10mg: Stroke

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Important Note: Stroke was based on the memory of a medical emergency, events in the game should not be taken as medical advice. In particular, the event in question was a "Transient ischemic attack" which "is a short period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke". 10mg is a collection of 10 minute long games. Your wife has had a stroke. You’ve rushed her to the hospital and the doctors have …

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

emotional5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features snappy and simple controls, making it easy to engage with.
It offers a sincere and emotional narrative that effectively captures the anxiety of emergency situations.
As part of the 10 Minute Game Collection, it provides a unique and worthwhile experience for those interested in short interactive stories.

The game can be immensely distressing and may not be a pleasurable experience for all players.
Character development is somewhat shallow, which may limit emotional resonance for some players.
The short length of the game may leave players wanting more depth and exploration of the themes presented.

emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth and clean art style, offering a heartfelt narrative that resonates with players. While some appreciate its polished storytelling, others feel it could evoke even stronger emotions. The protagonist's journey through a challenging situation adds to the game's emotional complexity.
- “Plain, honest, and heart-wrenching.”
- “The protagonist must navigate the complexities of the difficult and emotional situation and decide how best to support his family.”
- “An interesting short story and definitely more polished than the GMTK jam version, although some will find it changes the emotional effect of the narrative a bit.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story unfolds in a hospital setting, focusing on a man who brings his wife, Evelyn, suspected of having a stroke, while also introducing her sister, which allows exploration of familial roles such as parent, sibling, child, and partner. Reviewers note that the narrative is more polished than its previous version from the GMTK jam, though some feel it alters the emotional impact of the story.
- “An interesting short story and definitely more polished than the GMTK jam version, although some will find it changes the emotional effect of the narrative a bit.”
- “The story begins in a hospital where a man has brought his wife, suspecting she is having a stroke.”
- “Later in the story, Evelyn's sister is also called to the hospital, and we see this one person as a parent, sibling, child, and partner.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game evokes a strong emotional response, often inducing feelings of anxiety and gloom, yet some players appreciate its impact and find it enjoyable despite its somber tone.
- “The music makes you feel anxious.”
- “I did actually quite like the music, even if it did make me feel rather glum.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a clean art style that enhances the emotional experience of the game, contributing to its personal and biographical feel. Players appreciate the visual presentation as part of an engaging and meaningful gameplay experience.
- “An emotional 10-minute game that I appreciated playing, featuring a clean art style and part of a great bundle!”
- “Consider this a playable life experience, one that I can only imagine is in some way biographical and personal to the developer.”