Good Mourning

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Good Mourning is a single player action game. It was developed by Platonic Partnership Ltd and was released on April 29, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Good Mourning tells a compelling story about rejoice and regrets, redemption and letting go. It’s a tale about good and bad, self-reflection, choices and chances and all the ups and downs of ordinary life.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling narrative that explores deep themes of life, regret, and self-reflection, resonating with players on a personal level.
The visuals and atmosphere are striking, with clever use of color and a vibrant world that enhances the storytelling experience.
Replayability is a key aspect, as players can explore different outcomes and perspectives through their choices, making each playthrough unique.

The linearity of the gameplay can feel restrictive, with limited player control and repetitive interactions that may lead to monotony.
The lack of a skip option for conversations can be frustrating, forcing players to engage in lengthy dialogues even if they wish to move on.
Some themes and lessons presented in the story are not well-explored, leading to a lack of emotional connection with the characters.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The story in "good mourning" is a complex and thought-provoking narrative that challenges traditional linear storytelling through its run-based format and emergent gameplay. While some players find the fragmented approach and randomized elements confusing, many appreciate the depth of character development and the opportunity for self-reflection on personal choices. Overall, the game combines engaging storytelling with a captivating atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack, making it a unique experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is all about the story.”
- “Nevertheless, 'good mourning' offers an intriguing story complemented by an exceptional atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack.”
- “The story is really interesting, accompanied by an amazing atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack.”
- “As a 'run-based story game', it didn't work for me.”
- “It's just a simple, short story unnecessarily expanded, complicated, and severed into smaller pieces by the 'run-based' approach.”
- “You're jumping between different memories, so the story doesn't make much sense.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its relaxing and atmospheric qualities that enhance the storytelling and art style. However, others find the soundtrack to be repetitive and occasionally annoying, suggesting that while the overall sound design contributes positively to the experience, it could benefit from more variety. Overall, the music is generally appreciated for its role in creating an engaging atmosphere, despite some technical issues.
- “Nevertheless, 'Good Mourning' offers an intriguing story complemented by an exceptional atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack.”
- “The music is very relaxing and goes with the game.”
- “I love the soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack consists of 3 or 4 forgettable tracks.”
- “Looping soundtrack is kind of annoying at some point, and one has to constantly mess around with the volume.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The graphics in "Good Mourning" are described as appropriate and not stunning, yet they effectively complement the intriguing story and exceptional atmosphere. The art style and soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it thought-provoking and visually appealing.
- “Nevertheless, 'Good Mourning' offers an intriguing story complemented by an exceptional atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack.”
- “The story is really interesting, accompanied by an amazing atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack.”
- “Graphics are appropriate for the game.”
- “The story and visuals combine into a thought-provoking experience.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features high replayability due to its adaptive narrative that changes based on player choices, with randomly selected segments enhancing the experience. Additionally, the inclusion of 100 Steam achievements adds further incentive for players to revisit the game. However, some players feel satisfied after one playthrough and may not be inclined to explore multiple runs.
- “This narrative-driven game places a strong emphasis on replayability.”
- “The narrative adapts to player choices, with portions randomly selected to enhance replay value.”
- “Replayability is central to the story, impacting the character's choices and how they are perceived by others.”
- “Regarding replayability, while I haven't explored it thoroughly, the presence of 100 Steam achievements adds an enticing layer of challenge.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aims to foster an emergent narrative that evolves with the core story, providing a fun experience despite some discrepancies between the trailer and actual gameplay. Overall, players express optimism for further improvements as development progresses.
- “The goal is to create an emergent narrative through gameplay, evolving alongside the core story.”
- “My main criticism is that the trailer does not reflect the gameplay at this point, but it was fun nonetheless and I hope that it gets even better when it is done.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Good Mourning" is widely praised for its exceptional art style and soundtrack, which together create an intriguing and immersive experience that enhances the game's compelling story. Reviewers consistently highlight the game's strong atmospheric elements as a standout feature.
- “Nevertheless, 'Good Mourning' offers an intriguing story complemented by an exceptional atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack.”
- “The story is really interesting, accompanied by an amazing atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack.”
- “Atmosphere and music are great!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Good Mourning" explores deep emotional themes such as regret and familial failures through a linear narrative structure. Players actively shape the main character's emotional journey, confronting toxic relationships and bad choices, which adds a personal touch to the experience despite some confusion in the storytelling. Overall, the game effectively immerses players in a poignant exploration of emotional baggage.
- “Good Mourning is a tale about emotional baggage and regrets underneath a moody 'slice of life.'”
- “As the narrative director of the game, players contribute to the main character's emotional baggage.”
- “I enjoyed the 4 hours I played this linear narrative game even if I was quite confused about the story: scene after scene, the main character has to deal with familial failures, toxic relationships, and bad choices... and you build, as the 'narrative director' of this game, the main character's emotional baggage.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be unremarkable and tedious, with some noting that it can feel a bit excessive at times.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worthwhile.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement after leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “Unremarkable and tedious.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that while the game offers a unique visual and auditory experience with engaging scenes, it suffers from numerous glitches and typos that detract from its overall stability. Improvements in these areas are necessary for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “The developers are trying to elevate the walking-and-talking sim experience, but the game is plagued by numerous glitches and typos that detract from the overall enjoyment.”
- “While the visuals and music are distinct and trippy, the game suffers from stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
- “There are a lot of interesting scenes, but the frequent crashes and bugs ruin the immersion and make it hard to appreciate the game's potential.”