A Mortician's Tale Game Reviews

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Cute and thougtful. I loved the music of this as you click through the steps of preparing bodies. The way that the funerals and deaths are treated with respect is such an interesting way to explore. Most people never think about the handling behind the cremations or burials. I liked learning about the characters through snippets of email but I kinda wish we could see what Charlie wrote. I loved that there were some LGBTQ characters. Overall an enjoyable game

Beautiful but, short lived. I wasn’t mad about spending $3 on it because I’m all for supporting indie companies and games. This goes so fast and I even paused it for a few days, thinking I can work through it longer. This game has so much potential that just isn’t put forward. The storyline is great but, it’s more of a point and click game, you don’t really have any control, options, room to pass or fail. And I feel like the ending was very abrupt, they should consider expanding it at the end, I wanna work with Charlie in her new career!

Educational. This is not a game. You take on the experience of what is involved in body preparation and cremation. It is short; it took me about an hour to go through it. I gave it 5 stars because it was educational. If I considered it a game; I couldn’t even rated it 1 star because there is really no story and it is way too short. If you are curious about how a body is prepared and cremated: you might like this. WARNING it only take you about an hour to do the whole experience; really really short.

Undoubtedly more of an experience rather than a game, but that’s not a bad thing. A lot of people are complaining that this game is more of an experience, which I 110% agree with. But that’s not a bad thing, I adored this game and its views on different types of burials and the competition that small funeral homes have to deal with nowadays. If you are looking for an interesting story with a heartwarming ending, this is the game for you...

Huge disappointment. After getting really excited about the concept of this game and all of its possibilities I took the chance and paid the $3.00 for it. Seemed like a little more than I would usually spend but I’d never seen a game like it on mobile. After playing what felt like a tutorial for 15 minutes, the game ended. I didn’t even realize it ended when it did and I went poking around for the next level only to find out it really was over. After being told what to do and a few repetitive tasks the game was over. What was an aesthetically pleasing game ended up being a waste of time and money. Would recommend to no one, head everyone’s warnings as I did not. 0/5 stars ✨

Oils be better but it’s a start. I thought it was absolutely incredible that this game gave us the option of doing or not doing a suicidal funeral. It keeps the game nice and trigger free!!! A very educational game of what a morticians day-to-day routine is like. This game has a lot of potential and I’d love to see more. I unfortunately finished the game in one day and I’m not going to lie. I’m a little sad. I feel like I just finished a really good book that I didn’t want to end. To summarize, “We want more!” Great job guys!!!!

Actually really loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed this game. I understand it was a first, and it was really well done. Not to mention the music was very chill and it added to the atmosphere of everything. I'm really hoping for a second game. Some things that would be great would be, when you talk to the people at the funeral, give choices on what to say. Ratings for your characters choices would be good. Also, the ability to advance and do different jobs would be cool. Like the make up or speaking with the families to set up arrangements. The ability to do extra special things for people would be good too. Just more choices and decision making I think should be great for this game. It was short for a paid game but I don't mind because I'm looking forward to the next one!

Good story, but just too short. I really loved the story! I went in without knowing anything about the game, and I was greeted with some pleasantries and a dead body. However, the story’s progression is entirely too rushed and the gameplay is short. It also has very little input about all the environmental negatives of embalming, even if you do talk to every person and read every article, so the ending just doesn’t make much sense. They never make any implications about the loss of the home, or about Charlie’s dreams and desires (not to spoil anything). It was an enjoyable game, but it felt really empty.

A statement. Being a mortuary student and currently exploring the field myself, I found this simulation to be a beautiful artistic way to promote the growing popularity of natural burial. Providing a window into a few of the everyday tasks a funeral director would take on with many facts littered in for a informational touch. The only thing I wish is a longer story to result in more game play, maybe options to reply to emails to make a more choice driven experience? All critic aside, the art style was just fabulous and it ran beautifully.

A beautiful game, buut.... A beautifully stylistic and intriguing game. The set up is interesting and engaging and wanted me playing more the second I got off. The set up was really nice, it held a lot of potential for a slow-paced little slice of life game as we could watch our character evolve and climb up in the world. As well as watching her relationships grow stronger and make choices. But,(and spoilers) I have to say the abrupt ending was somewhat disappointing. I feel like after she started her own company the game was just kicking off, but to my surprise it just ended. I would have loved to dig deeper into the story and I honestly thought it was going to be a bit long for how much it costed. Mind you I’m not disappointed over all. It just seemed a bit strange for me, I guess I should have read into it more before buying every game that catches my eye hahaha. Ill look forward to seeing more games like this!👌🏽

From a fellow interested player.. This was a great game. From the cute art style to the transitions. Everything was simple yet cute. The story seemed quite interesting especially if you took your time to dive head first into this cute story. Though it was quite cute and interesting it did leave a bit to be yearned for. For instance, in a game that I have to pay for I am looking for a bit longer of a game. Not one I could sit down and do in a single sitting. Of course no offense to the creators in every regard except the last I was very pleased with the quality of this game. The only other problem which for me was a minor one was the lack of music, though I did see a menu for the music and an adjustment to the music I could not seem to make the music work. Which again meaner very little to me especially since this game was, as I have already stated, cute, interesting , and very good at sucking the player in and allowing for them to connect with the story. Not only that but it also was really interesting to learn so much about the post-death process and what the earth friendly options are. Looking forward to more games. Thank you!

Stunning Game!!!. The story advanced in a way which the player could feel as though it was their actual job. Even since I was very little I always wanted to do something in the death industry. Although I’m still in school, this seems like one of the best options for me!! The monthly newsletter even taught real life tips on how to be polite during funerals. The LGBTQ+ aspects are amazing! Jen dating a girl named Lily and the newsletter stating that using correct pronouns is very I’m portable to me! I can’t wait to see more from this company!!!!

When I needed it most. I’m going to a funeral of a loved one this week and I just happened to find this game. Call it morbid curiosity, but I downloaded it anyway. Oddly enough, it put me at ease with the whole process. The writing (emails, visitors, etc) was a nice way to inform myself on burial practices as well as make a sad moment less sad. This game was made with a lot of time, care, and respect. Well done. ⚰️💐

Cute but boring. This is a very cute and interesting game. An awesome concept and fun to play. However, it took me less than an hour to complete. To me that’s not worth the money. On top of how short it is, there’s not a lot of variety in the game play. You do the same things over and over again. If you try to continue the game once it ends, it just rolls the credits again. You can’t even play as your own mortuary. I honesty wish I could get my money back. It’s a cute idea that needs a lot of help.

