Fostering Apocalypse

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Fostering Apocalypse is a single player survival survival game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Incisor Studios and was released on July 15, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by demons, you play as Del, a tough survivor patrolling the harsh wastelands. When a new demon apocalypse begins, Del discovers Barrett, a child demon, and must decide whether to save her. This narrative-driven game blends survival elements and offers two distinct endings.

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Fostering Apocalypse delivers a beautiful narrative experience with charming characters and a unique art style.
The game effectively builds emotional connections with its characters in a short amount of time, making players care about their journey.
Despite its brevity, the game offers replayability through multiple choices and endings, making it a worthwhile experience.

The game is very short, with playtime averaging around 30-40 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Many players felt that the choices made during gameplay had little impact on the overall story, undermining the game's message.
There are reports of bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

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 more development, the multiple choices and endings enhance replayability, making it an engaging experience. Overall, the storytelling is described as sweet and captivating, 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
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The graphics of the game 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 simplicity of the visuals, which complement the game's themes and music, although some note that the overall experience may feel limited due to minimal interaction. 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; a complete gem of a game and experience.”
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 enhance the overall experience. While the game is short, the high-quality audio design and soundtrack contribute significantly to the emotional depth and immersion of the narrative. Players appreciate how the music adds a comforting layer to the game's apocalyptic setting, making it a memorable aspect of the experience.
- “Adorable story with unique art style and good music.”
- “I love the visuals and 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.”
- “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; quality of writing is essential in a narrative-focused game like this, and I think the devs did a great job of making everyone feel not only believable, but distinct and genuinely interesting.”
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. Many noted that the game primarily consists of quick time events (QTEs), which, despite being well-executed, may not offer enough variety for some players. Overall, while the gameplay may not be the main draw, it effectively supports the narrative and character development.
- “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 is 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 emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its cute and wholesome narrative, which evokes strong feelings of joy and nostalgia, particularly through themes of found family. Players appreciate the heartwarming relationships that consistently bring smiles and even tears, making it a touching experience overall.
- “Very short, very cute, made me cry.”
- “I really love family-oriented games, and this is a perfect example of that. The relationship between the two characters was very wholesome and made me smile every time.”
- “Very heartwarming game.”
replayability
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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 enhance the 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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is relatively short and exhibits some bugs, but 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.”
humor
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for being short and sweet, often eliciting genuine laughter and adding a cute charm to the overall experience.
- “Short, sweet, and honestly made me laugh out loud at times.”
- “It's funny at times and really cute.”