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My Child Lebensborn Remastered

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97%Game Brain Score
emotional, story
replayability, grinding
97% User Score Based on 394 reviews

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My Child Lebensborn Remastered is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Sarepta Studio AS and was released on July 18, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"My Child Lebensborn Remastered" is a story-driven nurture game that explores the experiences of Lebensborn children in post-WW2 Norway. As an adoptive parent, you'll face challenges and hostility while trying to provide a loving home and helping your child come to terms with their past. Your choices will impact your child's growth and development, as you navigate difficult conversations and balance your resources. This game offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of war, highlighting the ongoing impact of hatred and the importance of understanding and empathy.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 394 reviews
emotional143 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a deeply emotional and heartbreaking story that effectively portrays the struggles of children born from the Lebensborn program during WWII.
  • Players become highly invested in the characters, particularly the adopted child, evoking strong feelings of empathy and protectiveness.
  • The game serves as an educational tool, shedding light on historical events and the impact of war on innocent children, making it a valuable experience.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and monotonous, with limited variety in tasks and interactions, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players have reported technical issues, such as bugs that can disrupt gameplay and affect progress.
  • The game handles heavy themes, including implied abuse, which may be triggering for some players, necessitating caution before playing.
  • emotional
    143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "My Child Lebensborn Remastered" is profoundly impactful, with players frequently describing it as a heartbreaking and touching experience that evokes a wide range of feelings, from joy to deep sorrow. The game effectively portrays the struggles of raising a child born from the Lebensborn program in post-WWII Norway, tackling heavy themes of trauma, bullying, and resilience with empathy and nuance. Many players report being emotionally moved to tears, highlighting the game's ability to create a strong connection between the player and the child character, making it a memorable and educational journey.

    • “This game is an emotional masterpiece that kept me guessing throughout the playtime.”
    • “It’s not just a game—it’s an emotional journey that puts you in the role of a parent trying to protect and support a child growing up in a harsh, post-war world.”
    • “My child lebensborn is such a soul-crushing, heart-wrenching bittersweet game based on real events where you can only try to do your best for your adoptive child, while managing resources and time and trying to save and protect them from a cruel world.”
  • story
    124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "My Child Lebensborn" is a deeply emotional and heartbreaking narrative that explores the struggles of children born into the lebensborn program after World War II, highlighting themes of trauma, bullying, and the challenges of adoptive parenting. Players are drawn into a poignant tale that is both educational and impactful, often evoking strong emotional responses as they navigate the choices that affect the child's well-being. While the gameplay may be simple and at times repetitive, the storytelling is compelling and resonates with players, making it a significant experience for those interested in narrative-driven games.

    • “The story is captivating and the art style is gorgeous.”
    • “This game is a great crier type of game, following the story of two children from the Second World War that were unwanted makes this game good to let out a good cry.”
    • “The story is sad and I found myself seeing Klaus as my son; it's silly, but hearing that he was bullied and seeing everyone treat him unfairly made me almost cry at times.”
    • “A heartbreaking and traumatic story, and knowing it's based on real-life experiences makes it hit even harder.”
    • “The gameplay is quite repetitive and no matter what your choices are, the story stays the same.”
  • gameplay
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily point-and-click, which some players find repetitive and tedious, often revolving around mundane tasks like caring for a child. While the mechanics are simple and can feel monotonous, they effectively enhance the emotional weight of the story, which is praised for its depth and engagement. Overall, the gameplay serves as a vehicle for a powerful narrative, though it may not satisfy those seeking more dynamic mechanics.

    • “Never been so invested in only 30 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “As a game, it offers a powerful story and solid gameplay, constantly surprising you with both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments.”
    • “The main game mechanics - tactile interaction with the child (feeding them, playing with them, etc.), which worked especially well on the Steam Deck - powerfully reinforce your bond; and the difficult choices you have to make are both agonizing and meaningful.”
    • “The gameplay is still tediously repetitive, with players performing the same mundane tasks of feeding, bathing, and playing with their child ad nauseam.”
    • “The gameplay was monotonous at times; it had me repeating the same actions every day, but that only served to make the changes, like my child appearing in the living room battered and dirty, hit with more impact.”
    • “While it may appeal to players looking for a thought-provoking narrative experience, its shallow gameplay, awkward writing, and problematic handling of its subject matter leave much to be desired.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the remastered version have received mixed reviews, with many praising the updated visuals and expressive art style that enhance the emotional impact of the story. While some users found the art style charming and fitting for the game's themes, others noted that the animations remained stiff, which detracted from immersion. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's emotional depth, despite some lingering issues from the original version.

