No Son Of Mine

Great survival/psychological horror title. Indie devs can often do it way more effectively than the big names, and this is a good example of that. Plenty of challenge, even on easier settings, and the incessant movements of "the boy" will keep you tense for sure. But, most importantly imo, is the way the story terrifies through REAL LIFE tragedy. Man this one hits hard in that regard, more effectively than anything supernatural. Full review here: https://www.deafsparrow.com/2023/12/16/no-son-of-mine-shovel-to-the-head-unwanted-child-horror/

Excellent game, great story, I cried

You... YOU DIDN'T WARN ME!!! All I can say is this game has one of the better stories of a shorter indie horror game that I've played as of late. The game itself play wise is pretty fun... but the story is OMG!!! I didn't see any of it coming. The art style for the "cut scenes" I really enjoyed as well. Not something you see every day... and it was a real nice change of pace. Although I have to say one of those "cut scenes" is going to stay with me for a very long time. Is it worth the money... yes. Will you enjoy the game throughout... yes (the last part may get a little frustrating but you have to push through so you can see the whole end). Will this game leave an impact on you... yes (unless you don't have a heart). Very well done here Pleasantly Friendly Games... you have managed to not only entertain me... but shock me as well.

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☑ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☑ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☑ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long …

I played the game for 2 hours and got right to the end but didn't beat the last boss. + The atmosphere of the different locations is great + The weapon and upgrade system was original + The story is disturbing and interesting - The graphics are plain and dated - One of the puzzle items to find a code is in a really obscure out of the way location, hard to find - The enemy can be really cheap at times and hit you from behind, you cant tell where he came from - More healing items needed Overall I give this game a solid 6/10 I think it should be priced around $5

No Son Of Mine is a first-person survival horror title developed and published by Pleasantly Friendly Games that confidently embraces many of the genre's classic foundations while introducing a few ideas of its own. At its core, the game revolves around a disturbing investigation tied to a sinister figure known only as The Boy, an ever-present threat that transforms what could have been a straightforward horror adventure into an intense battle for survival. From the opening moments, the game establishes a bleak and oppressive atmosphere, inviting players into a world where every shadow feels dangerous and every answer uncovered raises even more questions. The game's greatest strength lies in how it handles tension. Instead of depending entirely on scripted scares, it creates fear through unpredictability. The Boy is not simply an obstacle waiting at designated checkpoints; he actively influences the pacing of the experience. Players never feel entirely safe, especially when environmental lighting becomes a critical mechanic. Darkness serves as more than visual dressing, forcing players to remain alert and make split-second decisions between hiding, fighting, or retreating. This re…