alllifeinfate's Game Review #008 - the Vanishing of Ethan Carter

the Vanishing of Ethan Carter (PC) [2014] 4.5/5

http://ethancartergame.com/

http://store.steampowered.com/app/258520/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vanishing_of_Ethan_Carter

http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter

http://www.theastronauts.com/
http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-review/1900-6415893/

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.

(the Astronauts, Rating - 16, Release Date - 092414, Duration - 8-12 Hours, Genre - Adventure, Exploration, Puzzles, First Person Shooter)

+ Beautiful journey through a wonderfully realised locale with realistic foliage and and characterful scenery
+ Simple gameplay mechanics which interconnect with the main story, delighting the players with the joy of playing it and discovering the characters and their backstory
+ The main character is the sole inspiration of the diverse setting the game is set it, bringing to life the imagination of a children from his surroundings
+/- As much as the environment is gorgeous to look at and be in, the human characters pale in comparison
- Uneven and unclear auto saves