MOAI 3: Trade Mission Collector's Edition

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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.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers satisfying and comforting gameplay, making it a great choice for casual play and stress relief.
Visuals and audio are well done, with options to adjust settings for a better experience.
The game features a variety of levels and challenges, with collectibles and achievements that enhance replayability.

The game perpetuates a 'white saviour' 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, which may disappoint players looking for innovation.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Moai: Trade Mission" has been criticized for its clichéd themes, particularly the trope of a white savior, which detracts from the overall experience. However, many players feel that the narrative is secondary to the enjoyable gameplay mechanics and fun puzzles, making it less of a focus in their enjoyment of the game. Overall, while the story may not impress, it does not significantly hinder the game's appeal.
- “Fun puzzles with a nice story”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and easy to navigate, featuring relaxing controls that enhance the experience. However, some players note that certain mechanics, such as abilities and items, feel underwhelming and may not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, while the story may be criticized, the mechanics provide a fun and engaging experience.
- “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, abilities (which are visually represented and passive) that may not do anything at all, and items that you can equip from the main menu which provide in-game bonuses.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are well-executed and can be customized through the options menu, effectively complementing the overall theme. While the visuals do not innovate within the genre, they contribute to a casual and engaging experience that encourages players to strive for completion.
- “I want to mention the visuals in the game are well done.”
- “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
- “Graphics and sound suit the theme; it doesn't take the genre in a new direction, and is a casual time-sink that takes few risks, but you'll find yourself wanting to gold all the levels anyhow!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features include a dedicated soundtrack and additional music-related content, 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, gallery, music, and the game's strategy guide.”
- “The only thing I have found is that there's no ambient music in the extra levels.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has low replayability, with multiple users indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”