Moloch: Zero

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Moloch: Zero is a single player platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Seemingly Pointless and was released on May 2, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story1 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Atmospheric horror with a noir art style that enhances tension.
Engaging sound design with low-frequency sounds and sharp effects that create a sense of presence.
Interesting commentary on corporate culture, despite its execution flaws.

Unclear controls and mechanics that can be frustrating for players.
Short gameplay experience with no clear ending or significant content.
Visual quality is low, and the game feels like a poorly executed project using a basic game construction kit.

monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is primarily free-to-play, which some users associate with a trend of low-effort, cash-grab titles often created with Gamemaker Studio.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs, and this game is no exception despite being free.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without the constant pressure to spend.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with long loading times exacerbating the experience. Many feel that the simplicity of the tasks should not require such extensive effort, leading to frustration.
- “Either way, they make the game considerably more tedious, and something this simple should not have to load for as long as it did.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became a chore rather than fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music during loading screens has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing frustration while others appreciate it as enjoyable.
- “The loading screen music is pretty good.”
- “The loading music is incredibly annoying.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for its significant shortcomings, with reviewers noting that it not only fails to engage but also detracts from the overall experience in a detrimental manner.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which some users feel detracts from the experience compared to modern PC graphics.
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”