MOAI 3: Trade Mission Collector's Edition

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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In "MOAI 3: Trade Mission Collector's Edition," players rejoin the Hero and Bright Light on a mission to reclaim a stolen artifact and protect their kingdom. They'll manage resources and build decimated villages while battling enemies and unlocking magic throughout visually stunning lands. The game features a main quest, bonus chapter, and alternate levels for extended gameplay.

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  • Windows
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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
story3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable and relaxing gameplay, making it a great choice for casual players looking to unwind.
  • Visuals and audio are well done, with options to adjust settings for a better experience.
  • The game offers a variety of levels and challenges, including bonus levels and achievements, which enhance replayability.
  • The game perpetuates a 'white savior' narrative, which some players find problematic.
  • There are issues with sprite clickability, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences that may require restarting levels.
  • The game does not introduce significant new mechanics compared to previous titles in the series, which may disappoint some players.
  • story5 mentions

    The story in "Moai: Trade Mission" is criticized for relying on clichéd tropes, such as the white savior narrative, but players often find it secondary to the enjoyable gameplay mechanics. While the game features fun puzzles and a narrative that ties into its predecessors, it does not significantly innovate or enhance the overall story experience.

    • “Fun puzzles with a nice story”
    • “"Trade Mission" is the third episode of "Moai," following "Build Your Dream" and "Path to Another World."”
    • “Moai 3: Trade Mission Collector's Edition is a time and resource management game that continues the engaging narrative established in the previous titles.”
    • “It's really awful, but to be honest the story behind the game isn't as important as the mechanics when it comes to enjoyment, so I just roll my eyes at the white man saving the helpless natives trope and enjoy the fun gameplay.”
    • “Moai 3: Trade Mission Collector's Edition is a time and resource management game that doesn't offer much new over the previous two titles.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring easy-to-use controls and a relaxing experience, despite some criticism of the story elements. However, certain additions like abilities and items may feel underwhelming and lack significant impact on the overall gameplay.

    • “Easy to use controls and relaxing gameplay.”
    • “There are a few additions that don't add much to the gameplay, abilities (which are visually represented and passive) and items, which you can equip from the main menu and these give you in-game bonuses.”
    • “There are a few additions that don't add much to the gameplay, such as abilities that are visually represented and passive, but may not do anything at all.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “The controls are easy to use, but the overall gameplay experience is quite dull and uninspired.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The game's graphics are well-executed and customizable through the options menu, effectively complementing the overall theme. While they don't innovate within the genre, they provide a visually appealing experience that enhances the casual gameplay.

    • “The visuals in the game are exceptionally well done.”
    • “The graphics and sound perfectly suit the theme, creating an engaging atmosphere.”
    • “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's options menu, allowing for a personalized experience.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models look bland and uninspired, making it hard to feel connected to the game.”
    • “The environments are poorly designed and lack the vibrancy that would make exploration enjoyable.”
  • music2 mentions

    The game's music features include a variety of extra elements such as bonus levels and a gallery, but players noted a lack of ambient music in the extra levels, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “There are some extra features in the game: bonus levels, wallpapers, a gallery, music, and a game's strategy guide.”
    • “The only thing I have found is that there's no ambient music in the extra levels.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has low replayability, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
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