Too short. I really like the idea of the game and how it was designed but I just wish there was more to it. I enjoyed playing, but I felt like it could’ve kept going. *Spoiler* Like at the end of the game when you start your own business it would’ve been cool to be able to keep playing and building up your business. I wanted to learn more about the new business and how it was different. I don’t think the price of the game was worth the amount of game play. I liked that there were no ads but at the same time I can download another game with ads for free and play for way longer. When I bought this game I figured you’d be able to keep playing for awhile, but you can finish the game without reading everything in probably a half an hour. If they updated the game and added more gameplay I think it would definitely be worth the money.

Morbid and depressing. I feel like a mortician wanted the World to know what a depressing job they had, so they created this game in order for people to be able to empathize in a way. The music is so gloomy. I guess I don’t care to think about this part of death. To me, my soul will be in Heaven with Jesus. I don’t care what happens to my body...whatever my loved ones need to do to get closure is up to them. I guess the most positive aspect of this game is that it is informative. I never really considered what a typical day for a mortician might be like. To the creators of this game, just because the topic of this game wasn’t my cup of tea, doesn’t mean that y’all didn’t create an interesting game. Given another topic, I could see myself playing another game by the creators. Best of luck.

I really liked it. It was a chill game and gave me a peek into a profession I realized I didn’t really understand. Also thank you for giving players the option to opt out of a specific burial. I guess the only thing is I wish it was longer, I was really getting into the story and characters and it felt like it ended a bit abruptly. But I also really did like the ending. ^^

Better than I thought.... Although I agree with a few of the other reviewers that some of the game becomes a bit repetitive, the overall experience was enjoyable for me. It’s definitely not an EXCITING game...for instance, I wished that the developers had let me give the jerk boss-guy a piece of my mind—that was one piece for me that left me feeling unsatisfied. Such is life though, which was probably part of the point they were making in the first place. I ended up more educated after playing this game, but also feeling like I had been a part of a little story, “met” a couple of special characters, and dealt with some of the moral & ethical issues that happens in the funeral industry. Not a bad little game for an hour’s worth of play.

Future Mortician Here♡. I really enjoyed this, though I would have found it more challenging without the instructions after the first few times. Based on my knowledge, the information provided is quite accurate. I saw the other review mentioned the music and I feel that it set the tone. Seeing that Caitlin Doughty was credited at the end was really cool as well because I look up to her as well. She’s provoked a lot of thoughts and influenced some future decisions of mine. :) Overall I’d say this is a pretty darn good game, the only reason for a 4/5 rating was because I wish it had been a little more challenging.

10¢ a minute. First let me say I enjoyed the game, what little there was. I’m disappointed Apple highlighted this game since I completed it in less than 30 minutes. On top of that, I can’t see much replay potential either. I’ll be asking for a refund. I agree with at least one other reviewer that a soundtrack would have been nice. The game I experienced had the same repetitive section until the credits, when a short melody started. It’s too bad there isn’t more to this game.

A beautiful game.. Going into this I thought it just be game where you prep the bodies. But it was so much more than that, you get to read the emails and see what it’s like to work in the funeral business. I got teary eyed a few times by the stories and how people would morn in different ways. I now know that I want a earth friendly funeral. Not only was this a great game, it was beautiful and insightful. I’ve learned a lot and I just want to say thank you for this beautiful game. I’ve always wanted to be a mortician and this just boosted my confidence.

it’s a short story?!. I thought this game was amazing, including graphics, music, story, and overall. I don’t think I realized it was a short story-ish. But mostly, I loved how everything was organized. There is no certain “plot” but each person had their own story. In my opinion, even though people talked little during the funerals, it already told a huge story. You could almost imagine everything and paint a picture yourself as if you’ve been there and listened. The music I’d say would be my least favorite because it was quite depressing but it’s alright.

Interesting, educational, and fun. I enjoyed this game a lot I’m a retired physician, and it made me realize I knew nothing about what happens to my patients after I pronounce them. Now I have a better idea of what to expect when I’m the ‘guest of honour’ at my own funeral. I would have appreciated two additional things: it felt peculiar to have Charlie listen to people without responding somehow. Maybe this could be added in the next version. Also, the game was too short! I would really have liked to see how Charlie would do on her own—maybe another thing for the next version—I’ll keep an eye out!

Wish it were a bit longer. I really enjoyed this game. I wish it were a bit longer and went into more detail of green funerals. I also wish I could have made up and dressed the body. I loved learning about the different cultures and how they handle death. I liked how the game touched upon some of the difficulties LGBT people can face at their own funerals. Over all I think it was a good peek into what a mortician does. I can’t wait to begin my schooling!!

Amazing!. This game is amazing it shows you what real morticians have to do in a nicely put together game. As well shows how good life is and how we should appreciate those around us because we never know when their or our last day but I will say price point isn’t that good in my option. Reason being I finished this game in 20 minutes but it is still an amazing game. If you don’t mind spending the money it costs for 20 minutes than I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! :)

Literally the best $3 on the App Store.. This game was short, but so sweet. There are so many aspects to death that we don’t discuss in our society, and bringing some light and beauty to them is fantastic. This game manages to touch on culture, environmental impacts, capitalism, being queer, being transient, and being just “weird” in a stunning way. Even the more difficult situations were made easier to handle with the almost whimsical art and atmospheric music. To the creators of this game: thank you. I am recommending the game to all my friends and loved ones.

Incredibly compassionate, educational, and beautiful. I loved this game! I loved learning about the problems of the mortuary industry and the sim funerals were fun. The artwork was simple but beautiful and respectful. Also, as a nonbinary person, I really appreciated the trans inclusivity in the game. It was short, though, and felt like it should be a demo or tutorial for a longer game where you have to prepare each body to specifications without instructions after the first few, and earn access to more varieties of funeral arrangements as you progress toward owning your own mortuary service. If I could have kept preparing bodies and earning points for approval from happy families, I would have!

