EMMA The Story

EMMA The Story

Hiver Prod · 2018 · Indie, Casual, Visual Novel, Short

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About EMMA The Story

Elliott is paralyzed by doubt. Tomorrow he must go to Emma, far, far away from here. But on the eve of his departure, a strange meeting will change his future.

EMMA is a 20-minute long animated graphic novel for mobile phones and tablets. Available in French, English, and German. For iOS, Android, PC and Mac.

Discover the unique musical and visual landscape of EMMA in this short and immersive graphic novel.

This graphic novel was shown for the first time at Utopiales, the International Science Fiction Festival in Nantes. This tale is the first episode in a collection of short, poetic stories currently in development that revolves around EMMA.
  • A poetic science fiction short story: A personal story about doubt and the fear of the unknown.
  • An immersive narrative experience: A dynamic story that unfolds at the user’s pace.
  • A unique soundtrack: With five original arrangements by Grégoire Pastre.
  • Captivating character design: Haunting images that blur the line between painting and photography.
  • A dark and mysterious atmosphere: A universe of sound and visual effects that enhances the story.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jun 12, 2026
Narrative indie game in which you follow the personal story of a hero facing a decision that may change his future ✅Dynamic presentation of events (messages on the phone, arriving and departing buses). ✅Interesting atmosphere combining drama with science fiction elements. ✅Moody and quite sad, which gives a mood ✅Realistic sound effects (rain, stop lights), increasing immersion. ✅Price is ok ❌No story choices ❌The story could be longer ✅✅ Verdict: [strike] Terrible [/strike], [strike] Bad [/strike], [strike] Mediocre [/strike], [strike] Decent [/strike], [b] Good [/b], [strike] Very Good [/strike] (Rating scale for tested game and indie games) [quote] If you'd like to see more of my reviews, you can find them on my curator page: [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45994324/admin/reviews_manage/]CuratorKingViking[/url] and on my group: [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/CuratorKingViking]GroupKingViking[/url] If you have any questions about my reviews, feel free to ask. I'm happy to answer them. All reviews are my own!! Best regards, King Viking Bezimienny, Polish Game Reviewer. [/quote]
15 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 14, 2026
EMMA The Story is a short narrative-driven visual novel created by Hiver Prod and published by Plug In Digital and Cinétévé Experience. Rather than presenting a traditional gameplay-heavy experience, the title functions more like an interactive short film or digital graphic novel. Its primary focus lies in delivering a reflective story through carefully composed imagery, atmospheric music, and a minimalist structure that allows the narrative to unfold at a deliberate pace. The game is designed to be experienced in a single sitting, offering a brief yet contemplative journey that prioritizes emotional resonance and artistic presentation over conventional gameplay mechanics. The story centers on a young man named Elliott who finds himself standing at a crossroads in life. On the night before he is scheduled to leave Earth for a distant destination called EMMA, Elliott becomes overwhelmed by uncertainty and fear about the decision he has made. His departure represents a major turning point—an irreversible leap into the unknown that could shape the rest of his life. Seeking refuge from a sudden rainstorm, Elliott encounters a mysterious stranger who offers him shelter for the night. W…
2 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 8, 2026
Neutral review. - Short game (20 minutes) - Relaxing soundtrack - No choices (simple click for next dialog) - Story is a bit meh, unless i missed something
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Recommended May 29, 2026
Sure
Recommended May 8, 2026
What if dreams come true? Then they stop being dreams and become memories we smile about. Life never truly runs out of things to chase every fulfilled dream simply opens the door to a bigger one. That’s the beauty of life: we grow, we achieve, we celebrate… and then we discover new skies waiting for us. When dreams come true, they don’t disappear. They become proof that we can reach even bigger dreams. Life is not about one destination it’s an endless journey of new hopes, new goals, and new reasons to smile.
Not recommended Jan 31, 2026
Not bad, just over before it starts, a short story amongst many that you can get for free instead.

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