Description

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a horror adventure game, heavily focused on the narrative. You are Paul Prospero, a detective with paranormal abilities. You get a letter from a boy named Ethan Carter, who cries out for help. You have nothing to do but go to his town and find out what happens to Ethan’s family.
The game is focused on puzzle solving and exploration, and set in an open world environment. The superpowers you obtain make your investigation easier: you can sense where hidden objects are and restore the circumstances of the crimes you reveal.
As a rule, the game shows you the path (literally and figuratively), but any derogations add details to the atmosphere of the game. So you can freely explore locations, read numerous notes and learn more about the inhabitants of the town you came to. On the other hand, you can follow the main line directly, and it won't be spoiled by the lack of details. In the end, the game becomes something between an interactive drama and a detective quest.

Game Information
Average Playtime
4 minutes
Platforms
Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Developers
The Astronauts
Publishers
THQ Nordic, The Astronauts
Ratings Distribution691 total ratings
recommended57.7%
401 votes
meh19.42%
135 votes
exceptional15.97%
111 votes
skip6.91%
48 votes
Available On
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Community Stats
3.886
Added to lists
695
Reviews
2593 own • 615 beat • 23 playing • 195 want