Fostering Apocalypse

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In "Fostering Apocalypse" , Del, a tough wasteland patroler, discovers a summoned demon child, Barrett, and must decide whether to prevent or assist the approaching apocalypse. With only two possible endings, players will navigate a harsh, post-demonic world and make morally ambiguous decisions that could save or doom humanity.

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Charming art style and engaging story that quickly builds attachment to characters.
Short but sweet gameplay experience with multiple endings and replayability.
Delightful narrative that evokes strong emotions and offers a unique post-apocalyptic setting.

Gameplay is very simplistic and lacks meaningful interaction, making choices feel inconsequential.
The game is extremely short, with playtime averaging around 30-40 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
Some technical issues and bugs detract from the overall experience.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its charming characters and emotional depth, set against a unique post-apocalyptic backdrop. While some players feel the narrative is a bit short and could benefit from further development, the multiple choices and endings enhance replayability, making it an engaging experience. Overall, the storytelling is described as cute and immersive, leaving players eager for potential sequels or expansions.
- “The art is beautiful and the story is lovely, highly recommend.”
- “Overall, this game was a sweet apocalypse story, and I look forward to seeing what else this team might do in the future.”
- “Before that, the story should not go unmentioned; it is fantastic for how short it is, really captures the player and makes you feel many emotions, so great work on that!”
- “I could have easily spent 4-8 hours with these characters, but instead it's over before you know it, and a consequence of that is that the story and bond between the main characters feels a bit rushed.”
- “I like the visual style, but the length of this can barely be called a story or a game.”
- “The story is quite simple, leaving much to interpretation.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, evoking a sense of otherworldliness reminiscent of classic gaming eras like the Famicom and Sega Master System. Players appreciate the creativity and beauty of the visuals, which complement the game's themes and music, although some feel the overall experience is limited by a lack of interactivity. Overall, the aesthetic is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “There's so much creativity flowing in this game's visuals that really evoke a crazy sense of otherworldliness.”
- “The art style in this game is top tier; the simplicity of the environments is quite beautiful.”
- “The art style of this game looks great and goes along with the scorched earth/post-apocalyptic vibe.”
- “The graphics remind me of the Famicom and Sega Master System era.”
- “Received this game in the shorter games with worse graphics bundle and absolutely love it.”
- “The art style has its own charm, but it feels outdated.”
music
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its simplicity and enjoyment, effectively complementing the art and writing to create an immersive experience. While the game's short length may diminish the impact of player choices, the soundtrack contributes to the overall emotional depth and atmosphere, making it a standout feature. Many players express a desire for a sequel, highlighting the quality of the music as a key element of their engagement with the game.
- “Adorable story with unique art style and good music.”
- “The music is simple, yet quite enjoyable.”
- “There are choices to make, and a character to spec, but the lovely writing, art, and music are let down a little by the short length of the game, making decisions feel a little meaningless.”
- “Furthermore, I like how even in an apocalypse, there are some comforting moments like listening to music, beating up the trash bins for food, and adapting a little demon child.”
- “I love the visuals and music.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it overly simplistic and repetitive, while others appreciate its engaging nature and integration with the story. Although it features minimal interaction and relies heavily on quick time events, the overall experience is enhanced by strong writing and art style, making it enjoyable for those focused on narrative rather than complex mechanics.
- “The game successfully made me fall in love with these two characters within less than an hour of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is simple but is engaging enough to entertain without distracting from the story.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's mostly QTEs (though more well done than that implies), and the writing and art style are great.”
- “I finished the game in 30 minutes and the gameplay is abysmal... how was this even approved on Steam?”
- “I don't count pressing a key 10 times throughout the whole game as gameplay.”
- “Gameplay itself is quite repetitive and simplistic, but you're not really buying this game for that.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, characterized by a cute and wholesome narrative that evokes strong feelings, including joy and tears. Players appreciate the themes of found family and the heartwarming relationships, making it a touching experience overall.
- “Very short, very cute, made me cry.”
- “I really love found family type of games, and this is a perfect example of that. The relationship between the two was very wholesome and made me smile every time.”
- “Very heartwarming game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features multiple endings and choices that enhance its replayability, making it a worthwhile experience for players. Users appreciate its short length combined with a high replayability factor, contributing to its overall value.
- “Also includes multiple endings for added replayability.”
- “Short with a great replayability factor.”
- “The multiple choices and endings in the storyline offer significant replayability, making it well worth its modest price.”
- “Also includes multiple endings for some replayability.”
- “That, alongside the replayability the multiple choices/multiple endings storyline offers, makes it well worth its modest price.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for being short and sweet, often eliciting genuine laughter, with a charming and cute quality that enhances the overall experience.
- “Short, sweet, and honestly made me laugh out loud at times.”
- “It's funny at times and really cute.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable but has some bugs that may affect the experience; however, players find the character design to be exceptionally charming.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
- “The stability issues really detracted from what could have been a great game.”