Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 11, 2015
  • Also On: PC
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 637 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 145 out of 637

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  1. Skeleton9
    Oct 30, 2022
    9
    A fascinating, eerie game with a clever storyline and believable characters. The graphics are super-realistic and really draw you in, I particularly enjoyed the mysterious observatories and the sense of mystery and thick atmosphere. It's somewhat of the walking sim genre, so might not be for everyone, but I found it gripping and really good fun. I was delighted to manage to complete the game.
  2. Chaft
    May 24, 2022
    10
    There are few games in life that truly make me feel something. I still think this is one of the most moving games I've played in my lifetime.

    It's fair not to call it a game. I've seen reviews derisively call this a walking simulator and that's true. Don't expect any puzzles or action here that requires more than your curiosity. I loved the English town setting, the graphics are    There are few games in life that truly make me feel something. I still think this is one of the most moving games I've played in my lifetime.

    It's fair not to call it a game. I've seen reviews derisively call this a walking simulator and that's true. Don't expect any puzzles or action here that requires more than your curiosity.

    I loved the English town setting, the graphics are gorgeous and the music is superb. I liked the voice acting and i really enjoyed how the plot unfolded in it's artistic way. I don't think a film could capture the same feelings as you explore the village. This game proves that it offers a unique story telling that no other format could provide. Your spirit of adventure and inquisitiveness are the tools to unravelling the mystery that unfolds as you progress.

    I played this game in the first week of lockdown of covid and this added greatly to the creepy feeling I got from the village that is quarantined.

    The game doesn't have replay value but it will long stay in my mind as a lovely memory.
    With it's great graphics, moving audio score and a script that is at times down to earth and relatable , whilst at other times poetic and dramatic.

    "But it doesn't matter anymore.

    everybody is gone,

    and we will join them.

    We are born apart,

    driftwood on the banks

    of an endless dark ocean, and we will carried away by the swell soon enough.

    But in between,

    in the single day of living,

    that dancing in a strip of sunlight,

    we can find what we miss,

    the love that makes un whole,

    the immanence."    … Expand
  3. GabFireBR
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    Eu particularmente gosto muito de jogos assim, que envolvem apenas explorar e descobrir um mistério envolvendo seu personagem e o universo que está alocado. como é um gênero diferenciado, não há do que reclamar da falta de inimigos, todavia, poderia ter tido algumas puzzles sofisticadas para resolver e dar uma imersão a mais na jogatina. Mas de fato o real problema desse jogo, é aEu particularmente gosto muito de jogos assim, que envolvem apenas explorar e descobrir um mistério envolvendo seu personagem e o universo que está alocado. como é um gênero diferenciado, não há do que reclamar da falta de inimigos, todavia, poderia ter tido algumas puzzles sofisticadas para resolver e dar uma imersão a mais na jogatina. Mas de fato o real problema desse jogo, é a jogabilidade lenta que possui, isso deixa bem chato na hora de platinar!… Expand
  4. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Graphics 8/10
    Playability 5/10
    Entertainment 9/10
    Story 10/10
    Overall 10/10
    Wow. At first I abandoned this game (it was little boring for me) but than I try it another time... and it was breath taking experience.
  5. miczat
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    An enjoyable story made into a wonderful experience by Jessica Curry's soundtrack.
  6. DPetrov
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    What a journey! If you enjoy story driven games, this one is a hidden gem, I'm happy i didn't listen to most reviews. Give this game a chance!
  7. Armin4
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Story and graphics are beautiful and perfect
    But the gameplay is so limited
    Other walking simulator games have more things to offer in gameplay
  8. LucaCritics
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    Everybody's Gone To The Rapture Review: 7.5/10
    I can say many things about Everybody's Gone To The Rapture, but I'll say the most fundamental ones: voice acting is on another level, every situation seemed like a real one and, besides the fact that you never actually see who's talking, it felt like watching a movie or a TV series.
    The story is very mysterious and interesting, characters    Everybody's Gone To The Rapture Review: 7.5/10
    I can say many things about Everybody's Gone To The Rapture, but I'll say the most fundamental ones: voice acting is on another level, every situation seemed like a real one and, besides the fact that you never actually see who's talking, it felt like watching a movie or a TV series.
    The story is very mysterious and interesting, characters are different and unique in their own way and Yaughton feels so real and detailed. Each part of Yaughton had a story to tell.
    A good, visually stunning experience, but a little bit frustrating for the fact that there isn't a button to run.    … Expand
  9. Roo182
    Sep 11, 2019
    8
    Intriguing, haunting, and unique. I had chills (in a good way) the whole time playing this. Couldn't believe how outstandingly well put together this was for such a simple concept.
  10. inmh
    Apr 21, 2019
    8
    I enjoyed this one. The story and mystery were both interesting, and the music and graphics were beautiful. I just wish you had an option to move a little faster or run, because it can be an ASS of a time to back-track if you've gone the wrong way; the character is very slow.
  11. Svalana
    Oct 1, 2017
    8
    It's a very beautiful walking simulator. Great graphics, weather effects, environment design and atmosphere, if you enjoying slow walking through the beautiful virtual locations you would like this game.
  12. jtlats
    Dec 31, 2016
    9
    BEAUTIFUL!
    Seriously, I had to stop a couple times and just stare.
    The story can tug at the heart strings if you take the time to learn everything.
    Yes, a walking simulator, but a great one!
  13. Paulo-Lameiras
    Nov 7, 2016
    9
    From the intriguing story and great visuals, to incredibly well designed characters and voice acting, this is a fantastic journey.

