Best Month Ever!

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 94 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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A flawed, yet beautiful, tale of a mother and her son.
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"Best Month Ever!" is a narrative-driven game where players navigate through the ups and downs of life in a single month. Make choices that impact relationships, career, and personal growth, while dealing with relatable challenges and surprises. Fernando's story unfolds in this charming, interactive experience, filled with humor and heart.

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  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
story42 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions
  • The game features a compelling and emotional story that tackles serious themes such as racism and family dynamics, resonating with players on a personal level.
  • The art style and graphics are visually appealing, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience.
  • There is a high replayability factor with multiple endings based on player choices, encouraging players to explore different narrative paths.
  • The gameplay mechanics are clunky and unpolished, with issues such as small clickable hotspots and frustrating controls that detract from the overall experience.
  • Many choices feel inconsequential, leading to a linear narrative where player decisions do not significantly impact the story or character development.
  • The dialogue and voice acting can be inconsistent, with some performances feeling stilted or poorly translated, which undermines the emotional weight of the story.
  • story107 mentions

    The story of the game is a mixed bag, with many reviewers noting its intriguing premise centered on a single mother navigating a racially charged 1960s America while seeking a future for her son. However, criticisms arise regarding its linearity, lack of meaningful player choices, and occasional jarring narrative elements that detract from immersion. Despite these flaws, some players found the emotional depth and character-driven moments compelling, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of story-rich games.

    • “The story is an expertly-crafted rollercoaster of emotions, featuring a cast of well-written, genuine characters, and plenty of plot twists.”
    • “I loved this game, the story is so wholesome yet so jaw-dropping at times!”
    • “The story is amazing and worth all the money.”
    • “While the idea is great, and there's serious potential present, there's a certain amount of jank that just keeps pulling me out of the immersion of the story.”
    • “We already know the premise from the promo material, and there's no development of that, no plot twists, etc. It's just a series of events that the main characters experience as they're traveling around looking for a home for the little boy, and that format is fine but there really does need to be some kind of overarching development of the characters at the very least, especially considering the whole premise of the story is 'one character faces their imminent death whilst preparing their child for life alone.' The character development should be the crux of the story, and there's just... none.”
    • “The choices you make that should define Mitch's behavior are constantly belittled by some more story-driven moments that collide with what you have previously chosen and the way you wanted to educate your son.”
  • graphics25 mentions

    The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and atmospheric visuals that effectively capture the 1960s aesthetic. However, some players criticize the blocky design and lack of graphics controls, which can hinder performance on lower-end systems. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated, they are not without their flaws, particularly in terms of technical execution.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, the sound and music are too, the voice acting is excellent, and you can tell this game is a real labor of love from the team that created it.”
    • “The visuals, the sound, and the story all add up to a really good atmosphere and make this game something special.”
    • “Art style was really gorgeous and there was never a slow moment.”
    • “I realize the review is quite abrasive, but there is no redeeming element in the visuals either.”
    • “This, however, does not mean this game is not without its issues/flaws. The main one for me is that there are no graphics controls, and if you have anything under a NVIDIA 1080 GPU, don't bother as the game will not perform and will run your card 100% or worse, melt it down!”
    • “But if you have an older system like myself, do not jump on this one until they give us a version with some graphic/FPS control.”
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily focused on dialogue choices and point-and-click mechanics, which some players find enjoyable for storytelling but others criticize for being slow and linear. Many reviews highlight the clunky controls and a lack of meaningful player interaction, suggesting that the mechanics often detract from the overall narrative experience. While the game is compared to titles like Telltale's works, it struggles to effectively integrate gameplay with storytelling, leaving some players feeling more like passive observers than active participants.

    • “I love simple point and click mechanics when a game is meant to be enjoyed for its story!”
    • “Suzerain, we, the revolution had this meshed really well with gameplay mechanics that were incorporated into the whole overall experience and feel.”
    • “Gameplay is reminiscent of Fahrenheit and the later Telltale games.”
    • “The controller mechanics were also slow; it would be better to play with mouse and keyboard.”
    • “This leads me to one of my main gripes with the gameplay element of the game: linearity.”
    • “In terms of actual gameplay, it's meh.”
  • emotional16 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of responses, with many players expressing that it deeply resonated with them, often leading to tears due to its heartfelt and bittersweet narrative. However, some critiques highlight that the chaotic storytelling undermines the emotional impact, resulting in a disconnect from the serious themes it attempts to convey. Overall, while the game is praised for its touching story and character experiences, opinions vary on its effectiveness in delivering a consistent emotional connection.

