- August 29, 2024
- Spelkväll Games
Next of Kin
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Thomas and Martha decide to move to Mjolkebo, a peaceful village in the countryside. Everything seems fine until one day when Thomas wakes up and makes a horrifying discovery - Martha is gone. Next of Kin is an emotional cinematic 2D game that follows Thomas's endeavors to find his lost wife, Martha. Key Features: * An emotional story that deals with both light-hearted and serious subjects * An …
- The game features a gripping and emotional story set in a beautifully crafted pixel-art Swedish countryside, complemented by atmospheric music.
- Players can easily connect with the characters, and the writing effectively portrays deep emotions and tackles tough topics, making it a unique experience.
- Despite its short playtime, the game delivers a thrilling adventure with a mix of light puzzling and engaging gameplay.
- The game suffers from minor bugs and inconsistencies, such as issues with character movement and Steam cloud saves not functioning properly.
- The story's structure can feel disjointed, jumping between themes abruptly, which may leave some players feeling unsatisfied with the narrative flow.
- The use of AI-generated content for the cover art has raised concerns among players, as it detracts from the overall artistic integrity of the game.
story30 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game features a gripping and atmospheric story set in a pixel-art Swedish countryside, tackling tough themes such as miscarriage and psychosis. While many players praise its engaging narrative and plot twists, some express mixed feelings about the story's structure and pacing, noting that it abruptly shifts focus, which can detract from character development. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate deep storytelling in indie games.
“The pixel-art Swedish countryside setting and atmospheric music is a perfect framework for this gripping story that does not shy away from tackling tough topics.”
“Such an amazing story filled to the brim with nerve-wracking writing and fantastic plot twists.”
“Honestly, one of the best story-driven indie games I’ve ever played.”
“What I feel really mixed on is the story and its structure.”
“And despite being short, it jumps from one chunk of the story to another pretty suddenly with an odd flow.”
“So when the story then flipped and became all about Thomas struggling with psychosis, I felt disappointed.”
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