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Think of the Children

Think of the Children! is a hilarious party game that is simple enough for anyone to pick up and join in
53%Game Brain Score
story, humor
stability, replayability
53% User Score Based on 185 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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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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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews
story6 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and chaotic multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends, making it a great party game.
  • The humorous premise and silly graphics provide an entertaining and light-hearted take on parenting challenges.
  • The music and overall design are enjoyable, contributing to a fun atmosphere during gameplay.
  • The game is extremely difficult to play solo, with many players finding it nearly impossible to progress without multiple participants.
  • There are significant balance issues, as the difficulty does not scale with the number of players, making it frustrating for those playing with fewer than four.
  • Technical issues and bugs, such as unresponsive controls and game-breaking glitches, detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as a fun and goofy addition that enhances the overall experience, linking levels in a cartoonish manner that complements its art style. While some players found the narrative entertaining and humorous, others noted its brevity, with the main story being completable in about five hours. Despite minor bugs and control issues, the story was generally appreciated for its lightheartedness and engaging elements, making it a pleasant surprise for a game of its type.

    • “It's honestly a great game with a lovely design, and an interesting storyline.”
    • “The story links together the different levels in a very cartoony manner, befitting of the game’s art style.”
    • “The humor element in the story really carried it and actually made it entertaining.”
    • “🔲 this game has no story”
    • “🔲 0 (no story)”
    • “Just don't expect high replay value, and take note that the story can be beat in only 5 hours.”
  • humor
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious dialogue, funny costumes, and a ridiculous storyline that enhances the overall experience. Many reviews emphasize that the game is particularly enjoyable in a group setting, providing chaotic and entertaining gameplay that elicits laughter. Despite some minor bugs, the quirky sense of humor and engaging premise make it a standout couch co-op experience.

    • “The humor element in the story really carried it and actually made it entertaining.”
    • “Side-splittingly funny!”
    • “It's a refreshing stress simulator with some quirky sense of humor.”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a chaotic and frantic style, where players must complete tasks while managing the antics of fragile children, making it particularly enjoyable in multiplayer settings. While some players find the mechanics thin and the difficulty curve steep, many appreciate the fun premise and the satisfaction of saving characters, especially in a couch co-op environment. However, technical issues and repetitive gameplay elements have been noted, which may detract from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is fun, and it is so satisfying to save everyone.”
    • “The spinning gameplay is best experienced with 4 players doing their best to parent a group of easily distracted and surprisingly fragile children.”
    • “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

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the quirky, cartoonish art style and its suitability for the game's theme, while others criticize the chunky, blocky visuals as unattractive and lacking detail. Overall, the aesthetic seems to resonate well with some players, particularly in the context of multiplayer fun, but it may not appeal to everyone due to its simplistic design.

    • “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

    Overall, the music in the game has received 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

    The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including issues with controls and menu navigation. While some players find humor in the bugs, the overall consensus is that the game feels unbalanced and lacks sufficient playtesting, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, as players may exhaust its strategic depth quickly, with the main story being completable in about five hours. However, it serves well as a quick, enjoyable experience for short play sessions.

    • “The game is infinitely replayable (or almost).”
    • “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 beaten in only 5 hours.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
    • “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, which really diminishes its replay value.”
    • “After finishing the main story, I found myself with no desire to replay it. The experience felt too linear and predictable.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
    • “The constant need to grind can lead to frustration, as it feels like you're stuck in a loop without any real progress.”
    • “Grinding becomes tedious after a while, making the gameplay feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users noted that while the game required significant system resources, leading to increased fan noise, it maintained a stable framerate without noticeable drops.

    • “The optimization is impressive; my PC sounded like it was working much harder than the visuals would suggest, but I didn't notice any drops in framerate, which was nice.”
    • “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it maintains a steady framerate without compromising on visual quality.”
    • “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.”

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