Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight similar games & best alternatives

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

What works
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Tight and responsive combat
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Immersive dark fantasy atmosphere
  • Good replayability with multiple endings and difficulties
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Minimal story and character development
  • Some frustrating instant-death traps
  • Limited map usability and confusing fast travel
  • Lack of controller remapping

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Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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