She Remembered Caterpillars

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95% User Score Based on 349 reviews

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She Remembered Caterpillars is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by jumpsuit entertainment UG and was released on January 17, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"She Remembered Caterpillars" is a fungipunk fantasy puzzle game that explores the bond between parent and child, using color-based challenges to represent love, loss, and holding on. With lush visuals by Daniel Leander Goffin and a mysterious story by Cassandra Khaw, players will solve devious puzzles and enjoy a beautiful, strange experience. The game features move and combine/split controls with the left and right mouse buttons.

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story38 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn art and charming visuals create an engaging atmosphere.
Puzzles are well-designed with a gradual increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
The game features a unique color-based mechanic that is both intuitive and complex, allowing for creative problem-solving.

Some puzzles can become frustratingly difficult, leading to potential reliance on walkthroughs.
The story is vague and may not resonate with all players, feeling disconnected from the gameplay.
Lack of hints or guidance can leave players feeling lost at times, especially in later levels.

story
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
73%
3%
The story in "she remembered caterpillars" is minimalistic and delivered through brief text snippets between levels, focusing on themes of loss, acceptance, and the cycle of life. While some players found the narrative engaging and poignant, others felt it was vague and disconnected from the gameplay, often overshadowed by the puzzle mechanics. Overall, the story adds a layer of depth to the game, but its abstract nature may leave some players wanting more clarity and coherence.
- “The story is told in small blocks of text and centers on loss and acceptance.”
- “The unfolding story of a father and daughter saying goodbye made me tear up a little by the end.”
- “A challenging puzzle game with a surprisingly deep story revealed bit by bit as you advance, but leaving a lot for you to figure out yourself.”
- “The game isn't long and the story is delivered in very short bits of text between levels - there's not a lot of substance to the story but that was fine with me.”
- “The story is very basic.”
- “The gameplay and story just feel incohesive.”
gameplay
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
71%
2%
The gameplay of "She Remembered Caterpillars" is characterized by its engaging puzzle mechanics, which gradually introduce new elements and challenges, maintaining a balanced difficulty curve throughout the game. Players appreciate the intuitive design that allows for natural learning without heavy-handed tutorials, although some noted the absence of a hint system. The combination of charming visuals and clever mechanics creates a relaxing yet stimulating experience, making it suitable for both casual and dedicated puzzle enthusiasts.
- “The mechanics are solid and the game introduces new ones at a reasonable pace to keep things interesting throughout.”
- “New mechanics are gradually introduced and keep things fresh.”
- “Overall, though, the game's mechanical competence far outweighed any drawbacks.”
- “There are a couple of minor issues with the gameplay, like no hint system of any kind.”
- “On the other hand, there are not many elements that could really surprise you; the gameplay is only based on shapes and colors, which might get boring after a while. The story is not presented very well, and the game is a little bit pricey for what it offers.”
- “The only downside to the mechanics is that the 'gammies' will often be required to walk back and forth many times to ferry and unblock other 'gammies', which can start to feel tedious due to slow walking animations.”
graphics
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
27%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn aesthetics, vibrant colors, and unique art style, often described as charming and visually appealing. Players appreciate the combination of cute characters and intricate designs that enhance the overall puzzle-solving experience, with many noting the art's ability to evoke various moods, from whimsical to haunting. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “A beautiful hand-drawn puzzle game where the visuals are so overwhelmingly pleasant that being able to solve the puzzles that the game provides with them as a background feels like a delightful privilege!”
- “Stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, overall a wonderful experience.”
- “The combination of unique visuals that range from macabre to blissful, puzzle mechanics that keep your mind working through each level, narrative that offers an unconventional framework, and soundscape which perfectly accentuates everything you do, she remembered caterpillars is a marvelous experience.”
- “Src is a depressing puzzle game; the story is optional, but the aesthetic is dark and depressing with the exception of the caterpillars and little characters that are colored.”
- “The art style, while certainly unique, occasionally obfuscated important game elements.”
- “Not the 'hmm, let's think' way, but the 'ok, I'm stuck... then I'm stuck, then I'm stuck' frustration generator type of experience, where you can use a guide, then it's just pointless to play it... so no, for anyone who is not into really hard puzzles, skip this: the art style and the difficulty level is a mismatch.”
music
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
38%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles. While many reviewers appreciate the haunting and soothing soundtrack that complements the game's visuals, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its calming ambiance and engaging gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is pretty good too; it keeps you from smashing your keyboard when your brain starts to melt from those puzzles.”
- “The music is very relaxing and fits the atmosphere.”
- “A perfectly designed little puzzle game with a very nice soundtrack (make sure to get the soundtrack if you love electronic music) and impressive hand-drawn levels that will make you feel smarter.”
