• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 11, 2015
  • Also On: PC
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  1. Jan 22, 2023
    0
    Boring, unskippable cutscenes and dialogue, the most frustrating thing is how slow you move and the waypoint makes you do circles, this should only take a few minutes to beat but with how slow you are it takes a few hours.
  2. 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.
  3. Jun 27, 2022
    5
    One of the weaker walking simulators and it comes off as a bit pretentious.
  4. 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."
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  5. Apr 12, 2022
    6
    I wanted to play this game for 4 years as it sounded really interesting, but I didn't want to pay so much for this kind of game (what people call a 'walking sim'). I expected a similar quality to Edith Finch or Firewatch, but was quite disappointed with the outcome.

    - The walking is VERY slow, even if you hold down R2 to go faster (which is only a bit more faster). This is insanely bad
    I wanted to play this game for 4 years as it sounded really interesting, but I didn't want to pay so much for this kind of game (what people call a 'walking sim'). I expected a similar quality to Edith Finch or Firewatch, but was quite disappointed with the outcome.

    - The walking is VERY slow, even if you hold down R2 to go faster (which is only a bit more faster). This is insanely bad for the kind of game this is.
    - There is no manual save function, which is incredibly tedious if you need to close the game and do something else, like eat, go out, etc. There is only an autosave function which happens for certain events, meaning you have to keep playing until the game autosaves, which can take a while to get to. If you close the game, then you'll lose all that progress. This is absolutely ridiculous!
    - the story isn't very engaging and is overall quite boring. I found myself not really caring.

    Overall, this game was a big disappointment. The world they created was very close to a real life English countryside, however it was a very boring experience.
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  6. 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
  7. Nov 10, 2021
    0
    Everyone says it, but the movement in this game is the slowest of any game I can remember. It makes exploring a huge chore in a game that should be all about exploring. You'll think "Hey, I wonder what's in that house over there" and then "Nah, if I walk over there I'll have to walk all the way back here after-not worth it".

    The story is also not really worth the time it takes to crawl
    Everyone says it, but the movement in this game is the slowest of any game I can remember. It makes exploring a huge chore in a game that should be all about exploring. You'll think "Hey, I wonder what's in that house over there" and then "Nah, if I walk over there I'll have to walk all the way back here after-not worth it".

    The story is also not really worth the time it takes to crawl everywhere. It's mostly watching scenes from a small English town involving gossiping. Every once and a while, you get a bit of mysterious info about why everyone is missing, but even by the end it's not that clear. Also, since your main guide through the places you need to go is a floating light ball, sometimes you'll completely miss some scenes because the light ball has gotten stuck or vanished completely. There is probably some sort of system to it, but this is one of those irritating games that tries to be artsy by not explaining anything that you are supposed to be doing.

    The music is good, at least, but that is the only positive thing about it.
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  8. Nov 2, 2021
    7
    It is a Fun walking game with an interesting story. But nothing too special.
  9. 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.
  10. Jun 5, 2021
    8
    An enjoyable story made into a wonderful experience by Jessica Curry's soundtrack.
  11. May 20, 2021
    0
    Amazing buggy mess. If you like games that don't save and constantly crash, this is the game for you!
  12. May 6, 2021
    0
    Booooring and BAFTA nominee ? Dont need much to get one as it looks thank god those walking simulators games trend is over
  13. Mar 6, 2021
    6
    A cool concept, with great voice acting and a beautifully recreated English village, I wasn't hugely keen on the story however and felt that the game could help you keep track of the various characters more than it does, especially as you are effectively free to roam as you please.
  14. Feb 22, 2021
    1
    Such a SLOOOOOOW GAME! the character moves waaaay to slow in an attempt to increase game length.... the story is meehhhhh and it's not the super impressive looking game it's hyped up to be
  15. Oct 13, 2020
    5
    on my original play through i wasn't highly impressed. i really like Dear Esther so i was looking forward to this, it's a bit confusing and the "motion" sensor story elements are tricky to get to register. on my second play i liked it a bit better. was a fairly easy platinum with a guide. the story is fairly interesting, it's a pretty game, and the soundtrack is top notch.
  16. Sep 28, 2020
    4
    Its been a while since i've been able to enjoy some English countryside, so i appreciated the immersion of EGTTR as we currently find ourselves in and out of lock-down. It has the best towel physics ever seen in a videogame, as well as the most impressively slow walking speed ever. Even running feels like you have treacle under your feet. Sadly, this where immersion becomes frustration, asIts been a while since i've been able to enjoy some English countryside, so i appreciated the immersion of EGTTR as we currently find ourselves in and out of lock-down. It has the best towel physics ever seen in a videogame, as well as the most impressively slow walking speed ever. Even running feels like you have treacle under your feet. Sadly, this where immersion becomes frustration, as you have to drag yourself across already traced land, just to find the next floating orb. Given its a walking simulator, you'd think that the walking would at least work. The game doesn't really include any other gameplay mechanics. The game's focus, is clearly its narrative, which is mildly interesting and has enough mystery to push you through the slog. Is the ending worthwhile? I'm not quite sure.

    It felt like a genuinely nice break escape from the real world, being in a place where you literally only need to worry about holding an analogue stick down, but this doesn't make it a particularly great game.
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  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. Jun 21, 2020
    6
    I'm certainly glad that I played EGTTR and I do think that it tells a decent story. However, it's a fact that the game hides it's own shortness by forcing you to walk at a snail's pace all the time - something that makes the game maddeningly slow and boring. A decent story and sort of cool setting can't make for a complete lack of gameplay.
  20. May 19, 2020
    3
    A pretty underwhelming walking simulator. I'm not averse to the genre, I quite liked Gone Home. But this game doesn't even come close to being engaging: the story is pretty simple and you'll guess pretty much what's going on halfway through the game. If they would at least go for a shift in tone from time to time (like horror), but the whole affair feels pretty one-note unfortunately TheA pretty underwhelming walking simulator. I'm not averse to the genre, I quite liked Gone Home. But this game doesn't even come close to being engaging: the story is pretty simple and you'll guess pretty much what's going on halfway through the game. If they would at least go for a shift in tone from time to time (like horror), but the whole affair feels pretty one-note unfortunately The only good things would be the music and the environmental design. Expand
  21. Apr 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **PRETENTIOUS AND UNSATISFYING**
    I enjoy a good walking simulator, but his was not a good walking simulator. This game is so overrated. Since many have already complained about the slow walking and bad direction (with the light orb) I'll skip that and talk about the terrible characters. There's a love triangle between Kate, a black American who moves here with her husband and colleague to do research, Stephen who grew up in the town and returns with his newlywed Kate and Lizzie, his lover and fiance before he moved to America. Kate is portrayed as a genius who loves Stephen, but feels the town's community doesn't accept her, save his uncle Frank and may have gone crazy following this light that came out of the radio frequencies. Kate behaves like a smart ass smug person when seen in interactions with many of the other characters which makes me wonder if they wanted her to be a sympathetic character or not. Stephen clearly wasn't because he's terrible. He gets married and then moves home and starts an affair with Lizzie that leads to pregnancy. I have no problem with following unlikable or immoral characters, I just feel like an end of the world game should have some redeeming characters to pull emotion from. Instead we get that from a few side characters who don't move the story along at all, so what we have left is this ugly lot of people. Stephen is also the one who kills everyone so was it even a rapture or did the town get cancer from being surrounded by radio towers? They get nosebleeds and headaches and even the doc says at the phone by his office that it was cancer. So did Kate just go crazy and Stephen driven mad too by all his bad decisions and seeing everyone get sick after they begin research? I'm not even sure how long they were in town before the calamity or even before they found their light orb. Some cancers can also make people see lights flashing and moving so I'm gonna say cancer paranoia and Stephen killed this town. Why else would you be walking around if the whole world ended? The voice actors were fine but there's so little chemistry between Kate and Stephen and their newlyweds. He says to her that she thinks she's superior to the townfolk, but then before he dies, defends her and says she's smarter than the rest of them when confronted by another guy in town (can't remember his name, oh well). He works both women to try to hold onto them both but at what end? This game is also not very sci-fi at all. I thought it'd be like a fallout type scenario where they are one of the last towns to go so they're trying to say their goodbyes and make final ammends before moving on, and you kinda got left behind and maybe figure out how it happened and it just turns out that people got sick and one idiot decided the only way to fix it was to kill the whole town. Theoretically, if it was something killing them through the radios and phones, wouldn't it have gotten everywhere already? He even tells the thing that he killed everyone so it would have no one to give it company. Just so **** dumb. This game is clearly about emotion, but you get none from me. Mislead me with a story about science and humanity only to have no science in it except some bs philosophy at the end, characters I can't pity or stand and a score that confirms they think they really made a compelling and thoughtful game. The music is beautiful, so is the environment, but that's really the only kudos I can give to this complete waste of time. I'd rather play a **** David Cage game than this ever again and thank God I didn't pay a cent to experience this.
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  22. 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.
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  23. Mar 11, 2020
    6
    Some easy trophies, but not much more. And now I have to type some more characters.
  24. Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Calling this a video game is like going to an all you can eat restaurant but instead of eating you just look at the food. Honestly I only completed Everybody's Gone to the Rapture because it was a free download on the 7 day trial of PS now. And it is essentially an easy platinum. But a tedious one because your character only walks. Turtles move faster than the player. Even with the sprintCalling this a video game is like going to an all you can eat restaurant but instead of eating you just look at the food. Honestly I only completed Everybody's Gone to the Rapture because it was a free download on the 7 day trial of PS now. And it is essentially an easy platinum. But a tedious one because your character only walks. Turtles move faster than the player. Even with the sprint bottom pushed, it's still slow.

    I honestly didn't listen to the plot which are just given to you through audio clips and balls of light. I listened to the first few but wasn't interested. It's a pretentious game, but hey, it sure looks nice on my 4K TV! Also, there really is no gameplay here. Even games similar to this have some kind of puzzle solving or something to make it interesting.

    This walking simulator isn't worth your money. Even if it's free, I'd argue it isn't even worth your time.
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  25. 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.
  26. Aug 14, 2019
    1
    My personal rating for "Everybody's Gone to the Rapture " (PS4): 1,4/10 - Painful
    Gameplay: 0
    Video: 7,5
    Audio: 2
    Scope: 1
    Balance: 0
    Story: 0
  27. Jul 10, 2019
    5
    Controles horríveis, muito lento, começa no meio e termina no meio... Nota 5 pela trilha sonora e ambientação.
  28. 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.
  29. Apr 6, 2019
    6
    Beautiful landscape to explore, but walking was too slow to want to go back to explore it, I never particularly cared about the inhabitants of the world, and I felt that it overstayed it's welcome. Also the wandering ball of light tended to get lost and I wouldn't know where to go. I imagine I wasted at least an hour of playtime due to that.

    All in all I enjoyed the experience though.
  30. Mar 14, 2019
    6
    Su excelente banda sonora no llega a compensar del todo lo tediosa que es por momentos su aventura, con la que cuesta conectar al no ofrecer apariencias físicas sino voces. Así, personalmente, el lío de nombres me provocó no entender un argumento con el que intenté conectar en todo momento. Como recalqué al principio, el ambiente musical es lo mejor con diferencia de un título que, alSu excelente banda sonora no llega a compensar del todo lo tediosa que es por momentos su aventura, con la que cuesta conectar al no ofrecer apariencias físicas sino voces. Así, personalmente, el lío de nombres me provocó no entender un argumento con el que intenté conectar en todo momento. Como recalqué al principio, el ambiente musical es lo mejor con diferencia de un título que, al menos en mi vida, pasará sin pena ni gloria. Por su parte cuenta con un platino fácil, sin duda un plus que provoca que finalmente me decante por esta nota en vez de otorgarle un aprobado justo. Expand
  31. Oct 29, 2018
    3
    There really isn't much to do in this game. I was very disappointed in the lack of interaction you can do with items around the map. The game really is just walking around and listening to other people talking..... that's it. The visuals are beautiful and the story is meh.... I only write "meh" because its cliche and predictable. Plus the story isn't very well told, you can completeThere really isn't much to do in this game. I was very disappointed in the lack of interaction you can do with items around the map. The game really is just walking around and listening to other people talking..... that's it. The visuals are beautiful and the story is meh.... I only write "meh" because its cliche and predictable. Plus the story isn't very well told, you can complete the game and miss A LOT of the story by not discovering certain sections of the game very easily. The game is way too slow paced. The music and lights in the game are the only good parts :( Expand
  32. Mar 20, 2018
    3
    This game is so, so boring... I wanted to like this game (because I paid for it), but I just couldn't. And it doesn't help that your protagonist's walking speed is as slow as a snail.

    If you don't have any gameplay to offer to your GAME, at least come up with a compelling narrative or storytelling! This game doesn't have either, and it goes on for way too long. I really had to sit
    This game is so, so boring... I wanted to like this game (because I paid for it), but I just couldn't. And it doesn't help that your protagonist's walking speed is as slow as a snail.

    If you don't have any gameplay to offer to your GAME, at least come up with a compelling narrative or storytelling! This game doesn't have either, and it goes on for way too long.

    I really had to sit there, bored as all hell, and forced myself to complete it (because I paid for it).
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  33. 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.
  34. Sep 28, 2017
    7
    This is decent interactive adventure game. It is quite a nice concept really, so you walk around looking for spots that trigger conversations that tell you the story. The setting is quite nice, you’re in probably the 80’s or something like that in a small village in England (or the UK anyway); I won’t go into details, I don’t want to spoil anybody, but the village is deserted, nobody isThis is decent interactive adventure game. It is quite a nice concept really, so you walk around looking for spots that trigger conversations that tell you the story. The setting is quite nice, you’re in probably the 80’s or something like that in a small village in England (or the UK anyway); I won’t go into details, I don’t want to spoil anybody, but the village is deserted, nobody is around, some kind of anomaly has happened. Anyway, the game is about you walking around the village looking for things that will trigger some kind of flashback and therefore you will unfold step by step the story. In terms of a game, it is quite a calm, relaxing slow experience. You walk around see the next small chunk of story. It is a game where the narrative is the main element. So those for you that are looking for some adrenalin or some thrill might want to look somewhere else. However, if you’re looking for a more relaxing experience, with a story, full of mystery and some drama, this is your game. I don’t want to go into too much detail (and I won’t) but the story is interesting so if you’re looking for that I doubt this game will disappoint you.

