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My Dad Left Me

96%Game Brain Score
emotional, humor
graphics, story
96% User Score Based on 75 reviews

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Welcome to My Dad Left Me, a sequel to Scuffy Game that no one on Earth asked for.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews
emotional6 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features fun and fast-paced gameplay with engaging level design and replayability, making it enjoyable for speedrunning.
  • Despite its simplistic graphics, the game offers a charming art style and a whimsical narrative that captures the challenges of childhood in a light-hearted way.
  • The puzzles are clever and provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment, encouraging creative problem-solving in a nostalgic setting.
  • Many reviews criticize the game as a lazy asset flip, lacking originality and depth, which detracts from its overall value as a serious gaming experience.
  • The game has received a dismal public reception, with very few concurrent players, indicating a lack of interest and engagement from the gaming community.
  • Some players find the game to be overly simplistic or frustrating, with certain puzzles feeling abstract or unfair, leading to a mixed experience.
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered average, with a simple and effective cartoonish art style that complements the game's narrative. While some elements may appear borrowed from asset stores, the minimalistic approach adds charm and evokes specific moods, making it visually appealing despite not being a graphical powerhouse.

    • “The art style is simple but effective, utilizing a cartoonish, almost storybook aesthetic that fits the narrative perfectly.”
    • “Charming art style and music.”
    • “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
    • “It’s not a graphical powerhouse by any means, but the charm lies in its minimalistic approach, with each area designed to evoke a specific mood or memory.”
    • “Graphics & sound:”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "My Dad Left Me" is praised for its engaging narrative that balances humor with emotional depth, exploring themes of family and self-discovery. The music enhances the emotional experience, shifting between whimsical and contemplative tones, while the overall adventure evokes nostalgia and captures the innocence of childhood curiosity.

    • “What makes the narrative engaging is its balance of emotional weight and charm.”
    • “The music switches between upbeat, whimsical tunes during exploration and quieter, more contemplative pieces during story segments, adding an emotional layer to the experience.”
    • “My dad left me is a heartwarming and witty adventure that captures the innocence of childhood curiosity while exploring deeper themes of family and self-discovery.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Amy Dad Left Me" is characterized by its quirky and emotional tone, blending reflections of frustration and longing with clever, cryptic clues that encourage creative thinking. Players find the game both amusing and heartwarming, with many noting its ability to evoke laughter throughout the experience, despite its brief playtime.

    • “Amy Dad Left Me is an unexpectedly delightful puzzle-adventure game with a quirky sense of humor and an emotional edge.”
    • “The protagonist’s reflections and commentary—filled with a mix of humor, frustration, and longing—give the player a deep sense of connection.”
    • “The clues left by the protagonist’s father are often both cryptic and humorous, encouraging players to think outside the box.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by a whimsical and emotional narrative that effectively utilizes a simple, storybook art style and a dynamic musical score to enhance the experience. Engaging puzzles complement the touching storyline, which is inspired by true events, creating a nostalgic journey for players.

    • “The art style is simple but effective, utilizing a cartoonish, almost storybook aesthetic that fits the narrative perfectly.”
    • “The music switches between upbeat, whimsical tunes during exploration and quieter, more contemplative pieces during story segments, adding an emotional layer to the experience.”
    • “The puzzles are engaging, the story is touching, and the overall experience feels like a trip down memory lane with a twist.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving many protagonists feeling one-dimensional and forgettable.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, diminishing the overall impact of the narrative.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highlighted as fun and fast-paced, with strong mechanics that enhance the overall experience, despite the graphics being merely average.

    • “The graphics are just okay, but the gameplay is fun and fast-paced.”
    • “My dad left me excels in its gameplay mechanics.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, featuring a blend of upbeat, whimsical tunes during exploration and more introspective pieces during story moments, effectively adding emotional depth. The sound design complements the charming art style, creating a cohesive and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The sound design and soundtrack complement the game beautifully.”
    • “The music switches between upbeat, whimsical tunes during exploration and quieter, more contemplative pieces during story segments, adding an emotional layer to the experience.”
    • “Charming art style and music.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that the game's level design enhances its replayability, offering players a compelling reason to revisit the experience.

    • “The level design is impressive, and it offers a lot of replayability.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes.”
    • “The game encourages multiple runs with its branching paths and hidden secrets.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is criticized as a lazy asset flip that lacks value, with reviewers noting that while it isn't a scam, it feels like a cash grab rather than a genuine effort to create a quality PC game.

    • “This is a very lazy asset flip effort, and while it's not a scam as the developer isn't trying to get people's money for this, just like cash grab asset flips, it doesn't have any value as a serious PC game.”

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202h Median play time
202h Average play time
202-202h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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