Erica

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  1. AMKrishnan
    Mar 12, 2020
    5
    I've played the story 6 times and spent in total around 13 hourswith the game.

    First, let's start with the positives. The lighting, sound and quality of the actual filiming is quite good. Typically these FMV games have low quality visuals, but you can tell this got a decent budget from PlayStation and it stands out compared to other FMVs. The story on the first playthrough also seems    I've played the story 6 times and spent in total around 13 hourswith the game.

    First, let's start with the positives. The lighting, sound and quality of the actual filiming is quite good. Typically these FMV games have low quality visuals, but you can tell this got a decent budget from PlayStation and it stands out compared to other FMVs. The story on the first playthrough also seems quite interesting. But that's really where the positives end.

    Now the negatives, of which there are a lot. First of all, the controls are absolutely horrible. I'm not sure who's wonderful idea it was to create a phone app as one of the two ways to contol the game,but it was a silly idea. Why would I even consider downloading an app on my phone that wastes storage for a game that I'm only going to play a few times? The only other option is using the DS4 Touchpad. Even this is horrible and not very accurate. Next, there is absolutely no chapter select, or a list of all endings that you've currently unlocked (by example, such things are available in Late Shift). This makes it incredible tedious to replay the game and track the endings you have unlocked and how many there are in total. Also, if you feel you messed up, you can't just quit the game and restart the checkpoint - if you wanted to restart then you would need to start from scratch. The quality of acting across the board is pretty mixed. Some characters are ridiculously bad while others demonstrate some quality, however nobody is exactly amazing. Makes sense considering having A list stars wouild make this game more expensive. The game also used up 40GB of storage which is shocking. Finally, replaying the game provides no real incentive as most decisions and dialogue options are absolutely meaningless.

    TL;DR: I wouldn't recommend buying this game. Maybe on sale if it's about £3. I spent £5 and I regret it.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    7
    لعبة جيدة وكلعبة ققصية كان من المفترض أن تقدم قصة أعمق وأقوى لأن اللعبة تعتمد على القصة فقط
  4. sawduck
    May 19, 2023
    6
    It was decent, had an interesting story and characters too, was kinda like watching a tv show .
  5. caronte69
    Aug 20, 2019
    7
    este "interactive triller" me llamo mucho la atención, y por ese precio si que valió la pena
  6. lazybonethe1st
    Aug 20, 2019
    6
    Innovative Interactive Movie. Unfortunately had it often a lack of logical connections and less really choice making situations. A lot of choices seem to have same consequences. Filming has high quality, writing meets often the own expections. Character development is low and at the end there stay a lot of unanswered questions. But thanks Sony for this entertainment. I hope there willInnovative Interactive Movie. Unfortunately had it often a lack of logical connections and less really choice making situations. A lot of choices seem to have same consequences. Filming has high quality, writing meets often the own expections. Character development is low and at the end there stay a lot of unanswered questions. But thanks Sony for this entertainment. I hope there will follow much more content like this with a lot of different topics.… Expand
  7. Nobilis1984
    Aug 24, 2019
    6
    A game for only 10 €? You can not really do much wrong.
    I thought so and was not disappointed. It's keeping me entertained. I only bother that you have to play at least three times. Unfortunately, you can not transcribe the cut-scenes.
  8. ghosttoyou
    Jul 9, 2020
    7
    7/10.........................................................................
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. maciappula
    Jul 11, 2020
    7
    Got it for free with PS+

    Loved it, it's a good interactive story game.
    Unfortunately the controls are whack, thanks god there is the phone app that is somehow decent and better than the controller itself.
  17. 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
  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. ERRORCODE-20
    Jul 9, 2020
    6
    Got this game from PS Plus. Was interested in it before as I enjoy interative stories. Biggest issue with this gans is the controls. I can get over using the touchpad even though its not the nost precise thing in the world, it gets the job done. However, the game forces you to hover over dialogue and just release your finger off the touchpad. The creators know the touchpad is also a buttonGot this game from PS Plus. Was interested in it before as I enjoy interative stories. Biggest issue with this gans is the controls. I can get over using the touchpad even though its not the nost precise thing in the world, it gets the job done. However, the game forces you to hover over dialogue and just release your finger off the touchpad. The creators know the touchpad is also a button right? This might seem like an issue but the touchpad has an incredibly small surface area. Meaning youre going to be adjusting your fingers sometimes. And since it only takes you releasing the touchpad it can force you to make decisions you didnt want to make. This is less of an issue on a phone since most screens are over 5 inches now. But just getting your phone ready for this gane can be a hasle anyway so its hardly ideal. The story is also unnecessarily convoluted and poorly paced. This lady claims she wants to help you even though she traumatized you for life. I'd go further into how this story makes very little sense but i'd be here all day.
    Overall, this game is okay. Being as i got it for free theres not much to complain about. Theres also many diffrrent endings and outcomes to decisions judging by the trophy list. I dont know why anyone would want to actuallg play the game to see them through but they are there.    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Berik
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    This can hardly be called a video game, but no one would have paid to see this dribble in theaters or on Netflix. Erica 'I only have one expression on my face' has both mommy and daddy issues as the lamest stalker ever decides to haunt her or something.

