M.O.O.D.S.: Prologue
- March 27, 2024
- StickyStoneStudio
Get on SteamIn "M.O.O.D.S.: Prologue," a free prologue for a larger game, players join a group of sentient mechs seeking to restore their corruption-plagued civilization. Each mech represents a different emotion with unique abilities and skill trees, ranging from a reflective shield for Pride to a support dog for Sorrow. Fight through bullet-hell combat and customize weapons with various add-ons to save the robot society.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and fast-paced bullet hell gameplay that encourages quick thinking and decision-making.
- Unique weapon system with impactful upgrades and enjoyable combat mechanics.
- Solid art direction and enjoyable sound design, creating a captivating atmosphere.
- Individual characters lack distinctiveness and the emotion aspect feels underutilized.
- XP gain for using skills is inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- Visual and performance issues, including frame rate instability and clunky movement.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by its fast, smooth, and responsive nature, allowing players to maintain focus even in chaotic bullet hell scenarios. While weapon add-ins and a new shield mechanic introduce interesting dynamics, the lack of distinctiveness among character classes and some unclear gameplay elements detract from the overall experience. The concept of interacting with bosses to modify difficulty adds a unique twist, but the execution of character uniqueness and enemy backgrounds could be improved.
“Gameplay feels fast, smooth, and responsive, and you never lose sight of the action even through the bullet hell.”
“Weapon add-ins can change gameplay dramatically.”
“I quite liked this new shield mechanic after a small adjustment period.”
“Individual characters lack uniqueness and don't differ much in their gameplay.”
“Some gameplay aspects are not perfectly communicated to the player, such as the 'last' and 'first' shield is not immediately obvious which shield is being referred to.”
“The individual character classes are lackluster overall, due to lacking distinct enough qualities in gameplay and visuals (although the pride knight does stand out).”
- music16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with standout tracks like the sweet shop music being particularly praised. While the overall soundtrack does its job, some players feel it lacks variety outside of the standout tracks. The combination of funky soundtracks and engaging character design contributes positively to the overall experience.
“That sweet shop music; please more music of this quality.”
“Funky soundtracks, good character design, funny dialogues, and way more than enough add-ins.”
“Visuals are on the simpler side with solid art direction and sounds are good, with a hidden gem track in the music collection.”
“Music on average does the job.”
“Outside of the shop music, there's not much to add.”
“(Also, maybe music should stop when the device is destroyed.)”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a solid art direction with simpler visuals that some players appreciate, though there are concerns about discrepancies between visual representations and actual object sizes, leading to gameplay frustrations. Customization options for graphics are desired, and while the character classes lack distinct visual qualities, the overall aesthetic has been positively received by many players.
“Visuals are on the simpler side with solid art direction and sounds are good, with a hidden gem track in the music collection.”
“I like the visuals.”
“I can see those who enjoy rough-lite would like it, I judged by its visuals and glad I installed.”
“Getting stuck on random corners and obstacles (trees and rocks) may indicate a discrepancy between visuals and actual object size.”
“The individual character classes are lackluster overall, due to lacking distinct enough qualities in gameplay and visuals.”
“Visuals are on the simpler side, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users report frequent crashes and performance issues, indicating that the game requires significant improvements in this area. Overall, stability remains a major concern for the player community.
“The game is riddled with bugs and glitches that make it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered numerous issues that caused frequent crashes, ruining my gaming experience.”
“The stability of the game is a major concern, as it often freezes or lags during critical moments.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight strong character design and engaging dialogues, contributing to a vibrant and entertaining atmosphere. However, there is little mention of deep character development, suggesting a focus on style and humor over narrative depth.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's humor through its funky soundtracks, well-designed characters, and witty dialogues, all of which contribute to a vibrant and entertaining experience. The abundance of humorous add-ins further enhances the comedic elements, making it a standout feature.
“Funky soundtracks, good character design, funny dialogues, and way more than enough add-ins.”