    Graphics and sound are good, nothing that will make you go wow, but they serve their purpose and some of the views are quite nice, it is overall a visually nice experience.
    Only bad thing I can think of is that I found a couple of bugs while playing, nothing mayor but still a bit annoying.

    Summarising, looking for a relaxing adventure game that plays like a walking simulator and has an interesting story? Stop looking, you found a good game and you’ll enjoy it. If you’re looking for something more “active”, maybe you want to look somewhere else.
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  35. Jun 19, 2017
    6
    I'm not a huge fan of walking simulators but this one I wanted to give a try. The game has an interesting story, but there isn't really much there except that.
  36. Jun 2, 2017
    7
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture at its core has a lot going for it; it has really great graphics, beautiful art design, memorable music, and an interesting story. The main problems are the slow character movement speed and the large scale level design. It takes forever to explore the vast areas of the game due to your character moving so slow. They should have implemented a jog/runningEverybody's Gone to the Rapture at its core has a lot going for it; it has really great graphics, beautiful art design, memorable music, and an interesting story. The main problems are the slow character movement speed and the large scale level design. It takes forever to explore the vast areas of the game due to your character moving so slow. They should have implemented a jog/running feature. Also because most of the game is vast in exploration, it can warp how you unfold the story making it either confusing or less memorable. Overall it was an enjoyable experience, but definitely left me frustrated a few times due to the movement and level design. Expand
  37. May 28, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everybody's Gone to the Rapture certainly isn't for everyone as the very simple gameplay you are presented with is nothing short of dull. What saves the game however is the very impressive writing that's on offer, which tells the poignant story of a village coming to terms with the end of the world. It moved me enough for me to recommend the game to others. Expand
  38. Apr 13, 2017
    2
    This game is a pretentious walking simulator. It hides behind atmosphere and gorgeous graphics, but, ultimately the experience boils down to a glorified platinum trophy hunt. Slow walking speed is infuriating and the story is, well, predictable from the title. It's not good.
  39. Apr 3, 2017
    0
    Maledetti bastardi. MALEDETTI.BASTARDI: mi hanno inculato con Dear Esther, mi hanno inculato con questo...ora basta, per me è boicottaggio puro da adesso in poi; non appena vedrò scritto The Chinese Room anche solo in un angolino non guarderò più nemmeno il trailer. Bastardi.

    Passi il walk simulator, passino i controlli di merda, passi la lentezza estrema del gioco...cazzo il doppiaggio
    Maledetti bastardi. MALEDETTI.BASTARDI: mi hanno inculato con Dear Esther, mi hanno inculato con questo...ora basta, per me è boicottaggio puro da adesso in poi; non appena vedrò scritto The Chinese Room anche solo in un angolino non guarderò più nemmeno il trailer. Bastardi.

    Passi il walk simulator, passino i controlli di merda, passi la lentezza estrema del gioco...cazzo il doppiaggio è superbo e la storia ti prende....MA LA TRAMA...perché sempre TRAME DI MERDA??! Perché?!?!

    Nessuno, nessuno...ripeto: NESSUNO sembra interessarsi alla QUALITA' della trama...tutti che elogiano o criticano il gioco a livello tecnico...ma cristo di un dio in croce ma vi sembra normale una trama basata sul fatto che l'estinzione della razza umana la decide una cazzo di scienziata pazza in preda alle mestruazioni che sclera perché il marito si va a bere una birra con una ex e allora via, tutto il mondo a puttane!? Ma porco dio...ma di cosa stiamo parlando qui?? Ma questa è gente da rinchiudere, ma chi l'ha sceneggiata sta roba, la Boldrini?

    Se ne incontro anche uno solo di quelli della Chinese Room gli spacco i denti, giuro. C'hanno la fissa della fine del mondo e del suicidio? Beh gliela giustifico.
    Ma che cazzo...
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  40. Mar 14, 2017
    6
    "Walking simulator" i quite enjoyed. Looks nice, those mystery feeling, listening sad stories and fireflies. But the hell, why no possibility to ride a bike?
  41. Feb 19, 2017
    6
    If you are looking for a fast paced action game then you will HATE this game! Very slow pace, interesting storyline and mysterious. Good graphics. This game is not for everyone - people either either love it or hate it due to the slow pace, but worth the time. If you take the time to listen to all conversations to understand the storyline then it is very rewarding. Manage your expectationsIf you are looking for a fast paced action game then you will HATE this game! Very slow pace, interesting storyline and mysterious. Good graphics. This game is not for everyone - people either either love it or hate it due to the slow pace, but worth the time. If you take the time to listen to all conversations to understand the storyline then it is very rewarding. Manage your expectations and watch a few minutes on YouTube before buying. Expand
  42. Feb 14, 2017
    7
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture weaves an intrinsically beautiful tale over breath taking visuals in an experience that can only loosely be defined as a game.

    Pros: - Absolutely stunning visuals; what the developers have done with light is spectacular, and watching day bleed to night and back again in mere moments is a sight to behold. - A breathing, living world. The town feels
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture weaves an intrinsically beautiful tale over breath taking visuals in an experience that can only loosely be defined as a game.

    Pros:
    - Absolutely stunning visuals; what the developers have done with light is spectacular, and watching day bleed to night and back again in mere moments is a sight to behold.
    - A breathing, living world. The town feels authentic and lived in, helped by the shimmers of memories spread through every building and walkway.
    - Incredible soundtrack. The orchestral and choral numbers are excellent, and I sat through the credits in their entirety for the music alone.
    - Excellent voice acting. The delivery for each character is on point, and almost universally recognizable on voice alone; which is important in a game without any character models
    - An engaging and emotional story that drives the player along, wanting to reveal more and more of what transpired in this little English town
    - The visuals aren't just for show - they enforce the themes and narrative rather than just being a glittery exterior

    Cons:
    - There is no gameplay. You walk, following a ball of light, or you walk, exploring in whatever order you deem fit. Either way, this is the definition of a walking simulator. I didn't mind, as I knew this going in, but this will not be for everyone
    - One major question left unanswered. To avoid spoilers, I won't provide it here

    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is divisive in its appeal. Those who enjoy walking simulators will find plenty to love here - a visually astounding game backed with excellent music and an emotional story. Those who need more game in their game will be frustrated endlessly by the praise for this title. Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is an excellent addition to the genre, without bringing anything to entice newcomers.
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  43. Jan 11, 2017
    7
    There is a lot of things to fault in this game. Namely its not a "game" per se rather a walking simulator! the light trailing gets frustrating, stories hard to piece together and vague plot, slow walking speed and lack of proper running leads to frustration....Still I really enjoyed as an experiance and loved exploring the quaint english village depicted and hearing stories of itsThere is a lot of things to fault in this game. Namely its not a "game" per se rather a walking simulator! the light trailing gets frustrating, stories hard to piece together and vague plot, slow walking speed and lack of proper running leads to frustration....Still I really enjoyed as an experiance and loved exploring the quaint english village depicted and hearing stories of its inhabitents...I thought the story reach a good conclusion if still somewhat vague. It was a different experiance more than a game.. Expand
  44. Jan 10, 2017
    2
    Looking for a game that may very well bore you to death? Everybody's Gone To The Rapture is the game for you! I know, I know, it's a walking simulator but still they could have put something to make it likable or interesting in the very least.

