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Molemen Must Die!

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92%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
graphics, replayability
94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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Molemen Must Die! is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Mokomoto and was released on March 21, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Molemen Must Die is a game of huge bombs and revenge gone wrong, fighting for the honor of your temper-tantrum President. Deliver a bomb to the center of the Earth in this action arcade epic, inspired by your favorite B-grade action flicks. Get ready to fail in the name of Presidential pride!

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
  • Fast-paced, chaotic action with explosive battles and hordes of molemen to fight.
  • Addictive gameplay enhanced by a variety of absurd and unpredictable weapons and power-ups that keep each run fresh.
  • Smooth performance and responsive controls, especially on controllers and the Steam Deck, making for an accessible and enjoyable experience.
  • Randomness of power-ups and weapon drops can sometimes create frustrating scenarios with unhelpful or purely cosmetic upgrades.
  • Limited weapon variety in early gameplay and occasional difficulty in visually discerning action on screen.
  • Lack of deeper gameplay complexity or varied objectives beyond the core arcade-style survival and score chasing.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features charming pixel art graphics with a distinctive retro aesthetic, enhanced by a VHS filter option that gives it an old TV vibe. While visually appealing and fluid during intense action, some details can be hard to discern, and limited graphics settings are available. Overall, the visuals contribute well to the game's nostalgic arcade feel despite minor technical quirks like screen tearing.

    • “It’s not a graphically demanding game, but with so much happening at once—gunfire, explosions, and hordes of enemies—the game manages to stay fluid.”
    • “Fun pixel art graphics with a VHS filter option.”
    • “Mostly nice pixel graphics and good sound.”
    • “There are no graphics quality settings; full-screen/windowed mode, resolution, and a 'VHS' filter that makes the game look like it's played on an old TV are all that is included.”
    • “Feels like the platforming controls are straight out of a Unity asset store platformer plugin, along with the screen tearing which felt like it was just there because the developer thought it was a cool $15 add-on as it serves no real purpose besides muddying up the game's aesthetic.”
    • “Graphics - the graphics in Molemen Must Die!”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is fast-paced, chaotic, and addictive, offering a challenging yet seamless experience with varied weapons and enemies to keep it engaging. It combines frantic action with smooth controls and retro effects, delivering an exhilarating and fun platformer that improves with each run.

    • “It’s a fantastic experience, and aside from maybe using some proton options to enhance compatibility, the controls work flawlessly, and the gameplay is fast-paced and seamless.”
    • “Gameplay is challenging and at the right kind of level for this kind of game, I get better with each run, and the different weapons and enemy types mix things up to keep play interesting.”
    • “It has just the right amounts of addictiveness and randomness, and its gameplay is very frantic, but lots of fun.”
    • “Gameplay starts to get hectic after a few playthroughs, but all the shooting, killing, and explosions, coupled with a surprisingly fitting soundtrack, make for an exhilarating experience.”
    • “Gameplay - molemen must die!”
    • “Especially when it adds to the general chaos of gameplay.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Molemen Must Die is characterized by its absurd, tongue-in-cheek style, featuring ridiculous enemies and impractical weapon choices that add a comedic twist to the intense action. Players appreciate the game's hilarious moments, including a memorable intro sequence, which complement its challenging gameplay.

    • “Expect explosive battles, bizarre enemies, and plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor as you descend to the very core... of the earth!”
    • “Whether you're here for the challenge or just the sheer absurdity, Molemen Must Die delivers an experience that's as punishing as it is hilarious.”
    • “Molemen Must Die delivers non-stop fun with absurd humor and a constant barrage of enemies.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Molemen Must Die" is quirky and absurd, centered around avenging the president of the United States by preventing mole men from stealing a bomb. It serves as a humorous and over-the-top backdrop for the game's intense action.

    • “Today, I'm here to talk about Molemen Must Die, a wacky and over-the-top game where your mission is to 'avenge' the President of the United States in the most absurd way possible.”
    • “As you blast your way through the relentless waves of mole men that cross your path, your mission isn’t just to survive—it’s to ensure they don’t get their grubby paws on the bomb.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music features only two tracks, but both are groovy and well-suited to the game's frantic pace, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Groovy music.”
    • “There are only two music tracks, but both of them fit the frantic gameplay perfectly.”
    • “There are only two music tracks, I think, but both of them fit the frantic gameplay.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates smooth and efficient optimization, delivering consistent performance even on Valve's portable console.

    • “Plus, with smooth performance on Valve's portable console, it's a yes-yes!”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The random active effects introduce variation that enhances the game's replayability, keeping each playthrough fresh and engaging.

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Molemen Must Die! is a arcade platformer game.

Molemen Must Die! is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Molemen Must Die!.

Molemen Must Die! was released on March 21, 2017.

Molemen Must Die! was developed by Mokomoto.

Molemen Must Die! has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Molemen Must Die! for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Molemen Must Die! is a single player game.

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