Well, it’s time to be normal like that PLUGGY write a review, but I’m also a slow-burner by nature, so forget about relevance, I’ll write all sorts of jokes about indie games (mostly). Which came out a long time ago.
I may not be the first and, I hope, not the last who will make blogs on various indie toys, but it seems to me that the more the merrier, the main thing is that all this writing looks Interesting And were different from each other thoughts or presentation. But it’s not for me to teach people how to write blogs, so let’s get started 👏
Well, the beginning is ready, now the main thing is not to give up on this matter.👀 (I scored after all)
The story begins in the family home..
Trying to get more out of an indie game than it is.
Children of Morta – This is an epic, as is the case in any game about saving the world, a story where you, taking on the role of a certain Bergson family, in a family (chic) house, will save your native grove from DAMAGE!
“No, this is not about the debuffs that impressive ladies promise to impose at a bargain price in the newspaper “World of the Unknown”. The fact is that evil personalities and impersonal evil are not limited to influencing our souls, but also strive to ruin the landscape around them. Trees wither, grass withers, mucus appears on the ground, cute little animals quickly grow spines and eyes in the most unexpected places…”
This land won’t be plowed, now it can only be used in the open-hearth!
— “28 Panfilov’s men,” a phrase from one of the Red Army soldiers during an artillery shelling
Perhaps the plot will seem banal to you if you are an extremely observant person. However, I believe that it is better to present the story in a beautiful and harmonious way, even if it is no longer new, than to then experience headaches and bewilderment while you understand the local lore, saying to yourself: “WHAT THE HORROR IS HAPPENING HERE??!».
But saving the world from corruption is, perhaps, just a special convention to tell us a story about family and family values. Throughout the entire plot, we will be shown mini-scenes and subplots of the Bergson family itself. Under the beautiful OST, deep and pleasant voice of the narrator and visualization through my favorite pixel art. This is what makes the game so addictive.
During the game you will see how family members live, rejoice and experience hardships and sadness..
The main location of the game, a cozy estate in the middle of a grove, a place where you watch the life of a family and the spread of corruption.
In my humble opinion, it is these micro-moments in the house that sell the game, what we have here is not just a set of tools to destroy evil evil, but a real family that sticks together. Both metaphorically and literally.
Family like a set from D&D.
What about the family?? Well, that is, who is there and what is it like?? Since I’m trying to do some kind of review here, I need to talk about the main characters. And there is something to tell, in addition to my thoughts and conclusions, about each family member written in the local library, that is code.
The game code is an in-game document that contains information about tips, training, descriptions of opponents, objects or events.
So, let’s start with our first open hero, the most comfortable character to play on the phone. (For others I’m too noob.)
John is a warrior. He is the first playable character and appears in the tutorial mode, introducing the player to the basics of the game. (Just like a real dad teaching life at the beginning of his journey.)
In terms of gameplay, this character is the simplest and easiest to control. He has a large amount of health, and his sword is very effective at cutting down spiders and skeletons. We can say that he is the main character of the entire story, who will have to make difficult choices during the course of the plot. And also the father of half the Bergson squad.
A devoted father and wise warrior, John is a vigilant protector of his family and home, always ready to confront any threat before it becomes a problem.
Codex: https://casinopalm.net Children of Morta
From the warrior we come to the archer, the second character who will support you extremely well in battle.
Well, in general, who knows how to fight, and I personally ran through all the dungeons in horror for her, since it’s not much fun to play as an archer alone ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Meet me, Linda – archer! And the second family member that opens shows us another extremely important element of the game, COOP! After all, it will be more fun to play with your friend than alone, well, at least I think. For best results, find a real brother or sister to play the family roguelike in an authentic way 😉
A good support class that will help you defeat the local darkspawn. Linda can slow down time while using her ultimate ability. The first child of a family that stood up to defend the grove and its home and family, respectively.
All of Linda’s hopes and dreams in life come true in one thing: music.
Codex: Children of Morta
And now, having received the first basic set of heroes, by choice or in duet, while clearing local dungeons, you will watch the development of the plot in the Bergson family. And next up is our..
