Save Home
- September 30, 2016
- BadWolf Games
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.
Reviews
- Engaging and immersive story that draws players into its world.
- Beautiful and detailed art style that enhances the overall charm of the game.
- Atmospheric soundtrack that complements the visuals and story, creating a rich experience.
- Short length of the game may leave players wanting more.
- Lacks replayability, as there is little incentive to revisit after completing the story.
- Minor technical issues and a lack of tutorial can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the emotional depth and complementing the visuals and story. Reviewers highlight the surreal experience created by the soundtrack, which contributes significantly to the overall immersive and engaging gameplay.
“The night-time rainbows, groovy music, and overall dystopian winter atmosphere make for a very surreal experience on the fringes of reality, but there's something there about keeping the property safe from the undead.”
“[b]🎵 Atmospheric soundtrack [/b] The soundtrack is atmospheric and enhances the emotional depth of the game.”
“The music and sound effects perfectly complement the visuals and story, creating a rich experience.”
“I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The night-time rainbows, groovy music and overall dystopian winter atmosphere makes for a very surreal experience on the fringes of reality, but there's something there about keeping the property safe from the undead.”
- story8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in "Save Home" is described as engaging and immersive, enhanced by beautiful visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack that create a rich experience. While the narrative and puzzles are compelling, players may find limited replay value after completing the game. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate story-driven games.
“I think Save Home has an engaging and immersive story that draws you into its world.”
“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 atmospheric soundtrack that make it a compelling experience.”
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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 Minecraft, they fall short of the quality found in Rust, making for a visually appealing experience that complements the engaging story and soundtrack.
“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.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel unrefined.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a surreal blend of night-time rainbows, groovy music, and a dystopian winter setting, creating an immersive experience that balances emotional depth with a sense of urgency in protecting one's home from the undead. The atmospheric soundtrack further enhances this experience, complementing the beautiful art style and engaging story.
“The night-time rainbows, groovy music, and overall dystopian winter atmosphere make for a very surreal experience on the fringes of reality, but there's something there about keeping the property safe from the undead.”
“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 night-time rainbows, groovy music, and overall dystopian winter atmosphere create a very surreal experience on the fringes of reality, but there's something unsettling about the need to keep the property safe from the undead.”
“The atmosphere feels disjointed, with elements that clash rather than complement each other, leaving me feeling more confused than immersed.”
“Despite the vibrant visuals, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or engagement with the environment.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived to have limited replayability, with players noting its short length and a lack of content that may leave them wanting more.
“🔄 Limited replayability: I feel the game lacks replayability.”
“Limited replayability.”
“However, the short length and limited replayability might leave some players wanting more.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is hindered by a lack of tutorials, leading to confusion for players, and certain elements can disrupt the overall flow of the game.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to jump right in.”
“The variety of challenges in gameplay keeps it fresh and exciting.”
“These can slightly disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“Gameplay is somewhat confusing, not due to the layout of the keyboard, but due to the lack of a tutorial.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the environments and character designs are praised for their quality, there is little mention of depth or progression in character development, suggesting that the focus may be more on aesthetics than on evolving narratives or character arcs.
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmospheric soundtrack significantly enhances the game's emotional depth, contributing to a more immersive and impactful experience for players.
“The atmospheric soundtrack enhances the emotional depth of the game.”
“The characters' journeys are so relatable that I found myself deeply invested in their stories.”
“The game masterfully evokes a range of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, making every moment feel significant.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing minor technical issues related to stability, including occasional lag and glitches during gameplay.
“Personally, I encountered some minor technical issues, such as occasional lag or glitches.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as exploitative, with reviewers labeling it a cash grab that lacks genuine value and originality, relying instead on a pre-existing game template to profit from players.
“This has zero value as a real game; it's just a cash grab to scam gamers using someone else's game template.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I feel pressured to spend money to progress, which ruins the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express concerns that the game's grinding mechanics may feel reminiscent of low-quality farming simulators, leading to a perception that the gameplay could be repetitive or lacking depth.
“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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game runs smoothly, even on average hardware, indicating effective optimization.
“The game itself runs smoothly enough; I have a fairly average GPU.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it runs flawlessly on my setup.”