Martha
- February 8, 2021
- affordable-cat
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Get on itch.io StoreIn pursuit of your missing colleague your car breaks down. You enter the only house for miles to use the phone. What follows next can only be described as an intense, action-driven fight for survival. What horrors lay within the house? Only one thing is certain: you need to get out.
Reviews
- The game has a fantastic atmosphere with well-placed jump scares that keep players engaged.
- It's a fun indie horror game that offers a mix of exploration, puzzles, and combat, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game is priced low, making it a worthwhile experience for those looking to pass a couple of hours with some creepy gameplay.
- The controls and interactions can be unresponsive and clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including frame drops and glitches that can disrupt immersion.
- Some players found the puzzles confusing and the overall direction unclear, making it difficult to progress at times.
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepiness and effective sound effects, creating a suspenseful experience that keeps players on edge. While some users noted performance issues and occasional jankiness, the well-placed jump scares and immersive environment contribute to an engaging exploration experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, enhancing both the gameplay and storyline.
“The spooks were fun and the atmosphere kept me on the edge of my seat.”
“Good creepy atmosphere, and a great game for those who like to explore every nook and cranny and a great storyline as well.”
“To start with the pros, this game has an amazing atmosphere, the jump scares were great and well placed, and the way the scare factor ramps throughout the game is great as well.”
“The performance isn't great; there are some massive frame drops, unfortunately, and it's got some jank to it for sure, but it does have decent atmosphere and gameplay.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily conveyed through collectible letters, creating an engaging narrative that complements its creepy atmosphere. Players appreciate the exploration aspect and the effective use of jump scares, contributing to a compelling storyline overall.
“Good creepy atmosphere, and a great game for those who like to explore every nook and cranny, with a great storyline as well.”
“I like how the story is told through collecting notes.”
“Overall, the second part had a lot of jump scares, and the story was pretty good.”
“There's a little bit of story, which is relayed mostly through finding letters.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more substance.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay primarily involves navigating through rooms while avoiding or fighting enemies, but it suffers from clunky movement, unresponsive controls, and a lack of engaging content. Players report issues such as poor combat mechanics, frustrating inventory management, and performance problems like frame rate drops, which detract from the overall experience. Despite some atmospheric elements, the gameplay is generally considered dull and lacking in direction.
“Most of the gameplay involves going room to room, avoiding or blasting Martha and a series of zombies that get progressively added to the game as you unlock more of the house and grounds.”
“The performance isn't great with some massive frame drops unfortunately, but it also has decent atmosphere and gameplay.”
“Updated gameplay here:”
“Movement is clunky, textures are muddy, gameplay is dull, notes are uninteresting, you cannot remap controls, there is no rain effect, you can only sprint a very short distance, combat is extremely unresponsive, shooting guns is a joke, interaction is also unresponsive and finicky, your character moves at a snail's pace and breathes hard until you heal, sometimes pressing the heal button does not work, getting stuck on certain objects and attacks from the enemy cause frame rate drops, the inventory system is awful and cheap looking, there is no direction how to proceed, and the game is not scary at all.”
“Most of the gameplay is going room to room, avoiding or blasting Martha and a series of zombies which get progressively added to the game as you unlock more of the house and grounds.”
“The performance isn't great; there are some massive frame drops unfortunately, and it's got some jank to it for sure but also some decent atmosphere and gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends classic survival horror elements with humor, creating a unique experience that is both funny and frightening.
“Has some of those classic survival horror elements that I love and is both funny and scary at the same time.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant frame drops and noticeable jankiness, although it still manages to deliver a decent atmosphere and engaging gameplay.
“The performance isn't great; there are some massive frame drops, unfortunately. It's got some jank to it for sure, but also some decent atmosphere and gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, complementing the game's overall experience alongside its good sound design. Users appreciate the visual presentation, which enhances gameplay.
“The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail.”
“I was blown away by the vibrant colors and smooth animations; the visuals are top-notch.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual treat.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game's replayability is currently limited and suggest that improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience and encourage repeated playthroughs.
