Children of Morta

 PC
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 288 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 220 out of 288
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 288
  3. Negative: 29 out of 288

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Digitalkid
    Sep 16, 2019
    5
    Great story and animations, but the gameplay is dull and annoying. No loot, no weapons, only coins and some kind of magic potions. Hours of buttonmashing. And if you die, well they've chosen the worst penalty, buttonmash through the dungeon again right from the start for no reward.. Sry.
  2. Crescendo
    Oct 28, 2019
    6
    The narrative is decent, the graphic style subjectively wonderful and the gameplay solid. It's a little generic a tale for my tastes, and - just as with bastion - I find the narrator is a welcome addition, but it just cements the thoroughly underwhelming and generic story. Not a homerun, but not a trainwreck either. The gameplay itself is pretty... mediocre for a roguelite, but fitting.The narrative is decent, the graphic style subjectively wonderful and the gameplay solid. It's a little generic a tale for my tastes, and - just as with bastion - I find the narrator is a welcome addition, but it just cements the thoroughly underwhelming and generic story. Not a homerun, but not a trainwreck either. The gameplay itself is pretty... mediocre for a roguelite, but fitting. Enemy design could really use a bit more diversity, but alright. What really makes me rate this game only medium, however, is that it's fairly short and, unlike most roguelike/lites has little to no replayability. I also want to add that I found the first boss to be more of a challenge than anything else the game threw at me; meaning it is pretty easy as well - but that's alright.

    I don't want to use the word "overrated" here, but there are so so so many games with great narrative and well-written stories and it frustrates me that something like this gets lifted into the "BRILLIANT STORY" category without lifting a finger, just because it has a narrative forced upon you instead of giving players clues to read between the lines.    … Expand
  3. Donners
    Sep 12, 2020
    5
    This is a "story-driven roguelike".

    Unfortunately, the latter is not that strong. It comes with a variety of distinct characters, but funnels you into playing as them even if you don't want to through a combination of bonuses (you have to get each character to a certain level to earn their universal bonus) and cooldowns. While thematically appropriate, it becomes grindy and    This is a "story-driven roguelike".

    Unfortunately, the latter is not that strong. It comes with a variety of distinct characters, but funnels you into playing as them even if you don't want to through a combination of bonuses (you have to get each character to a certain level to earn their universal bonus) and cooldowns.

    While thematically appropriate, it becomes grindy and frustrating to play a character who is not enjoyable. The cooldowns in particular are irritating, especially against the final boss. Having to wait for a cooldown to play as your preferred character feels like something out of an FTP mobile game.

    Then there's the story. It's delivered with such melodramatic gravitas, such ponderous self-importance, that it would serve better as a parody.

    There's no nuance to it - as if the baddies being called the Corruption and being frightfully ugly was too subtle, they are also shown picking on animals, a pregnant woman and cute bots. It even spells out the (obvious) moral of the tale at the end.

    It's like a pre-teen cartoon, delivered as if it's a literary masterwork. Utterly cringeworthy.    … Expand
  4. Ranger_River
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    beautiful and perfect . Comes with pixel graphics and fantastic design. Good narrator and interesting creatures and stories.
    I really liked.
    Be sure to try. You will love it

    خسته نباشید به تیم سازنده. عالی عالی و عالی
  5. noahjp1016
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    Pros:
    Children Of Morta is a beautifully made one to two player rogue-lite dungeon crawler with an emphasis on the story of our heroes, the Bergson family, as they work to stop a spreading corruption from killing their land. Each moment of a characters story has emotion that is conveyed amazingly via the narrator and visuals. From the youngest son wishing to find his purpose, to him and    Pros:
    Children Of Morta is a beautifully made one to two player rogue-lite dungeon crawler with an emphasis on the story of our heroes, the Bergson family, as they work to stop a spreading corruption from killing their land. Each moment of a characters story has emotion that is conveyed amazingly via the narrator and visuals. From the youngest son wishing to find his purpose, to him and his father playing a game of ball outside. The leveling system for characters is well throughout, besides earning passive and active skills, each Bergson unlocks a new family trait every 5 levels or so that benefit the entire family (IE, the rogue of the family gives everyone a bonus to critical hit chance). Each run has some value, from picking up gold for the family coffers that can be used for various family wide stat bonuses to exp for characters, making every attempt worth while in some way.

