Home Behind

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 222 reviews
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  • music
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"Home Behind" is a survival strategy game where you help a refugee flee their war-torn country and make their way to a new life in Europe. Navigate through dangerous landscapes, manage resources, and make life-or-death decisions in a tense and thrilling adventure. Experience a unique and gripping storyline that highlights the plight of real-world refugees.

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Reviews

54%
Audience ScoreBased on 222 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique perspective on the struggles of refugees, providing an emotional narrative that resonates with real-world issues.
  • Crafting and resource management mechanics are engaging, allowing players to strategize and make meaningful choices throughout their journey.
  • The game has a high replay value due to its random generation of encounters and events, making each playthrough feel different.
  • The gameplay is heavily reliant on luck, with many encounters and resource availability determined by random number generation, leading to frustrating experiences.
  • Translation issues are prevalent, with many parts of the game remaining untranslated or poorly translated, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Combat mechanics are simplistic and often feel unresponsive, reducing the sense of engagement and strategy during fights.
  • gameplay55 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for its repetitiveness and lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels simplistic and reminiscent of mobile or browser games. While some appreciate the charm and basic mechanics, others find the combat and resource management systems poorly explained and frustrating, leading to a lack of engagement over time. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a major drawback, with calls for more polish and variety to enhance the experience.

    • “The gameplay itself is wonderful and charmingly simple with a crafting system that really has you doubting what you absolutely have to leave behind.”
    • “Don’t get me wrong, the controls work perfectly with the gameplay mechanics we have here.”
    • “The gameplay is solid.”
    • “I forgot how repetitive the gameplay is, how little there is to do, and how little your decisions matter.”
    • “The gameplay is boring, repetitive point & click, with limited options.”
    • “But the gameplay is just straight up terrible.”
  • story47 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and thought-provoking, particularly in its exploration of societal issues, while others criticize it as shallow, generic, or poorly translated. Many users noted that the narrative is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and translation issues, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, while there are moments of depth and engaging plot twists, the execution leaves much to be desired, especially when compared to more polished titles in the genre.

    • “The story is interesting and has well-chosen side characters, whose appearance and dialogues are a very good addition to the story (and the reason the story has interesting plot twists).”
    • “The story has some surprisingly poignant things to say about the nature of why countries collapse and why people rebel and take up arms against each other, but against the simple framework of killing nearly every bad person to get to the end, it seems a bit misplaced.”
    • “Excellent game, a tough learning curve, but very interesting story.”
    • “I didn't pay much for it, but I can't really recommend it when there are games out there like 'This War of Mine' which offer more challenge, variety, and better storytelling.”
    • “The story itself is very shallow and generic - at least from what I've seen so far - but then again, I'm spoiled by what they call 'story-rich' games where game developers actually try to make you care and believe in the characters whose lives you supposedly control.”
    • “All over with a very lame story, which is told by annoying NPCs that you can’t skip.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its design and relaxing qualities, while others find it repetitive and poorly suited to the game's themes. A common complaint is the lack of a separate volume control for music and sound effects, making it difficult for streamers and detracting from the overall experience. Many feel that the upbeat soundtrack clashes with the game's serious narrative, leading to a dissonant atmosphere.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “I like the design, the music too, and if I don't compare this game to others, it can be nice.”
    • “Sound: 3.5 wonderful instrumental background music.”
    • “The music for the game itself is pretty much the same tune over and over; at full/normal volume, this gets repetitive and boring way too fast.”
    • “It completely takes me out of the game, and there's no music slider, so it's either all sound or no sound.”
    • “You are taking human life, and playing some upbeat rock music!? The music overall isn't any better - it is too happy for a game where you play a character who lost everything.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful 2D art style and colorful environments, while others criticize the overall quality as poor and simplistic. Although the visuals are described as appealing and fitting for the game's purpose, inconsistencies in asset quality and storytelling detract from the overall experience. Ultimately, the graphics are seen as a blend of charm and shortcomings, leaving players with a varied impression.