Kevin – assassin. The first character you will unlock after just a few active hours in the game. There is a remarkable moment in the form of a storyline where the boy wants to prove himself, but his family is afraid to let him go into a dangerous world. Therefore, he leaves without permission to prove to his family what a mega cool and awesome warrior he is, which leads to a classic scene and “FOOLISH, YOU COULD HAVE DIE!“Well, after a little analysis, the father of the family accepts his son’s determination, and he is recruited into the detachment. Along the way, I made a couple of daggers.
Well, there’s a robber, a murderer, etc., invisibility + speed = a lot of crits. The character is built on this, the better you play, the faster he deals damage.
In the first days of his life, Kevin hardly drank milk and cried almost constantly. Until his father returned, he finally stopped crying and began to breastfeed.
Codex: Children of Morta
But Kevin not only wanted to prove to himself that he was a capable guy, he also wanted to make his older brother proud of him.
Mark – a monk, the eldest brother of the family, returns seriously wounded from service. The fourth character that we can unlock if we find certain ingredients in the dungeon.
A calm and balanced connoisseur of herbs and tranquility, but at the same time the most furious fighter in the family, as he prefers to use not a sword or arrows, but his fists to cleanse himself of filth. And it does this extremely effectively, by targeting the enemy and total PAH PAH experience, my favorite.
Deep, focused and precise, Mark realized early on that he couldn’t find all the answers in the outside world, so he focused on the world within himself.
Codex: Children of Morta
Tough times call for tough decisions. That is why we have to train the youngest to fight corruption… Well, she herself is not against it at all. 👉👈
After spending a certain amount of time in the game you will watch the training of the youngest Bergson warrior.
Lucy – pyromancer! Well, why, if it’s a little girl, then fire is definitely involved… However, it doesn’t matter, since despite your young age you can create the most dangerous member of the family due to the large number of spells.
Lucy, unlike her brother Kevin, represents the trope of the patient student who can’t wait to prove herself. Therefore, after each outing we will be shown her training, at the end of which we take her under our control, clear the first floor of the dungeon and officially become a member of the Bergson military detachment.
Gifted in magic and taught by Grandmother Margaret herself, she wants to use her abilities to help her family fight corruption. Her individuality is manifested even in magic, she masters fire, air and even the power of illusions.
Codex: Children of Morta
The further you go, the more difficult the tests… You can feel the transition to a new location, and what a relief that at such a tense moment the son of not John, but our Uncle Ben, appears on the threshold of the house..
Touching reunion between child and father. Both have some catching up to do.
The tank, in a word, is large, has a lot of HP, heavy blows and all the components for a machine for breaking creatures of corruption.
Although Joey loves to play sports and despite his intimidating physique, he has a kind heart and a gentle soul.
Codex: Children of Morta
Well, the last member of the family… A friend of the family, so to speak. The man who came at the right time, the doctor of the local tribe..
Came in a moment of grief and saved the situation Apan – healer! She is a member of the Ashwa tribe, originally from the far north of Mount Morta and traveled south to join the Children of Morta on their quest. She flew in on a mechanical dragon kite, which broke after she landed at the Bergson home. An interesting concept, a stranger and unrelated person who gradually becomes a good friend of the family and its full part.
Years later, when she noticed dark clouds gathering in the far south, she decided that she was needed in the central lands and arrived to help the Bergsons in the fight against Corruption.
Codex: Children of Morta
Well, let’s not forget about other family members who, although not participating in the battle, are actively helping the family
The leader of the family, a person who spiritually and magically improves the powers of the Bergsons, and the main engine of the plot, who raised strong warriors both physically and morally who can overcome any obstacles and stop the damage.
In those years when her sons were not at home, she lived alone in their house and made a living by treating and selling medicines and herbs. Nowadays, with her sons back and her grandchildren surrounding her, she continues to care for their education. However, a busy home life never dampened her curiosity or interfered with her learning.
Codex: Children of Morta
The main blacksmith of the family is Uncle Ben, grandmother’s nephew Margaret and a man with long-standing scars both inside and out. As was said just above, a plot thread with a former lover and an unexpected son is connected with him. A story about how a person regrets what he lost, what he did not appreciate when he had the opportunity.
A bitter old man to whom life has not been too kind or lenient.
