The Ecdysis

Content Advisory: This game includes depictions of intense violence, themes of suicide and torture, jumpscares, and spooky sounds. Additionally, strong language is frequently used in dialogue.
Embark on an immersive journey with The Ecdysis, where players assume the role of Robin Jr., a daring photographer navigating an episodic Action/Adventure game reminiscent of a thrilling rollercoaster. The story unfolds with promise, offering excitement, mystery, and unforeseen twists.
Storyline
Commencing with Robin Jr.'s pursuit of capturing nature's beauty, the game takes an unexpected turn, introducing enigmatic elements that transform our protagonist into a detective. Dive into the investigation mode, revealing a story that weaves contemporary threads to keep players engaged. Each clue adds layers to the mysteries, creating a compelling storyline.
Gameplay
Character development takes the spotlight, providing a sense of witnessing evolving personalities similar to a time-lapse of a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. Gameplay includes exploration, puzzle-solving, and confrontations, drawing inspiration from gaming classics. While pathfinding and puzzles present occasional challenges, they do not overshadow the overall experience. However, a couple of chapters may feel more like a leisurely stroll than the anticipated thrill ride.
Graphics & Sound
Visually, the game offers a stunning experience, featuring breathtaking landscapes and artwork that may occasionally repeat due to resource limitations. Picture a gallery showcasing captivating pieces with a touch of déjà vu. The original soundtrack by Kingsley Roy enhances the mood, though some voice issues may prompt a desire for subtitles.
Final verdict
The Ecdysis, developed by a solo developer, stands as an achievement, despite minor bugs and sound hiccups. It leaves players anticipating more, particularly with the heartfelt final credit text that provides a warm conclusion. This game showcases the creativity and potential of solo developers.
The Butterfly Effects wishes to thank Hari prasath for providing a free review copy for this game.
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Before my review, I'd like to appreciate the developer for pulling this off all alone. I still can't get over the fact that this entire game was made by just one person. W for the effort.
My Rating - 7.5/10
PROS-
*The story is well narrated, a simple yet deeply structured writing. Overall storytelling was top-notch I'd say.
*Visuals are just amazing. It was very cinematic for a solo developer
*Combat was unique(not much options) but very well done. Headshots with bow & arrow was satisfying af.
*Gameplay was intriguing, setup for what's coming next was very well done.
* Personally loved the seamless transition between cinematics & Gameplay like in the last of us.
* Art style, environment was too good and perfectly suited the story.
CONS-
*Ui was a bit not user-friendly (especially settings Ui)
*Few bugs (just minor but I hope it'll be solved)
*It was really hard to drive the vehicle in chapter-2
Overall, This game is really not for everyone. If you love games with good story and not hard at gameplay, this is for you.

This game has definitely shown improvement fromt he demo that I played about a year or so ago. Very solid work for one dev. I liek that it features voice overs and some pretty slick cinematic cutscenes. The story is intriguing as it is told in the present and past. It's also priced fairly for what it offers.
Gameplay impressions:

I really loved the game overall. The narration is done really well. In between there are places where the voice-over sounds a bit robotic but the setting of the game and pacing makes it up for where it lacks. I hope the developer updates the game and improves it further. All in all definitely a decent game and has potential.

I just completed the game, kudos to the developer Hari Prasath. I really like the story line, how you showcased it and being a solo game developer myself i understand the difficulties you went through. So about the game, from a game developer i think you started making this game without fully writing what are the things you were going to include in the game. Like the swimming mechanics and many more things. I respect you for such amazing cutscenes and dialogues and everything. But i would i like to point out that this game lacked in good gameplay, i understand this is story you are trying to portrait but not having a balanced, little bug free and great even locomotion mechanics can very much effect the gameplay experience. I feel that in the starting chapters you were learning things and added things as you learn, as i was proceeding to the end the levels were getting better and mechanics too, more interesting. So yeah excellent level design, like i said only thing which ruined the experience for me for gameplay, slow walking speed, can't run, restarting of levels to pass a level, and fighting mechanics which were okay. I would rate this game 7/10. Great plot, great storyline, mechanics like i said were okay. Also too long for many players to finish this and reach the end and experience the plot of the story, so all the work you did till the end would go in the well. Great game, looking forward for you to create more games and hear more of your stories and experience.

The narrative of the game is the hero, a confusing start to a more confusing end but the story was intriguing and not even in a single place it paced down. Loved the cinematic approach overall and the character development. The art style was great, visuals were good but felt repetitive due to the limited resources used. As this was made by just one guy, we can let that slide. Overall dialogues were amazing but some voice acting is out of sync for characters like uncle frank, the voice felt heavily filtered and not clear. The gameplay is good with a mixed pinch of life is strange, some Detroit become human and uncharted.
The game is slow paced but it is really worth because of a unique narrative style and narrative. Pathfinding was a bit difficult in a few chapters but challenging. The puzzles were easy to solve, could've made it a bit harder. A few places in chapter-5 & 6 felt slow and boring as there were not much things to do like in the other chapters. Music was good and perfectly suited the mood. Personally loved the sliding mechanics like in the uncharted, it was lowkey satisfying.
Overall, this game is well written and perfectly executed with some minor bugs and few sound issues. Most solo developed games I've seen are pretty simple and common but this one takes the spotlight, It is unique and extremely good for a single man team. The final credit text was actually a well thought move and felt wholesome. Looking forward to more games like this from the dev.