    Some sick degenerate **** decided that, instead of using buttons, we would have to use the inaccurate TouchPad on the Dualshock 4. Either    This can hardly be called a video game, but no one would have paid to see this dribble in theaters or on Netflix. Erica 'I only have one expression on my face' has both mommy and daddy issues as the lamest stalker ever decides to haunt her or something.

    Some sick degenerate **** decided that, instead of using buttons, we would have to use the inaccurate TouchPad on the Dualshock 4. Either that or a phone, but if a phone has to replace your controller... then what is going wrong?

    The story is weak, cliché and contrived. Erica just walks around, getting led on by everyone and is just a pathetic character. I can't count how many times I just wanted her to elbow someone in the face, or just start yelling at the forgettable extra's.

    And then there's the cleaning sections... Forcing you to clean every miniscule inch of the screen before this **** continues playing again. Had the game offered me a way to just burn everything down it could have been enjoyable. Luckily, it does! Shooting people and burning the place down felt very satisfying.

    This game feels lazy to me. Sony should be publishing actual video games, not half baked movies. It was rather underwhelming, i give this 'game' a 5/10. At least it was better than Destiny 2.    … Expand
  23. sebastianali
    Jul 16, 2020
    5
    Seamos sinceros, Erica esta muy lejos de grandes títulos del genero como Night Trap por ejemplo, al tener controles pésimos a la hora de elegir las opciones, no llevar un recuento de los finales o no poder guardar la partida. Cambien si bien gráficamente es espectacular, en los pocos momentos en los que realmente interactuas, los gráficos bajan bastante, parecen juguetes los objetos.Seamos sinceros, Erica esta muy lejos de grandes títulos del genero como Night Trap por ejemplo, al tener controles pésimos a la hora de elegir las opciones, no llevar un recuento de los finales o no poder guardar la partida. Cambien si bien gráficamente es espectacular, en los pocos momentos en los que realmente interactuas, los gráficos bajan bastante, parecen juguetes los objetos. Hablando de la jugabilidad en si, no hay mucha interacción, por lo que palidece a como ya dije a otros del mismo genero como Night Trap. Night Trap es excelente, debido a que combina narrativa y jugabilidad. En el momento que escuchas la historia tenes que estar actuando en el juego, cosa que Erica desearía tener, y Night Trap salio en 1992, por lo que pensarías que una película interactiva de 2019 lo haría mejor. En cuanto a la trama, llega a atraparte y todo lo demás, pero si no haces todos los finales quedan muchas cosas inconclusas, cosa que termina combinando con el punto negativo anteriormente expuesto de que el juego no lleva un registro de los finales y tampoco hay selección de capitulo, algún modo estilo galería que puedas ver escenas del juego libremente (como Night Trap remastered), etc. Tiene muy poco contenido y no invita a rejugarlo. Puedo recomendarlo, ya que tampoco es tan caro, pero esta a años luz de otros títulos del genero, sorprendentemente incluso los que salieron hace mas de 20 años.… Expand
  24. DanielTheCritic
    Nov 17, 2019
    7
    The draw towards Erica is it's "gameplay" in the sense that its more of an interactive movie. I found it quite nice to sit back with the companion app on my phone and perform on screen commands while watching the story unfold. Definitely use your phone over the PS4 controller for this game. The main actress is very good, while the supporting cast has a few scenes that break emmersion withThe draw towards Erica is it's "gameplay" in the sense that its more of an interactive movie. I found it quite nice to sit back with the companion app on my phone and perform on screen commands while watching the story unfold. Definitely use your phone over the PS4 controller for this game. The main actress is very good, while the supporting cast has a few scenes that break emmersion with their performances. An interesting story nonetheless. Considering the price I would recommend.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. m1ku47
    Jul 9, 2020
    6
    Неплохой интерактивный фильм на вечерок .Минусы : не всё понятно после одного прохождения, сюжет необычный ( далеко не всем зайдёт)
  28. 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.
  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. 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
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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