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Children of Morta
Children of Morta is a narrative driven hack and slash roguelike. Take on the role of a member of the Bergson family, the Guardians of Mount Morta, as you fight desperately against the Corruption. Experience not only what it means to be a hero, but to be part of a family that bears the weight of the mountain together.
Details
- Released
- September 3, 2019
- Developer
- Dead Mage
- Genres
- Action · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Indie
- Publisher
- 11 bit studios
How it plays
Time to beat · 3 player times (IGDB)
Up to 2 players
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Children of Morta Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Children of Morta is a beautifully crafted retro dungeon slashing adventure with charming narration and a cast of loveable characters.
Children of Morta is a nicely designed dungeon crawler with a huge heart. As you skillfully hack your way through skeleton hordes and fire arrows at demonic ghouls, the lives of the ten people in the Bergson family are explored fully; you watch them bond, struggle, and ultimately grow – from children and parents to magic-wielding gods. This action/RPG strikes an odd balance between showing the purity of family life and the need to sacrifice all to save the world, but it ends up being compelling and thoughtful, giving you plenty of reason to cheer the Bergson's on.
Children of Morta is one of the most wonderful surprises of 2019, and it needs to be on your radar. The progression system and unlockables mean that even an unsuccessful 20-minute run will yield tangible growth to make the next run easier. Those who aren’t wholly into rogue-lites, like me, will still enjoy the variety and action of the gameplay. Better still, it’s impossible not to be captivated by the Bergson family’s struggle for survival and togetherness against a formidable evil. A two-player co-op option is the cherry on top of this exquisitely-crafted experience. However you choose…
When you beat the Children of Morta you will have the feeling that you are not only abandoning the great, dynamic hack'n'slash, but also that you are leaving the family home where you simply felt good and safe.
There comes a time in every game’s life cycle when it undergoes some big changes. After some shedding, molting, and a little quality cocoon-time, every game makes the long journey to its final home on the Nintendo Switch. That time has finally arrived for Children of Morta, and it’s a beautiful fit! For the most part. In spite of any hiccups, this is one more game that feels like a perfect match for Nintendo’s hybrid console.
Families can be funny things; they can either be your best friends or a gigantic pain in the arse. Sometimes they can even be both at the same time. In Children of Morta, the Bergson family have to put up with all the usual family drama like kids misbehaving and drunken uncles, but they also have the added complication of having to defend the world from the encroaching malevolent force known as The Corruption.
The family that fights together.With so many rogue-lite games on the market these days, a unique hook or gimmick becomes all the [...]
Our review for Children of Morta , the fantastic roguelike featuring the Bergsons.
Children of Morta is a title I’ve been excited for ever since it was shown off at the Microsoft 2018 E3 press conference, and when given the chance to review it, I installed the game immediately. While I wasn’t initially expecting a rogue-like adventure with members of an adventuring family, it’s th
None of this is to say that Children of Morta is a bad game. In some ways, it’s very good. The way it interweaves the familial unit throughout the story and the game’s mechanics is an awesome touch. In motion, the game is absolutely gorgeous. That said, I think there are better roguelikes in which to sink your teeth. The Bergsons were a great family to visit, but much like a crazy aunt, I wouldn’t want to live with them forever.
Verdict: Children of Morta was a fantastic fantasy, action-adventure game to play for all ages. The narration was what would pull the player(s) in and entrap them in a captivated setting. Even though the gameplay has been done before and can come off as basic toward other rogue-lite games out there Children of Morta should be a title worth checking out.