Such an amazing game.. This game while short as some have stated, was absolutely lovely. (Thank you Apple for erasing my well thought out review as I went to look up a word real quick... hopefully I can remember.) This game came out at a significant time for me. I am finishing my associates degree and trying to figure out what to do with all these psych courses. I have always been very interested in the mortuary field but decided against it years ago because of my crippling social anxiety. The thing is, that is something that will hinder me at any job. This game has prompted me to open my eyes to the profession again. I have talked with my advisor about taking a cosmetology course and perhaps going into mortuary makeup art. That may not pan out, but at least then I will have tried to do what I really want. I find the idea of staring down into dead faces and helping put one to rest so calming and spiritually connected. Thank you for adding the final piece in prompting me to try what I really feel in love with (the idea anyhow, since obviously I haven’t worked the profession.)

A Mortician’s Tale. I really enjoyed this game and I thought it was really moving. I also loved that it had kinda a underdog story and that in the end she had her own Funeral home. As someone who wants to be a Mortician it really puts the duties as a Mortician or Funeral director into perspective and that you should always do what’s right for the family instead of making your own profit. Although I do wish it was a little longer, but I still really love this game.

I wish it was longer. I thought it was a very accurate representation of embalming and cremation. The last family at the traditional funeral home had me in tears when I went up to the daughter and she said she wished she hadn’t yelled at her mom before the heart attack. I also lost my mom suddenly, and I was a teenager and when I lost her we had argued the night before. That scene really touched me. As a future funeral director, I like this game. I just wish it was longer!

Way too short. This game is not worth the amount they’re charging. Maybe $1. It’s so short, with very few days you get to play. The game play it’s self is repetitive and a little boring. Maybe it’s good that it’s so short, because other wise I don’t know if I’d be able to stay interested. The most interesting part was all the emails. I wouldn’t waste your money, not unless they lowered the price. The idea it’s self is interesting and unique, and the ending was cute. However as I finished I just felt like “that’s it?”. There should be more added, a little more striving to the end goal. While the graphics and music were nice, and the idea was new, the gameplay it’s just took away.

Great potential, but falls short of expectations.. I had high hopes for this game. I think there are many opportunities that could be pursued but unfortunately this game just doesn’t hit the mark that it should’ve. There was a wonderful opportunity for a split-ending during the controversial funeral, and there could have easily been a lot of decision based dialogue during each individual funeral pertaining to the e-mail subscription of that day. I would have loved to see more interaction as far as possibly doing the makeup and such, or choosing an outfit to wear based on more information given to us by the families. You could at least let us have the ability to mess up and implement a Yelp-esque rating system in which we can be fired based on bad reviews so there’s at least some form of freedom. There’s a lot of potential and I could go on and on. I’d love to expand on some ideas of the developers would be interested in contacting me.

Insightful and lovely. I really enjoyed the 20 minutes of game play A Mortician’s Tale offered. The dialogue between characters was incredibly true to life, and learning the names of the tools used for embalming and cremation was very nice. When I got to the credits, I loved recognizing names from The Order of the Good Death to The Modern Mortician. The soundtrack was lovely as well. I loved that it seemed like a never-ending task based game for a spell—it seemed so realistic and true to life. My only wish is that the game progressed beyond into the realities of the green funeral home. I want to keep playing.

Not a game.. I was so excited for this and immediately downloaded it before I read the reviews. Man, do I wish I would have before I wasted $3 for 30 minutes. This app is not a game. it is visually stunning & i absolutely loved the music. But it was just endless tapping and going through a story rather than having the freedom of doing anything yourself. I loved the idea of this game but I felt like I was in a VERY long tutorial and never got to have any input of the actual player. This game had so much potential too since i’m a huge fan of Grave Yard Keeper. I recommend that game over this one a thousand times. This just seems like such a waste and i’m very disappointed. Another thing I disliked was that there was so many time gaps like you cremate one body and then you’re next body is two months later ? It just seemed so weird that the “game” was trying to pass time so quickly rather than letting the player actual go through different months and days. The ending was supposed to be a cute “aww good for her!” moment but it’s completely lost since there is NO connection to the main character or the other characters in the game since there is no freedom to actually do anything other than what the game wants you to do. Don’t bother downloading this because there’s no point to replay this scripted story. Uninstalling now.

Kinda Disappointing. I was actually really excited to play this game after I read about it and watched the preview for it. I thought because it was $2.99 that it would be lengthy and I would have more flexibility when it came to how the events planned out. It walked me step by step through everything and it felt like a tutorial the entire time. It was also extremely short. The story should have been longer and there should definitely be more flexibility in what the player can do. I am really disappointed.

More of an experience rather than a game. I’ve known about The Mortician’s Tale back when it was first released on PC, but I was hesitant on buying it because the price was rather high. Preordered it on the appstore because it was only $2 (now $3), so for the price I’d say it’s worth a play only if you’re really interested in the subject. It costs less than a coffee, anyway. The game is short, slow, and fairly uneventful, though the social commentary on the state of funeral homes was intriguing. The gameplay was repetitive and I found myself unenthusiastic about doing the embalming process, particularly because the touch sensitivity was annoying and it was difficult to see what I was doing due to how my finger covered up the hotspots. The emails were probably the highlight of the game, really. The comments during the funerals seemed irrelevant and added almost nothing to the modicum of narrative there was in the game. I liked the ending, though.

Wonderful little narrative game exploring death. At the time of writing this, this game has 2.9 stars on the App Store, and I’m shocked. To me it felt like a beautiful and thoughtful narrative game that explores death from the perspective of people who encounter it every day in their jobs. Yes, the game is short, about 45 minutes for me. Yes, it is worth $3. I don’t understand anyone saying it should be free or cost less—games take SO much work and the expectation that they should sell for tiny amounts of money or be entirely free is toxic. To the developers, you made a wonderful experience and I hope you’re really proud of it. The people saying it’s too short, or it should be replayable, or it isn’t worth $3 are wrong and haven’t understood the value of a succinct and meaningful interactive story. I’m excited to play anything else you’ve made or make in the future.

very cool but. As a funeral director & Embalmer I was very excited about this game. However, somewhat disappointed. I finished the game in 25 mins , FOR THREE DOLLARS, and some of the game was inaccurate. I understand the game can’t be but so accurate because some of the general public can not handle / understand/ shouldn’t see what truly happens at funeral homes. However, this is a great start. I hope there are updates in the future. Would really give it a 2.5 instead but that’s not an option ! Great start but has flaws.

