Macrotis: A Mother's Journey

It’s not often that you find a platformer with a lot of heart. Wonderful artwork, challenging and unique puzzle and level design, and a surprisingly moving story will keep you hooked and playing. If you need something short and sweet, give Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey a try.

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story, graphics

grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 87 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

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Macrotis: A Mother's Journey is a single player platformer game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Proud Dinosaurs and was released on February 8, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In "Macrotis: A Mother's Journey," play as Mother Bilby and embark on a challenging journey to rescue your separated children during a perilous flood. Solve puzzles, interact with the environment, and utilize a variety of abilities to navigate through this emotional adventure. Overcome obstacles and use water physics to your advantage in this immersive and thought-provoking 2.5D puzzle-platformer.

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story34 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Beautiful art style and graphics that create an enchanting atmosphere.
Challenging and unique puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying experience.
Heartwarming story that resonates emotionally, making it a memorable journey.

Puzzles can feel repetitive and some mechanics may be poorly explored, leading to frustration.
Voice acting is often criticized as being annoying or subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
Controls can be sluggish and unbalanced at times, impacting the fluidity of gameplay.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple yet deeply emotional, focusing on a mother's journey to reunite with her children, which resonates with players and evokes strong feelings. While the narrative is heartwarming and visually captivating, some players found the voice acting lacking and the pacing slow, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, the combination of touching storytelling, beautiful artwork, and engaging puzzles creates a memorable experience that many players highly recommend.
- “The game’s story may be simple, but it’s surprisingly sweet and moving.”
- “The story is extremely sweet and non-violent; I had totally expected a few nasty plot twists here and there, but no, Macrotis remains sweet right till the very end.”
- “Overall, Macrotis is a love-infused puzzle platformer, with an astonishing visual presentation, light-paced gameplay, and a captivating story.”
- “While the plot is what you'd expect, I hated the voice acting and script, and having to go through every single line again every time I made an irreversible mistake or got myself killed was painful.”
- “Bittersweet story, absolutely horrible voice acting (I just turned the dialogue volume off and stuck to subtitles), appropriate music that doesn't drive the player insane, and an overall enjoyable game.”
- “That being said, it is a shame that there is no reminder in the game when you collect the collectibles that indicated that you have collected such a meaningful entry or a really nice painting; I almost missed the juicy bits of the story in the collectibles section!”
graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of *Macrotis: A Mother's Journey* are widely praised for their charming art style, vibrant color palette, and beautiful environments that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the high-quality visuals and captivating animations, which contribute to the game's emotional storytelling and immersive atmosphere. However, a few users noted issues with low resolution on certain systems, but this did not significantly detract from their enjoyment of the game.
- “The art style of Macrotis is wonderfully charming.”
- “The visuals are beautiful, the color palette is vivid, and the atmosphere is so nice that it drags you into her world.”
- “The graphics were the highlight for me - the main character is adorable and looks great hopping through a variety of beautiful environments.”
- “Personally, I hated the graphics and found nothing cute about it, but that might just be me.”
- “One thing I do not like, which is because of my Mac being macOS 10.15.3, is the low-resolution graphics.”
- “In more detail, graphics, gameplay, audio, music, and story are all good but don't expect something too fancy there.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of *Macrotis: A Mother's Journey* is characterized by its blend of simple platforming mechanics and engaging puzzle-solving elements, enhanced by a charming visual style and emotional narrative. While some players appreciate the introduction of new mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh, others feel that certain mechanics feel outdated and could benefit from modernization. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience with a balance of challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players.
- “Macrotis: A Mother's Journey is a lovely puzzle-platformer with laid-back puzzles, colorful and pretty environments, immersive voice acting, a great consistency in ludonarrative elements, and a fun gameplay experience.”
- “The mechanics of the title are very well-designed; as the game progresses, more are added occasionally, which changes up the gameplay and increases the puzzle difficulty as more varied mechanics come into play.”