    • “It's overall amazing, I can't put anything into words, but all I can say is it made me cry.”
    • “Tells a gripping, emotional story about a loving mother in search of the best future for her son.”
    • “This game has one of the most heartfelt stories I have ever played.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability, featuring nine different endings that encourage players to revisit their choices to unlock all outcomes and achievements. While some players express a desire to watch videos rather than replay the game, many are excited about the prospect of returning to explore the various endings, highlighting its overall high replay value.

    • “There is replayability to see other endings or grab a few missing achievements.”
    • “Your choices shape the endings, and it has a very high replayability value!”
    • “With so many different endings and replayability, I'm excited to come back to this game at some point for more endings!”
    • “As far as replay value, I feel like I wouldn't want to go through it again to get other endings; I would probably just end up watching a video of it.”
    • “I finished the game in a bit less than 4 hours, but the 9 endings give the game a long replayability.”
    • “There is replayability, to see other endings or grab a few missing achievements.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience with adaptive background scores and subtle sound effects. While some players find the music repetitive, it remains inoffensive and contributes positively to the game's immersive environment. Overall, the sound design reflects a high level of craftsmanship, complementing the beautiful graphics and voice acting.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, the sound and music are too, the voice acting is excellent, and you can tell this game is a real labor of love from the team that created it.”
    • “The background music adapts to the situation, and the background sounds, such as cars, wind, or dogs, add to the atmosphere, which is really well done.”
    • “And it has some upsides as well - the music, whilst painfully repetitive, is at least inoffensive, and the art is beautiful.”
    • “The background music adapts to the situation and the background sounds, such as cars, wind or dogs, add to the atmosphere, which is really well done.”
    • “The music and sound effects are subtle, but also very effective, helping the environments feel very real.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its cohesive integration of visuals, sound, and narrative, creating an immersive experience. Background music and environmental sounds enhance the setting, making it feel authentic and engaging. Players who prioritize atmosphere and storytelling will find this game particularly appealing.

    • “The cars, clothes, environment, everything fits and complements the successful atmosphere.”
    • “The background music adapts to the situation and the background sounds, such as cars, wind, or dogs, add to the atmosphere, which is really well done.”
    • “The visuals, the sound, and the story all add up to a really good atmosphere and make this game something special.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Character development in the game is largely criticized for being nonexistent, as players feel that the narrative fails to explore the emotional depth and growth of its characters, despite the premise suggesting a focus on a mother's choices for her son. Instead of meaningful character arcs, the game presents a series of tragic events without any real discussion or progression, leading to a disjointed experience that lacks the intended emotional impact. Overall, the absence of character development undermines the story's potential, resulting in a frustrating and unsatisfying gameplay experience.

    • “The character development should be the crux of the story, and there's just... none.”
    • “Combine that with a character development system that does nothing for characters who don't develop, and you have a pretty but genuinely disappointing experience.”
    • “Instead, I was given a game full of cruel experiences with no real payoff or explanation for them.”
    • “It is supposed to be a game revolving around a desperate mother’s choices for her young son, where every decision shapes what kind of adult he becomes… but instead it is a ginormous mismatch of tragic events with no real discussion, choices, or character development.”
    • “We already know the premise from the promo material, and there's no development of that, no plot twists, etc. It's just a series of events that the main characters experience as they're traveling around looking for a home for the little boy. There really does need to be some kind of overarching development of the characters, especially considering the whole premise of the story is 'one character faces their imminent death whilst preparing their child for life alone.' The character development should be the crux of the story, and there's just... none.”
    • “Combine that with a character development system that does nothing for characters who don't develop, a game that's so slow it's basically an interactive lullaby, and a story that doesn't exist, and you have a pretty but genuinely disappointing experience that I honestly have to avoid.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is inconsistent, with well-cast main characters delivering enjoyable performances, but smaller roles suffering from stilted writing and execution. Players have reported longer loading times between chapters and occasional frame drops, sometimes dipping below 20 frames per second, despite the simplicity of the scenes.

    • “Performance-wise, there are still some hiccups, like longer loading times between chapters and occasional frame drops even below 20 FPS, despite the scenes being rather small and simple.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game experiences some bugs that can detract from the overall experience, but many players still find enjoyment in its story. However, the lack of depth in character development and the presence of harmful stereotypes may affect players' enjoyment, alongside the game's stability issues.

    • “It was a little buggy at some points, but overall I really enjoyed this game and its story.”
    • “Nothing's fleshed out enough to be significant, nothing's developed enough to be impressive (except the art, I don't know if I'd call it impressive but it's pretty, at least), and the characters and assets in the game are neutral at best and annoying or offensive at worst, depending on your tolerance for harmful stereotypes and buggy point and click.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is criticized for being preachy and predictable, failing to effectively address serious themes like racism, which results in unintentional laughter rather than the intended emotional response. Reviewers find the portrayal of morality to be bland and stereotypical, lacking the boldness to tackle its subject matter in a meaningful way.

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