Very informative game.. I have followed Ask a mortician for a couple of years now and thanks to her, I have a better understanding of death positivity and what to expect to prepare for the passing of my loved ones or myself. This game has really put things in more of an interactive perspective on the funeral industry and how “gouging” it can be when it comes to money. I also had no idea I have more of a say-so in these types of situations than I’m led to believe. Beautiful game, lovely artwork. Great job!!

Great game, but too short!. I cannot stress enough how much I loved this game! It’s very interesting and at no point was I bored or disinterested in the story. It was very say to see some of the storylines and done of the conversations with the families. The style of the game is very unique. The only “bad” thing I have to say about this game is that it was too short! I finished the entire game within 20 minutes at most. Overall I would recommend this game, hopefully updates will provide more story?

Amazingly fun game however.... I loved playing through the game, it helped me understand more of what goes on after death with the situations I was given. However I was expecting a longer game for what I payed, but maybe more situations will be added in the future. Regardless of the shortness of the gameplay, I loved the graphics with the different shades of purple and the cute design of the people; along with the color scheme, the gameplay was very easy to understand and use.

Mortuary Knowledge (Great Short Story). I’ve always been interested in Mortuary Science. So much in fact that I’ve already looked into and started working towards Mortuary School, but lately I have been interested more in the history of mortuary science and the science in general (Technology wise as well: Mortuary Technician) and funeral homes work in my area, specifically because of this game in fact. I read every email. I felt moved by the stories and was inspired to learn more. Love’s job in London, for instance, inspired me to look up Death Exhibits and Museums around the world and boy was I amazed with what I found. For a while I thought I needed a little more push into the field to really get me going. Kinda like a block in my interest. Mainly because I really didn’t know what life would be like working in a Funeral Home. This was that push. Thank you for this beautiful and natural work of art. Thank you for inspiring others to Go Green. - Boo

Disappointed😢. I was really excited to play this game when I first saw it in the AppStore, and I was hoping it would be like another indie game “Florence” that was truly amazing and a similar style. Sadly, I was only disappointed. This game costed me $2.99 and only lasted about 15 minutes. It was also not much of a game. There weren’t many options, you just had to do what you were told to. The experience and music was very cool, but overall not worth the money I spent. Maybe if it was a little longer and you had some options it would be a better game. It felt incomplete.

Not a game, a story, and slow and uneventful one. I wouldn’t consider this a game. I would call this a story with a lot of mindless tapping and dragging. There’s no opportunity to fail, there’s no options that give different outcomes, the “game”tells you what to do through the whole thing. You repeatedly do the same thing over and over again, then read a couple semi interesting emails. I kept expecting the funeral news email to give me hints to something I needed to do, like some sort of puzzle but it was just useless info. The “game” took me 20 minutes to finish. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this game was not worth the couple dollars I paid for it. Also, it wasn’t even a very good story, very predictable and bland.

Truly breathtaking. This is such a beautiful game. I am in absolute awe. It really fights the stigma that surrounds death, and gives you and insight on the process. I learned something’s through this game that I doubt I would have without it. I can’t say I’ve ever really thought about what goes into work at a funeral home, but it has given me utmost respect for those who go into that line of work. Truly a beautiful game with a beautiful story line.

Very Educational. I didn’t find this game morbid at all. The funeral business has always been a mystery. You have opened the doors to an unknown world. The funeral industry is BIG BUSINESS. They make a lot if money taking advantage of people’s grief. Thank you so must for demystifying this process. It was quite educational, informative, and helpful. I hope others find it to be so!

Great Game, but.... I loved this game, it was just such an interesting little story and it was overall fun to play. I disliked that the game was quite short, I also disliked the kind of confusing ending. I feel like it should be longer since it costed money. I’d love to play more of this game, and I think a game like this that’s kind of like an endless mode version of this game would be amazing, I would play it all the time!

Beautiful Story, NOT A GAME. I thought this app was lovely, and like many other reviewers, downloaded and paid for it immediately. 30 minutes later, when the credits rolled, I realized I was fooled into taking an interactive storyboard for an actual game. There is based ally no autonomous mechanics included (you may move around freely, but only interact with set objects at set times) and there is no way to continue past the frustratingly short “Story Mode.” Really wishing I had saved my money, maybe bought a coffee instead... at least that would stick with me longer...

Disappointing. I really wanted to love this. From the cute art styles, the beautiful music, and the story game aspect I expected it to be like playing What Remains of Edith Finch. The skipping chunks of time was very frustrating, because you get tiny snippets of her life and relationships and suddenly it’s a month and a half later. You lose the momentum of the story in that. You never get to see her replies, or interact with any of the people that are named characters at all. Moving on to the actions... I’ve never played a game that was entirely a tutorial. Once you show an action that should be it. I shouldn’t have to wait for the instructions, then be allowed to do something I’ve done five times. Maybe that can be made optional in the settings? Just a thought. The thing that was the hardest for me was that obviously her life was going on beyond the ten or so days that we play as her. I like that her story progressed to such a positive place, but again there’s that missing momentum with the time skips, and there’s so much missed opportunity by not showing the greener techniques that she was headed towards with her own business. This could be a great game. Right now it feels like an outline full of bulletpoints instead of a story.

That can’t be it ..... I have always wanted this game.. My dream career is become a Mortician, so when I finally got the few extra bucks to spend on a game , this was FIRST choice! But I am curious? Is it really that short!? I was so sad when I saw the end; for the price I just expected so much more! But I still give it 5 stars because anything that has to do with Funeral homes or Mortuary life has my heart and I’ve learned some things from this game . - Mortician To Be 2022 ❤️

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Gets repetitive. The game started off well and I was excited to play it, So excited that I finished the game in less than a day. I wish that there was more to do like maybe being able to run your own funeral home and be able to buy upgrades and employees.

Something missing.. I feel like this idea for this game could have so much more potential but it gets quite boring. There is a lot of reading and not much doing.

Good but slightly disappointed. Good game- but slow.. Also... I paid $4.99 for this and it’s finished so quickly?? Did not get money’s worth...

