The Star Named EOS
Release Date: July 23, 2024
Adventure, FPP, puzzle elements, indie games, photography, singleplayer
OpenCritic
An FPP adventure game, in which we play as a young photographer. The main protagonist of The Star Named EOS is Dei, following the footsteps of his long-missing mother, trying to solve the mystery of her disappearance.
The Star Named EOS is a narrative adventure game developed by the independent Silver Lining Studio. They were previously responsible for another project of the similar genre, Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery.
Plot
The main protagonist of The Star Named EOS is a young photographer named Dei. Throughout the game, he follows in the footsteps of his long-missing mother. While away from home she used to send him letters, to which she attached photos she had taken; these let her son imagine the adventures she was experiencing. However, after he notices something strange on one of the photographs, his mother mysteriously disappears. Years later, Dei decides to solve the mystery of what happened to her.
Mechanics
The gameplay in The Star Named EOS is shown from the first-person perspective. As we traverse the diverse locations our main objective is taking photos and examining them; these trigger flashbacks, letting the protagonist relive long-forgotten memories. In addition to that, throughout the game the player solves various puzzles involving finding objects and interacting with the environment.
Technical aspects
The colorful visuals of The Star Named EOS have been made with the use of the same cartoonish artstyle known from Silver Lining Studio's previous project.
Videos and Screens
[0:33] The Star Named EOS The Star Named EOS - Accolades Trailer
[1:42] The Star Named EOS The Star Named EOS - Launch Trailer
Push Square: 8 / 10 by Echo Apsey
All those puzzles weave together to create a satisfying conclusion to Dei's journey that lands with impact, even if the pacing in the middle of the tale dips a little. Marrying the puzzles with the story is a gorgeous art style and stunning animation that consistently looks incredible, and has made the game stick in our mind. The Star Named EOS is a lovely, bitesized, personal tale that's easy to connect with and enjoy if you're a fan of similar narrative-led experiences and hidden object puzzle games.
God is a Geek: 7 / 10 by Lyle Carr
A Star Names EOS is an enjoyable puzzle game with a cool photography theme, but a lack of hints and slightly nauseating story drag it down.
TechRaptor: 6 / 10 by Brittany Alva
The Star Named EOS is a quick, charming puzzle game, but it doesn't stand out in the genre.
The Star Named EOS Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Switch
Developer: Silver Lining Studio
Publisher: Playism
Age restrictions: none
The Star Named EOS System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit