Moko's Advice

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Moko's Advice is a single player simulation game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Portrait Prophecies and was released on December 10, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Moko has lots of good advice, so Moko set up an advice booth along the road. Many come from all around to give Moko coins in exchange for advice. Darkness is arriving again, it is almost time for Moko's advice booth to open. Use the down arrow key to nod their head. Use the left or right arrow key to shake their head. Use any key to move on to the next customer afterwards. If you enjoy this expe…

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Audience ScoreBased on 150 reviews

humor40 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features dark, quirky, and clever humor that many players found funny and entertaining.
It has a unique and atmospheric art style with a mysterious and slightly sinister vibe that fits the tone well.
The simplicity and short length make it a great, quick time-killer with multiple endings to encourage replayability.

The gameplay is very minimalistic and repetitive, with binary yes/no choices that limit depth and player impact.
The lack of in-game instructions or control prompts caused confusion for some players.
The game is disappointingly short, leaving many wishing for more content, levels, or endings.

humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a brief but consistently funny experience, blending silly and dark humor reminiscent of Undertale or Deltarune that appeals especially to fans of dark or nonsensical comedy. Its humor shines through witty dialogue, quirky NPC interactions, and varied endings, making it enjoyable and replayable despite its short length. Overall, it's a light, entertaining game that delivers laughs without taking itself too seriously.
- “If you like the humor in Undertale or Deltarune, you'll definitely get a few laughs out of this game.”
- “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 to some of your advice makes this game very enjoyable to play through.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
Users generally find the graphics to be low quality, with limited customization options and a lack of resolution settings, which detracts from the overall experience. However, some appreciate the dark, mysterious art style and minimalistic design that contribute to the game's atmosphere and story.
- “While I did dock the graphics earlier, the dark scenery makes you feel the kind of world Moko lives in.”
- “The art style and sound design combine to make a good vibe.”
- “The art style is pretty nice and mysterious.”
- “Terrible graphics, no instructions so I had to look them up. I'm glad this game was free.”
- “The graphics and overall presentation are not good and the controls should be listed in game.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The story is short and lightly humorous with dark, surreal elements, offering hints of a deeper narrative connected to the creator's other works. While it provides some entertaining moments, it is not a deeply immersive story and primarily serves as a brief, amusing experience.
- “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.”
- “Moko's Advice is a text game with minimal graphics and an attempt to make an interesting story, as well as to build some kind of plot.”
- “It's somewhat humorous, but 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 humour, with hints of a deeper story.”
- “Portrait Prophecies, the creators 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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The gameplay is very simple and minimalist, focusing primarily on basic controls with limited mechanics. While this simplicity results in straightforward play and distinctive art, it also leads to a lack of depth and a feeling of wasted potential. Overall, the gameplay is easy to pick up but may feel too shallow for some players.
- “Honestly, they pulled it off, the art makes it stand out, the controls are simple, and the gameplay is straightforward.”
- “The lack of any real game mechanics other than get to the end and a lack of depth means that it largely feels like wasted potential and makes it hard to justify it as a game.”
- “I really enjoyed this game, even though it's short and really lacks gameplay.”
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers surprisingly high replayability despite its short length, providing an enjoyable and engaging experience each time.
- “Really funny, and the replay value is surprisingly high for such a short game.”