Marvin's Mittens
- December 17, 2014
- Breakfall
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Marvin's Mittens" is a 2D platformer set in a beautiful, hand-drawn winter world. Collect magic snowflakes to increase your jump and explore to discover secrets and solve the mystery of the missing mitten. The game features charming characters, original music, and various collectibles encouraging exploration and revisiting levels.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Marvin's Mittens is a charming and wholesome game that captures the magic of childhood exploration in a winter wonderland, making it perfect for the Christmas season.
- The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics, a delightful soundtrack, and a relaxing atmosphere, allowing players to enjoy a stress-free experience without any combat or fail states.
- With simple mechanics and a focus on collecting snowflakes and exploring, Marvin's Mittens is suitable for both children and adults, evoking nostalgia and joy.
- The game is relatively short, taking only a few hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some platforming sections can be frustrating due to a lack of checkpoints and the difficulty of certain jumps, which may require assistance for younger players.
- There are no achievements or an options menu for adjusting settings like fullscreen, which could detract from the overall experience for some players.
- music42 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting and cozy qualities, perfectly complementing the wintery visuals and overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as beautiful, soothing, and reminiscent of childhood, making it a delightful addition to the gameplay experience. Many recommend purchasing the soundtrack separately, emphasizing its ability to evoke feelings of nostalgia and tranquility.
“The soundtrack is lovely piano and it convinces you that these are the most beautiful places in the world.”
“The whole thing is done in beautiful hand-drawn art, and the soundtrack is pure magic.”
“An adorable, beautifully animated platformer with a wonderful soundtrack that just wraps you in its magic from start to finish.”
“The music is so cozy that I might put the soundtrack on next time my anxiety issues start acting up.”
“Well, the soundtrack is in on that.”
“Music so suited.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a charming and relaxing platformer that emphasizes exploration and item collection, particularly through the unique snowflake mechanic that enhances jump abilities. While some players noted clunky movement and a lack of challenge, the enchanting visuals and nostalgic atmosphere create an enjoyable experience reminiscent of childhood adventures. Overall, the game successfully combines simple mechanics with beautiful design, making it a delightful choice for indie game lovers.
“Also just in general a really enjoyable and relaxing platformer with an exploratory focus, fun movement mechanics, and collectibles that actually matter.”
“Everything is beautifully animated, all of the levels are distinct, and Marvin's spinning jump mechanic is awesome.”
“This game will take you on a magical journey with simple but effective and entertaining gameplay in a beautiful winter wonderland!”
“This starts like an average platformer with mediocre mechanics, but soon the game will transport you back to your childhood.”
“In gameplay terms, it's mainly a fairly casual platformer.”
“From a gameplay viewpoint, its platforming isn't the tightest, but that works to its advantage.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, hand-drawn art style that evokes a sense of nostalgia and childlike imagination. Players appreciate the atmospheric winter visuals, adorable character designs, and the overall aesthetic that enhances the relaxing gameplay experience. The combination of beautiful graphics and a delightful soundtrack contributes to a cozy and enchanting atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The graphics and artwork are incredible as everything was hand drawn.”
“Enchanting graphics and score backed up by intelligent level design and smooth gameplay.”
“The graphics are adorable.”
“I admit, I didn't expect much going in; some rudimentary platforming, a cute aesthetic, some low-budget animations... but that's not what I got.”
“Would you laugh if I compared a tiny indie game with a scribbly, hand-painted art style to Journey?”
“Marvin's Mittens has a gentle and loving aesthetic, far better graphics and sound, and the daily reset gives you a nice overall feeling of progression, I guess, but is that really what was holding Seiklus back?”
- story18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story centers around Marvin, a young boy on a charming quest to retrieve his stolen mittens, creating a wholesome and enchanting narrative that evokes a nostalgic, storybook feel. While the plot is simple, it is complemented by beautiful winter visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of chill, story-driven games. Overall, the game's atmosphere and cute storyline contribute to a magical and heartwarming adventure.
“The story is very humble and makes you feel happy playing it.”
“The soundtrack, the graphics, and the storyline are just incredibly sweet and enchanting, the perfect game to play to get into the Christmas spirit (or to play at any other point of time in the year) and to relive sweet childhood memories.”
“With a cute storyline, enjoyable yet minimalistic gameplay progression, and overall great almost nostalgic atmosphere, I can't recommend this enough.”
“The story itself is nothing to write home about; one of Marvin's mittens got stolen and he's looking for it every day.”
“This is more of an interactive story as opposed to a traditional platformer.”
“The story is quick.”
- emotional14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with users praising its wholesome and heartwarming qualities. The wintery visuals, charming story, and delightful soundtrack contribute to a nostalgic and joyful experience, making it an ideal choice for players seeking a gentle escape. Overall, it is described as a lovely game that evokes feelings of warmth and happiness, suitable for all ages.
“One of the loveliest and most heartwarming games I have played.”
“This little jump & run gem is full of joy, nostalgia, and heartwarming moments.”
“But the simple and heartwarming ending is well worth the effort.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its wintery visuals, wholesome story, and fantastic soundtrack, creating a relaxing and enchanting experience. Reviewers highlight the nostalgic and minimalistic design, along with charming humor, which collectively contribute to a delightful and immersive ambiance. Overall, the game successfully captures a specific feeling that resonates well with players, making it highly recommended for its atmospheric qualities.
“The wintery visuals are nice and atmospheric, the story is wholesome, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“It's a very relaxing and adorable little game, and in my opinion, an example of a game that knew exactly what feeling/atmosphere it wanted to capture and then just nailed it.”
“The backgrounds and levels are wonderfully designed, it has some nice humor, and all in all, it simply has an enchanting atmosphere about it.”
“The graphics, atmosphere, music, and the little bit of writing and dialogue that there are, all add up to make a great child's game.”
“The backgrounds and levels are wonderfully designed, it has some nice humor and all in all it simply has an enchanting atmosphere about it.”
“It's a very relaxing and adorable little game, and in my opinion an example of a game that knew exactly what feeling/atmosphere it wanted to capture and then just nailed it.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-executed and charming, featuring a variety of amusing elements and whimsical designs that enhance the overall experience. Players can discover a range of funny ideas and characters throughout the beautifully crafted levels, contributing to an enchanting atmosphere.
“There is nothing new, but it's solidly executed, and there is a lot of humor and cuteness to discover in Marvin's world.”
“The backgrounds and levels are wonderfully designed, it has some nice humor and all in all it simply has an enchanting atmosphere about it.”
“For me it was a very nice game experience, where the main gameplay is often loosened by funny ideas: who has detected all the funny things: the dragon, the frozen pirate ship, the rocky flying mitten, the eagle on top of the taller mountain, and at last even the reindeer?”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth gameplay mechanics that enhance the jump-and-run experience, particularly through the collection of snowflakes for improved performance. The music complements the visuals effectively, although the frequent interruption by the save-sleep-rest song may become repetitive for players. Overall, the design encourages balanced playtime, especially for younger audiences.
“The gameplay is like a jump 'n' run where you collect snowflakes to achieve better and higher performance in your jumps; the music perfectly fits the scenery and is truly worth listening to - even the save-sleep-rest song, which you hear more often than you'd like, because after 5-10 minutes of gameplay, Marvin is called by his mother to go to bed (a good idea for limiting playtime for younger ones).”
