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How To Make Your Grandpa Happy

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78%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
gameplay, music
83% User Score Based on 46 reviews

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How To Make Your Grandpa Happy is a single player action game. It was developed by Team Cat 'n Mice and was released on October 25, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

How to Make Your Grandpa Happy is a short experimental game about being a granddaughter who tries to repair her grandpa’s photo album. Put the photos in the right place to help the grandpa remember the past!

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions

  • The game features a sweet and touching story about family and memories, which resonates emotionally with players.
  • It's a short experience that can be completed in under 10 minutes, making it accessible for those looking for a quick, heartwarming narrative.
  • The visuals and music are charming, contributing to the overall cute and relaxing atmosphere of the game.
  • The game is extremely short, often completed in less than 10 minutes, leaving players wanting more depth and content.
  • The writing and translation are poorly executed, with many grammatical errors and unprofessional dialogue that detracts from the experience.
  • As a visual novel, it lacks significant gameplay elements, making it feel more like an interactive story than a traditional game.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a touching and whimsical narrative about an elderly grandfather experiencing early stages of dementia, as players help him piece together memories through a photo album. While the story is short, lasting around 8-10 minutes, it is described as charming and emotionally impactful, despite some translation issues that may hinder the experience. Many reviewers express a desire for a more expanded version of the story, highlighting its potential as a full-fledged indie game.

    • “Learning about grandpa's backstory was so interesting, even if it only lasted for 10 minutes, and was so incredibly adorable.”
    • “Amazing story and could bring tears to the eyes of many!”
    • “This is more or less a storybook about a family visiting a grandparent in the early stages of Alzheimer's, and puzzling through his photo album to put it in order.”
    • “This e-book is badly translated and features a somewhat sad and whimsical story about an elderly grandfather entering the early stages of dementia.”
    • “The story should have been expanded on, but I guess he just led a pretty average life where just around 10 pictures were ever taken of him.”
    • “Translation to English (the only language option...) is quite sloppy; but the story is still very easy to follow.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is described as a short and heartwarming experience centered around a family reunion, evoking strong emotions and tears from players. While some feel that certain design elements create an emotional barrier, the overall narrative is praised for its touching and cute storyline.

    • “A short and incredibly touching game about a family reunion after grandpa had a breakdown.”
    • “I cried throughout the whole game, dang it!”
    • “A very sweet, short game with a touching storyline.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal and largely consisting of poorly written dialogue that detracts from the experience, leading to questions about its quality and publication. In contrast, one user simply refers to the gameplay as "sweet and simple," suggesting a more straightforward experience.

    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which presents the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as good and relaxing, complementing the visuals well, though some users find it repetitive and too loud. There is a lack of sound effects, which contributes to a somewhat static audio experience. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its cuteness, it could benefit from more variety and integration with the gameplay.

    • “The visuals are nice and the music is good and relaxing.”
    • “The art and music are very cute.”
    • “The text just kinda sits there at the bottom of the screen and there is only some repetitive music, no sound effects.”
    • “It was okay, but the music was too loud and it was too easy; it needs more of a story to it.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are well-received, with users appreciating the nice visuals that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The visuals are nice and the music is good and relaxing.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening it to a frustratingly slow reading experience where players must click to progress through text, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative. Additionally, some suggest that extensive grinding may require significant time investment, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with the content.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
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How To Make Your Grandpa Happy is a action game.

How To Make Your Grandpa Happy is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

How To Make Your Grandpa Happy was released on October 25, 2016.

How To Make Your Grandpa Happy was developed by Team Cat 'n Mice.

How To Make Your Grandpa Happy has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

How To Make Your Grandpa Happy is a single player game.

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