Moai V: Collector's Edition
- March 29, 2018
- Toyman Interactive
Get on SteamIn "Moai V: Collector's Edition," players guide twin siblings Hika-Ri and Kao-Ri on separate journeys to gather resources, complete quests, and learn skills to perform a ceremony protecting their island home. The game features an innovative approach to casting spells, allowing players to draw elemental signs on the screen using their mouse cursor to ward off natural disasters. The game is a strategic and engaging addition to the Moai series.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a familiar soundtrack, maintaining the classic MOAI charm.
- It introduces two separate heroes with different mechanics, adding variety to the gameplay.
- The game offers a challenging experience for fans of time management games, requiring strategic resource allocation.
- Many players experienced numerous bugs and glitches, leading to frustrating gameplay and crashes.
- The difficulty level is significantly higher than previous entries, making it feel more punishing than relaxing.
- Some levels are poorly designed, requiring excessive replaying and causing frustration, especially with the presence of annoying obstacles like ghosts.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features familiar elements enhanced by improved graphics and a nostalgic soundtrack, while introducing two distinct heroes and paths that offer unique mechanics for puzzle-solving and goal achievement. Players enjoy the added fun and variety brought by the priestess character, which introduces new gameplay dynamics.
“On the bright side - yes, same old moai, with pretty graphics and the same familiar soundtrack, but with a twist of having two separate heroes and two paths with different mechanics and approaches to solving puzzles and reaching goals.”
“It's fun having two characters; playing as the priestess adds some new mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the graphics are pretty, the core mechanics haven't evolved much, leading to a sense of déjà vu.”
“The puzzles can be frustratingly simplistic, offering little challenge or satisfaction.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their vibrant and appealing design, maintaining the charm of the familiar moai aesthetic. Additionally, the game introduces a fresh twist with two separate heroes and distinct paths, enhancing the visual experience alongside the classic soundtrack.
“On the bright side - yes, same old moai, with pretty graphics and the same old familiar soundtrack, but with a twist of having 2 separate heroes and 2 paths with different mechanics and approaches to solving puzzles and reaching goals.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game retains the familiar soundtrack that fans love, enhanced by visually appealing graphics. Additionally, the introduction of two separate heroes and distinct paths adds a fresh twist to the overall experience, complementing the gameplay mechanics and puzzle-solving elements.
“The familiar soundtrack brings a sense of nostalgia, while the new twists in gameplay keep it fresh and engaging.”
“The music perfectly complements the vibrant graphics, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the gameplay, making each level feel unique and immersive.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
“While the graphics are stunning, the music doesn't match the quality and often feels out of place.”
“The audio design is disappointing; the music loops too frequently and becomes annoying rather than immersive.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers engaging and challenging gameplay typical of moai titles, but it is marred by numerous glitches that detract from the overall experience.
“The Moai games are usually fun and challenging; however, this game has numerous glitches, making it not too enjoyable at all.”
“The game crashes frequently, which ruins the overall experience.”
“I encountered several bugs that made it impossible to progress in the game.”
