Everybody's Gone To The Rapture is a walking simulator set in a picturesque England village. Over the course of several hours you will get to know the inhabitants of this setting; you'll become engrossed with their lives and relationships and, eventually, their mysterious deaths. Each character has a distinct personality and career; I enjoyed getting to piece together their lives. The heartbreaking and intriguing plot is the main reason to play this game. There's a mystery surrounding why everyone has disappeared as, well as the strange abstract lights left behind throughout the village. However, I'll warn that the writers, intentionally, leave things ambiguous: I liked this.
Gameplay is minimal as you mostly walk through the deserted streets and explore various locations. Movement is slow so that you can really appreciate the beautiful scenery and I found myself noticing smaller details that the developers have put into the environment: things you normally wouldn't notice in your everyday game. There's lots to discover within the world such as radio transmissions, conversations between characters, and phone calls. This makes the exploration enjoyable and if you're looking for a relaxing, slow-paced game then this is a great pick.
Music is phenomenal as the orchestral score is both sad and powerful. It's often choir vocals and strings but I found the soundtrack to be very unique and unusual. This was definitely one of the highlights of the game.
Graphics are great. Even in 2021 the textures and frame rate holds up really well and I had no glitches throughout two different playthroughs. The lighting effects are brilliant with sunlight slipping between the trees and immersing you in the atmosphere of the place. Nighttime scenes also feature strong use of lighting. Likewise, the sound fx is good with trees and bird chirping sounding natural and high- def. The voice acting from all characters was great and I can't fault any of the work from the actors.
Overall, this is a walking simulator with very little gameplay so it will definitely not be to everyone's tastes. That being said, if you like these types of games and have the patience to see it through to the end. This is a game that will stick with you and has moments of genuine beauty and fantastic writing. The mystery elements are also well executed and just the right amount of ambiguous.
Gameplay is minimal as you mostly walk through the deserted streets and explore various locations. Movement is slow so that you can really appreciate the beautiful scenery and I found myself noticing smaller details that the developers have put into the environment: things you normally wouldn't notice in your everyday game. There's lots to discover within the world such as radio transmissions, conversations between characters, and phone calls. This makes the exploration enjoyable and if you're looking for a relaxing, slow-paced game then this is a great pick.
Music is phenomenal as the orchestral score is both sad and powerful. It's often choir vocals and strings but I found the soundtrack to be very unique and unusual. This was definitely one of the highlights of the game.
Graphics are great. Even in 2021 the textures and frame rate holds up really well and I had no glitches throughout two different playthroughs. The lighting effects are brilliant with sunlight slipping between the trees and immersing you in the atmosphere of the place. Nighttime scenes also feature strong use of lighting. Likewise, the sound fx is good with trees and bird chirping sounding natural and high- def. The voice acting from all characters was great and I can't fault any of the work from the actors.
Overall, this is a walking simulator with very little gameplay so it will definitely not be to everyone's tastes. That being said, if you like these types of games and have the patience to see it through to the end. This is a game that will stick with you and has moments of genuine beauty and fantastic writing. The mystery elements are also well executed and just the right amount of ambiguous.