    Cons:
    The combat is rather simple with each character only having a simple attack and an ability or two along side it, its not the worst in the world, but its nothing new for the genre. The dash system is rather annoying with each character only having a certain amount, each with a varying time between recharge times for each one.

    Verdict:
    In reality most of the "bad" things in Children Of Morta dont feel like game ruining issues, they're more so minor annoyances, like the stickers on apples. The game is amazingly well done and fun for those who want a good action game with story to its bones.    … Expand
  6. Martin_dittany
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Amazing game play, fantastic music, and guess what, brilliant story.
    Im glad to buy thus game. And rip to my time and work :))))
  7. niooer
    Feb 4, 2020
    2
    The most boring game of the 2019, just endless grind on spongy enemies with the most generic story possible.
  8. 71games
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    FANTASTIC!!!
    -gameplay: soooo good
    -music: awwwsome
    -story and narative:blow my mind
    -graphic:artistic
  9. jaszczep
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Children of Morta is a beautiful dungeon-crawler, with underwhelming gameplay.
  10. DantePQ
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Amazing game - everything about it is perfect :
    - great gameplay
    - amazing hnad drawn graphics
    - music score
    - story
    It's rare for such game to arrive especially in this genre.
  11. MarcelKappland
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    New Version of rogue-family, story driven in roguelike elements, focus on Family، love and alliance Concept, one of Best young brothers "Diablo" game series
    Be sure to play
  12. tobivv
    Jan 21, 2020
    2
    Pretty, but boring. Enemies are spongy, the game requires very low APM, and mostly consists of grinding. Whenever you lose it's because you went so far that you need to spend your earned currency for simple upgrades and go do the same thing and go a little bit further
  13. polzav
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    My favorite game of the year! The atmosphere and the game play are breathtaking. The plot is very touching and unpredictable.
  14. VitaminK
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    I'm usually not too big a fan of rogue-lites but this game really nails everything I like about them. There's actual progression, the art is beautiful, there's reason to play the different characters throughout the entire game. They weave the story wonderfully through the game. Just be aware that this won't be super long. I'll easily be getting 20-30 hours, some may get less some more.I'm usually not too big a fan of rogue-lites but this game really nails everything I like about them. There's actual progression, the art is beautiful, there's reason to play the different characters throughout the entire game. They weave the story wonderfully through the game. Just be aware that this won't be super long. I'll easily be getting 20-30 hours, some may get less some more. Don't expect 100's. Really hope they expand on this game with an expansion or sequel!… Expand
  15. Mmdrad12
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Hi
    I really appreciate the creators of this game In our country, Iran, despite the sanctions, it is very difficult to make a good game, and this studio was able to cope with this, and many problems arose for this studio.It was created and it is a really good game and I will introduce it to you as a good game, not a masterpiece, and it is a pity that the game He did not use the culture and    Hi
    I really appreciate the creators of this game In our country, Iran, despite the sanctions, it is very difficult to make a good game, and this studio was able to cope with this, and many problems arose for this studio.It was created and it is a really good game and I will introduce it to you as a good game, not a masterpiece, and it is a pity that the game He did not use the culture and religion of Iran, which he used, it was great, but the design of the characters is completely unique to me, and I give the game a score of 10 due to the severe problems that the game developer had with the release of the game.
    I apologize if I had the next grammar    … Expand
  16. real_Ali
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Astonishing pixel graphics, Rich story, addictive game-play, these are enough for me. Children of Morta is one of the best indie games I ever played.
    Good job Dead Mage!
  17. robomartion
    Oct 24, 2019
    4
    Just another overrated indie. Nothing to see here. Hopefully the voice acting will be enough to deter you before you experience the bare bones gameplay. Art is somewhat decent but nothing special.
  18. megabear
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    I don't like Rogue/Roguelite games and bought this game without realizing it, but I'm glad I did. The story elements and art style, as well as smooth gameplay and randomized dungeons really come together beautifully. Highly recommended.
  19. scurpiun77
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Story 2/2
    Music 2/2
    Gameplay 2/2
    Graphic 2/2
    Iranian game 2/2!!!!!!!!!! Good game
  20. CAPSULEERJEDI
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    Just another breathtaking isometric rogue lite action rpg that keeps you dangerously hooked!!!
  21. fivefeetunder
    Jan 30, 2020
    8
    Visually and musically stunning piece, the gameplay is from time to time lacking a charm
  22. MOm13oS
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game Graphics is so Classic
    The ai is nice the stoey is medium But in the end im iranian
  23. guitar185
    Sep 17, 2019
    4
    I really think the game has some potential, the family focus and the way the devs integrated that into the RPG elements of the game I thought was truly novel and brilliant. The game play is really fun if somewhat repetitive, and the story is thoughtfully written. The issue as to why my overall "meh" rating is really the pacing of the game, it gets super boring so quickly. They really onlyI really think the game has some potential, the family focus and the way the devs integrated that into the RPG elements of the game I thought was truly novel and brilliant. The game play is really fun if somewhat repetitive, and the story is thoughtfully written. The issue as to why my overall "meh" rating is really the pacing of the game, it gets super boring so quickly. They really only have 3 areas to play through/explore, with a ton of re-use and asset duplication. I get bored quickly because of how many times I have to play through the same levels. More time in development with a larger number of maps and enemies would have made the pace of the game much better. Hopefully this will change in the future with additional development… Expand
  24. Paul_barley
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Children of Morta is a fantastic game ! so enjoyable !...so greatful to u guys at Dead Mage and 11 bit studios - you are awesome .!

