The Matriarch

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The Matriarch is a multiplayer survival survival game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Chewa and was released on September 26, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "The Matriarch," players participate in a tense game of hide and seek, where everyone is an imposter and the Matriarch seeks to sacrifice sinners. Players can emulate bots to avoid detection and dig to find underground paths to the exit. The Matriarch's goal is to identify and sacrifice all sinners, while other players must avoid detection and escape.

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Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

humor12 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique twist on the social deduction genre, similar to Among Us but with its own mechanics.
It's a great game to play with friends, providing a lot of laughs and enjoyable moments.
The art style and comedic elements add charm to the gameplay, making it a lighthearted experience.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find public matches and often requiring friends to play.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited mechanics and strategies available for players.
There are significant bugs and balance issues, particularly with the Matriarch being too powerful compared to the Sinners.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun and humorous mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Many users express a desire for additional gameplay mechanics to enhance the experience, suggesting that the current gameplay loop feels shallow and could benefit from more creativity. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay may not sustain long-term interest without further development.
- “Pretty good game like Among Us (but this is better) and the gameplay actually makes sense. Overall 9/10.”
- “The matriarch's gameplay mechanics are designed to generate humorous situations.”
- “Too bad the game isn't famous yet, but great gameplay and very fun.”
- “I feel like the gameplay loop lacks in variety and you end up almost doing the same stuff again and again.”
- “The gameplay loop is rather boring, and actual gameplay is rather skin deep.”
- “Gameplay gets repetitive very quickly.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"The Matriarch" is praised for its side-splitting humor, blending mummy-themed chaos with slapstick comedy and maternal mischief. Players enjoy the game's ability to create hilarious situations, especially when playing with friends, as it encourages mischievous antics and laughter throughout the adventure. Overall, it is described as a riotously funny experience that guarantees joy and absurdity at every turn.
- “The Matriarch, developed by Tombstone Games, is a side-splittingly hilarious game that combines mummy mayhem, slapstick comedy, and a whole lot of maternal mischief.”
- “If you've ever wanted to step into the wrappings of an ancient mummy with a mischievous sense of humor, wreak havoc on unsuspecting archaeologists, and laugh your way through an absurdly funny adventure, then prepare to embark on a riotous journey that will leave you in stitches!”
- “If you're looking for a game that will tickle your funny bone, encourage mischief, and provide endless moments of mirth and madness, The Matriarch is the ultimate comedic adventure that guarantees laughter and mummy mischief at every turn.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a colorful and cartoonish art style that enhances its comedic elements, with many players expressing a strong appreciation for its charming visuals. While some find the aesthetic not to their taste, the overall consensus highlights the art style as a significant positive aspect of the game. Additionally, the graphics are noted to be lightweight, making it accessible for various systems.
- “The game's charming visuals and whimsical soundtrack add to the comedic appeal.”
- “The colorful and cartoonish art style perfectly complements the hilarity of the mummy's antics.”
- “I love the art style and concept.”
- “Ehhhhhhh, not my aesthetic, I've decided.”
- “Graphics-”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with multiple users reporting it as excessively buggy to the point of being unplayable. While the concept shows potential, the persistent bugs and imbalances detract from the overall experience. Additionally, communication features are also noted to be unreliable, further impacting gameplay.
- “The game is also extremely buggy.”
- “Very fun game, however it is so buggy to the point of being unplayable.”
- “Could be a good concept, but for me it's unbalanced, buggy, and too small.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's whimsical soundtrack enhances its comedic appeal and creates a lighthearted atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users find the music and background art to be bland, suggesting that more intense music and larger maps could improve engagement.
- “The game's charming visuals and whimsical soundtrack add to the comedic appeal.”
- “And with a whimsical soundtrack accompanying your mischievous exploits, the game creates an atmosphere that encourages laughter and lighthearted fun.”
- “The background art and music are bland, making it hard to get a full lobby going.”
- “I think it could use bigger maps and more intense music and ambiance.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a whimsical and comedic tone, featuring a clumsy yet endearing mummy and a playful soundtrack that enhances the lighthearted experience. This combination of slapstick humor and mischievous antics creates an unforgettable environment that encourages laughter and fun.
- “But rather than opting for a serious and spooky atmosphere, the game embraces its comedic nature, turning the mummy into a comically clumsy yet endearing character.”
- “And with a whimsical soundtrack accompanying your mischievous exploits, the game creates an atmosphere that encourages laughter and lighthearted fun.”
- “With its mummy mayhem, slapstick comedy, and a whimsical atmosphere, it offers an unforgettable and laughter-filled experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly in the underground sections where digging through numerous tiles can feel repetitive and aimless. While the code system adds an element of fun, the lack of clear hints for locating pillars contributes to the grindy experience.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worthwhile.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by the satisfaction of leveling up.”
- “The underground feels a bit tedious, but the code system is fun. The actual digging involves so many tiles, and I don't know where to find the pillars. I'm just digging semi-randomly without any hints about where the pillars might be. Maybe they gather around the exit or close to it?”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and enjoyable, but players feel that deviating from the main quests highlights a moral judgment within the game, suggesting a dichotomy between following the narrative and straying from it.
replayability
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Despite its limited content, players find significant replayability in the game, and there is optimism about future updates from the developers to enhance the experience further.
- “Even with the limited content, there is a lot of replayability, and I can tell the developers are excited to continue working on it to iron out any kinks it may have.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging me to dive back in for different experiences.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to the game time and again to try new approaches.”
- “With even the very limited content, there is a lot of replayability, and I can tell the devs are excited to continue working on it to iron out any kinks it may have.”