Save Your Mother
- December 2, 2015
- TuomoL
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Save Your Mother" is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing Game with turn-based combat and puzzle elements, taking approximately 2 hours to beat. The game features hand-painted cutscenes, unique characters with emotive expressions, and an inspiring yet eerie soundtrack. Players control Alice Andersson, a scholar who embarks on a quest to save her mother using unconventional methods, with the option to unlock a challenging "hardcore" mode and collect Steam achievements and trading cards.
Reviews
- The game features charming hand-drawn art and a decent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- There are a variety of puzzles and mini-games that provide some engaging gameplay elements.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback and actively works on fixing bugs and improving the game.
- The combat system is frustrating and lacks variety, often devolving into mindless spamming of the strongest attack.
- The game suffers from poor map design, with long pathways leading to dead ends and repetitive dungeon layouts.
- Many players found the game too short and lacking in meaningful content, with predictable storylines and minimal character development.
- story15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charm, engaging main character, and enjoyable storytelling, while others found it predictable and short, often completing it in just a few hours. Despite its artistic appeal and some rewarding elements, the overall narrative experience seems to lack depth and intrigue for many gamers.
“This was quite an enjoyable adventure with a lovable main character, good storytelling, and actually pretty good quick turn-based combat.”
“It's a charming effort with really cool artwork, an earnest story, and variation in the puzzles and mini-games (fishing!).”
“Get the game for the story, the experience.”
“The story and the ending are predictable.”
“Sadly, the story is short and you can finish the game in around 2-3 hours.”
“Story is bad.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its low-quality mechanics, including clunky movement and frustrating battle systems that detract from the overall experience. Players find the mini-games tedious and the gold collection mechanic pointless due to a lack of meaningful purchases. Despite some potential in the game's lore and visuals, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, especially given its short playtime for the price.
“It's a neat game with an endearing visual style, story, and the gameplay being tight like spandex.”
“The length also hurts what I think is an ambitious in-game lore, seeing as there are plenty of explanations given in the game but the player is given little-to-no opportunities to explore it even further through gameplay.”
“There are mini-games, but it is torture because of the mechanics.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“The mechanics are just annoying; even the walking mechanics are not smooth.”
“As for the fast battle mechanics, it annoys you more than it feels fast, and because of these mechanics, the boss battles make it unbearable and boring.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are largely criticized for their low quality, stemming from the use of RPG Maker assets and poorly executed custom artwork that lacks professionalism. While some users appreciate the charm and creativity in certain elements, the overall visual presentation is deemed amateurish and unappealing, failing to meet the standards expected by modern gamers.
“Damn best game ever with the best graphics, black screen > any AAA game”
“It's a charming effort with really cool artwork, an earnest story, and variation in the puzzles and mini-games (fishing!).”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“The custom artwork plastered lazily on top of the RPG Maker asset flipped assets is terrible; it's a hodge-podge of amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to arrange someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtrack and find it enjoyable, others feel it lacks memorability and does not stand out compared to other games. Overall, it is described as decent but not exceptional.
“I also love the soundtrack, it's just so good!”
“Cool music.”
“Nothing terrible, but the good songs aren’t that memorable.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the NPCs lacking in comedic value, many appreciate the humorous moments and clever references that provide a light-hearted contrast to the game's tense atmosphere. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the experience, making it enjoyable and memorable.
“This game made me laugh plenty of times, and was an overall enjoyable experience.”
“Plenty of boss fights, difficult but definitely discernible puzzles and certainly humorous moments.”
“Something that is worth mentioning are all the references; even though the game's atmosphere is a little tense, the humor in these keeps the game feeling a little more light-hearted, which I much appreciated after a certain very unnerving part of the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a tense and spooky ambiance, effectively heightened by well-placed references and humor that provide a light-hearted contrast, particularly after unnerving moments. This balance enhances the overall experience, making it both engaging and enjoyable.
“The game's atmosphere is a little tense, but the humor sprinkled throughout keeps it feeling more lighthearted, which I really appreciated after a particularly unnerving part of the game. Holy buckets, that's spooky done right!”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging. It's a perfect blend of tension and intrigue that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“From the haunting sound design to the beautifully crafted environments, the atmosphere of the game is truly captivating. It creates a sense of unease that enhances the overall experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is a little tense, and rightly so, but the humor in the references keeps it feeling more light-hearted, which I much appreciated after a certain very unnerving part of the game. By the way, holy buckets, that's spooky done right!”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I expected from this genre.”
“While the visuals are impressive, the overall atmosphere fails to engage me, making it hard to feel invested in the game's world.”
