cleaning house

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cleaning house is a single player action game. It was developed by npckc and was released on December 4, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Cleaning House" is a quirky adventure game where you play as a mischievous creature causing mayhem in a house. The game's humor and unique mechanics, controlled through arrow keys or swipes, provide a fun and entertaining experience. Players can interact with objects by walking up to them, and the game is created in the Bitsy engine for browser play. To stay updated on similar games, consider signing up for the developer's newsletter or joining their Patreon for exclusive updates, a monthly digital postcard, and early access to their games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

humor19 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The book provides practical and humorous insights into raising independent children, encouraging parents to let their kids take on responsibilities.
Many readers found the author's personal anecdotes relatable and inspiring, leading them to implement similar strategies in their own homes.
The book effectively addresses the issue of entitlement in children, offering valuable lessons on self-sufficiency and the importance of hard work.

Some readers felt the book lacked a concrete, actionable plan and was repetitive in its messaging about entitlement.
Critics noted that the author's affluent background may limit the applicability of her advice to families with different financial situations.
A number of readers were put off by the strong Christian emphasis and felt it overshadowed the parenting advice.

humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the book is widely praised for its entertaining and candid approach, making serious topics like child entitlement more accessible and relatable. While some dialogues may come off as disrespectful or overly sarcastic, the author's ability to blend humor with practical parenting advice keeps readers engaged and inspired. Overall, the book is described as funny, well-written, and filled with useful insights for parents.
- “A humorous book and a wonderful insight into child entitlement issues.”
- “Her candid, often funny account of their year-long experiment was a pleasure to read.”
- “Kay's humor kept me reading and her practical examples are easy for any parent to do.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the experience.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its honesty and engaging premise, focusing on one person's journey and personal experiences. However, some reviewers felt that including the author's husband from the beginning would have enriched the narrative. Overall, the unique activities presented in the story inspire readers to consider similar experiments in their own lives.
- “I appreciate the honesty that she brought to the story, but would have enjoyed it more if she had stopped to include her husband in the whole thing from the very beginning.”
- “If I wasn't born with a natural drive, I wouldn't be here to talk about my story.”
- “It was a story of one person's journey.”
- “I love both the premise of the story and the activities the author used in her 'experiment.' Seriously considering a similar undertaking in my own household.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game evokes a deep sense of maternal instinct, highlighting the protective nature of mothers towards their children, which can lead to feelings of heartache and despair.
- “The emotional side of all mothers is attached to enabling a child; it embodies the sense of protecting them.”
- “It's a sickening, heart-wrenching, and dooming thought.”