Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End

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A masterpiece. Wish there was a way to brainwash myself to play it again.

literally life changing

Best game in the series by far. It expands the themes of the previous two episodes to cover a much more grandiose scale (at first) without ruining the personal aspect that made it so valuable. The puzzles are not only less frequent but more enjoyable, which allows the story to take center stage without turning the game into a borderline visual novel. The first hour or so will be a bit of a shock coming from episode 2, but the game does very well tying it into the rest of the story. Overall, a great conclusion to the trilogy.

come enjoy the show! a show; of lies and gods; of twists and turns and imperfection; of sterile whiteness and ink-black vomit; blending into splendid gray.

I saw in other reviews saying that this is The End of Evangelion of video games. I guess I don't disagree. Hello Charlotte 3 is etherane mastering her art. Where part 1 was tentative, part 2 was in parts hopeful and beautiful, despite all the... Everything, the final part of the series is near-relentlessly bleak. The author's postscript seems almost in conflict to the hostile nature of the game itself, until I realized that much of this game is a personal catharsis, an emotional bloodletting, it is an unapologetic deal-with-it artistic expression of trauma and mental illness.

Hello Charlotte isn't without influence and isn't singular, it is one part of the through-line for games like this, that might have started with Earthbound, traveling through Yume Nikki, Omori, and others. But where Hello Charlotte stands alone is in how deeply raw it is, and how personal it feels.

Having finally got myself to play the final game, I can say I'm glad I experienced it and I'm sad it's over.

this game changed my fucking life dude.

please play this game oh my god

I have never ever felt so many emotions as much as this game caused me to have. Its literally peak of indie horror games

my head hurts

Final game of a VN "Trilogy" told through RPG Maker. A Tale of a twisted world that will keep you engaged, with less reliance on saves than prequels. It's all confusing, for sure, but absolutely interesting. recommended.

I don't even know how to describe this series, sometimes it comes off as trying too hard but despite this it was a very enjoyable and unforgettable experience.

It's always those small dev teams that will make life changing games

I love this game is so good that i need to replay the entire series

10/10

I haven't even finished this game yet but I'm going to give it a positive review because this so peak omg

Edit: JUST FINISHED THE GAME OMG THIS IS SO GOOD I'M GONNA CRY AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMnmQuLzoks]Summary.

Very very good

A difficult and confusing story that acts as a bittersweet ending to the previous entries in the series. As usual there is little to no gameplay and it includes etheranes beautiful artwork. If you have played the previous games and liked them, then you will like this.

q84 best girl

This game is a work of art, a buetifal masterpeice, and an amazing look into the creators world.

This game has changed the trajectory of my life and no i will not stop talking about it. very confusing? definitely. excellent characters and world? absolutely

Phenomenal game. EP1 to 3; greatest vn ever. Possibly greatest game of all time as well.

made me a racist, recommend

it may seem weird. it may seem a little boring. but holy shit. this fucking game made me WEEP. PLEASE PLAY THE SERIES

basically a masterpiece nobody care about, quite sad this game is not widespread

i want to delete this game from my memory

genuinely one of the coolest stories I've seen in a while, it's a shame it'll likely be obscure forever

всё стало на свои места, 7/10

Now I have brain damage, thank you for the peak game, Aetherworks.

This game has stayed with me for years. Playing through the second and third episodes felt almost like experiencing the creator traumadumping on you. Loved the visuals and the story. I absolutely recommend giving it a try—it's a unique and often relatable experience.

Absolute cinema 10/10
Make sure to play the games before this one

Edgy pseudo intellectual cringe story about kawai psycho crrazy anime girl who is so kawaii coo coo kill knife #deep #philosophical #depression
I can't believe it wasn't written by kill for senpai 14 years old girl
#deadinside #horror #it's not just a phase mom #mom don't embarrass me in front of my friends

I am big lover of this genre but this is not something that a normal human being ( older than 12 ) can consume with a straight face

#edgy #freddyfazzber #crazy #8th grade #meinkampf

10/10, lowkey the best trilogy of all time

outstanding game with beautiful endings and thoroughly though out and a masterfully created world and story! :) 100/100 would recommend. I recommend you play episodes 1 and 2 first, but to understand the majority of the story you reeeally only need ep 2 beforehand

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Goodbye

bello charlotte

I am God.

