Everhood

Everhood

March 4, 2021

MusicRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Welcome to the world of Everhood Where up is down And left is right Where time has stopped And strange characters R O A M Here you control a wooden doll whose arm has been stolen by a blue gnome… Features Groove to music based battles Embark on a 5-6 …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Mar 2021
80.0 /100

"As one of the weirdest games I&s;ve ever played, Everhood: Eternity Edition stands tall as a unique and challenging reverse rhythm game."

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Alan Murilo Pereira Duque Nintendo Blast Mar 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"Everhood is creative, precise, unique and engaging. It is refreshing to see a title experiment so much throughout its proposal and still deliver a harmonious and coherent final product. Although the soundtrack and the combat system are the highlights when …"

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Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Everhood is a weird game worth experiencing."

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Ben Schuster Qualbert.com Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"So is it just an Undertale rip-off? No. Although it takes many elements from Undertale in terms of its character design, aesthetic, and even small details like the font and character voices, there is enough to set Everhood apart as …"

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Mar 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

75.0

"Everhood: Eternity Edition finally puts an excellent RPG on the radar of console owners, which without a shadow of a doubt has everything it needs to become a cult classic within a few years. The subtitles in Portuguese are a …"

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Damien Chambers Geeks Under Grace Mar 2021
80.0 /100

"If players can get past the grueling difficulty in the earliest parts of the game, they will find a whimsical fantasy tale that combines elements of genres they already love into something truly unique."

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Filipe Castro Mesquita Game Forces PT Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"Everhood: Eternity Edition is a very successful rhythm adventure game, but it fails to reach the level of stardom of the game from which it is inspired. It&s;s a very fun adventure, with a different combat style, a well-built world …"

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Issa Maki VGChartz Mar 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Chris Nordgren and Jordi Roca have captured lightning in a bottle with a highly original game that has the potential to become the next Undertale."

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Mar 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Overall, if I had to describe Everhood in a single word, it’d be “experiment.” It’s a game that tests interesting concepts to become its own thing. Combining adventure with RPG-Esque mechanics and an enjoyable take on rhythm combat that offers …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Mar 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

68.0

"Everhood is an enchanting rhythm-based adventure that falls short of greatness due to a few technical issues. Its combat system is an absolute joy and the music is brilliant, however, frame-rate drops and lengthy load times hinder what could have …"

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"There&s;s no doubting the similarities and equally-familiar ground Everhood is treading here and of its intentions to pull the rug from out the player&s;s feet."

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Mar 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"Fair warning, some of the lighting effects can put a strain on the eyes, especially during a longer play session. Another proofreading of the script would have helped, too, but the ways in which Everhood builds on and calls back …"

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Joseph Siemsen Marooners&s; Rock Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"If you loved Undertale, or are looking for an RPG that’s unconventional, don’t sleep on this game."

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Mar 2021
90.0 /100

"I wasn’t sure what to expect when I took Everhood for review. Now that I’ve beaten the game once and touched upon New Game+, all I can say is this is my favorite 2021 indie so far. And I strongly …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"As a huge fan of music of all kinds any games that manage to incorporate music and rhythm into the mix tend to catch my attention..."

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"All I can say without spoiling things for you readers is that it’s a game worth experiencing. Despite the myriad of grammatical errors, this is an incredibly smart story that will catch players off guard with its inventive twists. It’s …"

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Mattia Fiore Serial Gamer Italia Mar 2021
76.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

57.0

Story

48.0

"Everhood struck me in the heart, arousing my deepest curiosity already after the first hour, in which I realized that within it there was a much deeper philosophical reflection than one might think looking at it in a superficial way. …"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Everhood is one of the most memorable games we&s;ve played in recent years. Its utterly bonkers plot and weird cast of characters is reason enough to check it out, but the instantly accessible rhythmic combat will keep you hooked from …"

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Omi Koulas Checkpoint Gaming Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Everhood is its own surreal beast of indescribable nature. On the surface, the adventure is a straightforward story of thievery and reclaiming… but for what means? Underlying is a cryptic tale about humanity and the darkness burdening existence that many …"

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Paige Chamberlain RPG Site Mar 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

65.0

"Everhood just wasn&s;t as thought-provoking as the subtitle "An Ineffable Tale of the Inexpressible Divine Moments of Truth" might suggest. While I found some enjoyment in the later part of the game, it didn&s;t hit all the right notes for …"

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Poch Saldana GamingTrend Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Everhood is a fantastic freshman effort that brings unexpected and refreshing spins to both the RPG and rhythm genre. The creative combat system and repeat-friendly soundtrack are definitely strong points but the thought-provoking story elevates the unusual adventure to excellent …"

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Shaun Joy TechRaptor Mar 2021
96.0 /100

"A unique game with a fantastic story that mirrors Undertale but emerges as its own thing, Everhood Eternal Edition adds more fun songs and is a game that will stick out in your library in all the good ways."

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

78.0

"After spending hours with it and writing this review, I still don&s;t fully understand what Everhood: Eternity Edition is. However, I do know that it&s;s a unique and mesmerizing experience by Chris Nordgren and Jordi Roca, capable of questioning its …"

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Stefano Calzati The Games Machine Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

95.0

"Everhood is simply incredible. A carnival populated by masks that have lost their humanity, a deep, rich tale, enhanced by a gameplay that mixes rhythm game, adventure and RPG. A gem that deserves to be played by as many people …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Mar 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"There&s;s a lot to like about Everhood, with its unorthodox but engaging battles, bizarre world, and interesting story. While we didn&s;t gel with many of the characters and found some of its insane visuals a little too much, overall we …"

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Timothy Hyldahl Gamer Escape Mar 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Everhood is nothing if not memorable. There’s flaws here and there, but they pale in comparison to the fun and unique time I had. It’s not a very long game, taking around six hours or so for the true ending, …"

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Tom Wilson The Game Crater Mar 2021
75.0 /100

"Everhood is an interesting experiment disguised as a game. While I enjoyed the gameplay&s;s psychedelic nature, I found myself frustrated by the antiquated game design."

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"Everhood: Eternity Edition brings to PlayStation platforms intense rhythm challenges, good electronic music, surrealist story and a lot of psychedelia. Fortunately, difficulty options help make this trip more accessible to those who want the dreamlike experience without suffering (too much) …"

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Mar 2021
70.0 /100

"So, that&s;s where I&s;m at. I enjoyed playing Everhood and the music was extremely enjoyable, but before we could apply for the marriage certificate, I realized how loudly it breathes when it sleeps and now I just want to suffocate …"

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