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About Ether Void
Ether Void is a narrative-driven mystery game set in a dystopian 90s New York. You play Detective Frank Miller, sifting through digital evidence via a clunky terminal to solve a murder. The game leans into retro-futuristic tech, with gameplay focused on data analysis, code-cracking, and navigating digital trails. Developed by Nymo Studio, it released on PC in late 2026. The vibe is tense and cerebral, blending noir storytelling with early-2000s tech aesthetics. It’s a slow-burn detective sim where every file, email, or encrypted message feels like a puzzle piece. If you’ve ever wanted to play a cyberpunk PI but with a VHS-era feel, this is your jam.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time in a grainy terminal interface, sifting through files, emails, and encrypted drives. The core loop involves decoding messages using rudimentary tools, cross-referencing leads, and timing actions to avoid digital traps. Mini-games like password-cracking or bypassing firewalls feel tactile, often requiring quick keyboard inputs or pattern recognition. Sessions are methodical, you’ll hop between tabs, flag suspicious data, and backtrack through logs. The game’s tension comes from a persistent sense of being watched; corrupted files or sudden data wipes hint at unseen antagonists. Combat is minimal, replaced by stealthy evasion or hacking to bypass obstacles. Controls are keyboard-centric, with mouse support for navigation, but the UI feels a bit cramped at times.
What Players Think
PlayPile’s community gives Ether Void a 8.7/10 average, with 82% of players completing it. The average playtime is 15.3 hours, though 18% clock in over 30. Community moods skew curious (45%), tense (38%), and determined (32%). Review snippets praise the “addictive layering of clues” and “atmospheric retro-tech design.” Completion rates are high, but some note the UI “feels like using a 1997 browser.” The game has 45 achievements, with 32% of players hitting 100% (top achievement: “Clear All Corrupted Files”). Critics on Steam and Metacritic average 88/100, calling it “a masterclass in narrative tension.”
PlayPile's Take
Ether Void is worth the $29.99 asking price if you enjoy slow, text-heavy mysteries with a retro-tech twist. It’s not for action fans or those who hate menus, but the layered storytelling and 45 achievements (including 3 secret ones) justify the grind. At 15.3 hours average playtime, it’s a substantial experience, though the UI’s clunky design might frustrate. Best for fans of 90s noir and digital detective work, it’s like if Phoenix Wright met a hacker simulator. Don’t expect fast pacing, but if you’re patient, the payoff is satisfying.
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