The Return Home

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The Return Home is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by AL-GAME and was released on July 29, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

In "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.

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29%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Some players found joy and hope in the game, appreciating its simple mechanics and lighthearted theme.
A few reviews praised the graphics and sound effects, noting that they were decent for a low-budget game.
The game offers a unique premise of collecting carrots and battling lizards, which some players found entertaining.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and proper development effort.
Many players reported poor optimization, with significant performance issues and a lack of graphical options.
The gameplay is described as repetitive and shallow, with a very short playtime and unsatisfactory mechanics.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting poor optimization and a lack of resolution options, leading to sluggish performance even on high-end systems. While the art style is inconsistent, there are positive mentions of cel-shading and decent sound effects, suggesting that the visuals are acceptable but not outstanding. Overall, the graphics are considered average, with room for improvement in optimization and options.
- “The game has good graphics and sound effects.”
- “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.”
- “Art style isn't even consistent among game elements.”
- “No resolution options (or options menu at all in the main menu, with later in-game options for 3 graphics presets and audio levels).”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting that the short, repetitive loops can become grating over time. While some find it relaxing, others criticize it for being overly simplistic and excessively loud during cutscenes, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's themes and emotions.”
- “The music loop is only a few seconds long and quickly grinds itself into players' ears.”
- “I'll have to say that it was thoroughly unenjoyable with a really short repetitive music sample.”
- “The in-game music is mostly just a semi-repetitive beat akin to certain tracks from the Serious Sam games.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is praised for its inspirational message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, complemented by a beautifully crafted narrative that is both impressive and bold. Overall, players find the storytelling to be a standout aspect, enhancing the overall experience 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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, with early stages involving straightforward tasks like collecting carrots during the day, which initially sparks some hope for engagement.
- “I still had some hopes in the first stage of the gameplay, when you need to collect carrots during the daytime.”
- “The gameplay is very simple.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that grinding in the game primarily serves the purpose of level farming, suggesting that it may feel repetitive and focused on experience gain rather than diverse gameplay experiences.
- “It's just endless level farming with no real reward.”
- “The grinding feels tedious and unfulfilling.”
- “I spent hours grinding, but it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for issues such as broken lighting and visual effects, which lead to significant performance lag, particularly in the latter half of the game.
- “However, several problems arise with broken lighting and other visual effects, causing significant performance lag, especially in the second half of the game.”