    The only reason i'm not giving it a 10/10 is walking/running speed. While it's understandable for this kind of game, as someone who likes exploring places more than once and considering the world is pretty big, pacining could have been a bit faster.
  14. roaldkaspers
    Nov 4, 2016
    8
    Everbody's Gone to the Rapture managed to get my attention and after that, I just couldn't get enough. I'm not judging this game as a game, I'm judging it as an experience. It may be a slow, even boring game but people that criticize the game because of that don't know why they did that. Imagine running through this game, you need time to soak in the beautiful environments and theEverbody's Gone to the Rapture managed to get my attention and after that, I just couldn't get enough. I'm not judging this game as a game, I'm judging it as an experience. It may be a slow, even boring game but people that criticize the game because of that don't know why they did that. Imagine running through this game, you need time to soak in the beautiful environments and the interesting story.… Expand
  15. jacob_lukas
    Jul 5, 2016
    9
    How should I begin? This game is wonderful and it's definitely not for everybody. Some unkind voices may call it 'boring walking simulator', but I would rather look at it as some kind of a bookish experience. It has great, emotional narrative that unveils story piece by piece. It has stunning, beautiful graphics.
    (dynamic shadows of clouds!) The music is just marvelous, orchestral scores    How should I begin? This game is wonderful and it's definitely not for everybody. Some unkind voices may call it 'boring walking simulator', but I would rather look at it as some kind of a bookish experience. It has great, emotional narrative that unveils story piece by piece. It has stunning, beautiful graphics.
    (dynamic shadows of clouds!) The music is just marvelous, orchestral scores fit the overall vibe perfectly. I could listen to them even without the game. As I said, it will not satisfy everybody, because gameplay is minimal. The game is hardly interactive and focuses purely on an experience of the world and story as it is. It's like reading a book. And watching a book. And listening to a book. :) The same concept was used with their previous creation 'Dear Esther' (great short story btw). It may sound paradoxically but this game is not really for playing but for exploring the world and story . Hey, at least you can drink tea or eat crackers peacefully while enjoying a journey ;)    … Expand
  16. Shagwan
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    This was a hauntingly beautiful experience, I hesitate to call it a game, more like a narrative that you explore. Interaction is minimal, you walk around a small town in Shropshire, England discovering remnants of stories filled with relatable and personal themes. The art direction is fantastic, the soundtrack is gorgeous and the stories that it weaves made me tear up many times. AsThis was a hauntingly beautiful experience, I hesitate to call it a game, more like a narrative that you explore. Interaction is minimal, you walk around a small town in Shropshire, England discovering remnants of stories filled with relatable and personal themes. The art direction is fantastic, the soundtrack is gorgeous and the stories that it weaves made me tear up many times. As someone who lives in a Welsh village bordering Shropshire I can confidently say the setting is very true to life, perhaps giving it an extra personal touch for someone like me. I cared deeply for the characters, the writing was excellent yet humble. To summarise I'd say it's not going to appeal to everyone, it's a walking simulator that's heavy on contextual story but without any other gameplay bar exploration, what I will say is the length was actually longer than I expected, though this may be in part to a criticism I have over the ploddingly slow walking pace (I advise patience here); also the performance could be better with frame dips quite frequent (although not particularly game breaking), all in all for the type of game it is (I do use the term loosely) I found it beautiful and compelling.… Expand
  17. Solm
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a fantastic game. Not your typical game but beautiful to look at and a brilliant experience and one that should not be missed. The music is sublime.
  18. Haisook86
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a science fiction video game that owes a lot to the adventure genre. However, it is obvious that the developers wanted to take this to the next level by adding intricate and rich detail in the environment and the complex dialogues between various characters.

