10mg: Stroke

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10mg: Stroke is a single player action game with a drama theme. It was developed by BluishGreenPro and was released on October 15, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The memory of a medical emergency crafted into an Interactive Fiction. How will you act when someone you love is in the middle of a medical emergency and all you can do is wait?

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

emotional6 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game handles a thoughtful and serious topic with sensitivity, providing a moving experience.
It features simple, snappy controls and a clean art style that complements the narrative.
The music effectively sets the mood, enhancing the emotional weight of the story.

The execution of the emotional themes could have been better, leaving some players wanting more depth.
The game is very short, which may limit its impact and emotional resonance for some players.
Character development feels shallow, which may detract from the overall experience for those seeking a deeper narrative.

emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is noted for its potential impact, with players appreciating its heartfelt narrative and clean art style, though some feel the execution falls short of fully realizing its emotional weight. While the story is described as interesting and polished, opinions vary on its emotional effectiveness, with some wishing for a deeper exploration of the protagonist's challenges in supporting his family. Overall, the game elicits a range of emotional responses, from appreciation to a desire for greater depth.
- “An emotional 10-minute game that I appreciated playing, clean art style, and part of a great bundle!”
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story unfolds in a hospital setting, focusing on a man concerned for his wife, who may be having a stroke, and later introduces her sister, exploring the protagonist's roles as a parent, sibling, child, and partner. While the narrative is more polished than its previous version, some reviewers feel it alters the emotional impact of the story.
- “Later in the story, Evelyn's sister is also called to the hospital, and we see this one person as parent, sibling, child, and partner.”
- “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 praised for their clean art style, contributing to an emotional and immersive experience that feels personal and biographical. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's impact within its short playtime.
- “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.”