Macrotis: A Mother's Journey
- February 8, 2019
- Proud Dinosaurs
- 6h median play time
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Xbox One
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that captivates players.
- The story is emotional and engaging, providing a heartfelt experience as players guide Mother Bilby on her journey.
- Puzzles are well-designed, offering a satisfying mix of challenge and creativity that keeps players engaged.
- Some puzzles can feel repetitive and overly complex, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- The voice acting has been criticized for being poor and detracting from the overall experience.
- Controls can be unresponsive at times, which can hinder gameplay and make platforming more difficult.
- story69 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as simple yet emotionally impactful, focusing on a mother's journey to reunite with her children, which many players found touching and heartwarming. While the visuals and music complement the narrative beautifully, some critiques were directed at the voice acting and repetitive dialogue during gameplay. Overall, the story is praised for its sweetness and emotional depth, making it a compelling aspect of the game.
“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!”
- graphics55 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
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 find the visuals captivating and emotionally resonant, contributing to the game's appeal as a puzzle platformer. However, a few users expressed personal dislike for the graphics, noting issues with resolution on certain systems, but these opinions are in the minority compared to the overall positive reception.
“The art style of Macrotis is wonderfully charming.”
“The visuals are beautiful, the color palette is vivid, and it creates such a nice atmosphere that drags you into its world.”
“Beautiful artwork, absolutely gorgeous levels that you just want to stop and stare at constantly!”
“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.”
- gameplay51 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
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 variety of skills that are introduced progressively throughout the game. While some players appreciate the charming visuals and emotional narrative, 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 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.”
“The gameplay overall is standard platformer and puzzle-solving fare.”
- music33 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
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 like music cutting out or a somewhat sad tone, the soundtrack is generally described as lovely and fitting for the game's themes. Overall, the combination of music, art, and storytelling creates a captivating and immersive 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.”
- emotional21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 brings them to tears. Its beautiful visuals and soundtrack enhance the heartfelt experience, making it a recommended choice for those who appreciate non-violent, touching narratives. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay and a poignant story creates a memorable emotional journey for players.
“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.”
“In terms of gameplay, 'Macrotis: A Mother's Journey' is an emotional 2.5D side-scroller puzzle platformer with a touching story centered on a mother rabbit-bandicoot who was separated from her children during a terrible flood.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with most users reporting no significant issues. While a few minor bugs have been noted, they are not game-breaking or particularly bothersome.
“I had no glitches with this game.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
“I have encountered a few minor bugs here and there; nothing game-breaking or annoying, just a few glitches, to be honest.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users note that the game suffers from limited replayability due to its short length and straightforward puzzles, yet it remains highly recommended despite this drawback.
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that grinding for achievements is absent in the game, indicating a lack of repetitive tasks or activities typically associated with grinding. This may enhance the overall gameplay experience by allowing players to focus on more engaging content rather than tedious repetition.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding for resources to be incredibly repetitive and frustrating.”
“The amount of time required for grinding is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
