Save Home

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Save Home is a single player simulation game. It was developed by BadWolf Games and was released on September 30, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Save Home," you inherit a farm filled with junk and near an ancient cemetery. Revive the farm by collecting resources, crafting, and hunting wild animals or undead. Experience an open world with day-night cycles, character leveling, building improvements, and fun easter eggs. Engage in mining, traps, and various gameplay features while protecting your farm from supernatural attacks.

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Single-Player

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story10 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging and immersive story that keeps players invested in the characters and their journey.
Beautiful and detailed art style that enhances the overall charm of the game.
Atmospheric soundtrack that complements the visuals and adds emotional depth to the experience.

Short game length that may leave players wanting more after completion.
Limited replayability with little incentive to revisit the game once the story is finished.
Minor technical issues such as lag and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
13%
The story of "Save Home" is praised for being engaging and immersive, enhanced by beautiful visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack that create a rich experience. While the narrative and puzzles are compelling, players note that there is limited replay value once the story is completed. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy story-driven games with clever puzzles.
- “I think Save Home has an engaging and immersive story that draws you into its world.”
- “Save Home offers an engaging story, beautiful art style, and atmospheric soundtrack that make it a compelling experience.”
- “If you enjoy story-driven games with beautiful visuals and clever puzzles, it’s definitely worth a try.”
- “Once you’ve experienced the story and solved the puzzles, there’s not much incentive to go back and play again.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
22%
7%
The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful and detailed art style, which enhances the overall charm and atmosphere. While the visuals are considered superior to those of Minecraft, they fall short compared to Rust, making it a visually appealing option for fans of story-driven games.
- “The art style is beautiful and detailed, adding to the overall charm of the game.”
- “Save Home offers an engaging story, beautiful art style, and atmospheric soundtrack that make it a compelling experience.”
- “If you enjoy story-driven games with beautiful visuals and clever puzzles, it’s definitely worth a try.”
- “Graphics are better than Minecraft but worse than Rust, if that gives you a picture.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
7%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the emotional depth and complementing the visuals and story effectively. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that contributes to a rich and immersive experience, with some noting its relaxing nature. Overall, the atmospheric soundtrack is a standout feature that elevates the game's overall appeal.
- “The music and sound effects perfectly complement the visuals and story, creating a rich experience.”
- “Save Home offers an engaging story, beautiful art style, and an atmospheric soundtrack that make it a compelling experience.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by its atmospheric soundtrack, which adds emotional depth and complements the engaging story and beautiful art style, creating a compelling overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric and enhances the emotional depth of the game.”
- “Save Home offers an engaging story, beautiful art style, and an atmospheric soundtrack that make it a compelling experience.”
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric and enhances the emotional depth of the game.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is generally perceived to have limited replayability, with many players expressing that its short length and lack of varied content may leave them wanting more after completing it.
- “The short length and limited replayability might leave some players wanting more.”
- “I feel the game lacks replayability.”
- “Limited replayability.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay experience is hindered by a lack of tutorials, leading to confusion for players, although the keyboard layout is not a contributing factor. Overall, these issues can slightly disrupt the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Gameplay is somewhat confusing, not due to the layout of the keyboard, but due to the lack of tutorial.”
- “These can slightly disrupt the gameplay experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game experiences minor technical issues, including occasional lag and glitches, which can affect stability.
- “Personally, I encountered some minor technical issues, such as occasional lag or glitches.”
- “I experienced several minor technical issues, including lag and glitches that disrupted gameplay.”
- “The game suffers from minor technical issues, with frequent lag and glitches that can be quite frustrating.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that while the environments and character designs are visually appealing, there is a lack of depth in character development, suggesting that the characters may not evolve or grow significantly throughout the game.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmospheric soundtrack significantly enhances its emotional depth, contributing to a more immersive and impactful experience for players.
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric and enhances the emotional depth of the game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab that lacks originality and value, suggesting it exploits gamers by repackaging existing game templates.
- “This has zero value as a real game; it's just a cash grab to scam gamers for someone else's game template.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express concerns that the game's grinding mechanics may feel reminiscent of low-quality farming simulators, leading to a perception of it being a joke rather than a serious gaming experience.
- “When I loaded up the game for the first time, I was worried that it would turn out to be a joke game or a cheap farming simulator knockoff, and in some ways I was right.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on average hardware.
- “The game itself runs smoothly enough; I have a fairly average GPU.”