Welcome to Emba

About

Welcome to Emba is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by NON Grata Studio and was released on December 23, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Matthew goes to meet his beloved, who was forced to land on the old base. But there is a catch - he is on a distant planet, where during the breeding phases of the local fauna people see hallucinations.

Skip User Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and interesting psychedelic art style and atmosphere
Simple and accessible gameplay suitable for short play sessions
Free to play with no hidden costs or monetization

Linear and repetitive gameplay with limited depth or story
Fixed camera angles can be annoying and limit control
Bugs and awkward controls reduce overall experience

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story in "Welcome to Emba" is generally seen as poorly written and overly linear, with limited depth and a fixed-camera presentation. However, some players appreciated the storyline despite its brevity, alongside the game's art and music.
- “Very short playthrough, but I enjoyed the story line, art, and music.”
- “"Welcome to Emba" is a very poorly made linear narrative-driven 3D adventure game where you're basically in a fixed camera tunnel and you move along to expose the badly written storyline.”
- “Maybe a bit more work and depth into the story and gameplay could make it better.”
- “No story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are described as simplistic and not particularly impressive, but feature a unique and appealing art style that contributes to the game's distinctive sci-fi aesthetic.
- “A science fiction fever dream, this game is a simplistic platformer with a very interesting aesthetic.”
- “Nice art style for the characters.”
- “It's okay, but neat art style!”
- “The graphics aren't great.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for becoming confusing and aimless toward the end, with some describing it as monotonous and resembling a walking simulator.
- “The gameplay is very confusing at the end, as I was just mindlessly walking around.”
- “Boring gameplay (walking simulator)”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the music for enhancing the overall experience, contributing positively alongside the story and art.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game involves some trial and error, particularly in challenging sequences like defeating the eye monster and navigating chase scenes. While these parts can feel tedious, the rewarding ending helps balance the experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor varies from occasional funny moments and subtle, repeat-play details to more challenging, thought-provoking jokes, offering a mix of light and clever comedic elements.