Martha

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Martha is a single player survival shooter game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by affordable-cat and was released on February 8, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In 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.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

atmosphere10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fantastic atmosphere with well-placed jump scares that keep players engaged.
It's a fun indie horror game with a decent storyline and enjoyable puzzles.
The game is priced low, making it a worthwhile experience for those looking for a short horror game.

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 play.
Some players found the game too dark, making exploration difficult and frustrating.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepiness and effective sound effects, which contribute to a suspenseful experience that keeps players on edge. While some users noted performance issues like frame drops, the well-placed jump scares and engaging exploration elements enhance the overall spooky ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that complements 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.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The game's story is primarily conveyed through collectible letters, creating an engaging narrative that rewards exploration. Players appreciate the creepy atmosphere and the effective use of jump scares, particularly in the second part, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
- “Good creepy atmosphere, and a great game for those who like to explore every nook and cranny and 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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The gameplay primarily involves navigating through rooms while avoiding or fighting zombies, but it suffers from clunky movement, unresponsive combat, and a lack of direction. Players report dull mechanics, poor inventory management, and significant performance issues, including frame rate drops. Despite some atmospheric elements, the overall experience is marred by technical shortcomings and a lack of engaging content.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively blends classic survival horror elements with humor, creating a unique experience that is both funny and scary. This combination enhances the overall enjoyment, appealing to fans of both genres.
- “Has some of those classic survival horror elements that I love and is both funny and scary at the same time.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for significant frame drops and noticeable jankiness, which detracts from the overall experience, despite its decent atmosphere and gameplay.
- “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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, complementing the overall experience alongside good sound design. Users appreciate the visual presentation, which enhances gameplay without complicating controls.
- “The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
- “The visuals are incredibly detailed, making every scene a joy to explore.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully executed, enhancing the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that the game's replayability is currently hindered by certain issues, suggesting that addressing these problems could enhance the overall play experience and encourage players to return.