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Where's Samantha?

Where’s Samantha is a charming title about true love between two scraps of fabric. The clever puzzles will keep you busy as you enjoy a journey through a cloth-based world.
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55%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, music
72% User Score Based on 18 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

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Where's Samantha? is a single player platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by SamHoustone and was released on March 24, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming story about love and friendship, enhanced by excellent narration.
  • The art style and graphics are visually appealing, with intricate details that create an immersive world.
  • The puzzles are engaging and progressively challenging, making for a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from buggy physics and controls, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The sound design, including background music and sound effects, is repetitive and could be improved.
  • The story and writing are often criticized for being poorly executed and tonally awkward.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming and endearing, particularly appreciating the touching love story between George and Samantha, enhanced by engaging narration and a whimsical setting. However, others criticize the writing as poor and tonally awkward, describing the overall narrative as a disorganized mess. Despite these disparities, many agree that the story adds a unique layer to the gameplay experience, making it a pleasant, albeit flawed, aspect of the game.

    • “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 as an insecure (and paranoid) fabric swatch named George sets out to try to find his missing love, the titular Samantha.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics and art style are widely praised for their charm and cuteness, contributing to an enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing experience. While the visuals enhance the overall appeal, the pictorial tutorial method may pose some challenges for players. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, making the game worth its price.

    • “The art style and graphics are an area where the game really shines.”
    • “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 :)”
    • “+ wonderful aesthetic choice and design”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 and integration 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 background music and sound effects could have been better.”
    • “The music is also very repetitive, although the voice actor 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.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming premise and engaging puzzles; however, players report significant issues with buggy physics that detract from 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.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted through well-crafted cut scenes that effectively blend storytelling with comedic elements, particularly in unraveling the mystery of 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.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a touching storyline centered around George and Samantha, two fabric swatches in love but separated by mysterious circumstances. Reviewers highlight its emotional depth, making it a standout indie title of 2021, perfect 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.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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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Where's Samantha? is a platformer game with kids theme.

Where's Samantha? is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Where's Samantha? was released on March 24, 2021.

Where's Samantha? was developed by SamHoustone.

Where's Samantha? has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Where's Samantha? is a single player game.

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