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Egg Returns Home

77%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
grinding
77% User Score Based on 242 reviews

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"Egg Returns Home" is a physics-based puzzle game where players help Egg, a round creature, reunite with his family. Players manipulate the environment to guide Egg through levels filled with obstacles and challenges. The game features simple controls, challenging puzzles, and charming visuals for a relaxing and entertaining experience.

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Egg Returns Home screenshot
Egg Returns Home screenshot
Egg Returns Home screenshot
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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews
music8 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and challenging platforming experience with its egg physics, requiring players to master timing and momentum.
  • The minimalist art style and classical music create a charming atmosphere that complements the gameplay.
  • Despite its frustrations, many players find the game addictive and entertaining, making it a fun time-killer.
  • The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience where success often feels based on luck rather than skill.
  • The game is short, with many players completing it in under two hours, which may not justify its price for some.
  • The story is weak and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more narrative engagement.
  • music
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is predominantly classical, featuring compositions by Mozart, which many players find enhances the overall experience, providing a quirky yet sophisticated atmosphere. While some appreciate the calming effect of the soundtrack amidst the game's frustrations, others criticize it for being repetitive or not fitting the game's tone. Overall, the music is generally well-received, with many players rating it highly for its ability to complement the gameplay.

    • “The music is absolutely perfect for this game, and I can't even explain why; it just is.”
    • “The music is beautiful royalty-free classical music, which is sort of an insult to the composers of yesteryear.”
    • “I think the music is very fitting to the game as a whole; it gives the game a very quirky, yet sophisticated feel to it.”
    • “The soundtrack is not appropriate at all for the game - if its role was to calm the player, it only irritates more.”
    • “Due to the huge amount of skill needed to move around and a slightly random factor in the character's movement, the game can get a little frustrating; thankfully, the classical orchestral compositions make most hard levels easier to digest.”
    • “Lack of a soundtrack, so they took some low-quality Mozart free-of-copyright tracks that can be found in other games.”
  • gameplay
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its short length and limited mechanics, primarily revolving around obstacle navigation and timing, which can lead to a luck-based experience rather than skill development. While some players appreciate the humor and unique egg mechanics, others find the controls frustrating and the overall challenge lacking in variety. Despite its clean art style and fast-paced physics, the gameplay often elicits mixed feelings, balancing enjoyment with moments of frustration.

    • “Good core gameplay.”
    • “Challenging 2D platformer with fast-paced physics gameplay and a clean art style.”
    • “The visuals are simplistic, the soundtrack is great, the concept is simple, and the gameplay relies mostly on timing, providing equal portions of challenge and frustration.”
    • “There is nothing wrong with the game, but the game is short and does not offer many gameplay mechanics at all other than throwing new obstacles at you.”
    • “Sometimes it's literally easier to close your eyes and try to beat the level believing in pure luck than to beat the level through polishing your skills - that says it all about the game's mechanics and level design.”
    • “Too frustrating and too few variations in gameplay and challenge.”
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it minimal, weak, and lacking depth, while others appreciate its simplicity and emotional impact, describing it as touching and charming. The central narrative revolves around an egg's journey home, which some found amusing despite its straightforwardness. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some praising the story's beauty and others criticizing its lack of substance.

    • “The story is very touching, and unfortunately, you may shed a tear at some point.”
    • “There is a story to this game! This game features a very simple, amusing, and wordless story about an egg who made a silly mistake and just wants to go home.”
    • “Charming backstory.”
    • “The story is meaningless and dull.”
    • “The story is rather weak and ridiculous.”
    • “As far as plot goes, it couldn't be more simple.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Egg Returns Home" feature a minimalist art style characterized by plain colors and simplicity, which some players find effective yet lacking in variety. While the visuals are described as attractive and complement the gameplay, they may not appeal to everyone due to their basic nature. Overall, the clean and minimalistic design, paired with a strong soundtrack, enhances the gaming experience despite the frustration that can arise from the challenging mechanics.

    • “The graphics are eggcellent when I first examined them.”
    • “Challenging 2D platformer with fast-paced physics gameplay and a clean art style.”
    • “+gorgeous, minimalistic graphics”
    • “The visuals are just plain colors; it's simple and effective but not very pleasant and not varied at all either.”
    • “Egg Returns Home is a physics game with absolutely minimalist artwork and controls.”
    • “Due to the huge amount of skill needed to move around and a slightly random factor in the character's movement, the game can get a little bit frustrating; thankfully, the lightly colored and simple art style mixed with the music, classical orchestral compositions, will easily make most hard levels easier to digest.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing elements, such as the comical egg shells scattered throughout levels and a funny alternative ending. Players find the game entertaining and enjoyable, though they note that it becomes challenging over time. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.

    • “And let's not forget the hilarious eggshells scattered throughout the levels due to the countless fails!”
    • “I had fun while playing this little funny platformer, and I hope I could help you decide whether to buy this game or not.”
    • “Also, the alternative ending is hilarious.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its deeply touching narrative, often evoking strong emotional responses, including tears, from players. Many reviewers highlight its heart-wrenching story as a standout feature that leaves a lasting impact.

    • “The story is very touching, and unfortunately, you may shed a tear at some point.”
    • “Can't think of a more touching narrative.”
    • “This is a heart-breaking game.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with one user noting that they achieved 100% completion in under half an hour, leading to a significant amount of time spent farming trading cards instead.

    • “The movement is literally atrocious, and I got 100% in less than half an hour; the rest of my playtime was spent farming trading cards.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a source of entertainment.”

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