Waste!. Game looks nice and interesting on the add but don’t waste your money! This took me less than a 1/2 hour to finish! #refund

Not that good. If you want to just do the same thing over and over till it ends anticlimactically, then spend five bucks on it. If not, save your money.

A waste of your time and money. Please don’t buy this game. I expected so much more! You have no control over your character or the plot of the story and you can play through the whole game in a sitting!

Disappointing. I paid almost $5 for this game and finished it in under 10 minutes. I wish it had of gone on for longer and had different challenges. The text at the top got annoying, it was like I was a beginner even when I had got a hold of the game. Definitely needs more.

Want more. I paid $5 for this, it was interesting but really repetitive and short.

Where’s the rest of it. I want my money back. I thought I had finished the tutorial .... nope the game was at an end. Maybe should have put less time into writing out fake emails from “Jen” and actually letting people have proper game time. This app should be free. I want a refund.

Instructive if slightly political. Having visited a few funerals, I found this game was an interesting take on the experience. Nice animations and the graphics flow seamlessly, although the embalming process speeds up halfway. Disappointed with some of the emails, because they aren’t open to all cultural expressions. Although the mention of white funeral dress and other religious practices was good, why discourage western practices? (eg, why include a general rule against saying the deceased is in a better place?) that won’t offend every person and this seems contrary to the claim to support all expressions of grief. But overall the general idea is there.

Most relaxing game ever!. Lovely game, great message behind it too. I love that once the game was over, it revealed something special. I think most games lack this, lack a sentimental view or value and yet the game maker’s hit the spot with this. Only thing I’d change or add is a way for the consumer to create their own avatar (as the main character, the Mortician). Overall great game, four out of five stars, because I didn’t want it to end!

Not worth it. While beautiful and a nice idea the game play is super short and there isn’t actually any game play. How is this “Game of the day”?

Finished in roughly 30 minutes.. Simply not worth the cost of purchase. I get the message and experience this game was trying achieve but it’s a miss. Too short for any real impact.

I want my money’s worth.. After seeing that my favourite artist was involved with this project I brought the game without hesitation. Little was I to know I would be so disappointed. The entire game walks you through what to do step by step and I got to the end of what I assumed must be the tutorial only to find out that it was the end of the entire game. Interesting story and concept but absolutely zero gameplay.

Not worth the cost at all!. Completed this is a day! I thought it was just the tutorial but quickly came to realise that it was the entire game. Far too short and repetitive for the price and it just walks you through everything the whole time anyway.

Loved it. I loved the game and the graphics this picture in the main menu is beautiful I loved the game the only annoying thing was that it was repetitive

Great concept but more story. Is a wonderful concept but not enough game play time. I completed the story in less than a week of sporadic playing. I would have wanted to continue the story more and play beyond just the one funeral home.

Not worth $5. This game is short and boring. Don’t waste your money; I should have read the reviews before purchasing.

Love. This game is so similar to myself, my career choice in life is to be a mortician and do right by families, not for money. I adore this game so much and it brings an experience you're probably not used to at all.

Too short. $4.49 for a game that takes less than an hour to finish? I was shocked when it ended

Tutorial. I agree with others I buried or cremated around five people each one felt like a tutorial and then bang end titles appear. You can learn what you read in this app on google to be honest saving you $5. Noticed I said app and not game. I was hopeful for this game but it failed especially for the price. I would hope there would be an update but I think this is it. Avoid at this price. Gave it two stars as it’s graphics where quite cute.

Great game. This game taught me the secrets and common practices of funeral places, which is not a common knowledge. My son passed away last month and I refused embalming. If not for this game, I wouldn’t know the pain he would be going through and the potential damage done to the environment. He still has to go through a funeral director due to local legislation, but at least I feel that I’ve done something for him and this world. Thanks again for this beautiful game!

Completed in 10mins....total waste. Rated game of the day by Apple, yet I completed the entire game in 10 minutes....... Not happy given the cost of purchase, I feel very disillusioned.

Terrific art style, but is this really a game?. I brought this a few days ago because I was really drawn to the art style, the music is very fitting and relaxing. But I wouldn’t really call this a game. The concept behind it was great but the execution was poor, the entire time it felt like a tutorial. Improvements such as being able to reply to emails, get different outfits, different tools, upgrade your works shop. Even go out for drinks with your friends like the email said. If this game had a few more features it would probably the best game app I’ve ever downloaded, sadly it flopped.

Not worth paying money for.. The game is far too short for something you’re paying money to play.

Pretty game it’s just way too short. Not worth my money

Nice game but super quick not worth the money. This a really nice game but I finished it in about half an hr. Definitely not worth the money to buy, every action had instructions and felt like the tutorial never ended. The story could have been extended, the ending was very abrupt with no warning that it was about to end or building up to the ending.

This game is meh.. Great visuals, but that’s about it. There’s no gain from this game. There’s no progression, the levels don’t get harder, you don’t have to work hard to buy better tools for example. Everything is handed to you, you don’t need skill to progress. Gets boring after a while because it’s repetitive. It’s like a game that’s level 1 forever, and u just do level 1 over and over and over again.

Disappointing. For a game in which I paid almost $5 for, I am extremely disappointed. The visuals, the music and the concept of the game are fantastic however the game overall itself was a let down. I was able to complete the entire game in a hour, if that. The entire time you get ran through everything as though the whole game is just a tutorial and nothing gets more challenging. I feel as though I have wasted money on something that interested me so much.

Great idea. I love the idea of this game, it caught my interest straight away. I was disappointed that it was so short, I wanted more and I wanted more variety. I wish I could do more, do the persons makeup, talk to people properly, make actual decisions. I really hope this game gets updated and improved upon, if and when it does I will definitely take another look at it.

Short. I spent $5 on this game only for it to end within 10 minutes of playing. You work through a few cases, all fairly simple and similar then the game ends with no other options. It’s a nice game idea, just not worth the money for the amount of game you get

For $5 I Expected More. This game is incredibly short, you get to deal with 6 or so bodies and then the game is over. For a $5 game I at least expect 2 hours of gameplay. I got 25min if that. Please extend your game or make it free. I really enjoyed it, but expected it to be much much longer, kind of insulting actually.

