Everhood

You control a wooden doll whose arm has been stolen by a blue gnome, setting out through a surreal world of unusual characters and encounters. Exploration and conversations carry the adventure forward.

In battles, opponents send patterns of notes across lanes, and you move to dodge them until the encounter ends. Some fights add mechanics such as absorbing or reflecting attacks, and the game also includes minigames like kart racing and tennis.

Difficulty settings let you adjust the challenge, and the adventure features multiple endings. A custom battle editor lets players create battles of their own; the campaign is described as roughly five to six hours long.

Players who enjoy Everhood often praise its soundtrack and its unusual battles, where surviving musical note patterns replaces the usual rhythm-game button presses. Reviews also highlight the psychedelic presentation and a strange, sometimes thought-provoking story. Reactions to the narrative, difficulty, and visual effects vary, with some players finding the story confusing or the battles and flashing imagery overwhelming.