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The Mortuary Assistant

Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

Pros

  • Genuinely scary and immersive horror atmosphere
  • Accurate and engaging embalming simulation
  • Multiple endings and randomized scares increase replayability
  • Well-designed jump scares without cheap tricks
  • Strong narrative and lore elements

Cons

  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Repetitive embalming gameplay can feel monotonous
  • Clunky inventory and control mechanics
  • Short overall playtime per run
  • Limited social or cooperative features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have control over embalming tasks and decisions about identifying possessed bodies, but must follow a set sequence of embalming steps."

  • Competence
    3

    "Players engage in skillful embalming procedures and puzzle-solving to identify demons, with feedback and multiple endings rewarding mastery."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on individual play and personal progression without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Multiple endings, randomized scares, and replayability encourage repeated play sessions and long-term engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Gameplay is designed for solo play with no cooperative or team-based elements."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Some player choice in exploration and puzzle solving, but embalming follows a fixed routine with limited modification."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and non-competitive."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strong immersion in a horror atmosphere provides escape from reality and intense emotional distraction."

  • Expectation
    -5

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation to experience horror and story."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players explore multiple endings and randomized events, but core gameplay routines remain consistent."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players discover new story elements, secrets, and randomized hauntings across multiple playthroughs."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; players use predefined characters and environments without personalization."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Game features supernatural demons, possession, and horror fiction elements creating an imaginative experience."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction beyond sharing streams or videos."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn embalming procedures, demon identification, and puzzle-solving strategies over time."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during embalming and puzzle solving; not designed for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Minimal social or emotional connections; interactions are mostly isolated and task-focused."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players progress through shifts, unlock multiple endings, and accumulate knowledge and story elements."

  • Relaxation
    -3

    "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with frequent scares creates sustained emotional strain rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Strong sensory stimulation through audio-visual scares, eerie atmosphere, and jump scares."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative immersion with multiple endings, character backstory, and unfolding lore."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players use reasoning and deduction to identify possessed bodies and demons, requiring mental challenge."

  • Thrill
    5

    "High suspense and thrill from unpredictable scares and tense atmosphere."

  • Value
    2

    "Generally perceived as good value especially on sale, with replayability and unique horror experience."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Gameplay centers on embalming and preparation rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid possession and complete tasks under pressure, simulating survival against supernatural threats."

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