    gameplay, 10/10, visuals 10/10,    … Expand
  25. RMDsilva
    Jan 4, 2021
    7
    Cute, fun mechanics but ultimately a simple game - and the divine graces (random items that give you random powers the longer you survive in a dungeon) just make it too easy.
  26. kagekirazuul
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Excellent game. Only a few hours in, and the narrator is giving Bastion a run for the money. Gameplay initially was somewhat stilted until I changed the button configuration. Team play is a fun mechanic, and I love the "Dad" buffs on John's character. It makes the tank character loveable and fun to play. Not a spoiler, but when the family's "bat cave" was revealed, it was sooooo cool.Excellent game. Only a few hours in, and the narrator is giving Bastion a run for the money. Gameplay initially was somewhat stilted until I changed the button configuration. Team play is a fun mechanic, and I love the "Dad" buffs on John's character. It makes the tank character loveable and fun to play. Not a spoiler, but when the family's "bat cave" was revealed, it was sooooo cool.

    Loving this. It's like a little bit slower hyper-light drifter with 100% more storyline.    … Expand
  27. raven_raven
    Feb 18, 2022
    0
    It's pretty, but also very repetitive and mediocre. Nothing new happens after a few hours, and making you switch characters makes thing more tedious, if anything.
  28. philzlz
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    One of the most beautiful pixel art games that i have played. Game length is around ten hours. The narrators voice immerses you into the story of the Bergson family. While not very long, i had a lot of fun trying out different characters with their distinct skill sets. The mini stories inside of each dungeon are a nice touch and the main hub had a cozy family atmosphere.

    If you like    One of the most beautiful pixel art games that i have played. Game length is around ten hours. The narrators voice immerses you into the story of the Bergson family. While not very long, i had a lot of fun trying out different characters with their distinct skill sets. The mini stories inside of each dungeon are a nice touch and the main hub had a cozy family atmosphere.

    If you like the dungeon crawling of Diablo and roque-lites, this is your game.    … Expand
  29. Keskin
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    it is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is goodit is good
  30. RevoQ
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    I played 9 hours in a row, never bored.

    9 saat başında deli gibi döndüm durdum her yere girdim açtığım her karakteri oynadım gerçekten her biri çok güzel ve çok özel bir oyun olmuş grafiklerin güzelliği hele ap ayrı muhteşem bir oyun 10 verdim ve düşünmedim bile.
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

43
#43 Best PC Game of 2019
57
#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. GameGrin
    Jan 11, 2022
    100
    Children of Morta is pieced together in such a way that no element feels out of place, and the wonderful roguelite gameplay is backed with a deep and emotional story that kept me engrossed until the very end.
    Read full review
  2. Riot Pixels
    Feb 17, 2020
    82
    This simple story about the importance of family ties will definitely tug at your heartstrings — if not with words, then at least with beautiful pixel-perfect dungeons.
    Read full review
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 16, 2019
    90
    Children of Morta presents a really amazing story about an adventuring family out to save the world. Its mix of Rogue-lite and RPG elements make it easily accessible to expert players and new players to this genre. And even with other massive titles, it is a great indie gem that you should have.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »