Man I Just Wanna Go Home is an "MSPaint-noir" visual novel with 13 endings, a unique visual style and a killer 80s inspired soundtrack. The story revolves around a delivery person stranded in an unfamiliar part of the city under the devastating rain. All he wants is to get home. Help him!
Players laud the game's branching narrative structure, which offers 13 unique endings. With each choice fundamentally impacting the story's progression, players feel compelled to explore the numerous narrative paths to discover how to - or how not to - make it home. The inclusion of fast forward and rewind buttons allows players to easily navigate between the different story branches.
Reviewers consistently praise the game's gritty, noir-inspired visual style, entirely drawn in MS Paint, as well as its moody 80s-inspired soundtrack. This distinctive aesthetic immerses players in the rainy, dingy city setting, with many commenting on how the art and sound design make them feel "sweating along with the hero" and "transported" to the game's world.
While short in length, the game's narrative captivates players with its cleverness, humor, emotional depth, and unsettling moments. Reviewers highlight the well-written, "charming" cast of characters, whose limited screentime still manages to add nuance and memorability to the player's journey.
Despite its brief runtime, which most players complete in under an hour, the game offers a satisfying degree of replayability and depth. Motivated to uncover all 13 endings and explore the narrative's unpredictable twists, players express a strong desire to revisit the experience multiple times.