Eliza

$14.99

Release Date:: Aug 12, 2019
Metacritic:: 84
Developer:: Zachtronics
Publisher:: Zachtronics
Platforms:: Windows Mac Linux

Indie Steam Achievements Full controller support Family Sharing Single-player Steam Cloud

About This Game

Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future.

After abandoning her high-powered tech career and a mysterious three-year absence, Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey resurfaces working as a proxy for a virtual counseling app called Eliza. Her job consists solely of reading a script provided to her in real-time by an AI, leaving her no autonomy over what she says. Is Eliza a technological marvel that brings therapy to those who otherwise couldn’t access it? Or is it an ineffective replacement and another vector for technology companies to gain control over our lives and humanity?

As she reconnects with people from her past and gets to know the ordinary people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, Evelyn finds herself caught in the middle between differing sides of the argument— and as she begins to question everything about her past life and future purpose in the world, it becomes clear she must confront the turmoil and darkness inside.

A thought-provoking story told in the form of a visual novel from an award-winning indie team.
Follow Evelyn’s journey through a present-day Seattle brought to life with beautiful hand-painted art.
Get to know Eliza’s clients and the employees of Skandha, the technology giant behind it, with over a dozen fully-voiced characters and powerful performances from a highly regarded cast.
An evocative, ambient original score by the composer for Infinifactory, SHENZHEN I/O, Opus Magnum, and EXAPUNKS.
Is AI-driven counseling better than nothing? Is it worse than nothing? What responsibilities come with technical skills? Consider your own answers to these questions and more.
Counseling sessions getting a little too real? Relax with Kabufuda Solitaire, a new take on solitaire using Japanese kabufuda cards.

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User Reviews

Mixed

3 user reviews

67%

Positive

User #148369 english

1 hrs at review

Recommended

Wow! The voice acting is superb, the writing is great and the plot more relevant than ever.

User #942502 english

10 hrs at review

Recommended

In 2019, Zachtronics' developers, famous for their well-liked card and puzzle games, decided to write and draw a visual novel about technology's relationship with us, society, and our relationship with each other. To call 'Eliza' a great visual novel, written with a distinct touch of vulnerability and care, featuring amazing voice acting and art, would only scrape the surface of this game's many achievements. And yet, main and most poignant among them, is the unmistakable capacity for this game to reflect at you, and remind you what is like to feel uniquely human.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: 2.0 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1366 x 768
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Eliza cost?

Eliza costs $14.99.

What are the system requirements for Eliza?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: 2.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1366 x 768 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: 2.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 3840 x 2160 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space

What platforms is Eliza available on?

Eliza is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Eliza worth buying?

Eliza has 67% positive reviews from 3 players. Metacritic score: 84/100.

When was Eliza released?

Eliza was released on Aug 12, 2019.