    The game starts out with an interesting idea but fails to do things correctly. First off, if it's the rapture then there would be more people
    Looking for a game that may very well bore you to death? Everybody's Gone To The Rapture is the game for you! I know, I know, it's a walking simulator but still they could have put something to make it likable or interesting in the very least.

    The game starts out with an interesting idea but fails to do things correctly. First off, if it's the rapture then there would be more people alive, not just one person. There's too many reason why this story is terrible and unlikable but I won't go into all of them. All you need to know is literally nothing happens, you think something will but it never happens and the story never even really starts.

    The game had a lot of potential but just fails on all fronts. However, it looks great and the sound is good, so it gets a 2.
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  45. Jan 3, 2017
    7
    The gorgeous visuals and open-ended story telling deliver a beautiful but flawed experience.

    To start, in an attempt to manage pacing, the movement mechanics are overbearingly slow.

    And while the characters and voice acting are top notch and the manner through which this tale is told is unique, the story's conclusion feels hollow.
  46. 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!
  47. Dec 31, 2016
    7
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a first-person adventure art video game developed by The Chinese Room and SCE Santa Monica Studio. It is a story-based game, taking place in a small English village whose inhabitants have mysteriously disappeared.
  48. Dec 17, 2016
    5
    Thumbs up for the graphics and the music. I liked all the small details in the game and I am sure a lot of time went into making the world believable. However, the story and gameplay was just absolutely boring. It felt like I was forcing myself to finish this game. I cannot give this more than a 5.
  49. Dec 14, 2016
    1
    HA! what a f@cking piece of **** was that? pathetic game with pathetic story followed by a pathetic stupid light who you need to chase..beware! if you lose this **** light u will be lost to eternity of a bucket full of **** i **** lost the light one time and i waste 20-30 mins of my pathetic life wandering around waiting and feeling my cancer growing up... i hate every person who isHA! what a f@cking piece of **** was that? pathetic game with pathetic story followed by a pathetic stupid light who you need to chase..beware! if you lose this **** light u will be lost to eternity of a bucket full of **** i **** lost the light one time and i waste 20-30 mins of my pathetic life wandering around waiting and feeling my cancer growing up... i hate every person who is responsible for this.. **** off and give me my money back. Expand
  50. Nel
    Dec 8, 2016
    5
    Great game, other than it is really slow, you walk slow and the running ability really doesn't do much of anything. The game is pretty linear, and the saving function can be annoying as it didn't save for me and I lost several hours of gameplay. I enjoyed the story, but it's really nothing special to see here.
  51. Dec 8, 2016
    7
    This game is crafted beautifully but is hindered by some frustrating mechanics.

    The setting and atmosphere is stunning. It is your idyllic British village, I have been through many in real life yet this has an added serenity. This is in part due to how nothing is out of place in this world but equally a result of the emptiness. The soundtrack is incredibly powerful that fits very
    This game is crafted beautifully but is hindered by some frustrating mechanics.

    The setting and atmosphere is stunning. It is your idyllic British village, I have been through many in real life yet this has an added serenity. This is in part due to how nothing is out of place in this world but equally a result of the emptiness.

    The soundtrack is incredibly powerful that fits very well with the somber mystery, the slow pace and the serene setting. This soundtrack really adds to the moment!

    The slow pace is deliberately making the gamer slow down and take in the scene at a leisurely pace, I actually commend the developers for this, whilst it can be frustrating it ensures the game is enjoyed in the way it was designed.

    The real frustration lies in a number of mechanics. The save points are very spread out and you can easily miss seeing the save icon, to not know if this game was last saved 4 or 40 minutes ago is poor, even 4 is too much. There were also times when I lost the path of the story and wandered pretty aimlessly until I found the correct path to trigger the next dialogue.

    It was not always clear who was the main focus of the story for that given moment. In general the storyline was somewhat abstract and vague, though still intriguing.

    This game is to be enjoyed at a slow pace immersed in its dulcet sounds and the haunting beauty of the landscape and mystery. This is what makes the game powerful and worth persisting with the frustrating aspects and loose storyline.
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  52. Nov 30, 2016
    4
    el apartado artístico de Everybodys Gone to the Rapture es alucinante, con una bso genial, y una historia intrigante hasta el final

    Hasta el final, y después del final, una ecuación que va a cargarse el universo, y no se si me estoy inventando todo, poco o nada El muñeco tortuga hace algunos momentos eternos, ni saltar un seto para no tener que dar un rodeo, walking simulator, slow
    el apartado artístico de Everybodys Gone to the Rapture es alucinante, con una bso genial, y una historia intrigante hasta el final

    Hasta el final, y después del final, una ecuación que va a cargarse el universo, y no se si me estoy inventando todo, poco o nada

    El muñeco tortuga hace algunos momentos eternos, ni saltar un seto para no tener que dar un rodeo, walking simulator, slow walking simulator

    y el rendimiento en PS4 es muy pobre, tirones hasta en los créditos, un pase de diapositivas muy bonito
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  53. Nov 27, 2016
    2
    Basically a walking simulator.......it's clear you should not listen to metacritic what games are, I got it for free on ps4 plus membership and I'm happy I didn't paid for it.
  54. Nov 24, 2016
    0
    This so called "game" MIGHT be mediocre at best if you didnt move 2 mph the entire game. Truly a slow and painful experience. Not sure if it even qualifies as a game.
  55. Nov 23, 2016
    5
    Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is a beautiful looking game with an interesting concept but, in part due to the painfully slow movement of your character, it really is pretty dull at times. Over the last couple of years I’ve enjoyed a fair few story led games but whereas Life is Strange offers the player plenty of choices, or Gone Home kept proceedings contained within a small area and theEverybody’s Gone to the Rapture is a beautiful looking game with an interesting concept but, in part due to the painfully slow movement of your character, it really is pretty dull at times. Over the last couple of years I’ve enjoyed a fair few story led games but whereas Life is Strange offers the player plenty of choices, or Gone Home kept proceedings contained within a small area and the play time down to little more than an hour, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture stretches out its completely linear gameplay (you basically just follow a ball of light around the village) to more than five hours. Some may find that the story, and the way it is told, are interesting enough to justify the running time but personally I lost interest well before the end. Expand
  56. Nov 17, 2016
    2
    Una decepción enorme, jugabilidad pésima, interacción mínima, una historia mala y MAL narrada. ¿Porque no se nos permite "correr"? ¿tienen miedo que nos pasemos el juego en 10 minutos? gráficamente no está mal del todo, pero teniendo en cuenta la NULA interacción con el entorno...no sirve de nada.
  57. Nov 17, 2016
    7
    Awful gameplay of all times, , but the story might surprise you if you dig deeper. Fortunately, I just read about it on some blogs, instead of searching in the game. Developers - maybe, next time, better write a book?
  58. Nov 16, 2016
    3
    The visuals are above average and the soundtrack is beautiful, but there are serious downsides that absolutely prevent the game from being enjoyable. The first is the walk speed. If you have a massive map, you dont make your character incredibly slow. It takes forever to get anywhere, arbitrarily lengthening the game by several hours. Second, the guide is mostly useless. You will get lostThe visuals are above average and the soundtrack is beautiful, but there are serious downsides that absolutely prevent the game from being enjoyable. The first is the walk speed. If you have a massive map, you dont make your character incredibly slow. It takes forever to get anywhere, arbitrarily lengthening the game by several hours. Second, the guide is mostly useless. You will get lost multiple times due to it speeding ahead out of sight or leaving you on your own for 30-60 minutes.

