Answers to common questions about The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, including gameplay, difficulty, and release dates.
Walkthrough
- 1Is this game any good? Yes, it has an 82 on MetaCritic and is a contender for Game of the Year awards.
- 2Are there any guns? Yes, finding weapons is an achievement in The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
- 3Can you die in this game? You cannot die, but you can be jumped in the mines maze and have to restart that section.
- 4Why do all the clocks say 7:00 and 7:04? This is an ambiguous story element; look at the clocks during the final ending scenes for clues.
- 5Do I have to do the stuff in the order of the guide? No, the game allows for backtracking, so missing events and returning later is acceptable.
- 6How are these graphics so good? The developers modeled the graphics after real-life images, a technique not as extensively used in AAA titles.
- 7I'm stuck on this chronology... Refer to the chronology section of the guide, but try playing around with it first.
- 8I can't *start* this chronology... Check the checklist for the current section to ensure you have inspected everything and placed items correctly.
- 9So, what happened to Ethan? Did he really vanish? This is a spoiler; you must play the game to find out.
- 10How do I know what I forgot? Look for letters or chronologies that signify the end of an event or puzzle. The map at the end of the game can also show what you missed.
- 11When will this come to PS4? The Vanishing of Ethan Carter was released on PS4 on July 15th, 2015.
- 12How long does it take to complete this game? Expect to take at least a few hours for your first playthrough, depending on your puzzle-solving and detective skills.
- 13What if I have more questions? You can contact the author via email, found in the "Contact Information" section, and should include "Ethan Carter", "TVOEC", or "Scary Game" in the subject line.
Tips
- The game was released on PS4 on July 15th, 2015.
- The author's email address is andrew.c.testa(at)gmail(dot)com.
- The full guide contains 10,610 words and 1,426 lines.
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