Fostering Apocalypse

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • graphics
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The demon summoned to embark the second apocalypse is only a child, and a woman who has lost it all resolves to save her. A half-hour long narrative game with survival gameplay elements and two endings.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story11 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming story with well-developed characters that players quickly become attached to.
  • The art style and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and atmosphere of the game.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers replayability with multiple endings and choices that engage players.
  • The game is very short, with playthroughs averaging around 30-40 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Many players felt that their choices had little impact on the story, contradicting the game's claim that choices matter.
  • There are some bugs present that can disrupt gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • story30 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its charm and emotional depth, effectively establishing strong character bonds within a short duration. While some players feel the narrative is somewhat rushed and could benefit from additional content, the multiple choices and endings enhance replayability, making it an engaging experience. Overall, the unique art style and heartfelt storytelling leave players eager for potential sequels or expansions.

    • “This short story of a somewhat intractable visual novel has a sweet charm within a post-apocalyptic setting.”
    • “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.”
    • “I wish the game was longer since it has a lot of untapped potential - I would be excited for an update or any continuation of this story.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its simplicity and enjoyment, effectively complementing the unique art style and narrative. Reviewers highlight how the audio design and soundtrack enhance the emotional depth of the story, making the world and its characters feel more engaging and relatable. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's high-quality presentation, likening the experience to that of an animated short or comic book.

    • “Adorable story with unique art style and good music.”
    • “The music is simple, yet quite enjoyable.”
    • “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.”
    • “The art, music, sound design, and character writing all do a great job together of building out the world and its inhabitants and really making you care about them.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style and aesthetic appeal, reminiscent of classic gaming eras like the Famicom and Sega Master System. Players appreciate the beautiful simplicity of the environments, which effectively complement the game's themes, while the visuals and music enhance the overall experience. However, some feel that the lack of interaction detracts from the potential impact of the graphics.

    • “Adorable story with a unique art style and good music.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as simple and somewhat repetitive, primarily consisting of quick time events (QTEs), but it remains engaging and complements the strong narrative and art style. While some players find the mechanics limited, the emotional connection to the characters and the overall experience make it enjoyable.

    • “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 quick time events (though more well done than that implies), and the writing and art style are great.”
    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is solid, albeit a bit repetitive.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    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.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as occasionally funny and endearing, contributing to its overall charm.

    • “It's funny at times and really cute.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game is generally stable but has some bugs that may affect the experience, though 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 and made it frustrating.”
    • “The stability issues really detracted from what could have been a great game.”
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