Evergate (2D puzzle platformer with Ori-esque art style) drops on Switch today 8/18

[Nabbit]

This one really caught my eye in the Indie World showcase.



This one gives me serious Ori vibes in platforming and art style, but seems more focused on puzzling. The OST just in the trailer sounds excellent, too.

The shifting dragon head mechanic looks pretty neat in some scenes shown, so I have hopes they did some interesting things with movement and puzzles here.

Anyone check it out yet?

Currently on a 15% launch discount at $16.99, thinking about picking it up depending on people's impressions. I'll update this with reviews too if anyone has found some!

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Edit: just found this recent interview the team at Stone Lantern Games did with Nintendo Life. Great read. Very cool to see all the concept art shared, too!

Evergate Developer Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of The Upcoming Puzzle-Platform Adventure

"[It's] a game that we're truly proud of"

www.nintendolife.com

 

[Khanimus]

Ooo love the behind-the-scenes boards!

 

[kurt]

I agree, will buy this prob on a later. Its more like celeste it seems

 

[Jacknapes]

Currently have it downloading on Switch as I write, will let you know what it's like. Certainly has Ori vibes to it, even for a second when I saw the trailer it was Ori.

 

[Nabbit]

Currently have it downloading on Switch as I write, will let you know what it's like. Certainly has Ori vibes to it, even for a second when I saw the trailer it was Ori.

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I had the same thought pop in my head when it came on the screen. I'll be looking forward to your impressions.

 

[digi_era]

Anyone tried this game? Any opinions?

 

[lt519]

Really looking forward to some impressions, where's the dirt people!

 

[Frost]

Currently have it downloading on Switch as I write, will let you know what it's like. Certainly has Ori vibes to it, even for a second when I saw the trailer it was Ori.

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awaiting your impressions

 

[Weiss]

It looks lovely but I hate how tiny the protagonist is on-screen.

 

[purseowner]

Watching thread for impressions :)

 

[Nabbit]

Paging Keyser S (in the eShop thread it sounded like you may have played the game)

 

[closure]

wow that's a shameful rip of the ori aesthetic lol

 

[DeathPeak]

I've only played a little bit, but I like it so far. I keep wanting it to be fast-paced rather than taking the time to figure out the best way to hit all the crystals and get all the collectables. I tried playing with the aim assist (which I wish moved a little faster) and the slow-mo off and damn was it hard. I could see people enjoying the challenge.

 

[Jacknapes]

Ok, played a good few hours last night into the early hours (random hospital trip). It certainly has Ori vibes to it, but more a puzzler over an adventure. The puzzles offer something of a challenge as you try to collect the crysals and collectables around each level. You do get upgrades as you go, which make things easier and allow more creativity in solving puzzles. Music-wise, worth listening with headphones to truely experience it's audio qualities.

 

[Nabbit]

Thanks for your impressions DeathPeak and Jacknapes. Jack, are you playing with aim assist and slow mo also? Curious about your experience with that. Also wondering if you guys feel like it's solid or potentially excellent. Hope you're feeling better, Jacknapes.

 

[Jacknapes]

Thanks for your impressions DeathPeak and Jacknapes. Jack, are you playing with aim assist and slow mo also? Curious about your experience with that. Also wondering if you guys feel like it's solid or potentially excellent. Hope you're feeling better, Jacknapes.

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Used both at the start, but just use aim assist only when I'm struggling (was last night anyway). Slow Mo was good to get to grips with aiming, which is useful in the early part.

I'm feeling much better, thanks for asking.

 

[Nabbit]

Used both at the start, but just use aim assist only when I'm struggling (was last night anyway). Slow Mo was good to get to grips with aiming, which is useful in the early part.

I'm feeling much better, thanks for asking.

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Glad to hear that. And thanks for the additional info. I'll be interested to hear if you recommend the game overall when you're a bit further in, and if it feels worth full price.

 

[The Main Event]

It scored a 9/10 on Nintendo Life.

 

[Naner]

Started playing this yesterday, liking it a lot so far! Very nice combination of puzzle and platform elements, and collecting all the essences is very enjoyable. You get optional upgrades (that you can equip only one at a time) for your troubles, too.

It visually reminds me of Ori but in gameplay it is reminiscent of Celeste in which each chapter introduces a different mechanic. However the previous mechanics are all present and mixed together to form cool combinations.

 

[grounded_dreams]

Started playing this yesterday, liking it a lot so far! Very nice combination of puzzle and platform elements, and collecting all the essences is very enjoyable. You get optional upgrades (that you can equip only one at a time) for your troubles, too.

It visually reminds me of Ori but in gameplay it is reminiscent of Celeste in which each chapter introduces a different mechanic. However the previous mechanics are all present and mixed together to form cool combinations.

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It is as challenging as Celeste though? Found that game far too frustrating and had to apply the assists to get me through loads of the game.
This game does look superb though.

 

[Naner]

It is as challenging as Celeste though? Found that game far too frustrating and had to apply the assists to get me through loads of the game.
This game does look superb though.

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No no, it's not challenging like that. Usually the bigger challenge is to figure out the right order and combinations of moves to perform; then actually performing it is not so hard.

I'm pretty sure a lot of the levels have multiple solutions, so I'd be curious to see how other people do them.

 

[grounded_dreams]

No no, it's not challenging like that. Usually the bigger challenge is to figure out the right order and combinations of moves to perform; then actually performing it is not so hard.

I'm pretty sure a lot of the levels have multiple solutions, so I'd be curious to see how other people do them.

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OK great, thanks for the response.

 

[Nabbit]

Thanks The Main Event for sharing the NL review, they really enjoyed it a ton. That's only one of two reviews out there so far, the other is an Italian site that gave it 7.5/10. And thank you Naner for sharing your impressions, I'll be interested to hear how you like it going forward.

 

[Naner]

No problem! Glad to have helped.

I'm actually going to publish a review within the next couple of days. It'll be in Portuguese, but you should be able to translate it. I'll post it here when it's available.

 

[Naner]

Hey guys, as promised here is my review of Evergate in Portuguese. I gave it a "great" rating. It should be readable with Google Translate, but let me know if anything is confusing.

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

Hey guys, as promised here is my review of Evergate in Portuguese. I gave it a "great" rating. It should be readable with Google Translate, but let me know if anything is confusing.

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Nice, the game seems pretty neat, I might check it out when I'm in the mood for the genre.

 

[Imur]

So...did this die on arrviral?

Too many Shadowdrops could be a problem. I'm sure this wouldn't be overlooked like this with proper marketing.

 

[lvl 99 Pixel]

Looks closer to Hollow Knight to me with the more 2d box like platform shapes and chibi character.