    The game feels like it wants you to explore, and you really do, but these two faults discourage it greatly. I gave up trying to find side stories just because getting left behind by the floating orb guide and trying to find the right path again could easily take 30 minutes. It's no fun when every emotional moment is followed by intense frustration brought on by what comes down to incredibly poor game design. It spoils the whole experience.
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  59. Nov 16, 2016
    6
    The Chinese Room's latest take on story driven games with immersive environments comes in the form of Everybodys Gone To The Rapture which takes place in a 1980s English village where everyone has disappeared due to a phenomenon known as "The Event".

    Positives: + Some good storytelling: The developers have done a really nice job of portraying different perspectives of the events
    The Chinese Room's latest take on story driven games with immersive environments comes in the form of Everybodys Gone To The Rapture which takes place in a 1980s English village where everyone has disappeared due to a phenomenon known as "The Event".

    Positives:

    + Some good storytelling: The developers have done a really nice job of portraying different perspectives of the events happening around the valley and showing detail in how the alien entity spread from the observatory to the entire village while also showing some real relationships between people of the village.

    + Great dialogue and voice acting. The voice actors and writers really got the dialogue spot on in the game with some fantastic performances with the voice actors and believable relationships and character arcs by the writers.

    + Environments in this game are beautiful and really adds to the immersion felt in the game when exploring the valley.

    + The music is absolutely beautiful in this game kicking in with vocal choirs at the right time and adding some fantastic string and woodwind melodies when travelling around the village. If there's one thing to enjoy from this game its certainly the soundtrack.

    Negatives:

    - No mechanics in sight. Sadly the game is, in every aspect, a "walking simulator". The only interaction you have with the game is pushing the left analog stick forward and pressing x for a few doors you need to open. A wasteful opportunity by the developers to create something immersive and interactive.

    - Walking speed. Absolutely ridiculous the speed at which you actually travel at. It seems like the developers decided to try and span out the game length by slowing down the walking speed where it would take 2-3 minutes to walk from one story memory to the next.

    - Character representation was quite awful as besides voices you had no means by which to distinguish one character from the next and while some voices were different I had trouble knowing the difference between some of the main characters like Stephen & Jeremy or Barbara & Lizzie or Frank and Charlie meaning some of the story memories were confusing.

    - Anti-climatic ending. I viewed it twice and still doesn't explain what the pattern was, why it was feeding off people, why the animals were dead and how people were disappearing. A rather confusing ending that left me disappointed.

    Overall Everybodys Gone To The Rapture has some good story telling overlaid with a fantastic soundtrack but its not enough to warrant anymore than an above average score as having little to no interaction or game mechanics means it can be quite a boring experience and is even a stretch to call it a game. An intriguing story in this case is not enough to make up from having no mechanics.
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  60. Nov 16, 2016
    7
    This game is quite the experience. My full run was in one single sitting, which I hadn't planned on, which I guess speaks for how engaging the thing can be. The beginning chapter held genuine mystery for me, and I imagined myself as a survivor of the epidemic that had struck the fictional town of Yaughton, walking through the aftermath and attempting to piece together what happened, whichThis game is quite the experience. My full run was in one single sitting, which I hadn't planned on, which I guess speaks for how engaging the thing can be. The beginning chapter held genuine mystery for me, and I imagined myself as a survivor of the epidemic that had struck the fictional town of Yaughton, walking through the aftermath and attempting to piece together what happened, which I guess is the whole point of the game.

    It was sort of fun, though. My first hour was spent mainly exploring the town and going door-to-door, my main goal seeing if I could find any survivors, the ball of light urging me to follow it remaining ignored as I felt uneasy around it, actually acting hostile to it due to its unknown nature and intentions, but nonetheless I had to accept that it wouldn't go away, and it seemed mostly benign, anyway. Along the way, I realized I wouldn't find anyone here, and with the ominous ball of light as my only companion, I finally resorted to following it, being presented with no other choice, though I would still often fall off its designated path to explore other things. I began to get a sense of what the town was like as I witnessed fragments of the resident's stories and characters, and it really began to feel like a place that was once thriving and lively. It felt genuinely human, and the stellar voice acting definitely helped that.

    Passing through the town, I began relying more on my spectral guide, and I'd even talk to it, telling it to "hold on" as I couldn't run that quickly, and to quit "making a fuss" whenever it seemed agitated that I wasn't following it. It really took a character of its own for me, and my immersion in the story helped with that. I felt engaged the whole way through the story, piecing together the mystery of the tragedy that befell the small town I found myself in, thinking to myself the whole way, and some story points hit me on a personal level, as some characters shared troubles that I have in real life, one of which genuinely made me pause a moment and reflect on myself and the situation, only to be snapped out of it by my glowing companion, reminding me of the task at hand

    I eventually felt a sort of friendly relationship with that little ball of light as it continued to lead me, convinced that it somehow knew what had happened, or more likely, that it was directly responsible. It couldn't talk, obviously, and it seemed the only way it could communicate was to show me these fragments of other people's experiences. I didn't have a choice, did I? In the end, it did lead me to the truth... though that truth is something I still don't understand completely, though not for lack of explaining... it's simply something that's beyond comprehension. It really was astounding, and it took me a bit to process the entire thing and come up with my own definitive answer, that I at least think isn't too far from the actual truth.

    The story was engaging, the mystery was riveting, and my travelling friend-of-sorts was somewhat comforting, helping me to overcome my fear, oddly enough, and battle my loneliness in the empty world I found myself in. As far as I knew, I was the only human left in the world... I felt a bit scared. But I knew I had to figure out what happened, even if it was just for the sake of knowing.

    Now that the general experience I had is out of the way, I can move on to the actual gameplay.

