Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 637 Ratings

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  1. TheDahaka
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    I would describe this game as Journey set in a realistic environment. You do little more than explore, take in the scenery and step by step piece the story together. Fortunately, the story is interesting, the size of the world ample and the scenery gorgeous. It's slow going at first, but becomes more compelling as the story unfolds and the world opens up. Should also mention that the soundI would describe this game as Journey set in a realistic environment. You do little more than explore, take in the scenery and step by step piece the story together. Fortunately, the story is interesting, the size of the world ample and the scenery gorgeous. It's slow going at first, but becomes more compelling as the story unfolds and the world opens up. Should also mention that the sound track - when it kicks in - is amazing. There aren't really any game mechanics in the tradional sense unless you include the trophies, that require discovering certain items and performing certain actions. This game comes highly recommended to anyone interested in something different. Full marks from me.… Expand
  2. iom666
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    Truth be told: this is more of an exploratory piece of art than a real video game.
    You can't lose but you can get bored for sure if you misplace your expectations.
    So just enjoy this piece of art at a very low pace. Aka just explore and listen to the tale being told by the clues found everywhere. I like it a lot and I really hope Morpheus headset will be able to support it when it's    Truth be told: this is more of an exploratory piece of art than a real video game.
    You can't lose but you can get bored for sure if you misplace your expectations.

    So just enjoy this piece of art at a very low pace. Aka just explore and listen to the tale being told by the clues found everywhere. I like it a lot and I really hope Morpheus headset will be able to support it when it's out.
    This would be the perfect 3d showcase for the ps4.    … Expand
  3. Solm
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a fantastic game. Not your typical game but beautiful to look at and a brilliant experience and one that should not be missed. The music is sublime.
  4. Ihnspyre
    Aug 12, 2015
    10
    This is a very difficult game. I do not mean difficult to play, but difficult to understand and to absorb all the philosophical themes throughout the game (check Douglas Hofstadter for some guidance). This is the most beautiful piece of gaming art I have ever played. The story is amazing, the voice-acting is perfect, the atmosphere is unique, the graphics are fantastic and theThis is a very difficult game. I do not mean difficult to play, but difficult to understand and to absorb all the philosophical themes throughout the game (check Douglas Hofstadter for some guidance). This is the most beautiful piece of gaming art I have ever played. The story is amazing, the voice-acting is perfect, the atmosphere is unique, the graphics are fantastic and the soundtrack...oh man...that soundtrack is pure genius. This an experience which you may or may not like. It's slow and tense and you must pay attention to all the details. First you must have patience and you must like this game style. After that you must be able to allow yourself to feel this experience, to take in all the emotional and philosophical content that Chinese Room is putting in the game (for this you must be interested in these things in games and you must be capable to at least try to understand the ideas behind the game).
    There are a few things that could have been better: a run option (that R2 thing is only a power walk) and a patch that solves the few annoying FPS issues.
    This game is pure gold but cannot be judged by gamers that do not understand these games just as a Twilight reader cannot understand Kafka.    … Expand
  5. Crusader2001
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    Great game or experience might be a better word.
    Although it's not action packed, I enjoyed this game as one of the best of 2015.
    The atmosphere is excellent with beautiful graphics and even more amazing sound and soundtrack to add to the experience.
  6. JoeB777
    Dec 31, 2015
    10
    Dear god. Just an incredible game. Fantastic sense of mystery, graphics better than anything else I've seen (better than Bloodbourne, GTA5, Crysis 3, Beyond: Two Souls, etc.)