Codex: Children of Morta
The mother of the family is the main leitmotif of the game’s plot. After all WARNING: SPOILERS!! Her child, who is about to be born, must become a ritual sacrifice to satisfy the hunger of the local god. CLASSIC! The family was not aware of this, except for Margaret’s grandmother, since she is the keeper of the local lore. Therefore, the future child is literally a target on the whole family
This ritual had already been performed before them, unfortunately, a difficult choice was made at the cost of the life of an innocent baby, past ancestors were not taken out in battle and endured. But not Gigachad John, who decides to break all the rules and, thanks to family ties, is able to fight back not only the damage, but also the one who sent this damage.
Patient and persistent, she is the guardian of the souls of her children and family. Not a night goes by that Mary doesn’t think about her family and pray for their health. You could say her life boils down to one thing: her children.
Codex: Children of Morta
Game world
Nus. We’re done with the main one, we should write a few words about the world. Well, here, of course, without strong swings. But nevertheless they let you roam. According to the plot, we need to save – find three protective spirits, and each has their own vast possessions. It turns out to be a kind of matryoshka doll. There are three locations, in these locations there are three levels, and in these levels there are several floors, from 2 to 4, if memory serves. On the floors you will find various loot that will improve your skills for the duration of this run, chests with local currency, as well as some events, such as the rescue of a merchant gentleman. In addition to the main three locations, there is a forest, which will be encountered in training and some plot points.
Keldippo Caves
Ah, that smell of the first levels! Green landscapes at the beginning, then nasty bloody shades appear, and at the end everything turns dark.
According to the basic setup of the first levels, you can find spiders and skeletons, goblins and ogres, as well as creatures of corruption here.
Barahut
Urban sandscapes
There is an atmosphere of mystery and danger here, the local magical city of Bogdat which has been distorted due to CORRUPTION or damage if in Russian. Bandits, mummies and other dangerous creatures will try to kill you.
In addition to the city labyrinths, there are also sand dunes and steppes with dried forests..
TerraVala
This is a steampunk underground city with rockets and automata. Unfortunately, almost all of its inhabitants suddenly disappeared to the sounds of metal.
I’m not just a visual person anymore, I’m a real visual person!!
My honest reaction to pixels
Okay okay, I have to admit this is just a prelude to my hardcore fucking Pixel Art🤌
I love pixel art because it combines nostalgia and modernity. This style is a tribute to all the oldies and connoisseurs of the past of video games, when every detail had a special meaning. In a limited space of pixels, an artist can create a whole world, conveying emotions and atmosphere that remain in the memory for a long time.
Each element, be it a character or a background, requires a special subtle vision, approach. This is what makes the creation process unique.
A limited palette and clear contours force the artist to pay attention to detail, which leads to interesting visual solutions. I’m simply amazed and delighted by how you can tell an entire story with just a few pixels, without spending a ton of money on ultra HD graphics, don’t get me wrong, graphony has its place, but pixel art gives that necessary variety among games. After all, in each game, despite one approach, different pictures are obtained, with their own style.
And Children of Morta has this magic of Pixel Art, especially all the small scenes at home, you feel every wave and movement of the characters, every emotion is read, and the visuals make you involuntarily smile at the local beauty of nature and be horrified by the damage with the gradual contamination of your home.
Everyone is looking for thrills, but the most important thing is family.
We can probably sum up the review. Due to my inexperience, the review is not very large, but I think I conveyed the general picture. Perhaps I should have mentioned more about the gameplay 🤔
Well, it’s a bagel, it’s difficult at the beginning, you get a little pumped up and you start to get into the flow, and if you also hang out with Kent, then everything will be like clockwork. Well, at least the story mode is for sure, there are still challenges, but I didn’t touch them
The controls were on the phone, in fact, that’s why I decided to make a review in honor of the release of the port 😉 It’s quite convenient to play, but it’s not so easy to play as a support class, such as an archer or a healer, but it’s a pleasure to play as a monk or a barbarian, the only downside is that my phone suffers from heavy loads and gets hot, so I have to take breaks.
I haven’t written much about the OST, to be honest, I wasn’t very impressed by it, well, you know, an average worthy fantasy tune, with epic moments during plot twists.
Well, the main message remains unchanged: a family can withstand any threat, even damage, even God, because when we are together, we are united! We are strong! We are Children of Morta.