    This is a game about the end of the world, but instead of throwing you into a post-apocalyptic    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a science fiction video game that owes a lot to the adventure genre. However, it is obvious that the developers wanted to take this to the next level by adding intricate and rich detail in the environment and the complex dialogues between various characters.

    This is a game about the end of the world, but instead of throwing you into a post-apocalyptic New York City, with urban settings, zombies, and guns, you will be placed in a quiet English village just after a mysterious phenomenon ends life in it. Walking from house to house, room to room, and field to field, you will witness very personal communications between ghosts of people who are now gone. The power of the game comes from the rural setting and the rich, deep dialogue. A true sense of melancholy, accentuated by the rich orchestral musical score, is the main emotion this game will create in you.

    Some people will argue that this is not a game, but rather an immersive experience, which I agree with. This is a fine example of a medium where you "live" the experience, rather than have it presented it you. The visuals are exceptional, and you will definitely feel that you are in a real, breathing, but sad, world.    … Expand
  19. JoeB777
    Dec 31, 2015
    10
    Dear god. Just an incredible game. Fantastic sense of mystery, graphics better than anything else I've seen (better than Bloodbourne, GTA5, Crysis 3, Beyond: Two Souls, etc.)

    Not everyone will like it, but, for me, it is the most interesting and meaningful title of the year (far more so than Bloodbourne, The Witcher 3, or MGS5, for instance, all three of which I loved and played to    Dear god. Just an incredible game. Fantastic sense of mystery, graphics better than anything else I've seen (better than Bloodbourne, GTA5, Crysis 3, Beyond: Two Souls, etc.)

    Not everyone will like it, but, for me, it is the most interesting and meaningful title of the year (far more so than Bloodbourne, The Witcher 3, or MGS5, for instance, all three of which I loved and played to death).

    Incredible.    … Expand
  20. Ryudo1986
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    For me this game is a clear 10 but for you that would depend on your view of narrative 'computer games' I use the word game loosely as for me Rapture is more of a walking simulator heavily focused on narrative. The game is easily one of the most immersive experiences I've ever had. The story runs like an experiment gone wrong on an episode of Emmerdale and the your connection with theFor me this game is a clear 10 but for you that would depend on your view of narrative 'computer games' I use the word game loosely as for me Rapture is more of a walking simulator heavily focused on narrative. The game is easily one of the most immersive experiences I've ever had. The story runs like an experiment gone wrong on an episode of Emmerdale and the your connection with the characters will make or break your experience. The 'Game' aspect is basically chasing the story represented the characters as by balls of light and this won't be to everybody's taste but isn't this why we love games so much for something different?… Expand
  21. ctvLS
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    It would not describe Everybody's gone to the Rapture as a game, to me it was a very interesting, and deep story, it is like snooping into the life of a town, and shows the very complicated, but very real relationships between all of its citizens. Honestly there were some minutes when i was completely bored, they could have made the movement speed quicker, sometimes it just felt likeIt would not describe Everybody's gone to the Rapture as a game, to me it was a very interesting, and deep story, it is like snooping into the life of a town, and shows the very complicated, but very real relationships between all of its citizens. Honestly there were some minutes when i was completely bored, they could have made the movement speed quicker, sometimes it just felt like grinding your way form one place to another.
    But i give it 9 points because i got so immersed in the story that in a moment i found myself crying, which honestly is pretty rare. It is an amazing movie, its fun to imagine all of the situations, it unravels slowly but at a good pace.    … Expand
  22. rodericrinehart
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    An enjoyable game in the vein of Gone Home. I am definitely in the mood for a game like this every month. I appreciate the diversity in gaming. This game lets you meander around and tells a story in whatever order you discover it. It was a solid game but not for everyone.
  23. nonchalantgamer
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a great FPX with a gorgeous world and good mythos to keep you interested in it's world.

    Story The story in Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is an intriguing journey that doesn't hold your hand throughout but instead gives you pieces of story in the form of light "scenes" that play out across the environment, and as you progress you piece together    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a great FPX with a gorgeous world and good mythos to keep you interested in it's world.

    Story

    The story in Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is an intriguing journey that doesn't hold your hand throughout but instead gives you pieces of story in the form of light "scenes" that play out across the environment, and as you progress you piece together what exactly happened in this town, and I found myself constantly shifting my theories as I discovered more information.

    Graphics/Performance

    This is one of PS4's most gorgeous looking games, with great lighting effects, the only thing that i did notice was there was some slow down during some parts of the game.

    Gameplay

    The gameplay is as you would expect from a first person exploration game, the only gripe i have is that the speed at which you traverse is a bit too slow and can sometimes be a drag.

