Erica

 PlayStation 4
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 371 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 132 out of 371
  3. Negative: 66 out of 371
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  1. stardustancient
    Oct 7, 2019
    2
    I really like interactive stories and FMV games so i was fully expecting to love this game. Unfortunately however, that didn't end up happening.

    First of all, the controls are absolutely horrendous. I cannot overstate just how much i hate the controls. For some reason they decided they didn't like any of the buttons on the PS4 controller so the entire game is controlled with either the    I really like interactive stories and FMV games so i was fully expecting to love this game. Unfortunately however, that didn't end up happening.

    First of all, the controls are absolutely horrendous. I cannot overstate just how much i hate the controls. For some reason they decided they didn't like any of the buttons on the PS4 controller so the entire game is controlled with either the touchpad or a phone. I don't see why, because playing the game with buttons instead of weird swipes and dragging a cursor around would have made the game exponentially better.

    The controls being so incredibly bad is the main reason I have given the game this score, but apart from that the game doesn't exactly set the world on fire. the plot, acting and characters are all incredibly mediocre. There are some good plot elements but they are drowned out by the rest of the game. If i had to score the game without taking the controls into account i would probably give it a 6 or 7, but since the controls are incredibly important in any interactive media, and because i have literally been led to the wrong ending multiple times because of the controls, I feel the game warrants a 2.

    Unless this game receives some sort of update that enables you to use the controller or something, you should avoid this game at all costs. If you are really interested in the story I recommend watching a youtube video of the game instead of putting yourself through this mess because there isn't really that much interactivity in the first place.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. marcoballistic
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Loved every second, surprising and enjoyable, plus great repeat plays too. In the genre it's in, fantastic!
  4. notahobbit
    Jul 13, 2020
    4
    So this interactive movie was free on PS Plus in July 2020, which is why I gave it a 4. If I had paid the £9 that it cost on release it would have been a zero. The interface is designed to be played on a touchscreen device so I used a tablet, downloaded the app and it all worked fine, no problems.

    My main issue with the interactive element is that most of it is literally just swiping    So this interactive movie was free on PS Plus in July 2020, which is why I gave it a 4. If I had paid the £9 that it cost on release it would have been a zero. The interface is designed to be played on a touchscreen device so I used a tablet, downloaded the app and it all worked fine, no problems.

    My main issue with the interactive element is that most of it is literally just swiping the screen of your tablet or smartphone up, down, left, right or a variety of other patterns to make something happen on the TV. The movie basically just pauses until you do it, so if you need to open a door the movie just pauses while looking at the door until you drag your finger down the screen to open it. These elements are mostly just a nuisance with on-screen prompts that leave you wondering what's the point.

    Other interactive elements do give you some choices, but you never feel that the choices you make really change the action very much. I only played this through once and I read afterwards that there are 7 different endings but I couldn't think how I would have expected it (or wanted it) to end any better or worse than it did the first time.

    The story was 'ok' if a bit predictable and the actors didn't do a terrible job (some better than others), but that wasn't enough to rescue the disappointing interactive aspect which should really have been the main focus of the production.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. holamundo
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Story driven, with a strong narrative and a very interesting plot. Good actors and you really feel like your decisions affect the story a lot. Amazing game
  7. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    7
    لعبة جيدة وكلعبة ققصية كان من المفترض أن تقدم قصة أعمق وأقوى لأن اللعبة تعتمد على القصة فقط
  8. sawduck
    May 19, 2023
    6
    It was decent, had an interesting story and characters too, was kinda like watching a tv show .
  9. MonsterBear
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    I love London Studio. This game is exciting and has a very enjoyable story. I’ll be replaying it alot.
  10. Max-Beady
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Loved this game. Great story, loved the interactions and the acting was quality. Looking forward to several more replays.
  11. Vadim666
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Good interactive triller with cute actress. 2 hours for first playthrough..
  12. metacritic3
    Aug 21, 2019
    0
    The best place would have been on Netflix, not on PS4. Too expensive for what it's worth.
  13. TheWitcher90
    Aug 21, 2019
    9
    It was definitely worth the time and money. I was interested in the story and performances. The main actress was great. Hope they make more of these and evolve the genre further.This is definitely something different.
  14. AaronA
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    Unexpectedly entertaining for $10.
    I can't think of a reason anyone would hesitate to go for it, if they like FMV experiences at all.
    At slightly over 2 hours for me, I found the acting very good, the cinematography excellent, and the story unique and unfamiliar. I definitely need to replay it at least once more to get more out of the story, as a single playthrough seems like it's not    Unexpectedly entertaining for $10.
    I can't think of a reason anyone would hesitate to go for it, if they like FMV experiences at all.

