insanely beautiful & eerie. made me pee a little

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a visually stunning first-person mystery that leaves you piecing together a fragmented narrative. The game excels at creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. The story unfolds through environmental storytelling, where you gather clues from spectral visions and scattered hints, keeping you engaged and searching for answers.

The game features a solid list of achievements, including the elusive "Unfinished Story" trophy. However, unlocking this trophy appears to conflict with the game's save system—saving and loading can reportedly prevent it from unlocking. For those aiming for this achievement, it's best to avoid saving, loading, or exiting the game entirely during your playthrough until the achievement is unlocked, as the system might not capture all data needed for the trophy.

The story is captivating, and the atmosphere is immersive, though the fragmented narrative can sometimes feel like piecing together a disjointed dream. While intriguing, it may leave some players slightly unsatisfied.

I played through the Redux version and recommend that one over the original. You can find my full thoughts here:

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