Where's Samantha?

48%
Game Brain Score Based on 18 reviews
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  • graphics
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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story7 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming and touching story about love and friendship, enhanced by excellent narration.
  • The art style and graphics are visually appealing, with intricate details and a creative use of everyday objects in the environment.
  • The puzzles are engaging and progressively challenging, making for a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and control issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The sound design, including background music and sound effects, is repetitive and lacks variety.
  • The story and writing are often criticized for being poorly executed and tonally awkward, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story26 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming and endearing, particularly praising the touching narrative of George's quest to find his love, Samantha, and the engaging voice narration that accompanies each level. However, others criticize the writing as poor and tonally awkward, suggesting that while the visuals and gameplay may be enjoyable, the story itself lacks depth and coherence. Overall, it appears to be a light-hearted tale that some players appreciate for its simplicity, while others find it lacking in substance.

    • “The story starts as an insecure (and paranoid) fabric swatch named George sets out to try to find his missing love, the titular Samantha.”
    • “A touching story about George and Samantha, two swatches of fabric who are deeply in love but separated by mysterious circumstances. Now George must venture out in a quest to rescue his beloved.”
    • “At the heart of this magical adventure, we have a storybook love story actually being read to us from a storybook.”
    • “The story is embarrassingly bad and tonally awkward; the sound is severely lacking, and the gameplay isn’t so amazing that you will write home about it.”
    • “This is a platformer with a bad story, really poor writing, and the whole story is a mess.”
    • “The story starts with an insecure (and paranoid) fabric swatch named George who sets out to try to find his missing love, the titular Samantha.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of classic 2D platforming reminiscent of titles like Mario, featuring cute puzzles and a vibrant art style, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. While the mechanics are engaging, they can sometimes lack intuitiveness, requiring players to learn through trial and error. Overall, it offers a chill experience, though it may not leave a lasting impression.

    • “Cute story, basic but cute, nice graphics style and cute puzzles, some of them are a bit harder than others but nothing too frustrating... this is a chill game to be played for a few hours and just enjoy the chill music and gameplay :)”
    • “Gameplay: a kid-friendly puzzle platformer that is enjoyable and engaging enough for all ages.”
    • “The mechanics are awesome -- something that I look for in any decent platformer.”
    • “The story is embarrassingly bad and tonally awkward, the sound is severely lacking, and the gameplay isn’t so amazing that you will write home about it.”
    • “Much of the gameplay and mechanics is reminiscent of classic 2D platformers like Mario, but that doesn’t mean it’s entirely intuitive.”
    • “This sometimes means new mechanics must be figured out by trial and error.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The game's graphics and art style are widely praised for their charm and cuteness, contributing to an enjoyable and relaxing gameplay experience. The aesthetic choices enhance the overall appeal, making it a standout feature that complements the fun puzzles, although the pictorial tutorial may pose some interpretative challenges. Overall, the visuals are considered a significant strength, making the game worth its full price.

    • “The art style and graphics are an area where the game really shines.”
    • “May whet the appetite of hardcore platformer fanatics with its lovely aesthetic and intriguing manner of puzzle-solving.”
    • “+ wonderful aesthetic choice and design”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is described as chill and fitting for the overall tone, providing a pleasant backdrop to the gameplay. However, it is also noted to be repetitive and not particularly engaging, with some reviewers expressing disappointment in the quality of the background music and sound effects. Overall, while the music contributes to a relaxed atmosphere, it lacks variety and impact.

    • “Cute story, basic but cute, nice graphics style and cute puzzles. This is a chill game to be played for a few hours and just enjoy the chill music and gameplay :)”
    • “The background music blends in for the most part, but makes sense with the current tone of the story when noticed.”
    • “The music is also very repetitive, although the voice acting is great.”
    • “Music and sound effects: this is the only area of the game that I didn’t enjoy.”
    • “The background music didn’t play out well with the game, in my opinion.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The game features a touching storyline centered around George and Samantha, two fabric swatches in love but separated by mysterious circumstances, evoking strong emotional connections. It is praised as a standout indie title of 2021, ideal for those seeking wholesome family entertainment.

    • “A touching story about George and Samantha, two swatches of fabric who are deeply in love but separated by mysterious circumstances.”
    • “This is definitely one of my favorite indie titles of 2021 and a great fit for anyone looking for some wholesome family fun.”
    • “Touching storyline.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game presents an appealing concept, but players report significant issues with buggy physics that detract from its overall stability.

    • “Cute little puzzle with a nice premise, but the physics are incredibly buggy.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is effectively delivered through well-crafted cut scenes that not only advance the story but also provide comedic moments, particularly in the mystery surrounding Samantha's disappearance.

    • “The cutscenes that unfold the story and mystery of where Samantha went were well told and funny.”
    • “The humor in the dialogue kept me laughing throughout the game.”
    • “I loved the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions; they added so much charm to the experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious due to the repetitive nature of the stages, leading to a sense of monotony over time.

    • “The grinding becomes an eventually tedious sameness to the stages.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun activity.”
    • “After a while, the grind feels more like a punishment than a rewarding experience.”
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