The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 215 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery focused on exploration and discovery. As occult-minded private detective Paul Prospero communicates with the dead to discover the fate of a missing boy and the mystery behind a dark ancient force inhabiting Red Creek Valley.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. PSNStores
    Jul 20, 2015
    100
    There’s a linear story being told, but i never felt like I was being funneled down a straight path. I never felt restraints from where I could go or what I could explore. Even the world barriers are disguised in such a way, thanks to the map design, that it all feels natural.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Jul 23, 2015
    90
    What was perhaps one of the best games from last year makes its console debut with style, complete with a visual overhaul that only makes this re-release more appealing.
  3. ZTGD
    Jul 21, 2015
    85
    For the 4 to 6 hours the game lasts, it’s definitely a memorable experience.
  4. Gameblog.fr
    Jul 20, 2015
    80
    The PS4 version of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is visually stunning and still offers a very well written story, with an enchanting atmosphere and superb technical achievement, even if you feel sometimes running around in circles and a slightly slower pace story.
  5. IGN Spain
    Aug 5, 2015
    80
    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a paranormal adventure with excellent manufacturing and a good argument that places the indie scene in an even higher level already has in this generation.
  6. 3DJuegos
    Jul 23, 2015
    80
    Along with an interesting story and superb atmosphere The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a memorable experience.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Jul 20, 2015
    40
    Creators like Adrian Chmielarz need an obvious symbol of false hope to sell (not articulate) their trendy nihilism that, if anything, should vanish.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 40
  3. Negative: 8 out of 40
  1. firstkuparioch
    Jul 15, 2015
    10
    This is a first person mystery game with light puzzles and rich and atmospheric setting with engaging story. You play as a supernaturalThis is a first person mystery game with light puzzles and rich and atmospheric setting with engaging story. You play as a supernatural detective - Paul Prospero - who is in search of a little boy named Ethan.The graphics are phenomenal and the music is very pleasent.
    PS4 version has better save system than the PC one. It takes ~ 5h - just perfect little interactive story.    … Expand
  2. Shenandoah
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    Technically the game is absolutely perfect. The visuals are just awesome and runs at 60 fps on PS4 Pro. It is hard to believe that the game isTechnically the game is absolutely perfect. The visuals are just awesome and runs at 60 fps on PS4 Pro. It is hard to believe that the game is 6 years old. The gameplay is simple and feels pretty fluid. Although the length of the game is too short and has no replay value.… Expand
  4. Kurgaan
    Mar 20, 2016
    8
    A great looking Cthulhu style adventure mystery in first person. This game wasn't very long but what there is I found really enjoyable. IA great looking Cthulhu style adventure mystery in first person. This game wasn't very long but what there is I found really enjoyable. I had a few issues with controls but all round this is a good game.… Expand
  5. DangerDave1409
    Jan 24, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A nice game with lots of twists. The puzzles range from easy to challenging aka "lets see how they solved it on youtube". The narrative is good and twisted, with the end being suprisingly strange but good. Loved it for its shortness and approach.… Expand
  6. C_Baltimore
    Dec 27, 2015
    6
    First off, the game is visually stunning. Second, the concept is also brilliant. With that being said, I feel I spent a majority of the timeFirst off, the game is visually stunning. Second, the concept is also brilliant. With that being said, I feel I spent a majority of the time I spent playing this game, Walking, and walking and walking some more. I wish there had been more to interact with on my hike because that would have made it more alive. It felt, "Lonely" in some way. I truly enjoyed the fact finding, clue hunting and piecing things together, but at some points in time, it felt incredibly random. I also felt the ending was a bit anti-climactic. I had read several reviews and hate to admit, I felt a bit let down.… Expand
  7. Lewis-Angelo
    Jun 1, 2021
    5
    historia entretenida y con un buen final

    técnicamente un poco flojo, la cámara marea con tanto tearing y bajón de frames le falta más    historia entretenida y con un buen final

    técnicamente un poco flojo, la cámara marea con tanto tearing y bajón de frames
    le falta más trabajo en la banda sonora    … Expand
  8. Mindkiller7522
    Jan 16, 2022
    1
    "This game is a narrative experience and does not hold your hand" translation-"We realized that if we added objective markers or any proper"This game is a narrative experience and does not hold your hand" translation-"We realized that if we added objective markers or any proper story beats the game would only be half an hour long, so have fun wandering around the forest trying to figure out what to do!"

    Granted it's still short, but very boring and by the end of it I had very little idea what was going on. Very similar to Everybody's Gone to the Rapture. At least you can move a little faster. Not really a fun experience.    … Expand

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#50 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#76 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015