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

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

    Incredible.    … Expand
  7. Proctorious
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    This video game is unbelievably expansive with it's story, there comes a point every now and then within the game that you think ahhhhh I know what happened to make everyone disappear and then another ten minutes go by and you're like WHOA DAMN I WAS WRONG, this game is very impressive, from someone who adored Dear Esther, this is definitely on par with Dear Esther, this game isThis video game is unbelievably expansive with it's story, there comes a point every now and then within the game that you think ahhhhh I know what happened to make everyone disappear and then another ten minutes go by and you're like WHOA DAMN I WAS WRONG, this game is very impressive, from someone who adored Dear Esther, this is definitely on par with Dear Esther, this game is ridiculously good and if you don't play games for the story, then simply do not play this game, the only people I see say this game is bad rather moaned about no gameplay or the fact that they just ran about without listening to vital story parts, I fully understand if you disliked this game due to having no gameplay as such but just don't play it and do your research before you play it. I personally loved this game, it's beautiful.… Expand
  8. AL4I
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture its fantastic game its one of best end of the world one of beautiful if you can play this fantastic game if you cant you must play this gme
  9. BlacknBlue
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    An beautiful visual and emotional journey.
    If you like Visual exploration games, with an amazing atmosphere and a unique sense of calm then get this game. do it. its $15/£12 not much of a gamble.
    however if you don't care about story line and aesthetics, then pass.
    it's that simple. if you like it you will love it. if it's not your kind of game then it will be a 'Meh' kinda game.
  10. mirthlab
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    Just completed the game and I was close to tears in parts. I have never experienced such an emotional journey within a game before. The graphics, music, sound, writing and voice acting are stunning. Great story with a heart wrenching ending. I can't recommend this enough.
  11. 0nryo
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    This is a game that is definitely not for everybody. I think that this is more of a virtual experience, an interactive story rather than a game. I think that "walking simulators" have a place in the gaming world. There will be good ones, there will be bad ones. I think this one is definitely a good one. The world of this game is beautifully designed, the art direction is amazing. This gameThis is a game that is definitely not for everybody. I think that this is more of a virtual experience, an interactive story rather than a game. I think that "walking simulators" have a place in the gaming world. There will be good ones, there will be bad ones. I think this one is definitely a good one. The world of this game is beautifully designed, the art direction is amazing. This game isn't about rushing and immediately finding all the answers to all questions, sometimes it's just about slowly experiencing this interesting story with characters, that get developed more and more as you go on and a world so beautifully crafted.
    I would not recommend it for people who already know that they don't enjoy this type of game. It's a very typical "walking simulator" as some would like to call it. But i recommend it - a lot - to people who want to enjoy a somewhat hypnotic, beautiful atmosphere for a few hours. The characters grew on me and as time went on, almost all the dialogue is interesting to listen to. It's not "fun".. it is more of a great experience and i will gladly "play" through it again one day.    … Expand
  12. Lightf00t
    Aug 12, 2015
    10
    This is the sort of game the PS4 has been crying out for. An absolutely superb adventure experience with an interesting story, exceptional graphics and atmospheric music. A lot of young gamers in particular just won't 'get' this sort of 'game'. If you're the sort who only likes hectic shoot-'em-ups like Call of Duty, then this won't be for you. But for those gamers who are alwaysThis is the sort of game the PS4 has been crying out for. An absolutely superb adventure experience with an interesting story, exceptional graphics and atmospheric music. A lot of young gamers in particular just won't 'get' this sort of 'game'. If you're the sort who only likes hectic shoot-'em-ups like Call of Duty, then this won't be for you. But for those gamers who are always looking for a story-driven adventure, this is brilliant. It's only 4-5 hours long, but then this is not a full-price game, so you have to take that into account when formulating the score.

    I can think of little flaws, e.g. why are all the radios the same make and colour, and why are there only 4 types of car/van? But that's being hypercritical. There are no real flaws with this game. Sure, you're unlikely to play through it more than twice, but then you can say the same for most games. This gives you a prime opportunity to gain a platinum trophy, too, and that's what's keeping me coming back.

