The Return Home
- July 29, 2016
- AL-GAME
Get on SteamIn "The Return Home," play as a rabbit on a mission to save the world from reptile attackers. Gather carrots for weapons, close enemy portals, and engage in thrilling first-person combat. With increasing difficulty, this game is fun for all ages and promises a rewarding adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and intriguing story about a rabbit seeking revenge against lizards.
- Some players found joy and hope while playing, indicating it can provide a positive experience.
- The game features cel-shaded graphics that some players appreciated, despite overall graphical issues.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip with minimal original content and poor optimization.
- Gameplay is repetitive and short, with many players reporting it can be completed in under 20 minutes.
- There are significant technical issues, including broken lighting, performance lag, and unskippable cutscenes.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with poor optimization leading to sluggish performance even on high-end systems. While some users appreciate the cel-shading and find the visuals manageable, overall, the graphics lack resolution and customization options.
“The graphics are okay, and it's always neat to see some cel-shading.”
“If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
“Graphics aren't the best but you can easily handle them.”
“The graphics are okay and it's always neat to see some cel-shading.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The in-game music features a semi-repetitive beat reminiscent of tracks from the Serious Sam series, providing a relaxing backdrop for players. However, the cutscene music is noted to be excessively loud, creating a jarring contrast. Overall, while the music contributes to the atmosphere, its inconsistency may detract from the experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The in-game music is mostly just a semi-repetitive beat akin to certain tracks from the Serious Sam games.”
“The cutscene music is excessively loud in comparison.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its inspirational message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, complemented by a beautifully crafted narrative and well-executed gameplay elements. Reviewers highlight the story's cleverness and emotional depth, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“Wonderful game, beautiful story; all game aspects are very well-made.”
“The story is cunning, very impressive, and brave.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for issues such as broken lighting and visual effects, which lead to notable performance lag, particularly in the latter half of the experience.
“However, several problems arise with broken lighting and other visual effects, causing significant performance lag, especially in the second half of the game.”