Rip off. Good concept but only about an hour of so of gameplay which was kind of short and repetitive. You spend more time reading emails than anything

Educational and emotional!. I was a little jubious at first when it came to purchasing this game, I wasn’t too sure what to expect. What I found exceeded my expectations. I was expecting an interactive mortuary game but instead I was given an experience. This game triggers emotions and understanding as well as teaching you different things surrounding the death industry. As someone who has always shown an interest in death as well as wanting to enter this field I found this game so intense and amazing. I highly recommend reading all the emails and talking to all the clients as it helps increase the immersion of the game. This is certainly a game I will be recommending to others as it was a blessing to play. Amazing job!

Interesting...but... An interesting concept but far too quick to finish and the end was very unsatisfying. I really had no idea what happened at the end and was left feeling confused. Could have been done much better and have more of a storyline.

I want to like this but.... I really want to like this but it’s way too short, way too linear, and feel the need to hold your hand the entire way through. The story is not gripping enough to cover it’s faults. Really disappointed.

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I spent money on that?????. Beautiful story, made me cry. But I finished the game in less than thirty minutes. Totally not worth it guys, don’t waste your time.

Amazing game!. Great game that a lot of thought went into. The stories were so well told.

Disappointed. The game is fun but if I’m paying $5 I don’t want to get through the whole game within hours

Awesome!. I think this game is well made, however a few things that I think would be Really cool to add! - More realistic graphics/bodies/blood/gore -being able to set up the funeral yourself, picking flowers/food/tablecloths ect -Being able to do the corpse’s makeup and get them ready for the funeral/fixing areas from death wounds -Add money, earn the money from the services and use it to buy things; coffins, decor, venues, better office ect And make it an ongoing game.

Extremely short game play. Not worth it.. This wouldn’t even be worth it if it was free. They basically train you how to do everything, and then the game is over. Was less than half an hour of game time. Felt like I did one chapter and then it skipped to the end. Total waste of what could’ve been an awesome game.

Behind the scenes. Good little game with great music. Made me learn a lot on how thanatology works :)

Educational and thoughtful game!. This is an incredibly well done game. I can tell the developers put a lot of thought into making this game thoughtful, sensitive, and very educational. It’s not scary and is very respectful and everyone would benefit from learning more about this. Really well done! I can see why the developer made Forbes 30 under 30! 😍

Very comforting. I really loved this game, all the emails and the tasks, it was just perfect! I am someone who is very comfortable with death and this game feels like it was made for me, it made me feel not so weird and also was pretty informative about funerals and such. If I had to give a critique it would be that I wish it was longer; it’s not especially short at all but I love it so much that I just want more of it, either in the form of a longer game or a sequel. (Or a book, a movie, etc., anything really) Truly excellent work, wonderfully done.

A beautiful game. This game is wonderful. A gentle and honest look at the death industry through the eyes of a mortician, this game is a beautiful experience. There is not a great deal in terms of gameplay here and it is quite short, but I think to complain about that is to miss the point. This game is meant to educate and to help people become a little more comfortable with the process of death and grief, and it does it with compassion and sincerity. I cannot recommend this highly enough. Please give this game a try.

Heartfelt and informative. There are so many little stories and threads to follow here that were quite moving at times, and I learned so much about how bodies are prepared, too.

Beautiful Game. Everything about this game was amazing! I played it start to finish and I was in love with it!

such a beautiful game. I think this game is a wonderful story, and a beautiful way to heal

Disappointed. Disappointed with this game. I love cute interesting indie games but this felt completely underdeveloped. It took me less than an hour to finish, It doesn’t feel like a complete game at all. Love the concept, music and art style but should have developed the game more.

Boring, short, waste of time. Avoid

Overpriced. Good game. In fact I loved it but for almost 4$ it should be a lot longer and have more options then 1 or two choices per dead person.

Not worth paying for. It’s a neat concept, but the game is so short! It doesn’t really seem to have a point. Disappointed.

Interesting…but needs more. This is a super refreshing and unique game concept, and as a new death doula, I love it. I really appreciated the insight into the funeral industry it provides. I unfortunately found it pretty repetitive and short - I finished the game in less than half an hour. There weren’t any choices or alternative routes, and it wasn’t clear on how the main character got to her “happy ending”. Cool concept to start, but needs a lot more to keep it interesting.

Very disappointing. The game had great graphics and almost had almost had a good storyline. However it was really repetitive and it ended way too soon. If it was possible I would return this game.

Waste of a concept. The game is basically a tutorial for the different kinds of burials. The writing is poor and awkward, and the gameplay is boring. The subject matter and control could have led to something special but this is a complete rip off. Save your money.

Love it. Love the graphics and music. An informative game on the funeral industry and what a mortician’s job involves, including consoling the mourning loved ones of the deceased. An interesting take on death in the gaming industry. Definitely recommend!

Shows the beauty in death. Though unfortunately short, this game was lovely; teaching little things about funerals, such as alternative ways to be buried (i actually hope to be able to get the biopod that turns your nutrients into a tree). One part made me tear up, though I won’t spoil it, and others made me filled with rage near the end, as my beliefs don’t enjoy the reality that most companies think funerals as purely money, making it about them, and not what the deceased wishes. All in all its worth it to support the developer, and I hope to see more games like this if they continue developing.

Beautiful Game. Absolutely beautiful. Both the art style and the story are wonderful and so cohesive together. There were times I genuinely nearly shed a tear. The soundtrack is so calming, somber at times and very gentle. I could not recommend this game more. Such a good way to talk about death for those who hardly know anything about the traditions and dealings. Both educational and emotionally moving. I absolutely loved it. P.s. the cherry on top is that it was created in Ontario!

Great but short. I was just getting into this game and then it was over... but I guess that’s kinda like life. I feel sad it’s over but better for having played.

Surprised. A surprisingly wonderful experience. Thanks.

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Not worth the money. If this game had been free I would have been more pleased with it. The concept is unique and the graphics are good. The story isn’t nearly interactive enough. The story also jumps to the end abruptly and then leaves you hanging. The developer notes that this is their first game and it’s clear to me that they have over-charged for this underwhelming game.

Not worth buying and Not a game. This story while with a great premise and look was far too short. It was nice learning the procedures and such but it would’ve been better if it was longer. I really wanted to be involved in helping the families in selecting funeral packages. even though this game wasn’t about the money it would’ve been great if I could’ve found a way to strike a balance. and I’m double irked that none of the other emails were relevant to the game. never would’ve spent $3.00 for this.

