Etherborn

Despite owning this game, I got a notice that my license for it has been revoked? I... what?
EDIT: 05/21/2024(was when it was re-instated)
Developer reached out to those who bought the game through a bundle(Like fanatical's fiesta bundle last year), and was extremely helpful.
Definitely recommend. My negative review was only because it was suddenly removed. Nothing further.

Etherborn is a breathtaking experience that combines stunning visuals with clever gameplay mechanics! The art style is absolutely mesmerizing, creating a dreamlike world that you’ll want to explore endlessly. Each level is a work of art, filled with vibrant colors and intricate designs that truly transport you into another realm.

The gravity-defying puzzles are innovative and challenging, making you think outside the box as you navigate the environment. The way the game plays with perspective adds a unique twist to traditional platforming, keeping you engaged and intrigued throughout.

The storytelling is subtle yet impactful, delivering a thought-provoking narrative that resonates long after you’ve finished the game. The atmospheric soundtrack perfectly complements the experience, enhancing the emotional journey you undertake.

If you’re looking for a game that beautifully blends art, music, and clever gameplay, Etherborn is a must-play. It’s a delightful and reflective adventure that stays with you! Highly recommended!

A great little puzzle game but not without it's flaws. 7/10
Pros:
- There was an organic 'now you're thinking with portals' moment, where things clicked, which always feels great.
-Fantastic concept and level design, for the most part
- Can be completed in a single session, and achievements are easy
- + mode was perhaps even more fun than the normal mode, or fun in a different way.
Meh
- Skipable cutscenes but unskipable, long animations at times
Cons:
- Story is awful, but puzzle games don't really need story anyway.
- Movement can feel a bit slow, or maybe travel distance was too far at parts (e.g. between levels)
- The penultimate level was miles better than the final level
- Unstoppable or even speed-up-able credits, which you will have to sit through twice if you play + mode

6.5/10
The score feels a little low and harsh but I can't honestly give it anything higher. There's nothing inherently bad about the game, it's just lacking something special. The game plays well, the perspective-based puzzles are a fun concept, and the art, music, and atmosphere are all lovely. The game is polished, well made, and has no real technical issues. Where it falls flat for me is that the game boils down to a short hop through some fairly simple puzzles, and I found that it just didn't capture my interests.
I'd like to emphasize that I do not think it is a bad game at all. If you can grab it during a sale I think the small time investment is worth giving it a go, and I would recommend doing so if you think it looks interesting.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☑ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☑ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☑ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☑ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☑ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☑ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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great puzzle game about walking on walls and discovering unique landscapes and mechanics. can be difficult at times but i still highly recommend it.

Over 7 Hours on this game for me
Over 7 hours on this game and is a nice little puzzle game only thing I don't like was the camera! After time this really hart my head, For me I had to step away from the game at times just to give it a rest.
After finishing the game the was a "New Game +" So though may be new levels with new puzzles sadly not... Same levels just things you have to pick up have move
I don't hate the game so if you like puzzle game you will love this game but pick it up on deal