    If I could sum this game up in one humorous sentence, it would be: EBGTR is like an episode of BBC's The Archers meets The Sixth Sense. Just buy it and support this awesome indie developer.    … Expand
  13. dmacdonald
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is an incredible accomplishment in interactive art; a full realization of the concepts seen in 2012's Dear Esther. It’s a world worth exploring – the gorgeously detailed countryside locale and ethereal score give it a dreamlike sense of atmosphere that’s exciting and new. That amazing atmosphere is only elevated by the game's most powerful and emotional setEverybody's Gone to the Rapture is an incredible accomplishment in interactive art; a full realization of the concepts seen in 2012's Dear Esther. It’s a world worth exploring – the gorgeously detailed countryside locale and ethereal score give it a dreamlike sense of atmosphere that’s exciting and new. That amazing atmosphere is only elevated by the game's most powerful and emotional set piece moments, which punctuate each character's personal story of dealing with the events leading up to an apocalypse. And that’s really what it’s all about – the atmosphere, the stories and putting you in the world to let you soak it all in, in a way that couldn’t be done in any other medium. There are some minor flaws, the most notable being the slow walking speed that prevents you from exploring every nook and cranny at a faster pace, but there's no doubt that these kinds of problems will be soon fixed and forgotten.… Expand
  14. maeschba
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    The game to end all games. Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a first-person non-linear interactive story. There are no puzzles to be solved. You look around for clues while walking through an astonishing environment and listening to a wonderful soundtrack.
  15. slayergirl5x5
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece of love, beauty, and loss. This game is an interactive novel--and has never been advertised as anything but, for those who expected a puzzle game or otherwise--your sole purpose as the player is to experience the story, to act as the essential Observer in an otherwise vacant world. If that's not for you, then it's worth watching a Let's Play instead. The story is easily theA masterpiece of love, beauty, and loss. This game is an interactive novel--and has never been advertised as anything but, for those who expected a puzzle game or otherwise--your sole purpose as the player is to experience the story, to act as the essential Observer in an otherwise vacant world. If that's not for you, then it's worth watching a Let's Play instead. The story is easily the richest, most emotional, and most beautiful I have ever encountered in a video game. Jessica Curry's soundtrack alone is enough to bring tears to your eyes; the stunning graphics and unique concept bring you deep into the dying world of Yaughton, Shropshire, England, where a pattern of light is infecting people and somehow making them vanish. Utterly absorbing, this isn't the longest game but well worth the price as it will stay with you for years to come.

    My only complaints are that there is no zoom, crouch, or examine function-- I'd hoped for something to look closer at the immaculate detail that The Chinese Room added to their game-- and there is no sprint, which would be helpful to keep up with the sometimes speedy glowing orb that guides you through the game. Other than those technical details, this game is, in my mind, flawless.    … Expand
  16. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Graphics 8/10
    Playability 5/10
    Entertainment 9/10
    Story 10/10
    Overall 10/10
    Wow. At first I abandoned this game (it was little boring for me) but than I try it another time... and it was breath taking experience.
  17. DPetrov
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    What a journey! If you enjoy story driven games, this one is a hidden gem, I'm happy i didn't listen to most reviews. Give this game a chance!
  18. Chaft
    May 24, 2022
    10
    There are few games in life that truly make me feel something. I still think this is one of the most moving games I've played in my lifetime.

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

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

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

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

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

    "But it doesn't matter anymore.

    everybody is gone,

    and we will join them.

    We are born apart,

    driftwood on the banks

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

    But in between,

    in the single day of living,

    that dancing in a strip of sunlight,

    we can find what we miss,

    the love that makes un whole,

    the immanence."    … Expand
  19. thenthomwaslike
    Aug 23, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its apparent that a lot of the other user reviews are completely unaware of the r2 button on their controller. It makes you go faster. Its written in the user manual. That being said, the point of the game is not to speed through it. Its to listen carefully and see the state of the world. You SHOULD be looking at all the details. Those posters that say the goings on of the town are important to the story. The variety of tiny details gives the environments their own stories. The musical cues and various sound effects draw you to investigate certain places and help with pacing. The few emergency vehicles present are few in number for a reason. The intimate look into the lives of the other townsfolk give context to the rest of the story. There is narrative depth here, just dont expect to be beat over the head with it like most stories in games.… Expand
  20. Lodge1960
    Aug 23, 2015
    9
    I found this game very intriguing. I particularly like the fact that the developers have tried something new and different. I find myself continually thinking about it and pondering its meaning. I believe the slow pace is completely appropriate and fits with what I think they were trying to achieve. I can see that it will not suit everyone, especially people who want clear cut andI found this game very intriguing. I particularly like the fact that the developers have tried something new and different. I find myself continually thinking about it and pondering its meaning. I believe the slow pace is completely appropriate and fits with what I think they were trying to achieve. I can see that it will not suit everyone, especially people who want clear cut and unambiguous answers. However, I believe that ambiguity is sort of the point of the game. I also believe that the players only limited interactivity in the world is also part of the message.… Expand
  21. jtlats
    Dec 31, 2016
    9
    BEAUTIFUL!
    Seriously, I had to stop a couple times and just stare.
    The story can tug at the heart strings if you take the time to learn everything.
    Yes, a walking simulator, but a great one!
  22. Sun3030
    Aug 29, 2015
    9
    I was unsure about this game but the more I played the better it got. It's a beautiful game and a solid 9 and a must play at the $15 price. Another great new IP for the Sony PS4.
  23. Nathaniel_Wu
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    With beautiful scenes, amazing music, and a mysterious story, even walking slowly should not be a problem anymore.