Disappointed. I was super excited about this game and the whole concept of it. Once I started playing it, I quickly realized there’s not much too it. I thought we’d be able to apply makeup along with preparing the body but nope. You just prepare the body go to the funeral and click the family and read what they have to say that’s it. You only prepare a few bodies and then the game is over and credits begin to roll. Honestly, I think this game should be free.

I love it but-. This game has amazing music and gameplay. It has a way of making you sad if you dig around a bit, determining whether or not someone will be missed. But I don’t think it’s worth the price for the length of it. I was expecting hours and days of game for the price, like other games do for free. Not trying to sound rude, but I expected more game for the price.

Beautiful but really short.. I love the design and I really love how they approach the subject of death, the politics of funeral homes, etc. It just feels a little, empty? I had an idea that there would be more preparation, maybe to the point where they wouldn’t guide you and you’d have to do it on your own. But I guess I wasn’t expecting all the information that it holds, so there is that. Either way I did enjoy this, but it leaves me wishing for more.

Accurate. I’m a Funeral Director/ Embalmer. Even though you can put everything in this game—it’s still a fine representation of the body prep work we do. I do wish it was longer but that is ok, I didn’t realize there was a story to it until the end. I hope they make another.

Fun, but quick game. It’s a short game but well done. Walks you through the process of what happens after death but for the living. It was well made but would’ve loved to see it last longer after the ending.

I get it. I think.. This game is so beautiful but so short. I’m guessing it’s the point. Life is so short and death is so unexpected. Don’t rush it just live while you still can.

Love the ending. I’ve always been super interested in the death industry and wanted to work in it for a long time. This was a fun little game that allowed me to do that, for a little while. A good look into some of the challenges of the industry in the 21st century. The ending was really nice.

God but too short. I really enjoyed this game and the message but I’m not really sure why a $2.99 game is so short. And you just reach the end and that’s it. I played it in like under an hour. Kinda disappointing. Hopefully they will work on expansions. I think you could add the makeup, dressing and the ability to solve family objections and so much more.

Marvelous!!. i loved this game so much!! i do have to say the price is a little high considering it isn’t a very long game but it was a pleasure playing! it reminded me almost of a tv show it was so spectacular!! i highly recommend!

A bit too short and sweet. I loved this game! The graphics were very pleasing to the eye, one of the best games to spend your money on. I was really disappointed in how short it was, I was able to finish it all in one sitting. I would love to have a follow up in Charlie’s business! Her friends story was very interesting too and I wish we could see more of that. Otherwise a very charming and cute game.

A powerful message.. I loved the insight it gave and the end message once sticking through to the end. I will not spoil anything here, but take your time, read everything, and just let yourself go through it. Was a good little story to pass the time with.

Review from a real mortician. I absolutely LOVE the idea of this game, but it is the shortest game I’ve ever played. If this game had more dialogue, more bodies and even a scripted funeral director experience (like meeting with the family), I think this would be an amazing game. Much of the content of this game is up to par with being a real life mortician... It just needs more!!

Could have been five starts but... It’s a beautiful game, I enjoyed it very much, expect the part that I finished in less than two hours, I’m disappointed because I paid $3.00 for such a short game, if you could expand the gameplay it would be very much appreciated. Please do more games like this!

Informative and death-positive. Really helps you to see how traditional funeral services need to change in order to help the environment, the grieving process, and the financial strain. Lovely music, stylized graphics, and a gentle storyline that plays out over emails.

Meaningful End. Loved it just the price was too much. The quality people could have been better but maybe that’s the way the artist wanted it to be. Rather have paid a dollar but it’s fine. Was a short game. Finished it in about 30 minutes.

Cool Idea...Needs Work.. I paid $2.99 for this but it should have been either $.99 or free. I loved the idea but I didn’t understand the emails from others and then having no way to respond to them. I wished we could dress them and apply makeup. Maybe interact with the people. I just think this was a missed opportunity. It was too short as well. It’s a shame because this game had potential.

Great game!. This game is really great! The music is relaxing as well. I would have liked to see more of the game like what happened after the final scene. I would have loved to have more game to play though. Great game though overall!

More Game or Less Money. I love this game, it was touching and easy to operate. However, for $2.99 I thought there was a serious lack of gameplay. I completed the game in less than an hour, and I’m about to check and see if there’s different paths to take. If there was more gameplay I would up this to 5 stars without a doubt.

This is great!. I was disappointed it ended so soon! But I’ve been looking into mortuary school for years now and I think I’m finally ready to take the leap. I feel silly saying I learned things from... a game. But I’m glad I found this. Thank you <3

Confused. Although I loved the game, I was hoping that there was going to be more to it. While I’m not completely upset that I paid 3$ for it, I’m sure it’s going somewhere good. I expected it to be longer with more scenarios and opportunity to have different options for each. If this game becomes more interactive I’d play it again but not sure if I’d pay to play it again.

Excellent playable story!. A Mortician’s Tale is definitely a short experience, but it is just long enough to be interesting and meaningful, without giving itself time to get boring or repetitive. The point of the game is to observe the story, so if you go into it with that in mind, it’s a fascinating little gem.

Educational. This is much more educational then a game. That said I 100% recommend it for people who are interested in the mortuary field, or to better understand what your options are for when it’s your time.

WAY TOO SHORT FOR A PAID GAME. Like the others have stated, I should have read the reviews before I bought it. The concept is cool - but seriously, it took me less than an hour to finish it. Not only was is it too short, it was also repetitive and too easy. Every job was like a tutorial - the steps were given to you, so there was no real challenge. Hopefully they’ll release an update with more levels and different scenarios. If they don’t, then paying $3 for this game is a total ripoff.

AMAZING GAME. This is such an aesthetically pleasing game with such a beautiful soundtrack and art style. The characters we see in each email all feel natural, with different relationships that all feel real.

Well done <3. This was fantastic, a huge virtual hug to the creators. I played the whole thing, it’s very respectful and realistic, you incorporated so many things about the current funeral culture. Thank you!

Interesting exploration of death positivity. Beautiful graphics and sound track. Wish it was longer. Great for learning about the funeral industry. Hopefully they make it longer. Would live to be able to run her new funeral home!

