Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother

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Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Unstable Games and was released on April 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother" is a roguelike top-down action game inspired by Chinese mythology. As Chenxiang, you'll rescue your mother Sanshengmu from imprisonment by mastering martial arts from Sun Wukong, combatting enemies with distinctive styles, and utilizing magical treasures to defeat formidable foes. Multiple sect systems and magical treasures offer rich combat possibilities in this sincere retelling of a classic tale.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience, with enjoyable abilities and a great atmosphere.
It provides good value for the price, delivering solid gameplay and a decent amount of replayability.
The humor and dialogue are entertaining, making the game a lighthearted experience despite its flaws.

The translation is poor, leading to confusion and detracting from the overall experience.
The user interface is glitchy and can obstruct gameplay, making it difficult to track important information.
The game is considered too easy, with many players able to complete it on their first run without much challenge.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game is considered less engaging compared to titles like Hades, with players expressing indifference towards the narrative, which requires multiple playthroughs to fully experience. While the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics and replayability, the story aspect seems to take a backseat, serving primarily as a backdrop to the action rather than a compelling focus. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that prioritizes gameplay over a deep narrative.
- “I beat the game on my first run... not because I'm really good, but because I just mashed every skill that wasn't on a cooldown... but I apparently have to beat it multiple times to get the ending to a story I don't really care that much about.”
- “Only downside is after you clear every mission and die, you basically have to start all over again and stages cannot be selected... just a fun game with different weapons to choose and upgrade abilities... but that's it.”
- “Think of Hades and Warm Snow having a baby, easier combats, a lot of sparkling visual effects, high variety of in-game mechanics and surprisingly a lot of replayability, not for the story end but the gameplay itself.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with many users finding it exceptionally funny, particularly due to the intentionally poor translation that adds to the comedic effect.
- “The translation is brutal, which is hilarious.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and vibrant visual effects, offering a satisfying experience reminiscent of Hades but with easier combat. Players appreciate the high variety of in-game options and significant replayability, making it a great value for the price.
- “Think of Hades and Warm Snow having a baby: easier combats, a lot of sparkling visual effects, high variety of in-game mechanics, and surprisingly a lot of replayability, not for the story end but for the gameplay itself.”
- “Scratches my Hades itch with solid gameplay; definitely a steal for the price!”
- “Think of Hades and Warm Snow having a baby: easier combat, a lot of sparkling visual effects, high variety of in-game mechanics, and surprisingly a lot of replayability, not for the story end but for the gameplay itself.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players noting that it feels immersive and engaging, complementing the abilities well. Despite some concerns about balancing, the overall ambiance contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The sound design and visuals create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “Every location feels alive, with a rich atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to explore more.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for poor translation and a glitchy, buggy user interface that does not effectively accommodate English-speaking players.
- “The translation is poor, and the UI is extremely glitchy and buggy, making it difficult to navigate.”
- “The translation is poor, and the UI is extremely glitchy and buggy, making it difficult to navigate.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability primarily due to its engaging gameplay mechanics and varied combat, reminiscent of a blend between Hades and Warm Snow. Players are drawn back not for the narrative but for the enjoyable and dynamic gameplay experience.
- “Think of Hades and Warm Snow having a baby: easier combats, a lot of sparkling visual effects, high variety of in-game mechanics, and surprisingly a lot of replayability, not for the story end but for the gameplay itself.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment, particularly in comparison to the visuals of "Hades." Overall, the graphics are seen as a weaker aspect of the game.