Momonga Pinball Adventures

Momonga Pinball Adventures is a very simplistic pinball game with a very short story, pick-up and play controls, and ball physics that require a bit of tweaking. There's nothing here that stands out, but it'll still be good for keeping the children quiet for an hour or so, with it's not too taxing difficulty.

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54% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

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Momonga Pinball Adventures is a single player casual action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by Seaven Studio and was released on September 16, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Momonga Pinball Adventures is a unique action-adventure pinball game where you control a flying squirrel bounced through diverse worlds. Team up with friends to defeat enemies and conquer challenging boss fights while exploring vibrant levels. Join Momo on a quest to save his tribe from the evil owls threatening their existence.

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Adorable art style and charming characters that create a cute and engaging atmosphere.
Offers a unique blend of pinball mechanics with a light story and mini-games, making it a fun experience for casual players.
Short gameplay time makes it accessible for quick sessions, appealing to those looking for a simple and relaxing game.

Physics and controls are inconsistent and clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game is very short, with a main story that can be completed in under an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
Lack of key rebinding options and other technical issues detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a mobile app than a polished PC game.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
69%
10%
The game's story is a simplistic, Pixar-like narrative featuring a flying squirrel on a quest against evil owls, which some players found charming despite its brevity and cliffhanger ending. While the storytelling is integrated into the gameplay with cute characters and cutscenes, many reviewers noted that the plot is generic and the overall experience is short, leaving players wanting more. Despite its shortcomings, the combination of a story with pinball mechanics offers a unique experience, appealing to both fans of the genre and newcomers.
- “I liked the neat story and the game mechanics; for the low price it sells for, I must recommend it.”
- “I love the concept of this game, a simple pinball setup with a fun storyline and some in-between alternative style scenes.”
- “There is a simple, cute story featuring a handful of characters, all of which actually take part in the gameplay itself either as enemies or helpers.”
- “Despite being released for so many years, they didn't bother completing the story and instead focused on releasing and re-releasing it again and again.”
- “"It's a pinball game with a story!" says the advertisement; unfortunately, it fails in both departments.”
- “Frequently (in fact, very frequently) cut-scenes interrupt the flow of the game to interject story that may or may not add to gameplay, depending on the player.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
68%
12%
The gameplay of Momonga Pinball Adventures is a mixed bag, featuring simplistic pinball mechanics that some players find flimsy and slow, leading to a tedious experience. While the game offers a charming story and various mini-games, the physics and camera issues detract from the overall enjoyment, making it feel less adventurous and more limited. Despite its flaws, the game has potential for improvement in future iterations, with some players appreciating its casual, hybrid approach to pinball and adventure.
- “There's some extra gameplay modes such as a pachinko machine, a flying panda sim, and leaderboards.”
- “Pinball mechanics made into a fun little adventure game.”
- “I would love nothing more than there to be a series of Momonga pinball adventure games, each improving on the concepts and ideas of the last, and refining the mechanics and gameplay loop to be something more adventurous.”
- “The pinball mechanics are a bit flimsy.”
- “Momonga (the pinball) should have acted a little more like a pinball in my opinion; the gameplay of the ball is quite slow.”
- “The game is segmented into 9 stages (with some bonus minigames), which takes about half an hour to go through once. The main replay value is in the challenges (5 per stage), but the gameplay itself is flawed, with stiff physics and a ball that can often slow down to a crawl, making it really tedious to play through each stage at least 5 times.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and generic, lacking variety across levels. While some appreciate its ambient quality, others feel it fails to enhance the gameplay experience, describing it as unremarkable and out of place. Overall, there is a strong desire for a more memorable and dynamic soundtrack in future installments.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I love the music and could really get into this fun mindset of a flying squirrel trying to save his home because of it.”
- “The music never goes into a low or a high, but has consistent energy and as a result is a nice background ambient and never gets old.”
- “The music during the levels doesn't change and is very generic.”
- “The rest of the game sounds are mostly unremarkable - generic game sounds, and a repeating short soundtrack that's shared through most of the levels.”