10 minutes. This should have been a free game with DLC content at the purchase price. We all know that death, or more-so, those who help prepare those in death say goodbye to their loved ones, we know that this is an emotional situation. However, this is being passed off as a game, so I will grade it like a game. The content, while in-depth, was too short. The sequences played felt like a tutorial for the actual game that should have followed the burial sequence. Bluntly, it was a ripoff.

Great story, NOT a game. Unfortunately I didn’t read reviews before purchasing. This was done in thirty minutes.. it was an amazing story, informational, great little bits of culture thrown in here and there. But all that the “game” part of it is, is tapping and sliding your finger on the screen. There’s not enough time to really grow attached to anyone, other than Jen. God I want her to be my best friend. Anyway, call it what it is- an interactive story.

Good game but.... Ok so the game is pretty good but it ended so quickly! I also have to say that the story could be a little bit longer than it is. Also I find that the replay value of the game is not good. Adding more to do and more days to deal with would make it more interesting and more enjoyable.... also the game price is way to much for the gameplay and replay value. I’m a little disappointed.

Sueann hall. I love this game I want to be a Mortician one of my dream jobs did game was great I been waiting for a game like this and now it’s here y’all didn’t not dissatisfy me I love every bit of the game I hope it be a part to of it

Make it longer! UPDATE!!!. The game has a great concept and it is fun to play, but make he story waaaaaaaaay longer and make it so when you start a new game, your tasks are different. Also make it so you can advance in levels i.e. you start out cleaning the bodies and upgrade the whole way to dressing the body and decorate if the reception room. I look forward to an update. Thanks!

Way too short.. This game was absolutely beautiful and touching. However I truly wish I would have read the reviews before purchasing. I was so into it and then all the sudden it was over without even unfolding the rest of the story. Hoping one day maybe you’ll add more in an update. Pretty disappointed.

Garbage. As a funeral director and gamer I was excited to try this. A cool way to introduce the profession to younger people. Kind of like FarmVille for funeral homes, right? What I got wasn’t entertaining at all. Nothing “playable” about it. No choices in what you do through the game. Just “tap” through the actions until the game ends. The storyline is also pushing a pretty strong agenda. An inaccurate one at that. Can I get my $2.99 and hour of my time back?

Short lived fun. I did enjoy this game however, I was not happy to see that I finished the entire game within 30 minutes. It cost me 2.99.... bull! I just hope updates will come then my money will be worth.

Disappointing - Felt like a demo. I had kept my eye out for this game since it was announced over a year ago and was so glad when they announced an IPad version. I pre-ordered it and waited with excitement until it was released. Unfortunately, the anticipation was almost more satisfying than the game itself. While I did truly enjoy the soundtrack and tone of the game, it was ridiculously short and did not have much depth to its gameplay. This feels like a demo.

So much potential but fell totally flat. As an ex-mortuary student, I was SO impressed by this game when I first started it. Then I was significantly less impressed when the game ended 20 minutes later. Charging $2.99 for this as it is, is borderline criminal. I never leave reviews but I’m practically boiling over this, especially because what little game there is was absolutely gorgeous.

Interesting in many ways.. I wish the game was a lot longer, just a few rounds and the game is over? Not really worth $2.99, 10 minutes of game play is kind of a waste. No it’s not expensive but this is something I have always wanted to do. I really wish there was more to the game, it is very disappointing.

Not a game, an interesting interactive story. I learned a lot about the business of death, but mostly because I had the curiosity and patience to read all the accompanying text. The whole thing felt almost like an extended tutorial, since you’re given step by step instructions each time, and I don’t think there would be a way to lose at the “game.” Still, interesting.

Amazing game. Much too short.. For $3 I expected at least being able to replay mini games over and over. But alas it’s a linear story. However the art style, story, and music are phenomenal. Hopefully more content is added later.

Great experience. I’ve followed this game for awhile and was excited to see it show up on the App Store. I picked it up and finished it up on a flight. It was very happy with the experience. I learned quite a bit. There are a lot of negative reviews of the game and they’re quite unfair. This is very worth your time.

Amazing Game. This game is so, so important. I’ve known about the Order of the Good Death for a while, but this did a phenomenal job of expressing the importance of the “death industry” and coping for the loss of a loved one. I recommend this to anyone who wants to broaden their horizons when it comes to the understanding of death practices and funeral rituals.

Great game. Great game. The characters and dialogue set up a great story. It gives a nice perspective on what happens afterwards in regards to the care of deceased loved ones. I enjoyed the facts in the emails about funerals and how some cultures address things differently. I'm a little disappointed that the game is as short as it is. I wish there would have been more!

It’s a good story it just feels incomplete. There’s everything you need for a great game. It just feels like a demo or a trailer. There’s no interaction with anything. You never really are given a chance to connect with any character or family. It would be amazing if only the story was more flushed out and you could do more then just exist in the world of the game. At least yet us choose weather or not we stay with the corporation. Other than that it has decent game play

Should have been a free game. This costs too much for such a short story and uninteresting gameplay. The story was extremely boring and the pace of the game was extremely slow. I found myself finishing the game in under 20 minutes which was extremely disappointing. I could have used the money I spent on this game to play something better and more interesting. Don’t buy this game.

AntiFuneral Home Agenda. I was excited about this but the only reason for you to buy the app is if you want to support Caitlyn. The game aspect of it is redundant and tedious. Every story has something anti funeral home in it and some more than others. If the purpose was to entertain them the app missed the mark. If they purpose was to propagate an anti death industry agenda then well done. No I have no ties to the death industry and yes I follow the channel and have read the book and still found this app off putting.

best game ever!!. I got this game because a friend recommended it to me, and I am in love with it!! Although it is short, it’s so cute and well thought out. The music is amazing, the characters are adorable, and overall it was so fun playing it!!

No challenge. I pre ordered this game and have waited over a month to play it. It was very disappointing when I finished the whole game in a few minutes. There’s not enough to it, and it won’t be worth the price unless they develop a way we can continue the game in a more elaborate and detailed way. It needs options, choices, and freedom in how we handle the situations we encounter.

Loved it. I’ve followed the Order of The Good Death for years now and once I found out about this game I couldn’t wait for it to come out. It’s super informative and easy to follow and I’m glad it had a happy ending.