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Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother

Released: 4/12/2024

Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother is a roguelike top-down action game, inspired by a Chinese mythology. Players will experience the journey of Chenxiang rescuing his mother, Sanshengmu, after mastering martial arts skills from Sun Wukong. The distinctive combat styles, as well as a variety of magical treasures and items, allow you to boost combat proficiency and craft extraordinary abilities to defeat legendary formidable foes. THE SINCERE EFFORT OPENS EVEN THE HARDEST STONE Sanshengmu, a goddess from the celestial court, was imprisoned beneath Mount Hua for violating celestial laws by giving birth to a boy named Chenxiang with a mortal. When Chenxiang grew up and learned the truth, he vowed to rescue his mother. With the assistance of Sun Wukong and various immortals, Chenxiang overcame numerous trials, defeated formidable enemies, and eventually reunited with his mother. RICH COMBINATIONS OF SECTS AND MAGICAL TREASURES Multiple sect systems correspond to various combat styles. Create your own magical combat abilities by combining a dazzling array of magical treasures with cultivating dozens of items. In each challenge, you always harvest new surprises. ENCOUNTER WELL-KNOWN DEITIES AND IMMORTALS You will meet many widely known characters from the Chinese mythologies, such as Sun Wukong, the Eight Immortals, Erlang Shen and Nezha. Be they foes or friends, they will join you in crafting this gripping and suspenseful tale. AN ANCIENT ARTIFACT POSSESSING MYSTICAL POWERS In addition to mainstream real-time action combat, players can utilize the Lotus Lantern, an ancient artifact to unleash divine abilities like Time Manipulation and Bullet Time. The Lotus Lantern can also permanently enhance your abilities, aiding you in overcoming formidable enemies! AN UNPREDICTABLE ADVENTURE You will encounter various random events. Will you challenge yourself or seek stability? It's all up to you!

Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother is a roguelike top-down action game, inspired by a Chinese mythology. Players will experience the journey of Chenxiang rescuing his mother, Sanshengmu, after mastering martial arts skills from Sun Wukong. The distinctive combat styles, as well as a variety of magical treasures and items, allow you to boost combat proficiency and craft extraordinary abilities to defeat legendary formidable foes. THE SINCERE EFFORT OPENS EVEN THE HARDEST STONE Sanshengmu, a goddess from the celestial court, was imprisoned beneath Mount Hua for violating celestial laws by giving birth to a boy named Chenxiang with a mortal. When Chenxiang grew up and learned the truth, he vowed to rescue his mother. With the assistance of Sun Wukong and various immortals, Chenxiang overcame numerous trials, defeated formidable enemies, and eventually reunited with his mother. RICH COMBINATIONS OF SECTS AND MAGICAL TREASURES Multiple sect systems correspond to various combat styles. Create your own magical combat abilities by combining a dazzling array of magical treasures with cultivating dozens of items. In each challenge, you always harvest new surprises. ENCOUNTER WELL-KNOWN DEITIES AND IMMORTALS You will meet many widely known characters from the Chinese mythologies, such as Sun Wukong, the Eight Immortals, Erlang Shen and Nezha. Be they foes or friends, they will join you in crafting this gripping and suspenseful tale. AN ANCIENT ARTIFACT POSSESSING MYSTICAL POWERS In addition to mainstream real-time action combat, players can utilize the Lotus Lantern, an ancient artifact to unleash divine abilities like Time Manipulation and Bullet Time. The Lotus Lantern can also permanently enhance your abilities, aiding you in overcoming formidable enemies! AN UNPREDICTABLE ADVENTURE You will encounter various random events. Will you challenge yourself or seek stability? It's all up to you!

Lotus Lantern: Rescue Mother is a roguelike top-down action game, inspired by a Chinese mythology. Players will experience the journey of Chenxiang rescuing his mother, Sanshengmu, after mastering martial arts skills from Sun Wukong. The distinctive combat styles, as well as a variety of magical treasures and items, allow you to boost combat proficiency and craft extraordinary abilities to defeat legendary formidable foes. THE SINCERE EFFORT OPENS EVEN THE HARDEST STONE Sanshengmu, a goddess from the celestial court, was imprisoned beneath Mount Hua for violating celestial laws by giving birth to a boy named Chenxiang with a mortal. When Chenxiang grew up and learned the truth, he vowed to rescue his mother. With the assistance of Sun Wukong and various immortals, Chenxiang overcame numerous trials, defeated formidable enemies, and eventually reunited with his mother. RICH COMBINATIONS OF SECTS AND MAGICAL TREASURES Multiple sect systems correspond to various combat styles. Create your own magical combat abilities by combining a dazzling array of magical treasures with cultivating dozens of items. In each challenge, you always harvest new surprises. ENCOUNTER WELL-KNOWN DEITIES AND IMMORTALS You will meet many widely known characters from the Chinese mythologies, such as Sun Wukong, the Eight Immortals, Erlang Shen and Nezha. Be they foes or friends, they will join you in crafting this gripping and suspenseful tale. AN ANCIENT ARTIFACT POSSESSING MYSTICAL POWERS In addition to mainstream real-time action combat, players can utilize the Lotus Lantern, an ancient artifact to unleash divine abilities like Time Manipulation and Bullet Time. The Lotus Lantern can also permanently enhance your abilities, aiding you in overcoming formidable enemies! AN UNPREDICTABLE ADVENTURE You will encounter various random events. Will you challenge yourself or seek stability? It's all up to you!

Critics
74

Score Breakdown

74.0

Critic Average

2 reviews

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Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

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Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

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Metacritic Disparity
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Combined Disparity
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Average of both sources

Review Timing

2 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)