Mommy
- January 27, 2020
- KuKo
Get on Steam"Mommy" is a game suitable for all ages where players help little Toby embark on a journey to find his missing mother and lost tribesmen after a meteor storm. The game features 3 different worlds, challenging bosses, mini-games, and the chance to gather coins to repair Toby's home. Pay attention to PCs throughout levels for additional mini-games and opportunities to earn coins.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute pixel art and an adorable story that appeals to players of all ages.
- Despite its short length, the gameplay offers a variety of levels and mini-games, providing a fun experience for the price.
- Many players found the game relaxing and enjoyable, with some even recommending it for its charm and simplicity.
- The game suffers from poor controls, including a weak jump mechanic and slippery movement, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- There are significant technical issues, such as lack of controller support and no options for customizing controls or graphics settings.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip with minimal original content, leading to concerns about its overall quality and value.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a variety of mechanics in a compact format, but many players express a desire for more levels and advanced platforming features like double jumps or unique elements to enhance movement. However, some find the platforming experience repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to a lack of controller support and poor boss mechanics, leading to mixed reviews overall. Despite its simple and addictive nature, the gameplay is seen as lacking depth and variation across levels.
“There is a lot of gameplay variety packed into a short little game.”
“Mommy is a 2D platformer with pixel graphics and simple but addictive gameplay.”
“There isn't controller support (that I was able to figure out at least), the platforming is pretty boring, and the first boss's poor mechanics frustrated me into finally quitting.”
“There isn't much variation from level to level and stage to stage gameplay-wise.”
“I just wish there were more levels to be honest, as I wish that the platforming could further develop with possibly a double jump or wall jump mechanic, or maybe something like the bouncy mushrooms, where it is a more niche mechanic that nonetheless lets you move through the levels in a flowing manner.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by retro pixel art, which some players appreciate for its charm, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options. The absence of resolution settings and the inability to enhance the low-quality visuals detracts from the overall experience for some gamers. However, the artwork has been thoughtfully designed, contributing to the game's appeal for fans of the genre.
“The people who designed the artwork and made the game really thought about it.”
“Mommy is a cute, pixel graphic game about a small creature called Toby trying to find their mother.”
“I bought it because of the artwork and I like it.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and beautifully presented story that resonates emotionally, with a simple yet engaging narrative. Players appreciate the adorable themes and visuals, though some express a desire for more missions and an extended storyline. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and memorable.
“Even small things can be big and touch people through their pictures and story.”
“Art is nice and the story is simple.”
“I want more missions and a story to continue!”
“I want more missions and a story to continue!”
“The story is told and presented in a really cute and beautiful way.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as nice and relaxing, contributing to the overall ambience of the experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack, which enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay, despite some minor issues with level design and boss encounters.
“Fun little 2D side scroller, with nice ambience and music.”
“Nice relaxing music too.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, utilizing a low-quality platformer template and recycled assets, while also being associated with suspiciously timed reviews and accounts that promote similar low-effort titles. This raises concerns about the integrity of the game's pricing and marketing practices.
“This time they've ripped off a basic platformer template for a craptastic amateur shovelware engine and slapped someone else's sprites on it, then stapled a cash grab price on it and dumped it into game bundles to pollute Steam.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its unique design, striking a balance between cute and bizarre, which adds depth and intrigue to the characters.
“The character design strikes a perfect balance between cute and intriguingly bizarre.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to each character's journey.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their stories feel personal and impactful.”
“The character design is the right mix between cute and 'what even is it?'”
“Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a delightful and wholesome experience that fosters joy and camaraderie among friends, leaving them eager for a potential sequel.
“This was just a fun, wholesome game that brought me and my friends more joy than it should have. I kind of want a sequel, maybe?”
