Evan's Remains

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  • Summary: Evan's Remains is a mystery-thriller puzzle adventure about finding a missing boy: Evan. The game combines logic-based platform puzzles with narrative inspired by Japanese graphic adventure games.

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  1. TheXboxHub
    Jun 9, 2020
    100
    Evan’s Remains on Xbox One is a unique platformer with great puzzle design, and an adventure experience driven by a substantial narrative which successfully delivers on its lofty ambitions. With beautiful sprites, simple but charming artwork, emotional music, and a cast of memorable and well-written characters, this is the kind of video game experience that stays with the player years after the credits have rolled.
  2. God is a Geek
    Jun 9, 2020
    80
    An easy going puzzle platformer, with a dramatic and emotional story. Evan's Remains is enjoyable from start to finish, with plenty of options to skip content you're struggling with.
  3. Video Chums
    Jul 2, 2020
    60
    Evan's Remains may be a simple puzzle platformer but it's one that requires a lot of careful planning to master its clever stages.

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  1. ViableCorn
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    From the storytelling to the music, it’s a game that will be difficult to forget.
  2. GamerGuysNGals
    Jun 11, 2020
    9
    "Evan's Remains"
    Reviewed By: Carless Yen
    Publisher: Whitethorn Games Developer: Matías Schmied Platforms: XBOX, PS4,Switch, PC Release    "Evan's Remains"
    Reviewed By: Carless Yen
    Publisher: Whitethorn Games
    Developer: Matías Schmied
    Platforms: XBOX, PS4,Switch, PC
    Release Date: 06/11/20
    Price: 6.99

    I've been sitting and waiting to write this review for days. There was an embargo until today so I had to just sit on my hands to not say anything about my experience with this game. Usually I think when there is an embargo the publisher or Developer is hiding something. Like some major flaw that if it gets out it is going to hurt the sales of the game. I was wrong about that on so many levels. Well maybe not completely they were trying to hide something. An amazing and beautiful story.I can understand now some times a developer knows what they have, and don't want that ruined early. So I'm going to do my best not to give away that much either.

    You play as Dysis a girl in a mystery world in search of a boy named Evan. I really can't say much more about the story with out worrying I gave away to much. You are just going to have to trust me on this one. It is just a really emotional and heartfelt journey that is full of mystery. You may or may not figure it out early, but that won't matter as you come to the final moments. Your heart will melt, and you may have to wipe your eyes. We all get something in our eye, and have to do that from time to time. The characters will just make you laugh and fall in love with them so early. It is all just so well written. I'll admit at first I was like I have to read all this? They couldn't get even cheap voice actors, or voice acted themselves? Then about a few different story cut scenes in I had forgot all that, and was dialed in and hooked. The thing is if you don't get into story driven games, or you are replaying and know the out come. EVERY single section of dialogue can be skipped.Please though at least play it once and experience this amazing journey. It is one of those that really make you think. I haven't felt like this since "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons" If you played that you know what I mean. If not go play it. It's another of those games you should really experience.

    The backgrounds, characters, and music are all beautiful as well. You will journey through so many different backdrops. Gorgeous beaches day and night, cities, and fields of flowers. They all look so amazing and the music just fits right in there. All of it is just perfection, and feels really good to explore. It is just overall so relaxing. The no fail puzzles will add to that as well. You can skip any thing that might become to challenging. I really doubt you do though they are kind of simple. maybe a little to simple? I understand what they were going for though. I just think maybe they could have made some a little less easy since I can skip without penalty any ways in case we wanted to add a little more play time to the experience. It is a really short game, but it's priced as one so that makes the short play time a little more easy to accept. The very affordable price also makes it a really can't miss experience. Such a beautiful and important at such a small price point it's kind of hard to pass on. I highly recommend adding this one to your collection. I actually think if your a lover a story driven games would be almost criminal to not go on this journey. I do how ever recommend bringing a tissue in case any one is slicing onions near by.

    Pros:
    Beautiful and Emotional Story
    Delightful Music
    Stunning Backdrops
    Comical and Cute Characters
    Affordable

    Cons:
    I Wished It Was a Bit Longer
    A Bit Simple

    Overall: 9.2
    Evan's Remains is just a BEAUTIFUL experience from start to finish. It will tug at your heart strings and give you tons of emotions.You will not want it to end and when it does you will probably start it all over again. I know I did.    … Expand
  4. LeandroNaharis
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    Recomendado no. RE-CO-MEN-DA-DÍ-SI-MO ! Realmente vine a buscar un indie que se ve lindo con plataformas y una excusa para pasar de pantallaRecomendado no. RE-CO-MEN-DA-DÍ-SI-MO ! Realmente vine a buscar un indie que se ve lindo con plataformas y una excusa para pasar de pantalla en pantalla y me regaló una historia muy atrapante y que sea un desarrollo latinoamericano es un plus. No dudes en darle una chance.… Expand
  5. Xbox_Alive
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Evan's Remains is a 16bit Sidescrolling Puzzle Novel. You play as Dysis who was asked by Evan to go to an Island in the Pacific to get him.Evan's Remains is a 16bit Sidescrolling Puzzle Novel. You play as Dysis who was asked by Evan to go to an Island in the Pacific to get him. much more would contain spoilers. The game goes between story cut-scenes and platforming puzzles. The platforming is more than just jumping from place to place, as there are several different platforms. The normal ones disappear once you jump from them, then there are some that reactivate those, or switch the disposition of the of the platforms off and on, then some are teleporters, or have other various functionality. You ultimate objective in each is to get over the pillar on the side of the stage to progress forward. Between each puzzle you're given more story. The graphics are smooth 16bit with beautiful and intricate environments. During the cutscenes, the speaking character has a few art frames, a main image, and a few emotions to help deepen the feel.of each scene. Completing the puzzles isn't too hard, and with a little trial and error most of them can be easily figured out. Once you get to the end of each puzzle you feel accomplished, and the ending is satisfying. The game isn't very long and can be beaten in only a few hours, but the journey is worth it. If you love a good brain teaser, and a great story you should add this to your library.… Expand