The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek

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The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek is a single player action game. It was developed by Senokos Games and was released on February 10, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Missing Parts of Maria Gwozdek follows Maria, whose life unravels as she faces illness and eviction. A mysterious figure offers to grant her wishes—but at the cost of her organs, forcing terrifying choices that alter her fate. Explore multiple endings and uncover dark secrets in this atmospheric, choice-driven narrative.

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Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

story26 positive mentions

The game features a unique and intriguing premise that explores the concept of exchanging body parts for wishes, creating a dark and thought-provoking narrative.
The visuals and music are well-crafted, enhancing the atmospheric experience and contributing to the overall horror elements of the story.
With multiple endings and choices that impact the outcome, the game offers replayability and keeps players engaged throughout its short playtime.

The dialogue can feel repetitive across playthroughs, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
Some players felt that the choices made throughout the game did not significantly impact the story, leading to a sense of futility in decision-making.
The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more depth and exploration of its intriguing concepts.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a dark and intriguing visual novel that explores themes of sacrifice and the consequences of wishes through a unique premise involving a woman who trades body parts for desires. Players appreciate the multiple branching paths and endings, which enhance replayability, while the minimalistic art style and atmospheric soundtrack effectively complement the narrative's unsettling tone. Despite its brevity, the story captivates with its depth and emotional weight, leaving players eager to uncover all possible outcomes.
- “This game is quite deep in terms of the story; the fact that there are many paths you can take is nice too!”
- “The story was very interesting, and I liked how different choices actually impacted different endings.”
- “The game delivers more horror and great storytelling in its hour or so length than most games ever manage to do.”
- “Intriguing story, but some of the options are lacking, especially the secret ending.”
- “Nothing changes in the story really if you decide to lose an eye vs. an ear or an arm vs. a leg.”
- “I also think that the story would've been a lot more fascinating if no supernatural (assumedly fae) element was present.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the emotional depth and tension of the narrative. Reviewers highlight the orchestral elements, including strumming and piano, which complement both intense and mournful scenes, creating a fitting backdrop for the story. Overall, the soundtrack is described as unsettling yet delightful, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “The soundtrack is especially atmospheric!”
- “Incredible story and the soundtrack is spot on!”
- “The music is unsettling, which makes it perfect for the game's atmosphere.”
- “More ya melodrama than body horror, with overbearing music that tells the player exactly how to feel with each sentence.”
- “The music was endorsed with strumming and gentle piano ringing effectivity throughout multiple intense scenes, amplifying the terror and horror of heart beating moments.”
- “A quite deliciously creepy and unsettling short tale, stylishly presented both through visuals and the accompanying music.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique minimalistic art style that effectively complements its dark narrative, featuring striking silhouettes and sketch-like backgrounds. While some players desire more artwork to enhance the experience, the visuals, combined with thoughtful UI design and atmospheric sound, create an engaging and unsettling ambiance that aligns well with the game's themes. Overall, the graphics are praised for their quality and ability to evoke emotion, though usability may be compromised for aesthetic appeal.
- “The art style and design truly add to the story and every ending possible.”
- “The graphics on their own feel very high-quality for a free game.”
- “A quite deliciously creepy and unsettling short tale, stylishly presented both through visuals and the accompanying music.”
- “I wish there was a lot more artwork or imagery to accompany the text.”
- “The game is simple, text-based with basic but effective visuals that show the loss of body parts and the changes to Maria's body over time.”
- “While the UI was designed with aesthetics in mind (and it achieves this goal very well), it loses some usability.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unsettling soundtrack and thoughtful design choices, which effectively enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the combination of excellent music, sound, and art creates a unique and immersive environment, particularly suited for horror elements.
- “The soundtrack is especially atmospheric!”
- “It's really atmospheric and has interesting design choices.”
- “The art and music are tasteful and definitely provide an appropriate atmosphere.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and accessible, with a quick pace that avoids feeling tedious, making it a refreshing experience among visual novels. However, some players may need to seek guidance for completing certain aspects, like secret endings.
- “I had to look up how to complete the secret ending, but other than that, it was an easy and quick gameplay experience that I really enjoyed!”
- “Out of the different visual novels I have played, this one does not feel like a slog or punishment to go through from a reading and gameplay point of view.”
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability due to its intriguing, albeit dark, story and multiple endings to explore, encouraging players to revisit the experience.
- “I recommend it as the story is pretty interesting for me, if a bit dark, and there are various endings to collect, which adds significant replayability value.”