thanks mom

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thanks mom is a single player casual simulation game with horror, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by LuuuLuuuL and was released on March 26, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"thanks mom" is an adventure game where you control a baby. ◆ Story You are a baby. You are given milk by your mother and sleeping soundly. In your dream, you remember the trials and tribulations that happened in the past. It may have been the days of struggle before you were born. Please do your best to make sure it doesn't turn into a nightmare. ◆ Game Features …

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a cute, artsy, and surreal story with emotional beats centered around motherhood, pregnancy, and babies.
The drawn visuals and art style are widely praised as adorable, unique, and fitting the mood of the game.
It offers a short, bite-sized experience that fans of Lu's games generally appreciate and find impactful.

The platforming and parkour gameplay are widely criticized for poor controls, especially a frustrating jump delay that makes progression difficult and annoying.
Technical issues such as lag, lack of adjustable mouse sensitivity, and stiff controls hinder the gameplay experience.
The story, while cute, is considered predictable and sometimes incoherent or confusing by several reviewers.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally seen as emotionally engaging and thought-provoking, with some praising its portrayal of motherhood and abstract atmosphere. However, it is also considered predictable and short, with some feeling certain elements, like the ending or added themes, don't mesh well with the overall narrative. Overall, it is a concise, meaningful story that resonates particularly with mothers, though its brief length and pacing may limit its impact.
- “It has a very good story, with a gut-wrenching ending.”
- “Thanks Mom is story-driven, and the story is interesting, showing all of the stages a mother has to endure while being pregnant and conceiving a baby.”
- “Overall, if the last level is updated, I would highly recommend this game for mothers as the story runs quite deep and caring.”
- “The ending is kind of cute, but the whole ordeal feels silly in a way that doesn't mesh well with the main story concept.”
- “The story simply isn't compelling enough to make trudging through the horrible gameplay worthwhile.”
- “So, spending ten minutes on what felt like meaningless filler at the start of the game, just to get about five minutes of a story I had already figured out, was honestly a complete waste.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely regarded as a weak and frustrating aspect of the game, with platforming elements receiving particular criticism for lacking purpose and enjoyment. While not all agree it is terrible, many find it detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, I don't think the platforming is nearly as bad as everyone else is saying, but it is notably a weak part of the game, and I'm not quite sure what purpose it serves.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay here is truly awful.”
- “Lu's games aren't known for having the most riveting gameplay, but this one was downright frustrating to get through, unlike the usual meh nature of the gameplay in Lu's games.”
- “The story simply isn't compelling enough to make trudging through the horrible gameplay worthwhile.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers some emotional and wholesome moments with a unique, trippy vibe, but its emotional impact is weakened by predictable plot twists and a lack of surprising depth.
- “I was initially attracted by the premise because I figured it would be a more emotional type of game with some cute beats, and while that is true, this one is definitely lacking in a lot of areas.”
- “It has emotional beats, sure, but I saw the twists and major plot points coming from a mile away, especially after checking out the Steam store's preview images.”
- “Wholesome and kind of trippy.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere effectively enhances the game's abstract and interpretive storytelling, creating a sense of mystery that keeps players guessing until the conclusion.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature well-crafted hand-drawn visuals that stand out, while the 3D assets are functional but unremarkable. Overall, the artistic style is a strong point, though the 3D elements feel merely adequate.