Phoebe, Thanks so much for making this game. I seriously dont think any current game can compete with the density of pure; interaction, immersion, quality, originality. That this game provides. I think the way you put yourselves in others shoes so perfectly made for excellent characters that felt real. They felt like people i had simply forgotten and was remembering after a long time. People that even with their flaws, I wanted to know and know more about. I may not have much hope for our world, but I have hope for you Phoebe.
There is something passionate and unapologetic about Even in Arcadia. The characters are each unique and fully developed. No stone unturned. The gameplay is simple by design and interactive where needed. No jangling of keys to keep the baby's interested. its environments are not complicated yet obviously purposeful in every artificial, polyester, vacuum sealed leaf decorating the launch garden party. Every character and character path makes sense according to where you are in the story. The design is also surprisingly intuitive as if Phoebe read your mind. Even when you think "aw I cant get behind that door.." The game is waiting for you to realize what you learned these 400 loops. And lemme give you a hint, its NOT that Phoebe disappoints!
The entire concept itself as an allegory for human kind failing to learn from its mistakes (going around in loops) is artfully done. The piece is also getting better with age as it also takes on a stronger and stronger sense of horror as we hurl ourselves into oblivion via global warming and our murder of the planet. Play it and play it again, because everyone in the Arcadia launch party has got something to say.
- Kala 2023