(mini-review).

Visually stunning, atmospherically sumptuous, and imbued with an emotive soundtrack The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a open-world lite story-based game, filled with plot twists and allegorical storytelling. The title follows supernatural investigator Paul Prospero as he searches for the titular child, who has gone missing in the rural, forested community of Red Creek. As the investigation proceeds from scenic locale to locale, a macabre, supernatural story unfolds. The game ending is suitably thought-provoking, if albeit ambiguous. The title employs an innovative sequencing mechanic during each murder investigation. Secrets abound throughout the solitude of each melancholic set piece. While little replayability is available and the title itself is quite short (4-6 completionist), the game runs reasonably well (4K, UIltra 60 fps) and is well worth a purchase on a Steam sale.

Recommended.

8.5/10.

(mini-review). Visually stunning, atmospherically sumptuous, and imbued with an emotive soundtrack The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a open-world lite story-based game, filled with plot twists and allegorical storytelling. The title follows supernatural investigator Paul Prospero as he searches for the titular child, who has gone missing in the rural, forested community of Red Creek. As the investigation proceeds from scenic locale to locale, a macabre, supernatural story unfolds. The game ending is suitably thought-provoking, if albeit ambiguous. The title employs an innovative sequencing mechanic during each murder investigation. Secrets abound throughout the solitude of each melancholic set piece. While little replayability is available and the title itself is quite short (4-6 completionist), the game runs reasonably well (4K, UIltra 60 fps) and is well worth a purchase on a Steam sale. Recommended. 8.5/10.