    Music and sound design is amazing, as well as the graphics, all of which capture the homey feeling of the small town of Yaughton. The entire town looks and sounds beautiful, and the music... oh, the music... the soundtrack of this game is so amazing, and it felt so good when it played at all the right moments, setting just the right tone where necessary, making me feel somber at one moment, intrigued the next, and totally ready for adventure after that. A detail I really loved about it was that the lyrics to many of the tracks followed the actual dialogue of the story at certain points.

    However, the game is slow as ****, slower than I'd like. Of course, it's supposed to be. Your walking pace is fine, and it's really necessary at some points, letting you take in the scenery and events, but hold R2 to build up speed? It's a trot, at most, not anything close to a run. Would've liked it at some points where I'm trying to follow the floating light bulb or crossing a field or backtracking when I got friggin lost. Though luckily it wasn't a deal breaker, for me, at least, it was still certainly noticeable.

    And then there's the fact that... there just isn't much to do in the world. Exploring is fun, finding clues and seeing glimpses of past lives, and wondering what kinds of lives were lived here, all of that is nice and all... but that's really all you got. That's fine I guess, but I wish there had been a bit more.

    All in all, it's a nice little experience, but I can understand the gripes some people have with it. I don't mind it so much, though.
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  61. Nov 7, 2016
    7
    First off let me just say that people giving this game a 0/10 need to realise that this game isn't trying to compete with other AAA games. Its a essentially a story driven "walking simulator", more of an interactive movie. Nothing more, nothing less. That being said the game is very good for what it's trying to be.

    I knew from the start this was a "walking simulator" so I knew what I
    First off let me just say that people giving this game a 0/10 need to realise that this game isn't trying to compete with other AAA games. Its a essentially a story driven "walking simulator", more of an interactive movie. Nothing more, nothing less. That being said the game is very good for what it's trying to be.

    I knew from the start this was a "walking simulator" so I knew what I was in for. That being said, for what this game tries to do it does it well. You can't really interact with anything apart from activating dialogue and opening doors but the game is very relaxing to play if you have a few hours to chill.

    I played this on my own on a lazy Sunday and it was nice to not have to worry about figuring anything out - just walk about and listen to the story as it unfolds. The graphics are some of the best I've seen which makes its much nicer to play. The voice acting on the game is also some of the best I've seen, especially towards the end is it gets a bit more heated.

    I think I finished the game in about 3 hours but I think I missed a few bits of dialogue so it could be longer.

    I only have one bit of criticism for the game and that would be that the walking is too slow. If only it was a bit faster or you could hold a button for some sort of jog.

    For those that can get it free this month on PS Plus I recommend it. It's not my normal genre of game but it was very refreshing.
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  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. Nov 3, 2016
    0
    This has to be the slowest, dumbest game every created.. They couldn't even be bothered to create characters everyone is a mess of twirling ribbons etc, oh and you control a character you see nothing off like you don't even exist, nothing interesting in the 1st hour all talking and super boring to play, so I gave up..
    You are forced to walk at snail pace everywhere too with minimum
    This has to be the slowest, dumbest game every created.. They couldn't even be bothered to create characters everyone is a mess of twirling ribbons etc, oh and you control a character you see nothing off like you don't even exist, nothing interesting in the 1st hour all talking and super boring to play, so I gave up..
    You are forced to walk at snail pace everywhere too with minimum interaction with anything..
    If you like games that bore you to death then this is for you, otherwise its not even worth downloading for free of PSN this month!!
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  65. Nov 3, 2016
    5
    WALKING simulator with BROKEN "sprint" mechanic,

    INTERESTING STORY,

    LACKLUSTER ENDING,

    Visuals: GREAT

    Voice Acting: SUPERB

    Music: MEDIOCRE, and eventually annoying

    The amount of UNCOLLECTABLE "COLLECTABLES" is outrageous and unworthy of game time
  66. Nov 3, 2016
    5
    When the game first came out i was excited about the concept of it, a beautiful looking game in an English village about the disappearance of everyone, but at the £15 tag for a walking simulator i chose to wait. And i am glad i did! It is currently free on ps+, and it is kind of worth the download.
    The game - although not exactly bad to look at has terrible visual flaws, there is one
    When the game first came out i was excited about the concept of it, a beautiful looking game in an English village about the disappearance of everyone, but at the £15 tag for a walking simulator i chose to wait. And i am glad i did! It is currently free on ps+, and it is kind of worth the download.
    The game - although not exactly bad to look at has terrible visual flaws, there is one part where there are 8 candles for instance, you walk in between them and they stop doing their motions as you walk, it suffers from little visual laziness which spoils things a little.
    The physics on the other hand (or lack of) is quite funny at times, i couldn't quite figure out why i could "walk" onto a shopping trolley in someones garden but couldn't walk onto a tyre, and there is a park in the game, there is a football in the park, you see a ball and you have to try and kick it right? Well in everybody's gone to the rapture...you can stand on footballs! you cant kick them granted, but you can stand on them!
    Now here comes the biggie in laziness - being English it was painstakingly obvious that research was not carried out very well, they got some English voice actors who done relatively well and they done a fine job of interior and exterior design, but when i came across a petrol station and the price was measured PER GALLON i absolutely lost my mind and this forced me to create an account here and leave a review. petrol is priced in litres not gallons in England! This led me to believe that they were lazy with the little details, and its the little details that make a game. For instance, having hands and feet would be nice!
    It is an interesting story though and it is a story what people should care about mostly, i have not yet finished the game yet and i am about an hour and a half in, but i feel i have seen what there is to see.
    If being a silent slow paced drone in a well rendered English village trying to find out not where everyone is (clues in the title) but how, then this might be for you.
    Download it while its free and give it a whirl, if you don't like it, i guess you cant complain too much as it is free.
    1 last gripe though - that light is...well, a light. Why can it not pass through me, why does it need to be in my way?
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  67. Nov 3, 2016
    5
    Good graphics, nice atmosphere, nothing more. The plot seems potentially good at the beginning, foreshadowing a complexity that could lead to an unexpected ending, but approaching the final scene you can feel way in advance what has happened. The slow pace makes the game incredibly boring, requiring too much time to complete without a reason and making painful to travel from between theGood graphics, nice atmosphere, nothing more. The plot seems potentially good at the beginning, foreshadowing a complexity that could lead to an unexpected ending, but approaching the final scene you can feel way in advance what has happened. The slow pace makes the game incredibly boring, requiring too much time to complete without a reason and making painful to travel from between the events. This game could have been much more, but it fails to deliver the great experience it was supposed to recreate. Expand
  68. Oct 6, 2016
    6
    The mystery is very interesting, but thats it. You can not pick up and examine anything in the game and in my opinion the walking is too slow and with no sprint can lead to a long boring stroll. I believe a game lacking so many moving parts in the world should make for a dynamic interesting world, but it doesnt, for the most part the world seems very stiff and even static at times. TheThe mystery is very interesting, but thats it. You can not pick up and examine anything in the game and in my opinion the walking is too slow and with no sprint can lead to a long boring stroll. I believe a game lacking so many moving parts in the world should make for a dynamic interesting world, but it doesnt, for the most part the world seems very stiff and even static at times. The game is touted by many professional review sites as an open world game which is only technically true. Going through the game a majority of the buildings are locked and there are many roads you cannot go down on top of that there is a marker in game to keep you on the correct path through the world. I feel like the game was more like a open world guided tour than a open world exploration. This game overall was very over hyped and I personally am very let down overall. Expand
  69. Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a first-person adventure art video game developed by The Chinese Room and SCE Santa Monica Studio. It is a story-based game, taking place in a small English village whose inhabitants have mysteriously disappeared.
  70. Aug 13, 2016
    6
    The mystery is very interesting, but thats it. You can not pick up and examine anything in the game and in my opinion the walking is too slow and with no sprint can lead to a long boring stroll. I believe a game lacking so many moving parts in the world should make for a dynamic interesting world, but it doesnt, for the most part the world seems very stiff and even static at times. TheThe mystery is very interesting, but thats it. You can not pick up and examine anything in the game and in my opinion the walking is too slow and with no sprint can lead to a long boring stroll. I believe a game lacking so many moving parts in the world should make for a dynamic interesting world, but it doesnt, for the most part the world seems very stiff and even static at times. The game is touted by many professional review sites as an open world game which is only technically true. Going through the game a majority of the buildings are locked and there are many roads you cannot go down on top of that there is a marker in game to keep you on the correct path through the world. I feel like the game was more like a open world guided tour than a open world exploration. This game overall was very over hyped and I personally am very let down overall. Expand
  71. Aug 6, 2016
    7
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a first-person adventure art video game developed by The Chinese Room and SCE Santa Monica Studio. It is a story-based game, taking place in a small English village whose inhabitants have mysteriously disappeared.
  72. Aug 5, 2016
    2
    The 'big story' did not capture my interest at all, which made the whole game extremely boring. I understand now why some call this a walking simulator. It's just walking around slowly, just more boring. You can speed up your walking pace a little by holding down R2 until you get cramps in your finger, but that doesn't make the game any better. It does help to push through to the endThe 'big story' did not capture my interest at all, which made the whole game extremely boring. I understand now why some call this a walking simulator. It's just walking around slowly, just more boring. You can speed up your walking pace a little by holding down R2 until you get cramps in your finger, but that doesn't make the game any better. It does help to push through to the end faster a bit, which the game gets 1 point for. The second point is for the cool night sky during some short sub-story scenes, some of which are the only thing that make the whole experience bearable. Happy that I got the game very cheap. Expand
  73. 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 ;)
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  74. 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
  75. Apr 21, 2016
    0
    Why can every clueless nobody release video games these days? Back in the day I used to buy my games. Later I started torrenting them and buying them only if they were good. In 2016 it feels like it's not even worth it wasting your time with most junk that's out there.

