My Name is Sarah

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My Name is Sarah is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by İREM KAMURAY and was released on April 19, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

"My Name is Sarah" is a survival adventure game where you wake up in a mysterious forest with no memory of how you got there. To survive, you must gather food, water, and build shelter, all while defending yourself from potential threats. The game encourages exploration and paying attention to environmental clues, such as pollen, to help you find your way out of the forest. With no map available, you must rely on your wits to uncover the forest's secrets.

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24%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has potential and could improve with future updates.
The graphics are generally well-received and create an immersive atmosphere.
Some players enjoy the game for its unique setting and are willing to overlook its flaws.

The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to crashes and poor performance on various systems.
Gameplay mechanics are frustrating, with broken hitboxes and a lack of meaningful interactions.
The game feels abandoned, with minimal updates and a lack of content, making it feel incomplete.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The graphics in the game are described as generally acceptable, featuring a lush world and realistic visuals, but marred by poor animation quality and limited graphical options. Users have reported significant optimization issues, including motion blur that can induce discomfort, and a lack of effective settings to adjust the graphics resolution. Overall, while the introductory video showcases the game's potential, the execution in gameplay leaves much to be desired.
- “The introductory video is well produced using mostly in-game graphics, showcasing the lush, beautiful world and the equally beautiful Sarah.”
- “The graphics are realistic.”
- “Horrible optimization; the graphics settings would not work for me, and the motion blur made it so awful that I got motion sick within a few minutes.”
- “Very few options to choose from in the graphics and sound menu.”
- “Graphically it is okay, but the gameplay, mechanics, and the world are just a mess.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The gameplay has been criticized for being disorganized and lacking depth, with many users noting that it feels typical of the survival-crafting genre but fails to offer engaging interactions. While the game may be visually acceptable for its low price, players should not expect a fulfilling gameplay experience.
- “So far the gameplay appears to be typical survival-crafting, with a big world to explore.”
- “Graphically it is okay, but the gameplay, mechanics, and the world are just a mess.”
- “It's fine to look at for curiosity at the cheap price, but don't expect to get much gameplay out of it though.”
- “The gameplay is dreary with barely any interactions to be had.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent freezes occurring during gameplay, including on the initial screen and while performing actions like chopping trees. Many users recommend purchasing it only at a low price due to its early access status and significant bugs.
- “Game freezes up on the first screen.”
- “If you are lucky and can buy the game for under $5, then I would say buy it. It is early access and really buggy, even for an early access game.”
- “I will start chopping a tree and all of a sudden, the game freezes for about twenty seconds and then continues.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story currently lacks direction and depth, leaving players feeling frustrated during exploration. While there is potential for an interesting narrative to develop, it remains largely absent in the early stages of gameplay.
- “In its current state, from what I've seen after a few hours of running around, none of that really matters yet, but it sets the scene for what might one day be an interesting story, anyway.”
- “No direction or story.”
- “I suspect at some point there will be a story woven into this, too, allowing us to somehow return Sarah to her normal world, but at the moment exploration is as frustrating as most of the other elements in the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for its atmospheric quality, complemented by pleasant background nature sound effects; however, some users note a lack of variety in the music itself.
- “The music is nice and atmospheric, and the background nature sound effects are pleasant.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's environment, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of music throughout the game.”
- “The absence of a soundtrack really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I was disappointed by the minimal use of music in key moments.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by pleasant background nature sound effects and a nice, immersive musical score, creating an engaging and tranquil environment for players.
- “The music is nice and atmospheric, and the background nature sound effects are pleasant.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its beautifully crafted world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”