    At slightly over 2 hours for me, I found the acting very good, the cinematography excellent, and the story unique and unfamiliar. I definitely need to replay it at least once more to get more out of the story, as a single playthrough seems like it's not telling you everything. It also leaves the entire course of events open to interpretation as it can be seen from two wildly different perspectives.

    Just don't go in expecting gamey "gameplay," but I'm not sure why anyone really would from something that was clearly filmed with live actors...    … Expand
  15. Alert94
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    Красивый интерактивный триллер! Всем рекомендую к покупке всего за 600 рублей!
  16. PeachMaple
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    For this game to truly open up, multiple playthroughs is needed. At 90 minutes long, doing the opposite choices on my second playthrough was very rewarding and loved how much changed leading up to the end of that playthrough. The 3 supporting characters, Hannah, Tobi and Kirstie all have their own branching paths that uncovers new secrets in each of their respective playthrough. TheFor this game to truly open up, multiple playthroughs is needed. At 90 minutes long, doing the opposite choices on my second playthrough was very rewarding and loved how much changed leading up to the end of that playthrough. The 3 supporting characters, Hannah, Tobi and Kirstie all have their own branching paths that uncovers new secrets in each of their respective playthrough. The touchpad is the only button you'll use through the story. If you're chasing Trophies you'll be in for a treat, as going after all of them reveals so much more to the story. For $10 you can't go wrong, play it with a friend or significant other and you'll have a good time, debating what choices to make.… Expand
  17. GlebChetvertnh
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    One of the best interactive film ever made. Low price, good plot .
  18. Nadom
    Aug 26, 2019
    9
    Erica is great. I love how Sony and Flavorwork took a different approach to a story choices game to a live thriller game. Overall I love how the story makes it feel like realistic mixed with consequences that impact your decisions.
  19. Branoc2
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    The original prototype and tech were made in 2015! Finally got to enjoy several playthroughs. Seamless interactions, great cinematography on a low budget. Makes for an entertaining time with non gamers too.
  20. FictionFilms
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Clearly had a huge amount of hard work put into it, which pays off with a unique experience at an incredibly affordable price. Highly Recommended
  21. Ilcarruthers
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Brilliant game, excellent cinematography and plenty of twists... as well as many different outcomes means it can be played multiple times
  22. Dompli
    Aug 3, 2020
    0
    Maybe they marketed this as a "game" because they realized it was too **** to be a movie and noone would
  23. uncharted4
    Aug 19, 2019
    9
    this game is very good and has good interactive story. i finished this in about 3 hours
  24. caronte69
    Aug 20, 2019
    7
    este "interactive triller" me llamo mucho la atención, y por ese precio si que valió la pena
  25. SMac9000
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    Loved the story, loved the characters and LOVED the interactive parts. Hope to see more of these in the future!!
  26. NahuelKH
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    La historia me parecio muy interesante, me da ganas de rejugarlo para ver todo el transfondo argumental, como interactivo me parece bastante bien me recordo mucho a Heavy rain en ciertos momentos . lo unico que medio fallo, es el uso del joystick, hubo ciertos bugs, pero usando la app funciona bien.
  27. Unreal011
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    One of the best interactive film ever made. A brillant and innovate view of the medium.
  28. PSGlory
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    One of the best interactive film ever made. A brillant and innovate view of the medium.
  29. Frank1401
    Apr 6, 2020
    1
    It lasts only two hours, you can do only few things, not even one puzzle to solve, the plot was very simple and didn't feel realistic at all. Didn't enjoy this game and do not recommend to anyone.
  30. MrFleming
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    This was free on the PSN so I thought I would try it out. Unfortunately for the first time ever I'm going to issue a zero score for a game on the basis that the controls for this are utterly terrible, to the point I had to give up after 5 minutes with the game being almost unplayable for me on a PS4 controller.
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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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