- “This feels more like cheap trailer music than something that should be in the final product.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, failing to meet modern expectations despite a charming art style reminiscent of classic PS2 titles. While the visuals are described as cute, they are marred by technical issues such as flashing images and a lack of depth, leading to disappointment among players. Overall, the graphics do not enhance the gaming experience as hoped.
- “The art style and story are very cute, and I had hopes for a good pinball game.”
- “When the images aren't flashing, I love the art style; it reminds me of cute action-adventure games on the PS2.”
- “It's far below the state-of-the-art visuals gamers expect as a result of their decisions.”
- “The art style is cute, but there's not much else going on.”
- “There's a note on the OSX graphics settings recommending using a certain graphics level - I tested all of them and they all have the same issues.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, including visual glitches and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the developers' efforts, the gameplay is considered weak and the main campaign is notably short.
- “The gameplay is pretty weak, extremely short (unless you love achievement grinding), and a bit buggy, but at least you can tell that the developers tried.”
- “Cute game, but it has visual glitches on OSX (v10.11.6, MacBook Pro stock Intel chips).”
- “A few glitches occasionally take away from the otherwise enjoyable gameplay; the main campaign is very short.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is noted for its appealing design and nostalgic elements, but overall, it lacks depth and innovation, resulting in a low score. While the character design is praised, the gameplay and world design do not significantly enhance the character's growth or narrative.
- “3/10 (3 points for character design, initial idea, and nostalgia).”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I was hoping for more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Momonga Pinball Adventures has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that its $6 price tag is unjustified for a mobile app that lacks quality and depth. Reviewers highlight the game's shortcomings and suggest that there are numerous free, higher-quality alternatives available on Steam, making the purchase feel exploitative.
- “Momonga Pinball Adventures looks a lot like a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game; it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers trying to cash in on abandoned app store content.”
- “Momonga Pinball Adventures has the completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $6 USD (six bucks for a mobile app!). It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- “"It's a pinball game with a story!" says the advertisement; unfortunately, it fails in both departments.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and flawed, as the segmented stages require multiple playthroughs to complete challenges, which are hindered by stiff physics and slow gameplay. While the game offers achievements for those who enjoy grinding, the overall experience is marred by bugs and a lack of engaging content.
- “The game is segmented into 9 stages (with some bonus minigames), which takes about half an hour to go through once. The main replay value comes from the challenges (5 per stage). The problem is twofold: not only is the gameplay itself flawed, with stiff physics and a ball that can often slow down to a crawl, making it really tedious to play through each stage at least 5 times.”
- “The gameplay is pretty weak, extremely short (unless you love achievement grinding), and a bit buggy, but at least you can tell that the developers tried.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's replayability is primarily driven by its challenges across nine stages, but players find the experience tedious due to flawed gameplay mechanics and unengaging audio. Many reviewers suggest that the game lacks the charm and quality of its inspirations, making it less appealing compared to other pinball games available on Steam. Overall, the combination of stiff physics and a lack of memorable elements diminishes its replay value.
- “The game is segmented into 9 stages, each taking about half an hour to complete. The main replay value lies in the challenges, with 5 per stage, offering players a reason to revisit the game.”
- “In future games, I hope for a more memorable soundtrack to enhance replayability, as well as more character in the generic sound effects.”
- “The game is segmented into 9 stages (with some bonus minigames), which takes about half an hour to complete once. The main replay value lies in the challenges (5 per stage), but the gameplay is flawed, with stiff physics and a ball that often slows to a crawl, making it tedious to play through each stage at least 5 times.”
- “It doesn't compare very well to its inspirations, which are likely some of the pinball games on GBA and DS. It's not very replayable, and there are already better pinball games on Steam, such as Pinball FX2, which has an incredibly good free table available.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding the achievement system to be frustrating and nonsensical rather than amusing. Many feel that the repetitive nature of the tasks undermines any potential for humor, leading to a sense of absurdity rather than enjoyment.

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Momonga Pinball Adventures is a casual action adventure game with kids theme.

Momonga Pinball Adventures is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Momonga Pinball Adventures was released on September 16, 2016.

Momonga Pinball Adventures was developed by Seaven Studio.

Momonga Pinball Adventures has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Momonga Pinball Adventures is a single player game.

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