    Anyway, this game is a walking simulator. Did some googling and found that the director of the game is a musician, who
    Why can every clueless nobody release video games these days? Back in the day I used to buy my games. Later I started torrenting them and buying them only if they were good. In 2016 it feels like it's not even worth it wasting your time with most junk that's out there.

    Anyway, this game is a walking simulator. Did some googling and found that the director of the game is a musician, who also happens to have written the music for the game. Aaand that pretty much sums it up. Nothing more to say.
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  76. Apr 11, 2016
    7
    This game is better called a linear walking similtor. You are forced to follow an absolute linear path where you chase a glowing orb. This orb will stop from time to time to force a plot or mini-plot point. There are occasional phone calls and memories but they are absolutely on the forced path.
  77. 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.
  78. Mar 20, 2016
    5
    When looking at the outdoor scenery this walking simulator looks amazing, the really atmospheric British countryside looks very realistic. However the speed of movement (there is no real run feature just a slight jog) and the lack of puzzles makes this a bit of a dull experience. When this is so little to do then I would rather just watch the movie version or read the book...
  79. Feb 22, 2016
    7
    I have to say that I loved the game setting and concept but cant give this game any higher than a seven due to the implementation of the concept and how the story was played out.

    At no point is the rapture mentioned nor are there any religious tones other than a church that you can enter, everything else is kinda played out like a paranormal episode of the archers (bbc radio drama)
    I have to say that I loved the game setting and concept but cant give this game any higher than a seven due to the implementation of the concept and how the story was played out.

    At no point is the rapture mentioned nor are there any religious tones other than a church that you can enter, everything else is kinda played out like a paranormal episode of the archers (bbc radio drama) which just so happens to have a visual component but no real ability to effect your surroundings so as many have said, this is a walking simulator.

    I loved the layout but would have killed for a sprint button (yes there is R2 to move faster but this really does not cut it!)

    The story and atmosphere had me hooked up until the last 30 mins where it felt awkward and does a disservice to not only the entire premise of the game but also to the story that was being told and destroys any replay value which is a real shame as everything up to that point was brilliant.

    I have high hopes for the Chinese room's next game.
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  80. Feb 20, 2016
    4
    I have to say, this was a very... odd game. To be honest this isn't really my sort of game but the visuals and audio are truly spectacular. I played through the whole game with my dad and we both thought the story was very interesting. You may be thinking "If I enjoyed this game so much, why did I score this a 4?". Truthfully, the gameplay is extremely dull. The story was the only thingI have to say, this was a very... odd game. To be honest this isn't really my sort of game but the visuals and audio are truly spectacular. I played through the whole game with my dad and we both thought the story was very interesting. You may be thinking "If I enjoyed this game so much, why did I score this a 4?". Truthfully, the gameplay is extremely dull. The story was the only thing that got us through the game because you cant just leave the game without knowing what happens next. Oh, and you can't actually 'just leave the game', because the game doesn't save and its autosave feature seems to only ever work every hour. Also, the game is pretty short. I would definitely not recommend this to anyone, it is a total waste of time. Expand
  81. Feb 19, 2016
    6
    This game disappointed me, this is because it DOES have a great story BUT your character could not sprint and it was SO easy to get lost, took me ages each time to find a new story thread so i had to walk EXTREMELY slowly through a big map searching for ages i probably would not recommend you buy this like I did to be honest.
  82. 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.
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  83. Jan 25, 2016
    3
    I will start with the only good thing - the graphics. They are super nice but it goes downhill from there.
    Story is bland as it could be, it does not even follow the rules of classic story telling so it is really hard to keep attention.
    I love "walking simulators" like Gone Home for instance. It is exciting, short and has a great story. This one unfortunately has neither and to top it
    I will start with the only good thing - the graphics. They are super nice but it goes downhill from there.
    Story is bland as it could be, it does not even follow the rules of classic story telling so it is really hard to keep attention.
    I love "walking simulators" like Gone Home for instance. It is exciting, short and has a great story.
    This one unfortunately has neither and to top it of it has horrible controls. To make the game longer the developers probably thought it would be a good idea to slow the main character down as much as they could and it is unbearable. Sometimes you feel like walking underwater. Worst spent money this year.
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  84. 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.
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  85. Dec 9, 2015
    7
    Quite an interesting game! I thoroughly enjoyed my play-through and would recommend all to play it through. The mystery and wonder to this game is so cool and creative, and wandering around this ghost town is so spooky. I had to look up online to see if there were any jump scares because as I went from house to house investigating I was shaking in my boots so much I wanted to know if IQuite an interesting game! I thoroughly enjoyed my play-through and would recommend all to play it through. The mystery and wonder to this game is so cool and creative, and wandering around this ghost town is so spooky. I had to look up online to see if there were any jump scares because as I went from house to house investigating I was shaking in my boots so much I wanted to know if I could relax. The stories of everyone coming together is fascinating, but I felt like there wasn't quite enough connecting all of the characters to keep me from being confused at times. One issue I had though is I did not realize the glowing orb floating around town was actually leading you from scene to scene and that you were supposed to follow it, so I got my story a little out of order. Still, the experience was very neat. Once I got going with the orb the story was quite emotional as you followed the footsteps in these people's final moments. The ending was a little more sub-par than the rest of the game. There was such an emotional build-up and it ended with more questions really. Still this is one of the very popular artsy titles to be released, and one people will really enjoy!

