Erica

 PlayStation 4
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 371 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 173 out of 371
  2. Mixed: 132 out of 371
  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. Jackthegamer
    Sep 16, 2022
    3
    It's not even a videogame but a interactive movie. There is no gameplay at all
  4. Jony_traaa
    Aug 31, 2022
    8
    Un juego innovador, con su propia APP para que la experiencia sea mas inmersiva, estamos ante una "Película Interactiva"

    Gráficamente luce espectacular y vas tomando decisiones que elegirán tu futuro en el videojuego hasta llegar a uno de los finales. El juego dura 2h aproximadamente, pero es muy regulable debido a sus múltiples finales. Es buen juego recomiendo jugarlo, pero    Un juego innovador, con su propia APP para que la experiencia sea mas inmersiva, estamos ante una "Película Interactiva"

    Gráficamente luce espectacular y vas tomando decisiones que elegirán tu futuro en el videojuego hasta llegar a uno de los finales.

    El juego dura 2h aproximadamente, pero es muy regulable debido a sus múltiples finales.

    Es buen juego recomiendo jugarlo, pero tampoco es el mejor juego que he probado, pero es un juego divertido al que le puedes dar una oportunidad.

    8/10    … Expand
  5. xDiMoura
    Jun 8, 2022
    2
    Nota: 2.5

    A ideia do projeto é boa, uma fusão de filme live-action como um jogo. O problema é que Erica consegue ser medíocre em ambos, como jogo é entediante e com a jogabilidade horrível. Como filme é clichê, sem graça, não empolga, com vários furos de roteiro, sem pé e nem cabeça. Mesmo sabendo que é o jogador que define o rumo da história, acho impossível imaginar um cenário onde    Nota: 2.5

    A ideia do projeto é boa, uma fusão de filme live-action como um jogo. O problema é que Erica consegue ser medíocre em ambos, como jogo é entediante e com a jogabilidade horrível. Como filme é clichê, sem graça, não empolga, com vários furos de roteiro, sem pé e nem cabeça. Mesmo sabendo que é o jogador que define o rumo da história, acho impossível imaginar um cenário onde essa porcaria seja minimamente aceitável. A única coisa boa desse desastre é que ele é curto e só roubou duas horas da minha preciosa vida.    … Expand
  6. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    4
    The game is incredibly corny. The writing is very mixed and performances are not very good. The overall mystery of the game is interesting and in my playthrough choices did have consequences. The controls are also extremely bad in this game like wonky N64 controls but way worse.
  7. alirezaporshe
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    it woth the price
    story is good and the whole game can entertain you and your friends.
    it is easy to play.and the ending is good
  8. DavidHoltzer
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    The controls are beyond terrible. I expected better than this trash game! I couldn't focus on the story because of it.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Bioreactor1987
    Oct 19, 2021
    5
    По плюсу норм. Любопытное кино на пару часов. =)
  13. 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.
  14. lessacebola
    Aug 26, 2021
    8
    É um filme interativo muito bem feito, a história poderia ser um pouco melhor, mas ainda vale a pena.
  15. neobenwentzel
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    A very good story game in my opinion. It really grabs you in and makes you think about some things. I would have to say that there are some confusing areas but in all a fun game.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. Yumeoikuru
    May 27, 2021
    8
    It was a really good experience. I didn't know a thing about this title before the beginning, and it was nice, fresh suprise. I appreciate the storytelling, but if you looking for a gameplay, well, look somewhere else.
  19. Henskwb
    May 26, 2021
    10
    игра просто великолепна. Всем советую пройти
  20. AllOkey
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Гениальная игра, которая должна быть пройдена вами! Интересный геймплей, интересная подача, невероятно красивая актриса в главной роли и все это фильм, которым вы управляете! Игра проходится буквально за вечер и не успевает надоесть!Гениальная игра, которая должна быть пройдена вами! Интересный геймплей, интересная подача, невероятно красивая актриса в главной роли и все это фильм, которым вы управляете! Игра проходится буквально за вечер и не успевает надоесть!
  21. GoldiiGlox
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    I love the mix of video and game play. It's like ur making your own movie. Plus it has plenty of interaction times, to keep you immersed in what's going on. Its Not just react or interact once every 20 or 30 minutes.
  22. DjaySuzi
    Mar 10, 2021
    0
    Garbage. Wouldn't work on my ps4 without the app no matter what controller I tried so I had to use my ps5 (the app has connection issues). The game makes decisions for you if you don't decide on a moment's notice and if you don't like the decision it made for you then you're SOL. It automatically saves anyways and you'll have to start all the way over. Couple that with the swipes sometimesGarbage. Wouldn't work on my ps4 without the app no matter what controller I tried so I had to use my ps5 (the app has connection issues). The game makes decisions for you if you don't decide on a moment's notice and if you don't like the decision it made for you then you're SOL. It automatically saves anyways and you'll have to start all the way over. Couple that with the swipes sometimes not registering correctly and completely ruining my desired playthrough (and having to start over) and this is easily one of the worst and most frustrating games I've ever played.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. iCampoRamil
    Feb 12, 2021
    4
    No vale para mucho, la trama es demasiado confusa, pero no porque sea compleja, si no porque muchas veces, no está bien contada.
    Si haces un juego de elecciones, que todas las elecciones te cuenten la historia, si no, no tiene sentido.
    Tiene bastante buena fotografía y, después de hacer varias runs, en busca de la completionista, cobra todo más sentido, pero esto que hago es bastante    No vale para mucho, la trama es demasiado confusa, pero no porque sea compleja, si no porque muchas veces, no está bien contada.
    Si haces un juego de elecciones, que todas las elecciones te cuenten la historia, si no, no tiene sentido.
    Tiene bastante buena fotografía y, después de hacer varias runs, en busca de la completionista, cobra todo más sentido, pero esto que hago es bastante inusual, como mucho, la gente juega 1-2 partidas. Entonces, de ese modo, te quedas como estabas.    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. Sky-Line___
    Dec 8, 2020
    3
    The game/movie is very short. Actor play is poor, sometimes laughable because of how bad it is. The choices of the game don’t make any sense on the outcome. They do have incidence, but which is very unclear to guess most of the times. And, oh, the mechanics if you decide to use a controller, terrible…! Haven’t tried smartphone controls. And anyway, they are not really relevant/necessary,The game/movie is very short. Actor play is poor, sometimes laughable because of how bad it is. The choices of the game don’t make any sense on the outcome. They do have incidence, but which is very unclear to guess most of the times. And, oh, the mechanics if you decide to use a controller, terrible…! Haven’t tried smartphone controls. And anyway, they are not really relevant/necessary, you mostly action locks, slide pages or choose between sentences and that’s about it.

    I appreciate the developers took the initiative to try something new, but it all was badly orchestrated. The story does not make sense, they try to make it paranormal, dark and mysterious, but in the end it’s just random scenes one after the other without a real common thread. In my case, the game finished so abruptly. Really didn’t expect that even though the rest of the game’s quality says a lot.

    I encourage developers to try creating more games like these, obviously such as the very good ones Quantic Dream has released, but this one just wasn’t it.    … Expand
  29. 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).
  30. 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.
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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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