Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head

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Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head is a single player casual simulation game with drama and mystery themes. It was developed by NITRO ORIGIN and was released on March 31, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind.

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story16 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The art style and soundtrack are exceptional, creating a haunting and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The unique gameplay mechanic of 'Wordsight' adds depth to interactions, allowing players to explore the hidden thoughts of characters, which contributes to the narrative's psychological complexity.
Despite its disturbing themes, the game offers a thought-provoking exploration of trauma, revenge, and the duality of beauty and ugliness in human nature.

The writing can be repetitive and lacks depth, often overshadowing the interesting premise and character development.
The true ending is widely criticized for being unsatisfying and detracting from the impactful themes presented in earlier routes.
The game contains graphic and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all players, leading to mixed feelings about its portrayal of sensitive subjects.

story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is polarizing, with many reviewers criticizing its weak writing, lackluster characters, and heavy reliance on explicit content that overshadows the narrative. While some appreciate the unique integration of adult scenes into the plot, others find the overall story convoluted and unsatisfying, often feeling that it fails to deliver a coherent or meaningful experience. Despite its flaws, the game does evoke strong emotions and features intriguing plot twists, particularly in certain character routes, but many agree that it struggles to balance its dark themes with a compelling storyline.
- “The first three routes, Miyu, Gumi, and Kuki were particularly strong, each one drawing me in deeper and making me eager to see where the story would go next.”
- “Bold, cruel, tragic, and at times deeply beautiful, this is a story that demands attention and emotional investment.”
- “I was hooked immediately from the first scene, and the story never got dull.”
- “All the characters are wretched (including the protagonist, who is the worst of them all), and it is surprising how they can even stand each other as the story develops.”
- “The story is horrendous, I don't know how this was even allowed in the first place.”
- “It is 90% degenerate sex scenes and 10% actual story and plot.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its hauntingly beautiful and melancholic soundtrack, which effectively enhances the emotional and eerie atmosphere, creating a deeply immersive experience. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, with genres like shoegaze and post-rock contributing to the game's unique presentation and mood. Despite some criticisms of the writing, the music is consistently described as top-notch, making it a significant aspect of the overall experience.
- “The art style and direction is great, and it has a wonderful soundtrack, not to mention an interesting concept.”
- “Mojika is one of those games where you have to take your sweet time with and crank the volume up to let the soundtrack set the stage to get the full experience.”
- “A melancholic, post-rock infused soundtrack that beautifully enhances the emotional and eerie atmosphere.”
- “I don't recommend this game, but I do recommend giving the soundtrack a listen!”
- “As interesting as the visuals are for this game, and the music being amazing, the writing is awful.”
- “The OST combined with how the majority of the visuals in this game are not what I've seen in my usual VNs—you're hearing from characters and almost never seeing them, you're constantly focused on your shoes or weird bits of the environment, etc—creates a consistently suffocating and uncomfortable feeling that permeates the whole game.”
emotional
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its profound exploration of trauma, bullying, and revenge, often evoking strong feelings of sadness and rage in players. The narrative is described as both heartbreaking and compelling, with impactful scenes that contribute meaningfully to the story rather than serving as mere shock value. Players appreciate the emotional depth and the haunting atmosphere, though some find certain routes to be overwhelmingly heavy.
- “It is heartbreaking to see what they were turned into.”
- “Bold, cruel, tragic, and at times deeply beautiful, this is a story that demands attention and emotional investment.”
- “Visually striking, narratively bold, and emotionally draining, this game is an experience that lingers.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style and immersive design, which contribute to a deeply unsettling atmosphere. The visuals, combined with an exceptional soundtrack, create a distinctive experience that enhances the narrative's emotional weight, despite some criticisms of the writing. Overall, the game's aesthetic choices are seen as a standout feature, effectively evoking a sense of discomfort and engagement.
- “The art style is amazing, the soundtrack is one of my favorite video game soundtracks ever, and both participate in creating a depressing and uncomfortable atmosphere that makes you feel crushed the second you open the game.”
- “Peak utsuge with an 11/10 ending and the best visuals and sound design in any visual novel.”
- “While I feel the story could be a lot better, the amazing visuals and design make up for it.”
- “The OST combined with how the majority of the visuals in this game are not what I've seen in my usual visual novels—you're hearing from characters and almost never seeing them, you're constantly focused on your shoes or weird bits of the environment, etc—creates a consistently suffocating and uncomfortable feeling that permeates the whole game.”
- “The graphics are executed in an amazing, unique way that leans more into immersion rather than just making it 'look good'.”
- “The visuals in this game fail to deliver the quality expected, often leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this visual novel is centered around a unique decision-making mechanic called "wordsight," which allows players to choose whether to confront characters' hidden thoughts by raising their gaze. This innovative approach adds depth to interactions but can slow the pacing and may be challenging for newcomers to navigate. Overall, while the mechanics are thematically rich and engaging, they may require patience and persistence to fully appreciate.
- “I like the decision-making mechanic where you can choose to look or not; I think it's brilliant.”
- “The gameplay mechanics—raising your gaze or not—are deceptively simple yet thematically powerful.”
- “While veterans may find more enjoyment with Mojika and its themes and mechanics, newcomers like myself will find it very hard to stomach and confusing to progress at first, which may put you off from playing Mojika or even refund it (something I almost did).”
- “The true ending is very unintuitive and I had problems with it; other than that, but mechanically I really love a lot of the stuff going on here.”
- “The stunning art and OST aside, this visual novel's unique mechanic of displaying characters' thoughts adds depth to interactions and decisions, although it can slow the pace quite a bit.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its fantastic presentation and ability to evoke a disturbing yet resonant experience, enhanced by a melancholic, post-rock soundtrack. Despite some narrative issues, the unique atmosphere and thematic depth contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment.
- “First off, the presentation and atmosphere are fantastic.”
- “The story and writing style have some issues, but the atmosphere and novelty push it into 6/10.”
- “The themes it tackles, its disturbing atmosphere, and the way it builds horror throughout: it all resonated with me.”
- “A melancholic, post-rock infused soundtrack that beautifully enhances the emotional and eerie atmosphere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences notable stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that can cause visual glitches and disruptions during gameplay.
- “The game is also pretty buggy at times, so don't worry when your screen starts to freak out!”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I lost progress due to unexpected freezes.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some scenes being genuinely hilarious, whether by design or accident. Players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in the context of a revenge-themed narrative, and find the absurdity of certain plot points, like the tentacle monster, to be entertaining.
- “Some scenes were absolutely hilarious, whether intentional or not.”
- “The game features a somewhat interesting plot that becomes funnier as you progress, especially with the humorous shrine tentacle monster.”
- “The humor in this game is a delightful surprise that keeps you entertained throughout.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be potentially tedious, especially when navigating choices without prior knowledge, drawing comparisons to the experience in "chaos;head."
- “Similar to Chaos;Head, it could come across as more tedious than your usual choice system if trying to play blind.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, offering a polished experience with stability and smooth performance.
- “The game is polished; it runs smoothly and is very stable.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a high frame rate without sacrificing graphics quality.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game's replayability is high, with various choices and outcomes encouraging multiple playthroughs. The inclusion of different modes and challenges further enhances the experience, making it enjoyable to revisit. Overall, players feel that the game offers substantial replay value.

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Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head is a casual simulation game with drama and mystery themes.

Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head is available on PC and Windows.

Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head was released on March 31, 2025.

Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head was developed by NITRO ORIGIN.

Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head is a single player game.

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