    • “The updated graphics make the simple art style even more expressive, which somehow makes the heartbreaking moments hit harder.”
    • “The picture book art style is artfully incongruous, and the music, especially the simple main theme, is full of painful longing.”
    • “The art style is lovely, and the soundtrack is low key but I appreciated its presence.”
    • “Despite the graphical updates and improvements, the core issues of the original game remain unresolved.”
    • “Graphically, the remastered version offers little improvement over its predecessor.”
    • “While the updated art style is visually pleasing, the animations remain stiff and unnatural, detracting from the overall immersion of the experience.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as a mix of quiet ambiance and poignant themes that enhance the storytelling and emotional depth, with some praising its suitability and professional quality. However, there are criticisms regarding its monotony and lack of variance, suggesting that a more dynamic score could elevate the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack complements the art style and narrative, opinions on its effectiveness vary among players.

    • “The art style is lovely, and the soundtrack is low key but I appreciated its presence.”
    • “Everything from the art style to the soundtrack perfectly fits the idea of the game.”
    • “I didn't like the musical accompaniment.”
    • “The music is monotonous and that's unfortunate because I'm sure a fantastic score with more variance would match the good writing and really elevate things.”
    • “The picture book art style is artfully incongruous, and the music, especially the simple main theme, is full of painful longing.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it theoretically replayable due to multiple choices and character selection, many feel that the gameplay remains largely the same after the initial playthrough, leading to a lack of significant replay value. Overall, it offers limited incentive for repeated play.

    • “The game is infinitely replayable.”
    • “You can choose a girl or boy to start the game, which adds some replay value, but the gameplay remains mostly the same.”
    • “Granted, the game probably wasn't created with replay value in mind, but the first playthrough was enjoyable.”
    • “As a game, it's pretty okay, basic tasks to complete, with a smidgen of variation, multiple choices which makes it theoretically replayable, but I am annoyed at the statistics thrown in after every chapter.”
    • “Granted, the game probably wasn't created with replay value in mind, and the first playthrough wasn't so bad, so I'll give it that.”
    • “Not much replayability once you've completed.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring a significant time investment that can make the gameplay feel monotonous and boring. Many reviewers suggest that the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It was hard for me to play the game at times because the gameplay got so tedious and boring.”
    • “The gameplay is still tediously repetitive, with players performing the same mundane tasks of feeding, bathing, and playing with their child ad nauseam.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, including persistent bugs and functionality problems despite extensive troubleshooting efforts. Specific examples include unresponsive features and dialogue mismatches, indicating a need for further optimization and fixes.

    • “After much troubleshooting, reinstalling, compatibility mode, fullscreen optimization, admin mode, etc., it still won't work.”
    • “It's a little buggy in small ways, like the magnifying glass not moving when looking at newspapers/letters and one scene where I was responding to dialogue that wasn't on screen.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant issues with optimization, citing extensive troubleshooting efforts—including reinstalling the game and adjusting various settings—without success in resolving performance problems.

    • “After much troubleshooting, reinstalling, compatibility mode, fullscreen optimization, admin mode, etc., it still won't work.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as unconventional and intriguing, offering a unique take that diverges from traditional cheerful fun.

    • “It's kind of funny since this isn't a game that is cheery fun in a traditional sense, but it's highly interesting.”
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My Child Lebensborn Remastered is a simulation game.

My Child Lebensborn Remastered is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing My Child Lebensborn Remastered.

My Child Lebensborn Remastered was released on July 18, 2023.

My Child Lebensborn Remastered was developed by Sarepta Studio AS.

My Child Lebensborn Remastered has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its replayability.

My Child Lebensborn Remastered is a single player game.

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