Missed Messages
- May 30, 2019
- Zephyo
Get on Steam"Missed Messages" is a narrative-driven horror game with romance elements, lasting 15-30 minutes per playthrough. The game features original art and story, with themes surrounding life, death, and memes. It contains mature content warnings and offers 4 different endings. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.
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Reviews
- Beautiful art style and emotionally impactful story that resonates with players.
- The game effectively addresses sensitive subjects like mental health, making it relatable and heartfelt.
- Impressive visuals and good music enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Players often feel more like viewers than active participants, limiting their engagement.
- The game can be too short for those who want to fully immerse themselves in its atmosphere.
- Inadequate trigger warnings for sensitive content may lead to unexpected distress for some players.
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its beautiful art and a deeply impactful story that resonates with players. Users describe it as touching and relatable, featuring heartfelt characters that evoke a strong desire to protect them, while the narrative presents a realistic and heart-wrenching portrayal of life.
“Beautiful art and an emotionally impactful story.”
“Missed Messages is by far one of the most beautiful, touching, relatable, and amazing games I have ever played and owned.”
“The story and characters are incredibly heartfelt, making you instantly fall in love with them and want to protect them.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its emotional depth and realism, featuring heartfelt characters that players quickly grow attached to. The beautiful art style complements the narrative, effectively conveying both light and dark themes, resulting in a touching and relatable experience.
“Beautiful art and emotionally impactful story.”
“The art style is gorgeous, beautiful, and incredibly smart, marrying perfectly with the story and showing the darkness and lightness with ease.”
“The story and characters are incredibly heartfelt, making you instantly fall in love with them and want to protect them.”
“The story and characters are incredibly heartfelt; I mean, you instantly fall in love with them and want to protect them.”
“The story is incredibly realistic and heart-wrenching, as it portrays life authentically.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style and beautiful visuals, which effectively complement the narrative's themes of darkness and light. However, some players have noted the presence of graphic depictions of sensitive topics, which may require viewer discretion. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience.
“The art style, the music, the vibes... it's all so good.”
“Impressive little game, beautiful visuals.”
“The art style is gorgeous, beautiful, and incredibly smart, perfectly merging with the story and showing the darkness and lightness with ease.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, particularly appealing to fans of lofi hip hop, creating a relaxing and immersive atmosphere that complements the overall art style and vibes.
“The art style, the music, the vibes... it's all so good.”
“Good music, especially if you enjoy lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a significant strength of the game, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's atmosphere, noting it is immersive and engaging; however, many express a desire for a longer experience to fully savor it.
“I wish it would be longer; it's too short for those who really enjoy the atmosphere during their first playthrough.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that stays with you long after you finish the game.”