- “The gameplay is challenging enough to keep it interesting, but not so difficult that you want to quit or bash your head against something, and the new abilities are drip-fed in a way that makes it feel like the game is constantly moving forward.”
- “The gameplay overall is standard platformer and puzzle-solving fare.”
- “The only thing that I don't like is that the gameplay mechanics feel old.”
- “List of skills/powers you acquire throughout the game is long, which sounds great, but it feels like the puzzle-solving mechanics were poorly explored for each skill.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and soothing qualities, effectively complementing the emotional narrative and enhancing the overall atmosphere. While some players noted occasional issues with the music cutting out and a few found it a bit too somber or midi-like, the majority appreciated its orchestral and whimsical feel, which aligns well with the game's art and storytelling. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, contributing to a peaceful and immersive gaming experience.
- “This game is beautiful, has an incredible soundtrack to venture to, and the storyline is very touching.”
- “A simply gorgeously-built world and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack complement the gameplay.”
- “The peaceful and calming ambient music matches the gameplay very well.”
- “The only issue I noticed during gameplay was the music suddenly cutting out on some levels.”
- “- cons: no notifications for collectibles (which are gems really), voice acting was at most mediocre, music was a little too sad.”
- “I also found the music to be a little midi-like at times but mostly it was nice: the music really complemented the story and its emotional flow but I would have liked a few more 'fun' tunes in major chords; it was a little sad overall, yet, I guess it makes sense given the mother's concern for her children and her struggle to get back to them.”
emotional
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its deeply emotional storyline, centered on a mother's love and determination to reunite with her children, which resonates strongly with players and often evokes tears. Its beautiful visuals and soundtrack enhance the heartwarming experience, making it a recommended choice for those who appreciate non-violent, story-driven games. Overall, the combination of touching narratives and engaging gameplay creates a memorable emotional journey.
- “This game is beautiful, has an incredible soundtrack to venture to, and the storyline is very touching.”
- “Some players may find this emotional as it highlights the love of a mother for her children, and she will move mountains to find them again.”
- “The game's story can very easily suck you in, as well as possibly make you shed a few tears because of how emotional it is.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with most users reporting no significant issues. While a few minor bugs have been noted, they are not considered game-breaking or particularly bothersome.
- “I had no glitches with this game.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “I have encountered a few minor bugs here and there; nothing game-breaking or annoying, just a few glitches, to be honest.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that there are no grinding achievements in the game, indicating a lack of repetitive tasks or extended gameplay required to unlock rewards. This may appeal to players looking for a more streamlined experience without the need for excessive grinding.
- “Grinding for achievements feels pointless and tedious.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and frustrating.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be repetitive and lacking in enjoyment.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been noted as somewhat lacking, with users reporting a little sluggishness and minor performance issues, although the overall experience is relatively brief, lasting only a few hours.
- “The game feels a little sluggish at times, with minor performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “Despite being only a few hours long, the optimization leaves much to be desired, impacting gameplay fluidity.”
- “There are noticeable performance hiccups that make the game less enjoyable, especially during critical moments.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful visuals and vivid color palette, effectively immersing players in its world. Reviewers consistently highlight the impressive graphics as a key element contributing to the overall experience.
- “The visuals are beautiful, the color palette is vivid, and the atmosphere is so immersive that it draws you into its world.”
- “Pretty good game, to be honest; the graphics and atmosphere are nice.”
replayability
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Many users note that the game suffers from limited replayability, primarily due to its short length and straightforward puzzles. However, despite this drawback, it still receives strong recommendations from players.
- “The biggest downfall for most platforming puzzles is the lack of replay value.”
- “Despite its short nature and lack of replay value, I would still highly recommend this game.”

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Macrotis: A Mother's Journey is a platformer game with fantasy and kids themes.

Macrotis: A Mother's Journey is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Macrotis: A Mother's Journey.

Macrotis: A Mother's Journey was released on February 8, 2019.

Macrotis: A Mother's Journey was developed by Proud Dinosaurs.

Macrotis: A Mother's Journey has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Macrotis: A Mother's Journey is a single player game.

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