The Repairing Mantis
Release date: Sep 17, 2021
Developers: Erupting Avocado
Publishers: Erupting Avocado
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, German

You experience the surreal nightmare of an insect. A squirrel tries to fly. An alligator is going through an existential crisis. A bridge made of flesh is broken. This bridge eats squirrel’s parts. This surreal universe can turn out disturbingly relatable. It’s a dark existential experience that can be interpreted in many ways. As a praying mantis, you explore an eerie world, meet animals, collect dreams, and make impactful decisions. Features : - Playtime of about 1h - Exploration game with casual mechanics - Interactive story with 2 different endings - Disturbing, violent, and poetic story - Meet depressing squirrels - Play as a praying mantis What players say : - “it's so aesthetically and tonally unsettling” - “When the credits roll you will be thinking about the game, and yourself, and if you should have done it differently” - “It's a unique, creative, and well done dive into a mind in crisis” 

Press reviews: “The experience of The Repairing Mantis is heavy and relatable.” Dread XP “The Repairing Mantis, which seems to embody the dichotomy between hope and despair better than many other games that have tried harder.” TechRaptor “It’s dark and dreary and hits very close to home.” GamEir 

Notes: This game is intended only for mature audiences. It includes violence, blood, and gore. Also, if you are sensitive to one or more of these themes, please do not play The Repairing Mantis : - Depression - Suicide - Self-harm - Emotion manipulation - Death - Animal cruelty This list is not 100% exhaustive. If you have any doubts, it’s safe to assume that this game is not suitable for you. Be safe.