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Moko's Advice

95%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
gameplay, story
95% User Score Based on 167 reviews

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"Moko's Advice" is a game where you interact with customers at Moko's advice booth by nodding or shaking your head in response to their questions. Moko provides various pieces of advice in exchange for coins. The game has a dark, atmospheric setting and allows you to move on to the next customer with any key. Your experience can be enhanced by rating, recommending, and leaving feedback for the game.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews
humor39 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game is short, funny, and offers a unique blend of dark humor that keeps players entertained.
  • Players appreciate the quirky dialogue and the impact of their choices, which adds replay value.
  • It's a free game that provides a surprisingly engaging experience for its brief playtime.
  • The game lacks depth and meaningful gameplay, making it feel more like an interactive novel than a traditional game.
  • Many players found the controls and mechanics confusing, as there is no in-game tutorial or clear instructions.
  • The overall presentation, including graphics and resolution options, is considered subpar and detracts from the experience.
  • humor
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of dark and absurd elements, with many players finding the NPC dialogue both hilarious and entertaining, despite its brevity. The game is praised for its quirky, nonsensical humor that appeals particularly to fans of dark comedy, making it a fun, albeit short, experience that encourages replayability for different outcomes. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver quick laughs through its unique and often bizarre comedic style.

    • “I personally have a very dark humor and this game is hilarious.”
    • “The dialogue has a very distinctive, darkly humorous style without ever being offensive or upsetting.”
    • “The humor in this game is on point; some of the questions are a bit repetitive, but having some of the questions linked to other questions and the outcomes makes this game very enjoyable to play through.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with limited options for customization and resolution adjustments, leading to a low-quality visual experience. However, some players appreciate the art style and sound design, which contribute to an intriguing atmosphere, despite the minimalistic approach. Overall, while the graphics may detract from the experience, they do serve to enhance the game's thematic elements.

    • “The art style and sound design combine to make a good vibe.”
    • “The art style is pretty nice and mysterious.”
    • “While I did dock the graphics earlier, the dark scenery makes you feel the kind of world Moko lives in.”
    • “The graphics and overall presentation are not good, and the controls should be listed in the game.”
    • “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “There is no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and lack of depth, with minimal mechanics that primarily involve basic keyboard inputs. While some players appreciate the straightforward controls and artistic presentation, many feel that the game falls short of its potential, lacking engaging gameplay elements and depth. Overall, it resembles other titles that focus on subtle decision-making but does not fully capitalize on this concept.

    • “Honestly, they pulled it off. The art makes it stand out, the controls are simple, and the gameplay is straightforward.”
    • “This game reminds me of those other games that are similar to 'Papers, Please.' I can see if they took inspiration and built a game around the mechanic that 'Papers, Please' did about choosing very subtle choices that could affect the game in a major way.”
    • “The lack of any real game mechanics other than getting to the end and a lack of depth means that this review is more in-depth than the game itself, making it hard to justify it as a game.”
    • “The mechanics are simple; press the down arrow on your keyboard to nod your head yes, and press the left or right arrow key to shake your head no.”
    • “This game reminds me of those other games that are similar to 'Papers, Please'. I can see if they took inspiration and built a game around the mechanic that 'Papers, Please' did about making very subtle choices that could affect the game in a major way.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Moko's Advice" is characterized by dark, surreal humor and hints at a deeper narrative, though it primarily serves as a lighthearted experience rather than a profound tale. While it features minimal graphics and attempts to weave an interesting plot, players seeking a substantial story may find it lacking. Overall, it offers a brief, amusing diversion, with potential for more from its creators.

    • “Portrait Prophecies, the creator(s) of this game have made several other free games and a novel, which all come together to form a story, although Moko's Advice is the only game on Steam right now.”
    • “A neat little story; I wouldn't mind seeing more from the people behind this.”
    • “It's somewhat humorous, but again, if you are looking for a story, this isn't the game for you. It's a game to get a few giggles for a few minutes.”
    • “A short little game with dark and somewhat surreal humor, with hints of a deeper story.”
    • “Portrait prophecies: the creator(s) of this game have made several other free games and a novel, which all come together to form a story, although Moko's advice is the only game on Steam right now.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game surprisingly high in replayability despite its short length, attributing this to its humor and engaging content.

    • “Really funny, and the replay value is surprisingly high for such a short game.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through it multiple times.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and character interactions.”

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