Mortal Meal

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Mortal Meal is a single player survival action adventure game with horror, mystery, thriller and comedy themes. It was developed by Goblin Council and was released on February 16, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Mortal Meal is a 90’s retro style adventure game featured on the Haunted PS1 Demo Disc: Spectral Mall - now fully realized! Play as an untethered spirit, collecting fragments of your past while fleeing a cryptic force looking to consume your soul. Explore and survive an increasingly nightmarish world. Who are you? How will you avoid the harvest of your soul? What will you uncover with the time …

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story8 positive mentions

The game features a touching and personal story blending horror, humor, and romance with effective pacing and writing.
Strong PS1-inspired visuals and atmosphere with a unique low-poly art style that brings each environment to life.
Accessible gameplay with a mix of puzzles, exploration, and occasional action, enhanced by a memorable soundtrack and replay incentives like unlockable cheats and Easter eggs.

The game is relatively short, with a playtime around 2-4 hours, which may feel brief for some players.
Certain end-game segments have frustrating enemy pathfinding and one-hit kill mechanics that can disrupt the experience.
Some puzzles or gameplay mechanics can be challenging or unintuitive, potentially requiring multiple attempts.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its simple yet emotionally impactful narrative, blending humor, horror, and melancholy effectively. It offers a unique, heartfelt ghost story told through a charming 3D indie platformer style with engaging writing and clever gameplay. Overall, it is a compelling and memorable experience that balances comedy, dread, and touching themes of grief and love.
- “Part of that is the PS1 horror aesthetic, which you see a lot in indie horror games, but much more comes from the very human way its simple story is told, with an effective and balanced use of comedy and dread all at the same time.”
- “It's an engaging and touching story with some clever gameplay that gets the player to think about how to advance the plot just using the clues around them.”
- “Beautiful melancholy story of grief and love.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a well-executed PS1 horror aesthetic with low-poly visuals that blend humor and dread effectively. The environments and character designs are charmingly nostalgic, complementing the game's heartfelt storytelling and balanced tone. Overall, the visual style is a standout element that enhances the game's unique psychological horror experience.
- “Fantastic visuals, good mix of humor and horror, and a very cute story!”
- “They absolutely nailed the PS1 aesthetic too; the environments and character design are really great.”
- “Solid story, very fun writing, really great soundtrack and visuals.”
- “The PS1 horror aesthetic is evident, but the graphics are simple and heavily reliant on nostalgia rather than technical quality.”
- “The art style is very straightforward and lacks complexity, which might not appeal to players looking for detailed or modern visuals.”
- “While the environments and character design aim for a PS1 look, the simplicity may come across as underdeveloped or dated to some players.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully blends humor with horror and serious themes, featuring genuinely funny and touching moments without overshadowing its darker elements. Its '90s-inspired style adds to the charm, creating a balanced and engaging experience that includes both spooks and lightheartedness.
- “A nice short experience with both spooks and humor.”
- “Fantastic visuals, good mix of humor and horror, and a very cute story!”
- “I appreciate that they were not afraid to add moments of humor throughout and managed to not have it distract from the serious themes.”
gameplay
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The gameplay effectively balances simple action, exploration, and puzzle-solving with well-paced horror mechanics that maintain tension. It offers an engaging experience that encourages players to thoughtfully use clues to progress the story. Overall, the gameplay is well-designed and immersive.
- “The gameplay is a perfect mix of simple action segments and freeroam/puzzle bits with perfect pacing.”
- “It's an engaging and touching story with some clever gameplay that gets the player to think about how to advance the plot just using the clues around them.”
- “Gameplay feels like it knows what it is and wants to be and onboards the player well.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a blend of creepy, low-fi PS1-inspired moments with genuinely touching and humorous scenes, creating an emotionally engaging experience. Its heartfelt storytelling, combined with clever gameplay that encourages thoughtful progression, resonates well with fans of psychological horror and low-poly art styles. Overall, players find it both funny and moving.
- “It's an engaging and touching story with some clever gameplay that gets the player to think about how to advance the plot just using the clues around them.”
- “It's not very hard to follow or play; it was a nice surprise filled with some creepy low-fi PS1 inspired moments, and some genuinely touching and funny moments too.”
- “If you're a fan of low-poly art styles, bite-size psychological horror games, or surprisingly heartfelt storytelling, then give this one a shot.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its strong fit with the game's atmosphere, featuring playful and inventive tracks tailored to different locations. It complements the visuals and overall theme, enhancing the unique and well-crafted feel of each area.
- “Great music that fits the atmosphere of the different sections well.”
- “Solid story, very fun writing, really great soundtrack and visuals.”
- “From specific and playful musical tracks for different locations, to inventive little details like photos and posters, various elements go into making each location feel unique and individually planned.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is enhanced by great music that perfectly complements the distinct moods of each section, creating an immersive and fitting experience throughout the game.
character development
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The character development is praised for capturing the authentic PS1 aesthetic, with well-designed characters that complement the immersive environments.
replayability
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The game offers good replayability through hidden collectibles that unlock fun cheats, encouraging players to explore and replay to discover all features.