    Storytelling of this game is completely nonlinear, which makes it very different from other games that want to be cinematic. It's strongly driven by story, thus you may feel boring with its gameplay if you're not intrigued by the story. Some may hate it, but others will    With beautiful scenes, amazing music, and a mysterious story, even walking slowly should not be a problem anymore.

    Storytelling of this game is completely nonlinear, which makes it very different from other games that want to be cinematic. It's strongly driven by story, thus you may feel boring with its gameplay if you're not intrigued by the story.

    Some may hate it, but others will love it, and I love it.    … Expand
  24. Paulo-Lameiras
    Nov 7, 2016
    9
    From the intriguing story and great visuals, to incredibly well designed characters and voice acting, this is a fantastic journey.

    The only reason i'm not giving it a 10/10 is walking/running speed. While it's understandable for this kind of game, as someone who likes exploring places more than once and considering the world is pretty big, pacining could have been a bit faster.
  25. jacob_lukas
    Jul 5, 2016
    9
    How should I begin? This game is wonderful and it's definitely not for everybody. Some unkind voices may call it 'boring walking simulator', but I would rather look at it as some kind of a bookish experience. It has great, emotional narrative that unveils story piece by piece. It has stunning, beautiful graphics.
    (dynamic shadows of clouds!) The music is just marvelous, orchestral scores    How should I begin? This game is wonderful and it's definitely not for everybody. Some unkind voices may call it 'boring walking simulator', but I would rather look at it as some kind of a bookish experience. It has great, emotional narrative that unveils story piece by piece. It has stunning, beautiful graphics.
    (dynamic shadows of clouds!) The music is just marvelous, orchestral scores fit the overall vibe perfectly. I could listen to them even without the game. As I said, it will not satisfy everybody, because gameplay is minimal. The game is hardly interactive and focuses purely on an experience of the world and story as it is. It's like reading a book. And watching a book. And listening to a book. :) The same concept was used with their previous creation 'Dear Esther' (great short story btw). It may sound paradoxically but this game is not really for playing but for exploring the world and story . Hey, at least you can drink tea or eat crackers peacefully while enjoying a journey ;)    … Expand
  26. Shadowsoal
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    Wonderful story. Excellent voice acting, beautiful visuals, enchanting score. It's could benefit from the opportunity to increase walk speed for all those impatient 12 year olds.
    Although I would argue, this is a game that needs a mature approach.
    If you could run, the impact of the scenes, music and lighting would be utterly destroyed. We can't all like the same thing. I just wish    Wonderful story. Excellent voice acting, beautiful visuals, enchanting score. It's could benefit from the opportunity to increase walk speed for all those impatient 12 year olds.
    Although I would argue, this is a game that needs a mature approach.
    If you could run, the impact of the scenes, music and lighting would be utterly destroyed.
    We can't all like the same thing.
    I just wish more people valued this sort of thing.
    Sad really.    … Expand
  27. ForesakenCoyote
    Aug 11, 2015
    9
    “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This game doesn't do a lot in the sense of gameplay. There is little player interaction within it's world (think P.T.). If you want to judge the game based on how much you can do...well, you can turn a radio on or pick up a telephone to listen to a“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This game doesn't do a lot in the sense of gameplay. There is little player interaction within it's world (think P.T.). If you want to judge the game based on how much you can do...well, you can turn a radio on or pick up a telephone to listen to a conversation play out that may help in discovering what exactly happened to the town. You can follow a yellowish orb around to see and hear events that had transpired beforehand. That's it. If that level of simplicity turns you away, stop reading this. There's nothing wrong with wanting more to do in a video game. Now if you're still with me, let me say that within the first few minutes, I went from memorized to frightened to deeply distraught and back again. The atmosphere is simply above and beyond anything I have experienced in a game before. And the storytelling made me feel like I had stepped right into a Stephen King novel. Remember in English class hearing the phrase "show, don't tell"? Well, this game gets that. The player is told nothing directly and has to try and piece together the story bit by bit overhearing the characters conversations with each other and themselves. The voice acting needs to be superb in this case and thankfully it is. Along with the score that only plays when appropriate and does not intrude over the story. It's all pieced together immaculately and is really a testament to how much care was taken in development. Now, some complaints have been made about the walking pace. I found it similar to the walking pace in Fallout 3 or New Vegas and had no problem with it. I certainly wouldn't be against an update that could give a jog option though.
    In conclusion, If you've had the patience to read all of my jabber today and are interested in the game, then dive right in because you'll find a story that is told in a way you'll most likely fall in love with. But if you're still iffy and not convinced you'll enjoy the game mechanics or lack thereof. it's probably better to put that money toward something else.    … Expand
  28. Ifrit_Zero
    Aug 28, 2015
    9
    Definitely not for everyone, but personally I loved it. A beautiful, big world to explore at your own leisure. It's not too big to get lost, and there are plenty of landmarks and maps to help you find your way. I really like these kind of games, where I can just forget about everything else and explore every corner of the game world to unlock every little piece of the story. The world isDefinitely not for everyone, but personally I loved it. A beautiful, big world to explore at your own leisure. It's not too big to get lost, and there are plenty of landmarks and maps to help you find your way. I really like these kind of games, where I can just forget about everything else and explore every corner of the game world to unlock every little piece of the story. The world is very detailed and immersive, and together with the amazing music and old school sci-fi story, it creates such a wonderful atmosphere. I knew I loved this game the second I started playing, and I didn't put the controller down until I finished it. I played through it again the next day, and I'm sure I will return to it very soon.

