Children of Morta Reviews

I reluctantly have to say no. I've tried to get into this game several times over a number of years and at least two platforms. It was so very close. It could have been one of my favorites. It's charming and very pretty. The early game was fun. The way family members are introduced and become playable was endearing. Unfortunately it does not work for me much after that. It's too repetitive. The characters are imbalanced. Ranged is much better than melee. But you're forced to play them all. IIRC, win or lose, your current (probably favorite) character essentially fatigues, forcing you to rotate to other (probably much weaker) characters. Sometimes the pool is very small. This delays progression and increases grinding even more, beyond the point of fun.

love every bit of it, the music, the story, the narative, the world building. one of few story games that i complete the story and happy about it, awesome

Children of Morta surprised me in the best way possible. It’s not just another roguelite dungeon crawler—it’s a deeply emotional journey wrapped in stunning pixel art and tight gameplay mechanics. The story of the Bergson family is powerful, and the way each character grows both in skill and in narrative depth makes every run feel meaningful. 💥 Combat & Characters: Each family member has a unique playstyle, from sword-wielding warriors to mystical spellcasters. The combat is fluid and satisfying, with enough variety to keep things fresh. I especially loved how upgrades felt impactful and how synergy between characters encouraged strategic thinking. 🎨 Visuals & Atmosphere: The pixel art is jaw-dropping. Every environment, animation, and cutscene is crafted with care. The narration adds a poetic layer to the experience, making you feel like you're part of a living legend. ❤️ Storytelling That Resonates: What sets this game apart is its heart. The themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience are beautifully woven into the gameplay. You’re not just fighting monsters—you’re protecting what matters most. 🧠 Replayability & Progression: Even after finishing the main story, the Family Trials mode offers a fresh challenge. The progression system is rewarding, and the game respects your time while still offering depth. Final Thoughts: If you’re looking for a game that combines action, emotion, and artistry, Children of Morta is a must-play. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest times, family is our greatest strength.

Excellent game. Great Roguelike that does not overstay its welcome. Presents a decent story and great gameplay.

After playing it Online and Offline I'm pretty happy with my purchase at the Right Time. I learned a lot from children of Morta, that's why I Bow to Artists.

Really nice game, love the gameplay reminds me of Hades. And the story is really nice too

Good game overall. Played on steam deck at free time np. One run take 15-25 minutes. Sotry telling is fine mb even good for kids. Game force you to play different characters and playstyles. Its fine for me but could be be frustrating for someone. Good price to play time ratio.

The game is a massive grind with the levels, once you've gotten the basics, being pretty boring. But then there's the difficulty spike with the spider boss that is insane. And then you have to grind all the way to it just to try again and even get a try to get the hang of it. This continues on in the game, either it's completely trivial or they give you bosses that have 2 pixels you can stand on while dodging enemies where their massive aoes don't hit you. It's a super pretty game but had zero play testing On top of this you get locked into ONLY this mission being available, and the fatigue mechanic has effectively locked one the one family member that might be good for this boss. It's real bad design in an otherwise interesting game. Get some other roguelike Edit: oh and the upgrades feel like you're adding almost no degree of benefit to the characters. The only things that seem to matter are skill upgrades but it's *very* slow.

The game is riddled with bugs. When playing with friends, you never know if it’s even possible to finish a round due to constant network issues, crashes, disconnects, and the inability to reconnect. I wouldn’t recommend buying this until many of these problems are fixed. Its a shame tho because its quite a good playing experience.

Fun game ~ Progression is nice. Story is captivating. Easy to get in the "just one more" kind of mindset. Skills are satisfying to level up. You play as multiple characters, and unlike a lot of games where that's the case ... I actually enjoying playing them all pretty equally. Cool game. On sale for $4 definitely more than proves its worth in a few hours of gameplay.