Evan's Remains

TechRaptorAndrew Stretch

8.5/10

While it comes in a small package the fun core gameplay and unexpected storytelling is worth anyone trying out, especially if you're into puzzle platformers. While Evan's Remains never gets truly difficult it still leaves the player wanting more past the credits.

MonsterVineSamantha Lienhard

Unfortunately, the resolution doesn’t quite hold up to the rest. I won’t spoil what happens, but after a few hours of a good, intriguing story, the ultimate explanation includes a final twist that just feels unpleasant. Some players will probably enjoy the ending for what it is, and a few unexplored plot details suggest the developer might be setting up for a sequel, but I finished my playthrough unsatisfied with the note the story ended on.

GamingTrendElisha Deogracias

75/100

While it’s over a bit too soon, Evan’s Remains is a delightful little puzzle game. Its story builds up to some great lengths, and the puzzles are innovative and fun to solve.

ShackNewsBrittany Vincent

7/10

It's a shame to take great graphics and an interesting premise and ultimately squander them, but that doesn't mean Evan's Remains is absolutely horrible. Given a bit of tweaking it could have been great. As it stands, it's an iniquity you can finish in a couple of hours if you're great at puzzles. Just don't expect to get too engrossed.

Gamer EscapeJosh McGrath

7/10

As what is apparently his first game, though, what Schmied has crafted is impressive. Evan’s Remains shows he’s got the skill in design and presentation and a solid grasp on storytelling, so I’m looking forward to seeing whatever his next project may be.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

6.5/10

Evan's Remains combines logic-based platforming with narrative-driven visual novel elements; follow the journey of Dysis in her attempt to find Evan, a genius who has suddenly gone missing.

KeenGamerDakota Gordon

6.5/10

With a name such as Evan's Remains, the promise of harrowing tragedy behind exploratory curiosity is nearly guaranteed. Find out what awaits in this narrative-driven platformer about a girl with two names and a boy twisted by time with our Evan's Remains review for PC.

Nintendo World ReportJordan Rudek

6.5/10

Evan’s Remains tells a story about life and death that doesn’t quite hit the mark. The monolith puzzles are enjoyable, but the narrative surrounding them doesn’t serve as a worthwhile reward for their completion. If you’re looking for a light puzzle-platformer with mostly attractive pixel art, Evan’s Remains might be worth considering. If you want a more thrilling or satisfying narrative experience, keep searching.

Pure NintendoTrevor Gould

6/10

Trying to mix a puzzle platformer and visual novel seems like a tall task, but Evan's Remains (funded via Kickstarter) gives it a whirl. Sadly, neither area ge

The Nerd StashBailey MeCey

Unscored

Outside of the art during gameplay, in conversations, the character’s headshots are in the more visual novel style.  It would have been nice to have some sort of text recap during the dialogue scenes, as sometimes coming back to the scenes after a break it can be tough to get back into what the characters are talking about.