- “However, it feels super repetitive a little later on and the music is all the same at that point as well.”
- “The music got tiresome, so I just put on my own music.”
- “The soundtrack is so quiet it's basically nonexistent, so you might as well mute the in-game music and play your own - I'd say this is a good 'podcasting' game.”
atmosphere
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
19%
11%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhanced by beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a soothing soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the effective blend of art and music that creates a surreal, relaxing environment, making the gameplay experience both enjoyable and emotionally resonant. Overall, the game's atmosphere stands out as one of its strongest features, contributing significantly to its charm and appeal.
- “The environment is calming and the music is very atmospheric.”
- “One of the best atmospheres of any game in recent memory.”
- “Accompanying the devious puzzles is an extremely rich atmosphere, with absolutely gorgeous art, neat sound design, and an accompanying story about Alzheimer's told in pieces.”
- “The story about death and mourning is somewhat vaguely told, but it adds to the atmosphere.”
- “From the whimsical and almost fantasy-like usage of organics to the small and cute spores that act as spirits of nature itself, [i]she remembered caterpillars[/i] gives a playful yet raw atmosphere of the more mysterious side of the natural world.”
- “There is more effort on the atmosphere than in most puzzle games.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotionally resonant narrative, combining a heartfelt story of life and death with charming visuals and soothing music. Players find the introspective themes and emotional depth to be impactful, often leading to a touching experience that enhances the overall gameplay. The puzzles are well-designed, adding to the emotional journey without detracting from the game's poignant tone.
- “The emotional narrative and introspective theme ties everything together very well.”
- “A beautiful little puzzle game, with an emotionally touching narrative accompanying it.”
- “A very charming game with beautiful graphical elements, soothing music and atmosphere, well designed puzzles with increasing difficulty and a touching story (if you let it touch you).”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find value in revisiting puzzles to discover different solutions, others note that it lacks significant replay value, with only about five hours of gameplay and limited incentive to replay. Overall, it offers a fun experience but may not encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “For anyone of average memory, there is definitely replayability here.”
- “It's also surprisingly replayable for a puzzle game - it's possible to stumble upon solutions by accident if you're persistent without really knowing how you got there, so it's fun to go back and try and figure out logically how the puzzle actually works.”
- “No replay value.”
- “Only about 5 hours of game time, not much replay value.”
- “There is not too much replayability unless you decide to come back to it way later and replay the same puzzles.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant stuttering and frame drops, particularly in the later levels, which detracts from the overall experience and makes gameplay frustrating. While the difficulty is perceived as fair, the performance issues hinder players' ability to fully engage with the game, leading to complaints about its playability.
- “This game started stuttering for a second every few seconds once I reached the last level of Act 6.”
- “The stuttering, as I've said, is my biggest and only real complaint.”
- “In a puzzle game where experimentation helps you find out what to do, the stuttering makes the game very annoying to play.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be increasingly tedious as complexity rises, with repetitive movements and slow animations contributing to a sense of monotony. While the game is described as cute and engaging, the necessity of back-and-forth tasks can detract from the overall experience.
- “As it gets more 'complex', it just gets more and more tedious.”
- “It's a cute puzzle game; however, it gets very tedious.”
- “The only downside to the mechanics is that players will often be required to walk back and forth many times to ferry and unblock other characters, which can start to feel tedious due to slow walking animations.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's stability is mixed; while some users report a smooth experience without glitches, others experience significant stuttering, freezes, and unresponsive mouse clicking, which can hinder gameplay and achievements.
- “No glitches, runs smoothly without issues, even on my very basic gear.”
- “The game maintains a consistent frame rate, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
- “Unbelievable stuttering and freezes.”
- “Another problem: mouse clicking seems buggy and often not immediately responsive, making one of the achievements impossible for me.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is subjective, with developers finding it amusing, but a significant number of players (over 2,000 posts) express dissatisfaction, suggesting that the comedic elements may not resonate with everyone. However, some players appreciate the inclusion of funny achievements.
- “The humor in the game is spot on, with clever jokes and funny achievements that keep you entertained.”
- “The developers have a great sense of humor, making the game enjoyable with its witty dialogue and amusing scenarios.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted.”

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She Remembered Caterpillars is a puzzle game with fantasy theme.

She Remembered Caterpillars is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing She Remembered Caterpillars.

She Remembered Caterpillars was released on January 17, 2017.

She Remembered Caterpillars was developed by jumpsuit entertainment UG.

She Remembered Caterpillars has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

She Remembered Caterpillars is a single player game.

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