    Clearly a case of 'either love it or hate it' though, and I can understand why a lot of people are negative about it. But I found this a very welcome, relaxing experience in between all the action packed AAA games (which I enjoy very much too).    … Expand
  29. ctvLS
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    It would not describe Everybody's gone to the Rapture as a game, to me it was a very interesting, and deep story, it is like snooping into the life of a town, and shows the very complicated, but very real relationships between all of its citizens. Honestly there were some minutes when i was completely bored, they could have made the movement speed quicker, sometimes it just felt likeIt would not describe Everybody's gone to the Rapture as a game, to me it was a very interesting, and deep story, it is like snooping into the life of a town, and shows the very complicated, but very real relationships between all of its citizens. Honestly there were some minutes when i was completely bored, they could have made the movement speed quicker, sometimes it just felt like grinding your way form one place to another.
    But i give it 9 points because i got so immersed in the story that in a moment i found myself crying, which honestly is pretty rare. It is an amazing movie, its fun to imagine all of the situations, it unravels slowly but at a good pace.    … Expand
  30. Ryudo1986
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    For me this game is a clear 10 but for you that would depend on your view of narrative 'computer games' I use the word game loosely as for me Rapture is more of a walking simulator heavily focused on narrative. The game is easily one of the most immersive experiences I've ever had. The story runs like an experiment gone wrong on an episode of Emmerdale and the your connection with theFor me this game is a clear 10 but for you that would depend on your view of narrative 'computer games' I use the word game loosely as for me Rapture is more of a walking simulator heavily focused on narrative. The game is easily one of the most immersive experiences I've ever had. The story runs like an experiment gone wrong on an episode of Emmerdale and the your connection with the characters will make or break your experience. The 'Game' aspect is basically chasing the story represented the characters as by balls of light and this won't be to everybody's taste but isn't this why we love games so much for something different?… Expand
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#76 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#31 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#61 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

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