    Overall EGTTR is a great FPX with an intriguing story and a gorgeous world that is strung together nicely with the narrative. My only problem is that the ending didn't quite make sense to me and the traversal could have been sped up a bit.    … Expand
  24. slayergirl5x5
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece of love, beauty, and loss. This game is an interactive novel--and has never been advertised as anything but, for those who expected a puzzle game or otherwise--your sole purpose as the player is to experience the story, to act as the essential Observer in an otherwise vacant world. If that's not for you, then it's worth watching a Let's Play instead. The story is easily theA masterpiece of love, beauty, and loss. This game is an interactive novel--and has never been advertised as anything but, for those who expected a puzzle game or otherwise--your sole purpose as the player is to experience the story, to act as the essential Observer in an otherwise vacant world. If that's not for you, then it's worth watching a Let's Play instead. The story is easily the richest, most emotional, and most beautiful I have ever encountered in a video game. Jessica Curry's soundtrack alone is enough to bring tears to your eyes; the stunning graphics and unique concept bring you deep into the dying world of Yaughton, Shropshire, England, where a pattern of light is infecting people and somehow making them vanish. Utterly absorbing, this isn't the longest game but well worth the price as it will stay with you for years to come.

    My only complaints are that there is no zoom, crouch, or examine function-- I'd hoped for something to look closer at the immaculate detail that The Chinese Room added to their game-- and there is no sprint, which would be helpful to keep up with the sometimes speedy glowing orb that guides you through the game. Other than those technical details, this game is, in my mind, flawless.    … Expand
  25. DrakeGarrison
    Sep 11, 2015
    8
    Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture transports the player back to the brief moments leading up to the apocalypse to explore the choices people make when they’re faced with world-shattering events beyond their control.
  26. heatonx23
    Sep 8, 2015
    8
    Good game for the price overall. The graphics are fantastic, and the story and music are excellent, as well. The only downside, in my opinion, is that it's kind of slow and all there is to do is walk around and look at stuff, which is entertaining at first but starts to feel grindy later in the game. I think if you had to solve puzzles to find clues it would have taken this game to anotherGood game for the price overall. The graphics are fantastic, and the story and music are excellent, as well. The only downside, in my opinion, is that it's kind of slow and all there is to do is walk around and look at stuff, which is entertaining at first but starts to feel grindy later in the game. I think if you had to solve puzzles to find clues it would have taken this game to another level, but that's just speculation. In reviewing what the game actually is, I did enjoy my experience, and that's what this game is trying to achieve.… Expand
  27. masquamacus
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    The view in this game is absolutely fantastic. Peace and quiet. But when you go deeper in the lore, you'll find touchy moments of townspeople's life. If you're looking for sightseeing - that's the right game for you. But it might feel a little bit too slow (you literally crawl through the whole game).
  28. Shadowsoal
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    Wonderful story. Excellent voice acting, beautiful visuals, enchanting score. It's could benefit from the opportunity to increase walk speed for all those impatient 12 year olds.
    Although I would argue, this is a game that needs a mature approach.
    If you could run, the impact of the scenes, music and lighting would be utterly destroyed. We can't all like the same thing. I just wish    Wonderful story. Excellent voice acting, beautiful visuals, enchanting score. It's could benefit from the opportunity to increase walk speed for all those impatient 12 year olds.
    Although I would argue, this is a game that needs a mature approach.
    If you could run, the impact of the scenes, music and lighting would be utterly destroyed.
    We can't all like the same thing.
    I just wish more people valued this sort of thing.
    Sad really.    … Expand
  29. Sun3030
    Aug 29, 2015
    9
    I was unsure about this game but the more I played the better it got. It's a beautiful game and a solid 9 and a must play at the $15 price. Another great new IP for the Sony PS4.
  30. Crusader2001
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    Great game or experience might be a better word.
    Although it's not action packed, I enjoyed this game as one of the best of 2015.
    The atmosphere is excellent with beautiful graphics and even more amazing sound and soundtrack to add to the experience.
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 89
  3. Negative: 4 out of 89
  1. Time
    Nov 10, 2015
    60
    The things I like about Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture are many: the self-paced discovery and chronological asymmetry, the significance of entangling yourself in a visually “complete” environment, the poignance of a well-crafted, well-delivered character exchange. I’m just not sure how often I’d want to repeat the experience.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 28, 2015
    70
    The slow, idyllic exploration, paired by some good narrative make Everybody's gone to the Rapture something that should be played, but only by those with patience. It's a sluggish walk to the end, that pays off, but probably not enough for many players.
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  3. CD-Action
    Oct 17, 2015
    45
    Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture claims to be something more than a game, but that claim is completely groundless. [10/2015, p.50]
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