Think of the Children

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Think of the Children is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Jammed Up Studios and was released on October 19, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

In "Think of the Children" , you and up to three friends play as parents attempting to keep your children safe during various chaotic outings, from a birthday party to a camping trip. Each location is filled with hazards that you must manage, such as a burning BBQ or poisonous berries. Your goal is to prove your parenting skills and avoid going to jail by surviving each event and keeping the children alive.

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story6 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers chaotic fun and humor, making it enjoyable for multiplayer sessions with friends.
Customization options for characters and unlockable costumes add a fun layer to the gameplay.
The game effectively simulates the challenges of parenting in a humorous way, providing a unique experience.

The game is poorly balanced for single-player, making it nearly impossible to progress without multiple players.
Many players report bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with controls and level progression.
The difficulty spikes dramatically without scaling for the number of players, leading to frustration and repetitive gameplay.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a fun and goofy addition that enhances the overall experience, linking levels in a cartoony manner that complements its art style. While some players found the narrative unnecessary, many appreciated its humor and entertaining elements, contributing to a positive gameplay atmosphere. However, the story mode's brevity and occasional bugs were noted, with some players wishing for adjustable difficulty to accommodate casual gamers.
- “The game had a few minor bugs, but overall my friends and I had a wonderful evening playing it, laughing at both the ridiculous story and gameplay.”
- “It's honestly a great game with a lovely design and an interesting storyline.”
- “The humor element in the story really carried it and actually made it entertaining.”
- “ this game has no story”
- “Just don't expect high replay value, and take note that the story can be beat in only 5 hours.”
- “Edit: now the story mode refuses to start at all.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious dialogue, funny costumes, and chaotic gameplay that creates a lively atmosphere, especially in couch co-op settings. Many reviews note that the game's ridiculous story and quirky sense of humor contribute to a fun and entertaining experience, making it a great choice for groups. Despite some minor bugs and a challenging nature, the overall comedic elements and engaging scenarios make it a standout party game.
- “The game had a few minor bugs, but overall my friends and I had a wonderful evening playing it, laughing at both the ridiculous story and gameplay.”
- “It's a refreshing stress simulator with some quirky sense of humor.”
- “Is a hilarious party game that is simple enough for anyone to pick up and join in.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a chaotic and frantic style, where players must complete tasks while managing easily distracted children, making it entertaining, especially in local co-op mode. However, some players find the mechanics thin and the difficulty curve steep, leading to frustration, particularly in solo play. Despite these issues, the game offers a fun premise and can be enjoyable with friends, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its repetitive nature and control glitches.
- “The gameplay involves completing a list of tasks while also ensuring your kids don't get themselves killed.”
- “The gameplay is fun, and it is so satisfying to save everyone.”
- “The devs have created a real couch co-op gem here with funny yet challenging gameplay, and if you like a challenge and having to use a little strategy, then even the single player can be surprisingly rewarding too.”
- “The gameplay is so manic and chaotic that it takes the fun out of it.”
- “The core gameplay is frantically completing tasks on each level while the children spread out over the screen and get in trouble.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay isn't all that compelling either.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cartoonish and silly art style that complements the gameplay, while others criticized the chunky block graphics as unattractive and reminiscent of Minecraft. Despite the varied opinions, many found the visuals fitting for the game's frantic and humorous premise, though some noted performance issues that seemed disproportionate to the graphical demands. Overall, the aesthetic appears to resonate well with certain players, particularly in a multiplayer context, while leaving others unimpressed.
- “Overall, I liked the graphics, story, and idea of the gameplay.”
- “The styles are silly and match the aesthetics of the game well.”
- “What appealed to me immediately was the 4-player co-op fun Australian art style.”
- “This game was not what I expected from the title. It's fast, hard, and has Minecraft-like graphics, and I'm not a fan of action-based games.”
- “The developers used chunky block graphics (whether this is stylized art or just laziness is irrelevant; it looks ugly, at least it's not retro pixel).”
- “I tried to get some joy out of watching the children kill themselves, but due to the awful graphical 'style,' I couldn't really make out what the hell their blocky arms were fidgeting with when they died.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the music in the game receives high praise for its quality and suitability to the gameplay, with many players describing it as "fantastically crafted" and "really really good." While some users found the music to be forgettable or merely background noise, the majority appreciated its charm and how it enhanced the gaming experience.
- “The music on the other hand is so good, really really good.”
- “The game is interesting, accompanied by excellent music, it is also possible to play with a friend on 1 PC.”
- “The music was fantastically crafted and well suited to each level.”
- “The art and music were fine, but they just didn't hold my attention at all.”
- “The characters' heads would move, the music would play, but there was no dialogue anywhere.”
- “It's just filling noises; there's no real music.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches, affecting gameplay and controls, with issues like non-functional controller support and menu problems. While some players find humor in the bugs, the overall consensus is that the game feels unbalanced and poorly playtested, indicating a need for significant improvements from the developers.
- “It's actually really fun, but it's so unbalanced and buggy; it feels like nobody playtested it.”
- “Still has glitches; the game developers should work on the controls.”
- “Many of the menus have glitches, remote play together doesn't work, and difficulty doesn't depend on player count.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited, with most players noting that once they complete the levels and unlock all costumes, there is little incentive to return. While it can be enjoyable for quick sessions, the lack of depth and a short story mode (around 5 hours) contribute to its low replay value.
- “ infinitely replayable (or almost)”
- “The game doesn't have a ton of replay value once you figure out the best strategy for each level, but it works as a quick, fun game to play in small bursts.”
- “Just don't expect high replay value, and take note that the story can be beat in only 5 hours.”
- “It can be fun, but it's not very replayable aside from getting all the costumes in each level.”
- “Low replay value; once you get everything, there's no real incentive to play it again.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that while the game may put a significant load on their PCs, resulting in increased fan noise, they generally experience stable framerates without noticeable drops.
- “On the optimization front, my PC sounded like it was working much harder than the visuals would suggest, but I didn't notice any drops in framerate, so that was nice.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, which is a testament to its excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have optimized the game to ensure a consistent experience across various systems.”
- “On the optimization front, my PC sounded like it was working much harder than the visuals would suggest is necessary, but I didn't notice any drops in framerate, so that was nice.”
- “The game is poorly optimized; it frequently stutters and lags even on high-end hardware.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable framerate, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant part of the experience, often involving repeated level attempts and strategic planning to succeed. While this can lead to frustration and confusion, those who enjoy a challenge may find it engaging and rewarding.
- “It makes the game very grinding, requiring you to repeat levels over and over while searching for a good pattern to survive the task at hand.”
- “Lots of screaming at each other - confusion, strategy, grinding, etc. If that sounds like fun, you'll like this game.”

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Think of the Children is a simulation game with comedy theme.

Think of the Children is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.

Think of the Children was released on October 19, 2017.

Think of the Children was developed by Jammed Up Studios.

Think of the Children has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Think of the Children is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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