I think I felt more than I understood? An interesting and memorable series of games, but I don't think it was going to make much sense to me because it's an emotional story about a specific kind of tragedy, one that I haven't had the pleasure/misfortune of having. I didn't cry or catch depression from this series, but I think I learned more about myself than anything, lol, because I'm a heartless monster that hasn't experienced the loss of a loved one or because I'm too afraid of being hurt to put myself out there. I'm here for the puzzles, baybee, and this game has only a few but they got me thinkin'. Regardless, I will remember this story fondly and I commend the author for never giving up; I hope to make a game of my own one day and their work inspires me immensely. The other episodes are free, so give those a try first, and if anything you see interests you, might as well finish the story, eh?

This trilogy has certainly been one of my favourite things to have ever experienced. I finished this at around 2am last night, made me cry really hard, and has not left my head since. I'm still trying to process everything, so I might write a proper review at some point soon.

This series is as confusing and terrifying as it is beautiful. I highly urge you to play both EP1 and EP2 before this(they're free!) and this third game wraps up the series wonderfully.

Masterpiece. 9.5/10.

9/10

i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard i love it i wanna cry so hard

Genuinely so amazing that I'm lost for words. Recommend to everyone especially considering the first two are free, with all the games being so great and coming together as an amazing, emotional journey.

on my soul and entire existence EVERYONE NEEDS TO PLAY THIS. gosh this makes me want to write even more

For players who liked EP1 and 2 of Hello Charlotte and are wondering whether they should buy EP3, my answer is a definite YES. A small warning about the gore content, although I believe anyone who has made it so far to EP3 is probably used to it already. Hello Charlotte and etherane’s artstyle is unique, and I believe the use of gore plays a crucial role. I really like how the Oracle is portrayed.

As the final episode, EP3 does a good job of capturing the essence of Hello Charlotte: an elegant art style, fascinating settings and details, and etherane’s distinctive writing. I consider it a decent conclusion to the series.

That said, Episode 3 is my least favorite of the three episodes, mainly because of its storytelling. While the world-building is mainly consistent, I felt it somewhat irresponsible to define the entire world as "never-ending timelines of dream", nullifying the meaning of everything, after all those rich characters and details that you have poured your heart into. This decision gives the impression of a rushed story or a lack of better ideas. Not that I have any, but still.

Another example is the explanation of Scarlett (non-tulpa) becoming Scarlotte. I like both characters, but I've always found this relationship hard to interpret, even after several replays. Scarlett in Episode 3 is portrayed as determined, courageous, and committed to her beliefs—highly different from the soft-spoken, socially anxious Charlotte we knew in EP1-2, and I'm not satisfied with the explanation of "under influences from Mother". We could see Scarlett’s inability to accept the truth of the House, and I believe her inner struggles could have been explored more for a smoother and more convincing transition.

The game does not have an original soundtrack, and uses mainly free music samples, with several original pieces composed by etherane herself and Kal Engel. The music is okay-ish, with a few highlights like Swedish Fish for the Execution Hour, but lacking a recurring main theme or individual themes for characters. I also noticed a few original pieces from EP2, and would love some doing of variations or covers rather than simply reusing them.

I have some mixed feelings with EP3, but in general I highly recommend the Hello Charlotte series. If you enjoyed the series, I’d also recommend trying etherane’s other games, Tomorrow Won’t Come for Those Without __ and Mr. Rainer’s Solve-It Service. These are etherane's later projects, and I find them more coherent in storytelling.

I'm still currently playing it since I'm not completely done but it's so good it messes with you in all of the right ways i don't think I'm ever going to forget about it 10/10

I loved the storytelling and the characters so freking much im gonna play it again instead of doing and actual college assignment

this game made me cry and poked me in all the wrong ways, occasionally giving me an existential crisis.
12/10 would recommend to anyone who loves emotional damage <3

House, heartbreak, hell.
Having played all 3, I can definitively say
That this series
With all the angst and emotion, puzzles and riddle
Is worth more its weight.
Goodbye Charlotte.

rollarcoaster of emotions

jesus christ

Games that give you an existential crisis are the best ones