Pregnancy

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Pregnancy is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Locomotivah and was released on March 2, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

'Pregnancy' is an interactive short story where the player attempts to influence the decisions of a 14 year old girl about the future of her pregnancy.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 180 reviews

story14 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game tackles a sensitive and important topic, providing an emotional experience that can provoke thought and discussion.
The unique mechanic of being a voice in the protagonist's head offers an original narrative perspective that enhances player engagement.
Despite its brevity, the game has the potential to evoke empathy and understanding regarding the complexities of teenage pregnancy and the associated choices.

The game is extremely short, often completed in under 30 minutes, which many players feel does not justify its price.
Player choices have little to no impact on the outcome, as the protagonist often makes decisions contrary to the player's input, leading to frustration.
The presentation is criticized for being simplistic, resembling a PowerPoint presentation rather than a fully developed game, with minimal graphics and poor writing quality.

story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a brief yet impactful narrative centered on a young girl's traumatic experience, which some players found engaging despite its minimalistic presentation and lack of depth. While the emotional weight of the story resonated with many, critiques highlighted its linearity, brevity, and the superficial nature of player choices, suggesting that the narrative could benefit from more substantial development and multiple endings. Overall, the story is seen as a thought-provoking but underexplored experience that leaves players wanting more.
- “I really felt like I was truly having a conversation with this young girl, and I found it interesting how not everything you discuss with her is of importance to the story, and just makes you feel like you're talking to a 14-year-old girl.”
- “This game does tell a story that I will remember for a long time.”
- “It does a good job at making you feel empathy for the 14-year-old girl inside the story.”
- “Despite all the good premises and intentions, it's still a 30-minute experience that doesn't treat the subject in depth and doesn't offer much in terms of plot and 'choice and consequences.'”
- “The story seems rushed through, and the developers have done a poor job of putting themselves in Lilla's shoes to make the story vivid.”
- “Your choices feel skin deep at best, and don't appear to have any real clear effect on the events of the story.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its interesting and engaging soundtrack that enhances the minimalist experience, while others criticize it as being out of place or dull. Notably, certain tracks, like REM's "Everybody Hurts," are highlighted as effective references that contribute to the narrative. Overall, while the music is described as enjoyable by some, it is also seen as a potential detractor for those expecting a more immersive audio experience.
- “You also get a very interesting soundtrack.”
- “Just words and music with static images, yet it manages to be engrossing-- worth playing just for that, as an interesting look at how minimalist a game can be and still be convincing, but also worth playing for its story and ending.”
- “The game has pretty good music; you'll need to read yourself (there is no voice acting in the game), and the ending is based on the choices you make and what you say to the girl.”
- “A soundtrack that is rather upbeat for a story about an assault of this nature.”
- “Even with its best intention, the game doesn't go far off from being a lame PowerPoint presentation with some piano music in the background.”
- “Two dollars gets you a 15-minute long interactive PowerPoint presentation with colorized stock photos, dull music, and terrible writing.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players find it to be a deeply moving experience that sensitizes them to complex issues surrounding pregnancy, others criticize it for lacking depth and authenticity, feeling that it falls into clichés and fails to adequately convey the emotional weight of the subject matter. Overall, the game elicits strong reactions, with some players feeling heartbroken and others feeling disconnected from the intended emotional impact.
- “You can feel her desperation, and it is simply heartbreaking.”
- “It is even more heartbreaking when you sit down and realize, wow, this is something millions of women have experienced, or will.”
- “A really emotional and hard-hitting game.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique mechanic where players act as a voice in the protagonist's head, influencing her choices rather than directly controlling her. However, many reviews criticize the lack of traditional gameplay elements, such as puzzles or deep mechanics, noting that the experience is short and lacks polish, with some expressing a desire for more meaningful interactions and options. Overall, while the concept is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “What surprised me the most, though, was actually the game mechanic: instead of putting ourselves directly in Lilla's shoes and making her choices for her, we play the part of a 'voice' in her head that expresses its own opinion about the choices that Lilla will have to make.”
- “I found this mechanic original and interesting, and I honestly think that other developers could take note for other adventures.”
- “Graphics, sounds, and general gameplay were designed amazingly.”
- “No gameplay, done in 20 minutes.”
- “Oh, but let's talk about gameplay... there is none.”
- “There is no gameplay to speak of, the main character is very simply written and difficult to identify with, there are numerous typos and it is very clear the creator did not spend much time polishing this 'game'.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game are a mixed bag, with some users appreciating the stunning visuals while others criticize the lack of animation and reliance on static images. Many describe it as a basic visual novel with simple graphics that may not appeal to a broader audience, particularly due to its heavy themes and presentation style. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate for the game's purpose but not groundbreaking.
- “Graphics, sounds and general gameplay was designed amazingly.”
- “Next gen graphics”
- “The action is amazing, graphics stunning.”
- “It's a basic visual novel or piece of interactive fiction (whatever you prefer to call it) with simple graphics and several choices that don't feel meaningful.”
- “There is no animated graphics, just repeated photos of the people talking in the story.”
- “Yes... but only on sale for under £1 and if you understand this isn't so much a game more an interactive, graphical novel that semi attempts to give the viewer/gamer an insight into sexual assault and the aftermath.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is entertaining and incorporates pop culture references, particularly in relation to American pop music and celebrity admiration. However, it contrasts sharply with serious themes, such as teenage pregnancy, which adds a layer of depth that makes the overall tone more complex and not purely comedic.
- “It has entertaining humor, while being educational in the sense that you really get to see inside the mind of a victim.”
- “Funny pop culture references.”
- “Along with the humor of idolizing pop music from America and loving Jennifer Lawrence for her acting and not the 'fappening', there's a serious tone on whether or not a 14-year-old girl should keep a baby or abort it.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some users find it offers significant replay value, others feel it lacks depth for multiple playthroughs. Overall, it seems that the game's length and content may influence individual experiences with replayability.
- “Has a lot of replayability.”
- “This game, while very short compared to a Telltale game, makes up for it in replayability.”
- “All in all, this game is worth the 2 bucks it costs; however, it has no replay value.”
- “This game, very short compared to a Telltale game, makes up for it in the replayability.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its pervasive and insidious advertising, with frequent references to pop culture, movie franchises, and Apple products that detract from the overall experience.
- “However, throughout the whole story, it feels like there's insidious advertising with its constant referencing of pop culture, movie series, and Apple products.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions at every turn, which really detracts from the overall experience.”