    • “The graphics for the game are quite beautiful.”
    • “Every atmosphere is well drawn in clean, colorful artwork.”
    • “Long story short, this game comes with great storytelling, design, and graphics.”
    • “Its graphics are poorly made.”
    • “There is so much appeal to visuals here that I don’t understand why they chose to leave this out.”
    • “What totally ruins the whole concept of this graphic are some contradictions in many assets of the game, for example, the 'story' or the bad dialogues.”
  • replayability11 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the random events and unique experiences that enhance replay value, others find the implementation lacking and the process of restarting tedious. The profession system and collectible elements add some depth, but opinions vary on whether these features significantly boost replayability.

    • “Basic survival game with lots to collect, unlocking new starting traits/jobs, adding to the replay value.”
    • “The game offers replayability to a whole new level; not only is it fun to play, but every playthrough is different with new and unique random events occurring, no new game will ever be the same as the previous one.”
    • “Every new game is random so it has a very high replayability value.”
    • “A lovely idea, but it's poorly implemented and there's little replay value.”
    • “The game puts a lot of weight on replayability, but the experience of restarting everything from scratch is just kinda lame.”
    • “-the replayability from 'randomly generated' just means you'll encounter the exact.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including random dialogue appearing in Asian scripts and unresponsive combat mechanics. Many players report game-breaking errors that severely hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration and disappointment despite the game's potential.

    • “The game is buggy; about once every two minutes, there would be dialogue or something else that was suddenly in an Asian script, and that's not the only issue.”
    • “Full of bugs and glitches, many of which I have experienced are either game-breaking or severely hindering.”
    • “It's unpolished; random parts are in Chinese, kind of buggy, etc.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its deep, touching stories and well-developed characters that players can easily connect with. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, comparing it to impactful titles like "This War of Mine," while also noting the challenge of fully unlocking character narratives. Overall, players appreciate the blend of gritty themes with engaging gameplay that fosters emotional investment.

    • “Beautiful and heart-wrenching with characters you can easily get attached to.”
    • “A gritty, emotional, and surprisingly fun game that exists at an odd halfway point between the old Oregon Trail and survival games like Don't Starve.”
    • “Make no mistake, I wasn't looking for another this war of mine, where you could see the effects of war, feel the emotional impact of every event, and your ability to survive was based on your actions.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious and heavily reliant on random number generation (RNG), requiring multiple attempts to succeed, often between 35 to 100 times, depending on the player's build and strategy. Overall, the grind is seen as excessive and can detract from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “Lodging spawns randomly at the last section on the map in numbers ranging from 3 to 7, so you will have to beat the game anywhere between 35 to 50 times with an intelligent build. It's very grindy.”
    • “A very grindy game that involves a bit of RNG.”
    • “At first, I thought that these encounters were ridiculous and tedious.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by its absurdity, stemming from amusingly crafted items and chaotic presentation, including rushed editing and translation errors. Players find humor in the unexpected and bizarre scenarios, such as incongruous dialogue and character portrayals, which contribute to a uniquely comedic experience.

    • “The game features a wealth of things you can craft that will be useful, but the cooked items are hilarious.”
    • “Rushed editing, untranslated speech bubbles, punctuation chaos, and misspellings gave way to oddly hilarious scenes that leave you wondering, 'What did I sign up for?'”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is generally well-executed, with unique designs that reflect individual personalities. However, some players question the choice of color palettes and design elements, suggesting they may not effectively convey the intended emotional depth.

    • “Character designs are all decently done with enough attention to give each of them their own unique looks.”
    • “Sure, not everything has to be black and white to show desperation, but why would you choose this color palette? Why would you choose character designs like this?”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers note that while the game includes promotional splash screens for upcoming projects and add-on content, the monetization approach does not feel overly intrusive or disruptive to the gameplay experience.

    • “It's one thing to have a splash screen in the corner advertising your upcoming projects and add-on content.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases feels more like a cash grab than a fair monetization strategy.”
    • “I feel like I'm being nickel-and-dimed at every turn, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its vibrant and clean artwork, contributing to a visually appealing and immersive experience.

    • “The atmosphere is beautifully crafted, immersing you in a vibrant and colorful world.”
    • “Each environment is meticulously designed, creating a captivating and engaging atmosphere.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is rich and immersive, drawing players into its enchanting settings.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
2-12hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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