Home: A Quarantine Story

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Home: A Quarantine Story is a single player action game. It was developed by Kyle Muntz and was released on September 25, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

A young woman visits her family for the first time in four years—and accidentally infects them with COVID-19. Now, trapped at home in the midst of a pandemic, with her grandmother close to death, accusations and old tensions rise to the surface. Explore her family home, get to know her family members, and, if you’re lucky, attempt to survive the only thing more dangerous than the virus: her mother…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The writing is top-notch, with well-developed characters and relatable, emotional storylines that resonate with players.
The game effectively captures the atmosphere of quarantine, reflecting feelings of anxiety and isolation through its narrative and dialogue.
The detailed descriptions of objects and character relationships enhance the storytelling, making it an engaging experience despite its short length.

The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more depth and closure in the character arcs and endings.
Some artwork, particularly the head-shots, may be off-putting to players, detracting from the overall experience.
The abrupt ending can feel unsatisfying, as it seems like the story could have explored more but ends suddenly.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Home: A Quarantine Story" is a poignant visual novel that explores themes of family, nostalgia, and the emotional complexities of returning home during the COVID-19 lockdown. The narrative centers on a woman who unknowingly brings the virus to her childhood home, highlighting the dual nature of "home" as both comforting and toxic. With its focus on dialogue and exploration, the game offers a relatable and atmospheric experience that resonates with players navigating their own feelings about home and belonging.
- “Home: a Quarantine Story is a small but atmospheric visual novel that very well reflects the experience of enduring quarantine.”
- “A realistic narrative that builds a unique yet somehow familiar setting, Home: a Quarantine Story will softly resonate with anyone who can’t decide if their heart is with the home they’ve made for themselves or the home they grew up in.”
- “It's a terribly depressing story of a woman who was living in an apartment and he comes to visit her family home.”
- “It's the story of a woman returning to her childhood home right before the COVID lockdown and unknowingly bringing the disease to them.”
- “A relatively short story about how family and the concept of 'home' can be as poisonous as it is comforting.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received a score of 7, with some users noting that the artwork resembles older titles like Dink Smallwood, which may not appeal to everyone. However, many emphasize that the visual style should not deter players from experiencing the game's narrative, as it functions more as a visual novel than a traditional RPG.
- “I’ll admit it doesn’t look like games I’m normally drawn to, but it’d be a mistake to judge this visual novel by its graphics.”
- “The problem I had with it was the artwork.”
- “The graphics and interface immediately reminded me of Dink Smallwood, but this is more of a short story in game form than an RPG.”
- “I'll admit it doesn't look like games I'm normally drawn to, but it'd be a mistake to judge this visual novel by its graphics.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of humor and deep emotional resonance, particularly through the unsettling dynamics between the main character and her mother, which highlight themes of manipulation and hard labor during pregnancy. Detailed environmental storytelling enhances character relationships, making the emotional experiences feel authentic and engaging.
- “It's sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, but always interesting enough to propel you forward.”
- “Detailed descriptions of items throughout the house breathed more life into the characters and character relationships, and the relationship between the main character and her mother in particular was quietly unsettling from start to finish—especially because it leaned into believable emotional manipulation tactics.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received a mixed response, with a score of 7 indicating that while it offers enjoyable elements, there are areas that could be improved for a more engaging experience. Players appreciate certain mechanics but note inconsistencies that may affect overall enjoyment.
humor
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The humor in the game is a blend of funny and emotional moments, effectively keeping players engaged and motivated to continue their journey.
- “It's sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, but always interesting enough to propel you forward.”