Macrotis: A Mother's Journey

Macrotis: A Mother's Journey

Proud Dinosaurs · 2019

A simple reunion story with surprising emotional force

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SoloSide-onSwitch

The WhatsNext verdict

If you want a short, story-led puzzle platformer with a tender family premise and colorful presentation, Macrotis delivers its strongest moments through emotion and atmosphere. Players demanding consistently sharp controls or deep puzzle mastery may find it frustratingly uneven.

What it does best

  • A simple reunion story with surprising emotional force

  • A charming, colorful world with a memorable bilby heroine

  • Resourceful physics puzzles built around water and traversal

What might put you off

  • Jerky or unreliable controls

  • Uneven puzzle challenge

The setup

What you are walking into

Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.

Where it lives

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionFantasyKids
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