Everhood Review:
Euthanasia Coaster
"Riding the coaster’s track, the rider is subjected to a series of intensive motion elements that induce various unique experiences: from euphoria to thrill, and from tunnel vision to loss of consciousness, and, eventually, death. [...]the fatal journey is made elegant, pleasing, and meaningful."
I think this helps explain more about the game then I could with 30 minutes. The game isn't the most polished, hell it doesn't even have a song select as a rhythm game, it's not the prettiest, and it's not the best story ever told. But it truly is a coaster that you ride from start to finish. Every new song they introduce you to a new genre or idea, and the game just keeps building on this. Every encounter a new experience, that is always so uniquely itself. The game is a true fever dream, with the visuals being just as important to the experience as the music. Some songs are truly an experience that no other game is able to provide. Controls are precise and all the maps were fun to play through. Dodging to the wonderful music is always a pleasure, so much so that I even replayed the game cause I wanted to play some of the songs again. It's hard to get into the story without ruining some of the surprises along the way but beyond all the trippy visuals and crazy Absolute Truths the games themes are actually quite simple. It's all about what it means to be alive, and not being so afraid of losing your life that you don't get to live it. The thing I really love about it though is how over the top the game is when presenting this idea, it goes as far as you can possibly imagine, and the nonsensical visuals paired with the fantastic soundtrack amplify this feeling ten times over. I think the best thing I can say about this game is there is nothing like it and most likely will never be. There are good things and bad things that come with this of course, but I have to appreciate any game which can provide such a unique and fresh experience.
Cause of this it ain't for everyone, but if you have a passing interest it's an easy recommendation. Even more so considering it's only 10 dollars, which is absolutely a steal. Also has some cool workshop content if that's your thing!
Euthanasia Coaster
"Riding the coaster’s track, the rider is subjected to a series of intensive motion elements that induce various unique experiences: from euphoria to thrill, and from tunnel vision to loss of consciousness, and, eventually, death. [...]the fatal journey is made elegant, pleasing, and meaningful."
I think this helps explain more about the game then I could with 30 minutes. The game isn't the most polished, hell it doesn't even have a song select as a rhythm game, it's not the prettiest, and it's not the best story ever told. But it truly is a coaster that you ride from start to finish. Every new song they introduce you to a new genre or idea, and the game just keeps building on this. Every encounter a new experience, that is always so uniquely itself. The game is a true fever dream, with the visuals being just as important to the experience as the music. Some songs are truly an experience that no other game is able to provide. Controls are precise and all the maps were fun to play through. Dodging to the wonderful music is always a pleasure, so much so that I even replayed the game cause I wanted to play some of the songs again. It's hard to get into the story without ruining some of the surprises along the way but beyond all the trippy visuals and crazy Absolute Truths the games themes are actually quite simple. It's all about what it means to be alive, and not being so afraid of losing your life that you don't get to live it. The thing I really love about it though is how over the top the game is when presenting this idea, it goes as far as you can possibly imagine, and the nonsensical visuals paired with the fantastic soundtrack amplify this feeling ten times over. I think the best thing I can say about this game is there is nothing like it and most likely will never be. There are good things and bad things that come with this of course, but I have to appreciate any game which can provide such a unique and fresh experience.
Cause of this it ain't for everyone, but if you have a passing interest it's an easy recommendation. Even more so considering it's only 10 dollars, which is absolutely a steal. Also has some cool workshop content if that's your thing!