Messorem

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Messorem is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Slime Interactive and was released on November 29, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

A compelling narrative about death You play Messorem, a graveyard reaper. Your job is simple, guide the souls of the dead to eternal rest. After many years of the same job, Messorem starts to wonder if there is more to their life. Messorem stops doing their job and the souls no longer have someone to guide them to rest. One day a woman named Mallory arrives at the cemetary with her deceased …

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story8 positive mentions

The game features engaging combat mechanics that are satisfying once mastered, with a unique element system that adds depth to gameplay.
Visually, the environments are beautifully designed, complemented by a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The story is short yet impactful, tackling themes of family and loss in a tasteful manner, making it a pleasant experience overall.

Some mechanics, such as mana regeneration, are not well explained, leading to confusion for players.
The hitboxes can be inconsistent, making it difficult to predict enemy attacks and affecting the overall combat experience.
The game has been criticized for its rough edges and lack of polish, which may detract from the enjoyment for some players.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
The game's story is described as short yet pleasant, focusing on themes of family reconciliation and the handling of death in a tasteful manner. Players appreciate its engaging narrative, complemented by great music and visuals, making it a worthwhile experience for those seeking a brief but impactful storyline. Overall, it is recommended for its emotional depth and enjoyable gameplay.
- “Although the story is kept quite short, it is a pleasant one bringing a family back together and settling old grudges.”
- “The story is really good and tackles death, a theme often avoided, really well and tastefully.”
- “Supercute and fun game, with a really nice story.”
- “The story is slightly short and feels underdeveloped.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “I found the plot predictable and uninspired.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The music in the game is highly praised, with standout tracks for the final boss and credits, contributing to an overall great soundtrack that enhances the experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of comforting melodies and impressive pixel art, making it a compelling recommendation for those seeking a short, engaging game with a bittersweet story.
- “As a somewhat bigger focus, the music is quite good; particularly the final boss and credits songs stand out.”
- “Really great music and nice pixel art too, and some decently challenging combat.”
- “The artwork and music are amazing!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive environmental visuals while others criticize the low-quality pixel art, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience. Despite the graphical shortcomings, the engaging combat and pleasant story help maintain player interest. Overall, the visuals are seen as decorative rather than integral to the game's success.
- “Most impressive in terms of visuals are the environments, though they are only decorative in nature.”
- “All in all, this is a fine game to pass around an hour of time with nice visuals, engaging combat, and a pleasant story.”
- “The artwork and music are amazing!”
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features enjoyable mechanics and effective combat, contributing to a fun overall experience. While some elements, such as mana regeneration, could benefit from clearer explanations, players find them intuitive enough to discover independently. The game's short length and engaging atmosphere enhance its appeal.
- “It is overall a nice and short game, and the game mechanics are surprisingly fun.”
- “The combat mechanics work pretty well, and the mood throughout the game is pretty cool.”
- “Some mechanics (like how to regain mana) should have been explained, but were easy enough to figure out on my own.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express concern that attempting to tackle serious topics like mental and emotional health in video games can be misguided and potentially harmful, suggesting that such themes may not be effectively conveyed through this medium.