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Mohism: Battle of Words

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69%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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Mohism: Battle of Words is a single player tactical puzzle game with mystery and anime themes. It was developed by 玄镜工作室 and was released on April 17, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. You play as Zhang Xiaochen, a young Rift Watcher, navigating through a series of unsolved cases at his master's behest and eventually becoming a master detective. This is not a traditional wuxia game, as our protagonist Xiaochen knows no martial arts. Instead, you must rely on wits and rhetoric to reveal the truth and best the…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
story8 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game successfully combines Ace Attorney-style gameplay with a rich Wuxia setting, providing an engaging detective experience.
  • The translation from Chinese to English is generally good, with humorous elements that enhance the gameplay.
  • The art style and music are well-received, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The game suffers from minor glitches and crashes, particularly when played online, which can disrupt the experience.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as the logical deduction system and text formatting, could be improved for better clarity and usability.
  • The ending feels rushed and unsatisfying, leaving players wanting more resolution and depth in the final cases.

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The gameplay effectively captures the wuxia atmosphere and employs an Ace Attorney-style format, allowing players to examine scenes and gather evidence for rebuttals. However, the introduction of a timer mechanic feels underutilized, leading to a linear experience that some players found unsatisfying. Overall, while the mystery-solving elements are engaging, the lack of depth in certain mechanics may leave players wanting more.

    • “It nails the wuxia vibes and the Ace Attorney-style gameplay works surprisingly well in this setting.”
    • “The gameplay is very similar to Ace Attorney, with you examining scenes and gathering evidence, then having a rebuttal with suspects and witnesses.”
    • “The gameplay and mystery solving is good.”
    • “After basically 5-8 hours of a linear experience, I would have preferred just having a satisfying ending and I don't understand the point of this mechanic at all.”
    • “The mechanic first appears at the end of the introductory case, where your choice has very minor consequences.”
    • “- there is no 'press' mechanic for testimonies.”

  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The game's story is set in a visually appealing and richly developed world, featuring a central narrative that revolves around the murder of a high-ranking official and the unraveling of a conspiracy. While the initial case serves as a weak introduction, the subsequent four cases are engaging, filled with fantastical plot twists that feel organic. However, player choices have limited impact on the story's progression, reminiscent of the Ace Attorney series.

    • “A good story set in a pretty and fairly rich world.”
    • “The case takes fantastical plot twists in who killed whom and makes it feel entirely natural.”
    • “The game rules are similar to the Ace Attorney series, but the choices in the story don't have much impact.”
    • “After the first introductory case, which barely counts, the rest of the four cases follow a common storyline that deals with the murder of a high-ranking official and the uncovering of a conspiracy.”
    • “If you have already played the game, the backstory sounds like it could be a con job.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and how it exceeds expectations for the price. However, some users note that the limited number of tracks may lead to repetitiveness over time.

    • “Both the art and music were a lot better than a game with this price would let you expect.”
    • “I also loved the music, although there aren't too many tracks, so I'm sure some people could complain that it is too repetitive for their liking.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Overall, users report that the game has minor stability issues, with some experiencing occasional glitches.

    • “I experienced some minor glitches.”
    • “I experienced some minor glitches.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a unique art style that initially may be off-putting, but many players find themselves appreciating it over time.

    • “The art style is unique, but I grew to really like it!”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, primarily due to issues with word breaking in the translation, which disrupts the reading experience.

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Mohism: Battle of Words is a tactical puzzle game with mystery and anime themes. Common tags for Mohism: Battle of Words include turn-based, indie, trading, 2d, choices matter and others.

Mohism: Battle of Words is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Mohism: Battle of Words.

Mohism: Battle of Words was released on April 17, 2023.

Mohism: Battle of Words was developed by 玄镜工作室.

Mohism: Battle of Words has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Mohism: Battle of Words for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mohism: Battle of Words is a single player game.

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