Mother Hub

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Mother Hub is a single player role playing game. It was developed by ODale Studios and was released on April 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Gameplay: Gory first person shooter, with RPG elements such as making your own choices through dialogue with NPC's, these choices will effect what endings you have, and what roots you can take...

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

story20 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features excellent voice acting and a compelling story, with a wealth of audio logs that enhance the narrative experience.
Visually, the game is impressive, capturing a creepy atmosphere reminiscent of classic sci-fi horror titles like Doom 3.
Despite its short length, the game offers multiple endings and a decent level of challenge, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from significant jank, including clunky mechanics, linear level design, and frequent audio log pickups that disrupt pacing.
Many players found the combat to be too easy, with enemies lacking variety and challenge, leading to a lack of engagement.
The overall short length of the game (around 1-3 hours) and lack of depth in gameplay mechanics left some feeling it was overpriced for the experience offered.

story
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The story in "Mother Hub" is a compelling blend of horror and sci-fi, delivered primarily through well-crafted text and audio logs that enhance the atmosphere and lore. While the game is relatively short, lasting about two hours, it features multiple endings and an engaging narrative that keeps players intrigued. Despite some critiques regarding gameplay mechanics, the storytelling and immersive world-building have been praised for their depth and potential for expansion.
- “The story is told through logs you find along the way, most of which are voiced exceptionally well, adding even more depth and eeriness to an already very unsettling environment.”
- “It's dripping in style and atmosphere, the story and how it's told is very ambitious, even for a short game, and there's fun multiple endings.”
- “Mother Hub is an FPS/survival game that heavily focuses on a deep atmosphere and a beautiful sci-fi story that is slowly unveiled through notes, dialogues, and environmental details.”
- “The story has potential, but everything else feels pretty much like a cash grab rather than a promising project.”
- “But the story comes mostly from exploring, examining dead bodies, listening to your audio journal, and paying close attention to key details said by the various characters in the game.”
- “The story grips you; there are homages to Half-Life and Doom 3 in here for sure, maybe even an ode to Penumbra, but I may be grasping.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and tension-filled environments, drawing inspiration from classic titles like Doom 3 and System Shock. Reviewers highlight the effective use of lighting, sound design, and world-building, which collectively create a haunting sci-fi ambiance that enhances the storytelling. While some gameplay elements may feel clunky, the overall atmospheric experience captivates players, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Great atmosphere and sound design.”
- “This is a really atmospheric and creatively promising horror FPS reminiscent of old school titles like Doom 3 and F.E.A.R.”
- “The game play is smooth, the scenery beautiful, and the atmosphere created by the in-game music and sounds will enthrall your senses.”
- “There's a lot of jump scares and a little bit of atmosphere and a really bare-bones story that could be good if it were a bit more fleshed out.”
- “Everything from the atmosphere, to the gameplay and environments, and the style all feels very early 2000s.”
- “The atmosphere?”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as basic and somewhat clunky, with simple mechanics and linear level design, reminiscent of titles like BioShock and Half-Life. While the combat lacks depth and can feel repetitive, the game compensates with a compelling story, atmospheric graphics, and clever enemy placements. Despite its short length and some technical issues, many players appreciate the narrative and recommend it, especially at a discounted price.
- “Plenty of versatile enemies, though their combat mechanics aren't too crazy. There's a lot of ammo and healing, so you won't have any worries running out. Great graphic effects and map work, much above expectations for a smaller game.”
- “I enjoyed the storyline and the mechanics, especially how well it played on controller. From the onset, it had me on edge, which just got worse with some of the places monsters jump out of. The ending was definitely not what I expected. If you appreciate solo dev games, this is one for you.”
- “The gameplay is well done, with multiple boss encounters, clever enemy placement, and a satisfactory gun feeling.”
- “Gameplay is pretty basic.”
- “The gameplay is a bit clunky, and overall the game is short especially for the full price; you'll need around 2 hours to finish it as said on the store page.”
- “Wonky physics objects (and frame drops when interacting), missing normals on the back of destroyed environment objects, gameplay not pausing when you're in computer menus, linear level design & bullet sponge enemies really take me out of the experience.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received positive feedback for their impressive visual quality, drawing comparisons to classics like Doom 3 with a dark, angular sci-fi aesthetic. Players appreciate the detailed monster designs and atmospheric art style, which evoke nostalgia for late 90s and early 2000s sci-fi horror games. Despite minor graphic bugs, the overall performance and artistic execution, especially considering it was developed by a single person, exceed expectations for a smaller title.
- “Visually, the game is fairly nice too, and I can definitely see the Doom 3 comparisons with its angular sci-fi aesthetic covered in pitch black shadows.”
- “The color palette, the monster design, the zombies, and the art style all screamed homage to a specific late 90s/early 2000s sci-fi type horror with RPG bits mingling with the shooter core.”
- “The game runs fantastic and the graphics look great with a retro style.”
- “The graphics kind of remind me of Doom 3, being dark and dimly lit for a lot of it, which I didn't mind at all.”
- “The color palette, the monster design, the zombies, the art style all screamed homage to a specific late 90s/early 2000s sci-fi type horror with RPG bits mingling with the shooter core.”
- “Also, many have been slightly modified to fit into the overall aesthetics, that strongly recall sci-fi classics of the past like Fallout 1, 2, and 3.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users report poor performance even at low settings, others commend its impressive graphics and smooth performance on less powerful PCs, especially considering it was developed by a single individual. Overall, the game's optimization appears inconsistent across different hardware configurations.
- “On the plus side, the game looks good and runs smoothly on my not-so-modern PC — so props for that!”
- “Graphics/performance: it looks great, I'm really impressed this is all done by one person.”
- “The performance was very solid.”
- “The optimization is horrible.”
- “I can run Cyberpunk 2077 at max settings with better performance than this game at low settings.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is described as original yet simple, effectively setting the mood and enhancing the overall atmosphere. While the monster designs may lack originality, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the immersive experience, complementing the beautiful scenery and smooth gameplay.
- “The atmosphere and soundtrack are excellent, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “The in-game music and sounds create an enthralling atmosphere that captivates your senses.”
- “The music is simple but effectively sets the mood for the game.”
- “The music seems to be original, but simple.”
- “The music, as I said, is simple but sets up the mood adequately enough.”
- “The atmosphere created by the in-game music and sounds is adequate, but lacks depth.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted as a highlight, featuring amusing dialogue and some funny emails that contribute to its charm. However, while there are entertaining elements, many reviewers feel the overall experience is more of a proof of concept rather than a fully realized comedic adventure. At a low price point, it can still provide a lighthearted and enjoyable time.
- “On sale, it's definitely worth it; for 10 bucks, it can be a funny little time.”
- “Some emails were kind of funny.”
- “There are good elements of atmosphere, world-building, creature design, and some funny dialogue.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability, with some users noting a lack of incentive to play again, while others mention the presence of multiple endings that offer a slight boost to replay value.
- “Zero replay value.”
- “From what I can tell, there are multiple endings, so there is some replay value.”