My Dad Left Me

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My Dad Left Me is a single player shooter game. It was developed by CatgirlLydia and was released on August 5, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

emotional8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and emotional narrative that resonates with players, blending humor and deeper themes of family and self-discovery.
Gameplay is engaging with clever puzzles and a charming art style that evokes nostalgia, making it enjoyable for players.
Despite its short length, the game provides a memorable experience filled with humor and heart, making it a delightful indie title.

The game has been criticized as a lazy asset flip, lacking originality and depth, which detracts from its overall value.
Some players found the graphics and gameplay to be underwhelming, describing it as a bare-bones experience.
The game has received a poor public reception, with very few concurrent players, indicating a lack of interest and engagement from the gaming community.

emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, described as a significant emotional roller coaster that evokes tears and heartfelt moments. Its narrative effectively balances charm and emotional weight, enhanced by a dynamic soundtrack that complements both whimsical exploration and poignant story segments. Overall, it offers a touching and witty adventure that explores themes of family and self-discovery, making it a memorable experience.
- “I think I shed a tear playing this game.”
- “What makes the narrative engaging is its balance of emotional weight and charm.”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
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, enhancing the overall experience despite not being graphically impressive.
- “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:”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 highlighting its ability to evoke laughter while navigating its poignant themes. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the short but impactful adventure.
- “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
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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 premise, which is inspired by a true story, 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.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its exceptional quality, surpassing even iconic titles like Doom. It features a dynamic range, with upbeat and whimsical tunes during exploration contrasted by quieter, contemplative pieces during story segments, enhancing the emotional depth of the experience. Overall, the sound design and soundtrack significantly contribute to the game's charm.
- “The sound design and soundtrack complement the game beautifully.”
- “Charming art style and music.”
- “The music switches between upbeat, whimsical tunes during exploration and quieter, more contemplative pieces during story segments, adding an emotional layer to the experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express uncertainty about whether the grinding aspect is taxing their hardware, but they seem indifferent to the potential impact. Overall, the sentiment suggests a mixed reception towards the grinding mechanics, with some players questioning its necessity.
- “I genuinely don't know if this is farming my hardware, but I don't care...”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly becomes boring.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
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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. While it's not a scam, as the developer isn't trying to get people's money for this, it feels like a cash grab. It doesn't have any value as a serious PC game.”