Me and my eldritch parasite
- April 29, 2022
- Xaime Cea
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Reviews
- The game features creative mechanics and an intriguing eldritch narrative that keeps players engaged.
- Gameplay is tight and fun, with a unique resource management system involving the player's parasite.
- Multiple endings and a unique art style contribute to a compelling experience for fans of abstract horror.
- The game can be confusing and vague, making it difficult for new players to understand mechanics and objectives.
- Quality of life issues, such as the lack of a floor number and unclear tutorials, can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Some players experienced glitches and crashes, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as abstract yet straightforward, avoiding complex sci-fi jargon and allowing for easy comprehension, with some players noting underlying themes such as a trans allegory. While some found the narrative engaging and an improvement over the developer's previous work, others felt lost after several hours of play, indicating a mixed reception regarding clarity and depth. Overall, players can expect a fun experience, regardless of their interpretation of the story.
“It doesn't do the sci-fi trope of throwing capitalized nouns at you that end up being important story elements, nor does it drop you in the middle or end expecting you to piece things together backwards.”
“So I played the first game from this developer, and it was very dull in comparison, so this is a big improvement at least in terms of storytelling.”
“The story, I couldn't tell you what was happening after playing for 2 hours.”
“Honestly, the story feels very straightforward to me, with some underlying themes to analyze (it gave me a trans allegory vibe).”
“After each stage, you will get a small story cutscene; technically, the game has a final ending, so you have to complete 8 or 9 stages in a row if I am not mistaken.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "6 Feet Behind" is praised for its creative mechanics and smooth flow, offering a tight experience despite an initial learning curve typical of abstract games. However, players have noted some frustrating quality-of-life issues, such as the absence of a floor number, which can lead to confusion in later stages. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging, it could benefit from minor improvements to enhance the user experience.
“I liked '6 Feet Behind' for its creative mechanics, and in that regard, Mamep does not disappoint.”
“It takes a bit to get used to everything, as is always the case with abstract games, but this one flows in a way that makes for some surprisingly tight gameplay.”
“The gameplay would not be so bad if the developer would implement some quality of life changes, like the lack of a floor number, which forces you to manually count every floor to avoid getting lost in the later stages.”
“There are some small but frustrating issues with the gameplay, and I don't think it needs to be frustrating.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique art style and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the experience with multiple endings. However, some visuals may be considered unconventional, appealing to those who appreciate eccentric designs.
“Love the art style.”
“The game features multiple endings with an immersive atmosphere and some unique visuals that are captivating if you're into that.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as infectious and immersive, enhanced by multiple endings and unique visuals. However, some players feel that the meta jokes can occasionally detract from the overall experience.
“The atmosphere in this game is very infectious, even without the humor.”
“Multiple endings with an immersive atmosphere and some weird visuals if you're into it.”
“The only nitpick I have is that sometimes the meta jokes were a bit too distracting; I think the atmosphere in this game is very infectious without any humor in it.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game's atmosphere is engaging, some players find the meta jokes occasionally distracting, suggesting that the humor may not always enhance the experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely infectious, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I love how the game balances humor with its atmosphere, creating a unique experience.”
“The meta jokes add a fun layer to the gameplay, even if they can be a bit distracting at times.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported experiencing occasional glitches and random crashes without any accompanying error codes, indicating some stability issues in the game.
“I experienced several glitches, including random crashes without any error codes.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
“There are numerous stability issues that disrupt gameplay, including unexpected freezes.”
