Endling - Extinction is Forever

 PlayStation 4
Endling - Extinction is Forever Image
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: Will the last mother fox on Earth be able to save its three little cubs? Experience how life would be in a world ravaged by mankind through the eyes of the last fox on Earth in this eco-conscious adventure. Discover the destructive eect of the human race, which corrupts day after day theWill the last mother fox on Earth be able to save its three little cubs? Experience how life would be in a world ravaged by mankind through the eyes of the last fox on Earth in this eco-conscious adventure. Discover the destructive eect of the human race, which corrupts day after day the most precious and needed resources of the natural environments. Explore Endling's 3D side-scrolling world and defend your cubs, three tiny and defenseless fur balls, feed them, see how they grow up level after level, notice their unique personalities and fears, and most importantly, make them survive. Use the cover of night to sneak with your litter towards a safer place. Spend the day resting in an improvised shelter and plan for your next movement carefully since it could be the last one for you or your cubs.… Expand
Buy Now
Buy on

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Endling - Extinction is Forever - Release Date Trailer - Nintendo Switch

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PLAY
    Aug 30, 2022
    90
    A well-crafted survival story that conveys an important message. Emotive music and distinctive visuals blend with strong gameplay for a memorable experience. [Issue#18, p.75]
    All this publication's reviews
  2. IGN Italia
    Jul 25, 2022
    90
    An exciting, tragic and narratively impactful journey that deals with its themes in a bold and never sloppy way.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Jul 19, 2022
    85
    Herobeat Studios set out to create a game that raises environmental awareness, and in doing so they have created a heartfelt message in the form of a very charming video game. Endling: Extinction is Forever lacks some variety, but tugs on the heartstrings, with an emotional story and genuinely asks the player to reflect on current environmental issues.
  4. PSX Brasil
    Jul 21, 2022
    80
    Endling: Extinction is Forever is narrative focused and has a good story. Its repetitive mechanics, however, can make the game tiring and difficult to play for many hours in a row. Even so, it’s worth it; although quite sad, it has a proportionate characteristic beauty.
  5. Softpedia
    Aug 1, 2022
    80
    Endling - Extinction is Forever is a warning signal about humans that should pay more attention to their environment and avoid it being ruined by the pollution born out of greed. At the same time it is also a truly engaging and immersive game with well thought out mechanics. It manages to combine the social message with a fun experience. It is the perfect example of games that challenge your intellect while leaving a lasting impression due to the emotional load they carry. It has both heartwarming and extremely sad moments, the atmosphere of the game accompanying you for some time after you have seen the end credits.
  6. GameSpew
    Jul 25, 2022
    80
    Short but poignant; that’s ultimately what Endling: Extinction is Forever is. It perfectly conveys the horrors that mankind is capable of, and how it affects the land and animals around us. And it doesn’t pull any punches. There’s no happy ending here, no matter how good you are at looking after your cubs. It’s a game that should be played though, as its message is important. Just be ready to have your soul destroyed by the time the credits roll.
  7. Gamer Escape
    Jul 19, 2022
    70
    Endling – Extinction is Forever is a bold, unique, slow burn of a game that excellently conveys its ecologically conscious message and paints a dire image of rampant industrialization on a personal, microcosmic level. Because of this success, the game manages to garner an amount of player investment that belies its short runtime, but that runtime is also one of the game’s biggest hurdles when contrasted with its relatively high price tag. Had more steps been taken to engage the player in the minute-by-minute gameplay or encourage replayability, the number below might have been a notch or two higher. As it stands, however, Endling is a game where the gameplay and mechanics are readily outclassed by its theming and presentation. It’s certainly an experience worth having, but not one that lives up to its full potential.

See all 9 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Darkpunta
    Sep 23, 2022
    10
    This is very beautiful, emotional and touching game. Nice graphics, music and surprisingly good surround 5.1 sounds. The story of a survivingThis is very beautiful, emotional and touching game. Nice graphics, music and surprisingly good surround 5.1 sounds. The story of a surviving fox with cubs into the wilds and lost city. You will hunt, search new trails, even meet friends and try to stay alive. Wish it was bigger, longer, more complex and had another ending. Hard to review details without spoilers:) Hope there will be a sequel. 10/10… Expand
  2. seanmobsby
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Endling was so good I made a Metacritic account just to sing its praises!

    Endling - Extinction is Forever is a perfect example of blending    Endling was so good I made a Metacritic account just to sing its praises!

    Endling - Extinction is Forever is a perfect example of blending a meaningful message with charming and measured game play. The tale is that of a mother fox and her cubs and their journey through the polluted wasteland humanity has left in it's wake. An emotional heavyweight that poignantly tells their story but also that of the wider ecosystem who you encounter along the way. While the narrative is brutal and unforgiving it is wonderfully contrasted by a measured game play that adds tension and levity in equal measure showing the power and beauty of small moments even in a dark world. It was well worth the time I spent with it and it will have a lasting impact for many years. Wholeheartedly recommend.    … Expand
  4. Welkinz
    Jan 17, 2023
    8
    Beautiful storyline and unique gameplay experience. The experience is heart warming, sad and alarming all at the same time.
  5. legitreview
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    Let's be honest, this is not the best indie game of the year but it is still worth playing. The game is all about showing a story instead ofLet's be honest, this is not the best indie game of the year but it is still worth playing. The game is all about showing a story instead of telling it.

    Many ideas are "hidden" behind the events of the game such as the human's cruelty, pollution, decay of our societies and such.

    Gameplay wise, it is good enough to take you through the full adventure. Easy for adult players, easy enough for children.

    Many cute moments and a well written ending.

    Give it a try and support this small studio.    … Expand

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best PS4 Game of 2022
20
#20 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2022

Current PS4 Games

Full List »
87 Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
87 Chained Echoes
86 Persona 4 Golden
86 Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster: FF35th Anniversary Edition
81 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
80 Persona 3 Portable
78 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
76 Nuclear Blaze
75 Pirates Outlaws
74 Zool Redimensioned
72 OddBallers
70 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
69 Kukoos - Lost Pets
68 Tales of Symphonia Remastered
66 Helvetii
65 Process of Elimination
65 Little Witch Nobeta
All Current Games »