameplay is similar - choose the way of the plot's development by choosing the right question or right answer to the other person; push righ button as fast as possible and etc.

    In Erica the QTE part is reduced to a minimum, so the most time of the game, you jist need to pick the way you lead your version of the happening.

    The whole setting is not new. For the the players who like the mental hospitals theme and near occultism stuff it will be great, but for others - just normal.

    Summing up - short film for 2-3 times walkthrough to know another ending.    … Expand
  18. CoreGamer1408
    Nov 5, 2020
    7
    I do like interactive story games so this one is right in one of my gaming comfort zones. Started out interesting enough and all the actors could act well enough. Except the one who had a gun (no spoilers). The fact I could go in full on (optional) murder mode was cool. Nope they didn't wimp out on this one for sure. The ending was a bit anti-climatic. A few in game choices relayed byI do like interactive story games so this one is right in one of my gaming comfort zones. Started out interesting enough and all the actors could act well enough. Except the one who had a gun (no spoilers). The fact I could go in full on (optional) murder mode was cool. Nope they didn't wimp out on this one for sure. The ending was a bit anti-climatic. A few in game choices relayed by text summing it all up. I don't see any motivation for another replay. Almost bought this, but it dropped free on the PS+ paid service.… Expand
  19. UthersonL
    Oct 8, 2020
    6
    Competent but unremarkable interactive thriller with gimmicky controls. If you can't be bothered to install the mobile app and pair your phone with your console, the game has you use the trackpad for basically everything instead of a more conventional - and, frankly, more immersive - mapping, like e.g. in David Cage's games
  20. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 14, 2020
    7
    Erica
    a little bit creepy
    Ericka is a 1 and a half hour long interactive movie type game about a girl who is told she hasa gift to see into the future as a young girl, things happen, somone gets killed and you spend the rest of the game figuring out who killed this person and why, in a game like this story is crutial, I want to instantly be hooked, I want to want to know the outcome,    Erica
    a little bit creepy
    Ericka is a 1 and a half hour long interactive movie type game about a girl who is told she hasa gift to see into the future as a young girl, things happen, somone gets killed and you spend the rest of the game figuring out who killed this person and why,
    in a game like this story is crutial, I want to instantly be hooked, I want to want to know the outcome, and while my girlfriend was instantly hooked, it took me until the psych ward was introduced for this game to peak my interest…
    gameplay ise you have the choice of controller or via app with your smart phone, the latter I found to be the best way to play, youre not simply just choosing things like dialog or which door to go through, but youre also interacting with certain items in the world itself such as wiping the fog from a mirror or window, I was overall a bit disappointed in a lack of choices feeling like they really mattered, don’t get me wrong there are a few different paths to go down, but the story for me wasn’t engaging enough for me to see this game through to its end more than twice, I rarely had that moment like a good telltale game where I made a choice and immediately regretted it or kept me up at night wondering if I did this differently how things might have turned out..
    that being said Ericka did eventually get its hooks in me, I was intrigued wanting to see how everything played out, but I just feel the overall package is a bit lackluster,
    the experience was so close to being good at times, but I was just never blown away and nothing happened to call for discussion outside of the experience, which again I feel something like this just needs.
    Howver my girlfriend, someone not really a gamer loved it much more than I did, she was more immersed than I was, she was more paranoid and more skeptical of everyone in this story, so in that case Erica did it jobs perfectly.
    While this story may not hit home for everyone, its potential to makes this game worth at least giving a shot to
    I give Erica
    a 7/10    … Expand
  21. Sh1rak0
    Sep 6, 2020
    5
    Platina N*23-ERICA

    Erica e um jogo de Suspense interativo onde suas ações tem consequencias e podem mudar o destino do jogo mais pra frente. Como nos outros jogos desse estilo,Erica segue uma linha de escolhas chaves que podem mudar o emcaminhar do jogo,e uma coisa que pode interferir na "gameplay" do jogo e que suas escolhas so podem cer feitas atraves do botão touchpad do    Platina N*23-ERICA

    Erica e um jogo de Suspense interativo onde suas ações tem consequencias e podem mudar
    o destino do jogo mais pra frente.

    Como nos outros jogos desse estilo,Erica segue uma linha de escolhas chaves que podem
    mudar o emcaminhar do jogo,e uma coisa que pode interferir na "gameplay" do jogo e que
    suas escolhas so podem cer feitas atraves do botão touchpad do controle ou por um aplicativo
    de celular.

    Agora sobre a historia de Erica,Erica e uma garota que teve seu pai assasinado e sua mãe morta
    por alguma doença que ela desconhece,e em um dia ela recebe um pacote com uma maode alguem
    então pra se proteger dessa pessoa que lhe enviou as mãos ela e enviado para um hospital
    psiquiatra onde o pai dela trabalhava e dai a historia continua apartir de suas escolhas.

    Bom o que eu posso dizer agora sobre ERICA e que e um "filme interativo" onde no minimo
    você tera que jogar duas a três vezes para você entender a historia completa que o jogo
    quer lhe-oferecer.

    DIF:2/10
    Nota:5/10

    Proxima:Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
    ID:SH1R4KO_-    … Expand
  22. Br_AgSs
    Aug 21, 2020
    6
    While the gameplay is interesting, the confusing story and the bad acting ( except for Holly Earl) makes this game very boring and mediocre.
  23. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    7
    لعبة جيدة وكلعبة ققصية كان من المفترض أن تقدم قصة أعمق وأقوى لأن اللعبة تعتمد على القصة فقط
  24. kylocosplay
    Aug 13, 2020
    6
    Una película de misterio interactiva con muchos finales según como has jugado, si lo has pillado del psplus no dudes en jugarlo ya que entretiene de principio a fin.
  25. FenZii
    Aug 9, 2020
    7
    I really enjoyed playing this game even tho interactive stories isnt really my thing, i liked the controlls to let me use the touchpad more. i hope they will make more games with the touchpad but better story overall
  26. AbhinavDasiga
    Aug 8, 2020
    5
    Erica is an intriguing attempt at a unique interactive live action game. However the bizarre controls on the touchpad and the husk of a narrative leave the game with little appeal. It might have made for a semi decent thriller movie if the script was tighter, but as a game, it doesn't work half as well.
  27. p1menta
    Jul 28, 2020
    6
    Well, it's one of those interactive stories. But instead of a game-movie, like Detroit Become Huma, for example, it's a movie-game. Unfortunately, for me, it has the same positives and the same negatives.
    Cool plot, and dumb OPEN A DRAWER MOVEMENTS. Hey, video game producer people, it's okay if we just do some QTE and choose the path of the narrative, players usually dont want to open    Well, it's one of those interactive stories. But instead of a game-movie, like Detroit Become Huma, for example, it's a movie-game. Unfortunately, for me, it has the same positives and the same negatives.
    Cool plot, and dumb OPEN A DRAWER MOVEMENTS. Hey, video game producer people, it's okay if we just do some QTE and choose the path of the narrative, players usually dont want to open drawers;

    Oh, but as someone who works in audiovisual, i gotta say, the cinematography here is beautiful.    … Expand
  28. Fana-du-jeu
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    C'est pas mal même si le choix de gameplay avec le pad tactile est laborieux , l'histoire est intrigante mais manque beaucoup de clarté , il y a pas mal de choses qui après plusieurs session de jeux reste flou
  29. Bokerskis
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Erica tries to innovate with a new way of playing through the mobile app, but she doesn't shy away from other games that we already have in the market for a while, with normal production, not exceptional history, performances that can leave something to be desired, but she can leave you interested enough to want to see its completion, and play a few more times to discover other possible endings.
  30. Gregg97400
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    Sur les points positifs, le jeu est très immersif avec une histoire intrigante et une bonne ambiance. En revanche, les moments d'interaction dans le jeu auraient pus êtres plus approfondies ( en se demandant même l'utilité de l'intervention du joueur a certains moments ). Pour terminer, selon moi la fin du jeu ne réponds pas aux questions que le joueur se pose tout le long de l'aventure ceSur les points positifs, le jeu est très immersif avec une histoire intrigante et une bonne ambiance. En revanche, les moments d'interaction dans le jeu auraient pus êtres plus approfondies ( en se demandant même l'utilité de l'intervention du joueur a certains moments ). Pour terminer, selon moi la fin du jeu ne réponds pas aux questions que le joueur se pose tout le long de l'aventure ce qui est fort dommage.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 19 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 41
  3. Negative: 3 out of 41
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Sep 30, 2020
    40
    The production values place Erica in good company as an FMV psychological thriller, but with a near total absence of gameplay and a plot that struggles to consistently thrill, what’s left is an underwhelming choose-your-own-adventure tale that leaves a poor lingering impression.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Oct 10, 2019
    70
    It's a bold first effort from the studio - the first spark of something great, perhaps. [Issue#338, p.122]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 8, 2019
    70
    Erica is a weird mixture of inconsistent but mostly quality writing, with astounding visuals and soundtrack. It poses as a truly interesting experience and even though with its flaws it is a step in the right direction for FMV games.
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