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.

41%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

music, graphics

49% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 6 reviews

Platforms

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"Momonga Pinball Adventures" is a unique pinball game where you help a flying squirrel named Momo travel through different worlds to defeat enemies and save his tribe from evil owls. The game features action-adventure elements with flippers, providing a fresh take on the traditional pinball experience. Join Momo and his friends as they embark on an epic quest.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and charming story that appeals to casual players and fans of pinball.
It offers a unique blend of pinball mechanics with adventure elements, providing a different experience compared to traditional pinball games.
The game includes various challenges and achievements, which can add replay value for players looking to improve their scores.

The physics and controls are inconsistent and poorly implemented, making the gameplay frustrating and unresponsive.
The game is very short, with most players able to complete it in under an hour, leading to a lack of content for the price.
There are significant design flaws, including a lack of key rebinding options and repetitive level design, which detract from the overall experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The game's story is a simplistic, Pixar-like narrative featuring a flying squirrel named Momo on a quest against evil owls, complemented by cute characters and engaging cut-scenes. While some players appreciate the charming art style and the integration of story with gameplay, others criticize the execution, noting that the storytelling feels basic and often interrupts the flow of the game. Overall, the story serves as a lighthearted backdrop to the pinball mechanics, with mixed reviews on its depth and impact.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I love the concept of this game, a simple pinball set-up 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.”
- “It's a pinball game with a story! Unfortunately, it fails in both departments.”
- “As for the plot, it's basically a very simplified Pixar-like story about a squirrel trained by Kung-Fu Panda on a quest to beat evil owls.”
- “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
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay of Momonga Pinball Adventures has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its flawed physics, slow ball mechanics, and overly close camera angles that detract from the experience. While the game features a charming story and some engaging mechanics, the segmented levels and frequent interruptions from cutscenes hinder the overall flow, leading to a sense of tedium. Despite its low price point, players express a desire for more depth and refinement in future iterations of the game.
- “Pinball mechanics made into a fun little adventure game.”
- “I liked the neat story and the game mechanics; for the low price it sells for, I must recommend it.”
- “Momonga pinball adventures is a casual pinball hybrid game and is similar mechanically to games like Sonic Spinball.”
- “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 lies in the challenges (5 per stage), but the gameplay itself is flawed, with stiff physics and a ball that can often slow to a crawl, making it really tedious to play through each stage at least 5 times.”
- “While skillful players can mitigate this by learning the boss's moves, timings, and mechanics, the fight can still unfairly end your run by catching your ball in just the wrong position, causing the boss's attacks to hit you three times before your ball ever comes back to your flippers.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and generic, lacking variety across levels. While some appreciated its ambient quality, others felt it was unsatisfying and out of place, comparing it to cheap trailer music. Overall, there is a strong desire for a more memorable and dynamic soundtrack in future installments to enhance the gaming experience.
- “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... until I got down to 1 heart.”
- “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 in-game music and sound effects are loud, and I had to mute them.”
- “Sound effects are fine, but 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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, failing to meet modern gaming standards despite a charming art style reminiscent of cute PS2 action-adventure games. While the visuals are appealing, technical issues such as flashing images detract from the overall experience, leaving players disappointed.
- “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.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 features compared to free alternatives on Steam. Reviewers express disappointment in the game's value, highlighting its shortcomings and the perception that it was poorly ported from mobile to PC.
- “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. 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 unfulfilling, as the short stages require multiple replays to complete challenges, compounded by flawed gameplay mechanics and sluggish controls. While there is some replay value in achievement hunting, 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 lies in the challenges (5 per stage). The problem with that 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 limited due to its flawed gameplay mechanics and tedious stage progression, requiring players to replay each of the nine stages multiple times to complete challenges. While there are bonus minigames, the overall experience lacks the engaging elements found in better pinball games, making it less appealing for repeated playthroughs. Users express a desire for improvements in sound design and gameplay to enhance future 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 there will be a more memorable soundtrack to enhance replayability, along with giving some of the generic sounds more character.”
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including bugs and visual glitches, particularly on macOS (v10.11.6). While some users appreciate the developers' efforts, the overall gameplay experience is hindered by these technical problems.
- “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).”
- “Buggy flippers.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game lacking, criticizing the achievement system as tedious and nonsensical, equating the pursuit of these achievements to a frustrating and unfun experience. The repetitive nature of the tasks is seen as a poor attempt at humor, leaving players feeling more annoyed than entertained.