    7.9/10
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  86. Oct 29, 2015
    6
    Oh boy. What an anti-climax this turned out to be. The visuals are remarkable, the score is well chosen and the story is full of intruige, emotion and wonder...though I'm still trying to figure out what actually happened. On that note I strongly recommend using subtitles as it is difficult to tell the voices apart from one another by sound alone. Also useful would be a notepad so you canOh boy. What an anti-climax this turned out to be. The visuals are remarkable, the score is well chosen and the story is full of intruige, emotion and wonder...though I'm still trying to figure out what actually happened. On that note I strongly recommend using subtitles as it is difficult to tell the voices apart from one another by sound alone. Also useful would be a notepad so you can jot down the various nuances in relationships across the community; the snippets you hear will be in no particular order.

    Where this 'graphic/audio novel' is let down (i'm sure you've read about it by now) is the snail paced walking/jogging and that 99% of your environment is fixed; you cannot really interact with anything except for radios, telephones and monitors.

    And that's it really. Rapture is damned pretty but you'll need an open mind and a lot of patience to endure this one. Sadly for me that is exactly how it felt towards the end - a test of endurance.
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  87. Oct 26, 2015
    6
    A nice idea and I managed to finish it but lets be honest, it is pretty boring.

    If you want to do hardly anything and have a great story, watch a movie or read a book.
  88. Oct 26, 2015
    4
    This is a very slow and boring game. The graphics really amazing, and the soundtrack is very magical. But those alone cannot make a good game or even a good story.
  89. Oct 19, 2015
    6
    I decided to pick this up on a flash sale for 8 bucks. I have to admit that after playing through it, it's not something I would have paid 20 bucks for so I'm glad I got it on sale. Now, don't get me wrong, I actually quite enjoyed it. The story, largely told through flashback conversations while exploring the world, had me hooked. The voice acting is great and the graphics are prettyI decided to pick this up on a flash sale for 8 bucks. I have to admit that after playing through it, it's not something I would have paid 20 bucks for so I'm glad I got it on sale. Now, don't get me wrong, I actually quite enjoyed it. The story, largely told through flashback conversations while exploring the world, had me hooked. The voice acting is great and the graphics are pretty nice. The most annoying thing about the game is how slow you walk, but this only becomes pretty tedious if you're replaying the game to pick up missing trophies or story events you missed. Considering you walk pretty slow though, it's nice to see that the game isn't too long, lasting about 4-6 hours. If you are a fan of exploration and narrative games, this may be worth the full price. If not, then I highly suggest waiting for a sale, as it is worth a try for anyone looking for something new. Expand
  90. 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
  91. Oct 13, 2015
    5
    Mediocre game = 5

    The mystery is sort of interesting to explore and the game is quite beautiful (music is great). However the game is blemished by crappy performance and the fact that you walk around at a snail's pace (even with "turbo" engaged). Right after finishing the game I would probably have given it a 7/10. But now, after the experience has settled, I have absolutely zero
    Mediocre game = 5

    The mystery is sort of interesting to explore and the game is quite beautiful (music is great). However the game is blemished by crappy performance and the fact that you walk around at a snail's pace (even with "turbo" engaged). Right after finishing the game I would probably have given it a 7/10. But now, after the experience has settled, I have absolutely zero interest in ever returning to this "game". In the end it is way too dull and the story is written by people who clearly thought it was far more clever than it actually is. Final verdict is a resounding meh!
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  92. 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.
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  93. 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.
  94. Sep 13, 2015
    0
    This is not a game! Repeat: This is not a game! And, marketing this as a game just because it works on a gaming console is just a blatant lie.

    What this piece of software proves is that "game" "reviewers" cannot be trusted in this day and age. Sigh, but there are no refunds in this genre, isn't there... Basically, what you do is GLIDE through an empty rural town following a ball of
    This is not a game! Repeat: This is not a game! And, marketing this as a game just because it works on a gaming console is just a blatant lie.

    What this piece of software proves is that "game" "reviewers" cannot be trusted in this day and age. Sigh, but there are no refunds in this genre, isn't there...

    Basically, what you do is GLIDE through an empty rural town following a ball of light, which sometimes has a different name. Once in a while you tilt your controller and a cutscene of ... yeah.... balls of light... starts, and you get some part of the underlying story based on a dialogue between... yeah... balls of light...

    In this software, you can interact with about a handful of items, including SOME doors, SOME gates, SOME telephones, and radios. Great great, that's exactly what I paid for.

    Before going on further tirade on how much this product sucks, I'll just leave you with this:

    Do not buy this product! It's not a game. You're being lied to.
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  95. 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.
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  96. 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.
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  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. Sep 4, 2015
    0
    I would rather flush my money down the toilet than to shove it up the ass of a developer, that thought "Hey guys, let's develop a game that anyone can play through in one sitting... Say 4-6 hours? Oh you're right, we would have to fill these 4-6h with content, right? Hmm, well let's just remove the option to run or sprint instead? That way, it takes the player twice as much to finish theI would rather flush my money down the toilet than to shove it up the ass of a developer, that thought "Hey guys, let's develop a game that anyone can play through in one sitting... Say 4-6 hours? Oh you're right, we would have to fill these 4-6h with content, right? Hmm, well let's just remove the option to run or sprint instead? That way, it takes the player twice as much to finish the game. Yay us, let's cash in". Seriously, i pity anyone who fell for this sh*t. Expand
  100. Sep 1, 2015
    3
    I must simply not 'get it' but let me say this. I don't care that your game is beautiful, I don't care that sound design is pretty good, I care that you have zero interaction, the story you've given me is not the most interesting thing you could be showing me in this universe, it is simply a walking simulator, and you gave me nothing to care about. I'm an observer, not a part of the storyI must simply not 'get it' but let me say this. I don't care that your game is beautiful, I don't care that sound design is pretty good, I care that you have zero interaction, the story you've given me is not the most interesting thing you could be showing me in this universe, it is simply a walking simulator, and you gave me nothing to care about. I'm an observer, not a part of the story taking place. Expand
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 89
  2. Negative: 4 out of 89
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]