thanks mom
- March 26, 2024
- Lu
Get on Steam"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 …
Reviews
- The story is cute and features interesting themes, including a humorous moment with the baby flipping off Death.
- The game has a charming art style and a cozy, weird atmosphere that many players appreciate.
- It's an affordable game at barely three dollars, making it accessible for fans of Lu's work.
- The platforming mechanics are poorly executed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The parkour elements, especially in the last level, feel unpolished and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Some players found the game almost unplayable due to the issues with jumping and movement.
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is a charming reflection on the bond between a mother and her baby, featuring a whimsical element where the baby confronts death. It aligns with the tradition of being a brief yet delightful narrative.
“The story is a cute musing of a mom and her baby, and also the baby flips off death, I think.”
“In true indie game tradition, this is a short and nice story.”
“The story is a cute musing of a mom and her baby, but it feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
“The narrative is confusing and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“While the premise is interesting, the execution of the story is lackluster and uninspired.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily focuses on platforming, but many users find it lacking and unsatisfactory.
“The decision to make platforming the main gameplay mechanic really detracts from the overall experience.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the levels.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be both wholesome and surreal, creating a unique blend of uplifting experiences with a touch of trippiness that enhances the overall emotional journey.
“Wholesome and kind of trippy”
