thanks mom

About

"Thanks Mom" is a short, relaxed adventure game where you play as a baby reliving memories from before you were born. Progression is made by examining objects and there is no time limit, allowing for a casual experience. A unique feature is the inclusion of a baby's voice as the main audio. The ending changes based on the discovery of a cow.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and trippy experience that resonates with players, making it a memorable title.
The story is heartfelt and explores the stages of motherhood, which many players found relatable and touching.
The art design and characters are praised for their creativity and charm, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere.

The platforming mechanics are janky and unpolished, leading to frustration and a lack of cohesion in gameplay.
Many players found the game confusing and difficult to understand, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is criticized for being too short and lacking depth, leaving some players wanting more.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a heartfelt exploration of motherhood, depicting the journey of a mother and her baby through pregnancy and the challenges they face, including a whimsical moment where the baby defies death. While the narrative is engaging and emotionally resonant, it is relatively short, lasting about 20 minutes, which may leave players wanting more. Overall, it is recommended for mothers, particularly if the gameplay issues in the final level are addressed.
- “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.”
- “But in Lu tradition, this is a short and nice story.”
- “The story is short, maybe 20 minutes, not counting the last level which I could not complete with jumping from platform to platform.”
- “Overall, if the last level is updated, I would highly recommend this game for mothers as the story runs quite deep and caring.”
- “The story is cute musing of a mom and her baby, and also the baby flips off death, I think.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay primarily focuses on platforming, which has received negative feedback from users, indicating that it may not be well-executed or enjoyable.
- “Lu decides to add platforming as the main gameplay here, and it kind of sucks.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as both wholesome and surreal, creating a unique blend of uplifting experiences with a touch of trippiness that resonates with players.
- “Wholesome and kind of trippy”