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Mondealy: Day One

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94%Game Brain Score
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94% User Score Based on 240 reviews

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Mondealy: Day One is a single player role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by uglycoal and was released on September 13, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Mondealy is about you building relationships and exploring the world. An ordinary guy from an ordinary town on an ordinary day uncovers the secrets of an extraordinary underground kingdom located under his home. Your adventure begins!

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story27 positive mentions
monetization7 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful pixel graphics and charming character designs, creating an engaging atmosphere.
  • The music is excellent and enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable to play.
  • The characters are well-developed with distinct personalities, contributing to a fun and immersive story.
  • The dialogue and writing can be awkward and poorly translated, which detracts from the storytelling experience.
  • Some players feel the game lacks originality and is too similar to titles like Undertale and Deltarune.
  • The gameplay is limited, with some finding it too simplistic and lacking in depth.
  • story
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, with many players finding it reminiscent of titles like Undertale, featuring charming characters and a captivating narrative. While some critiques mention awkward dialogue and a lack of depth in certain plot points, the overall sentiment is positive, with players eager to see how the story develops in the full release. The art and music complement the narrative well, creating a nostalgic and immersive experience.

    • “Amazing world design, rich characters, easy-to-follow story, and I say that the game feels personal and one can see the developer's care in it.”
    • “I replayed it 7-8 times to get achievements and just to relive the amazing story.”
    • “The visuals and setting are great and the story that goes with it is even greater!”
    • “In addition, it has no plot outside of culture-based memes and some absurd situations.”
    • “The story is pretty generic and basically almost the same as Undertale.”
    • “For a story game, there are certainly a lot of mcguffins and glossing over what should be important details.”
  • graphics
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the cute pixel art style, fluid animations, and vibrant character designs that contribute to an engaging atmosphere. While some reviewers noted inconsistencies in the art quality and limitations due to the game's development tools, the overall aesthetic and attention to detail have been highlighted as standout features that enhance the gameplay experience. Despite some criticisms regarding character resemblance and translation issues, the visuals are often described as beautiful and enjoyable, making the game appealing to players.

    • “In just over an hour, I was treated to an amazing soundtrack, beautifully nostalgic retro graphics, and a captivating storyline and characters.”
    • “The pixel graphics and beautiful landscapes tell me how much time has been put into this game.”
    • “The artwork was very pretty to look at, and with great accompanying music, it was very nice to play through.”
    • “Like most GameMaker Studio construction kit games, this features lazy 2D retro pixel art instead of professionally done, contemporary PC graphics, in part due to a lack of talent from the developer, lack of budget to organize a proper artist, and due to the limitations of GameMaker Studio, which isn't capable of contemporary video game graphics.”
    • “Resolution is locked and there's no graphics tweaks or ways to improve the lazy visuals, which pushes this below acceptable standards for PC.”
    • “The art style of the background and the foreground are very much different; trees are pretty detailed while the characters, homes, and more are 8-bit styled, which is weird.”
  • music
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. While some comparisons to Undertale and Deltarune highlight its nostalgic appeal, opinions vary on the consistency of the soundtrack, with certain tracks, particularly from the water district, being standout favorites. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength of the game, contributing to its charm and immersive experience.

    • “In just over an hour, I was treated to an amazing soundtrack, beautifully nostalgic retro graphics, and a captivating storyline and characters.”
    • “The music is incredible and the mood is awesome...but that's about it!”
    • “The artwork was very pretty to look at, and with great accompanying music, it was very nice to play through.”
    • “There's no music.”
    • “I see that Undertale/Deltarune is a major inspiration here (hell, it's too obvious), which is fine, but the strongest point of those games is their music, which lifts up the ambiance and overall feeling of the game. So far in this demo, the only good music I've heard is in the waterside; the rest is so far meh.”
    • “Hope the final product includes more ambient, thoughtful music.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally impactful, with many expressing that it evokes strong feelings, including tears, through its beautiful storytelling and character interactions. While some moments are heartwarming, others introduce darker themes that add depth to the experience, making it more touching than initially expected. Overall, the emotional engagement is a significant highlight, despite some critiques regarding the game's grammar.

    • “It made me feel invested in the game.”
    • “I cried the whole game.”
    • “It was a lot more touching than I thought it would be.”
  • character development
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised for its imaginative and visually appealing designs, complemented by engaging animations. While the artwork and character variety are standout features, some players noted issues with translation quality that detracted from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the character design remains a significant highlight, contributing positively to the game's overall appeal.

    • “I love the artwork and character design in this game, especially the small animations for sitting or walking.”
    • “The character designs are very imaginative and pleasing, both in sprite and portrait form.”
    • “Interesting premise, cool character designs, and great pixel art soured by a poor translation.”
    • “The character designs are pretty sweet; I love how many there are and what they were influenced by.”
    • “The character designs are very imaginative and pleasing, both sprite and portrait.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for its lack of substance, with many users noting that it feels non-existent and suffers from poor writing and empty spaces. While some appreciate the collectible mechanics and consistent art style, the overall experience is deemed unsatisfactory, particularly in the context of games featuring anthropomorphic animals.

    • “The store, music, gameplay, and adventure were pretty good; I enjoyed it!”
    • “The game suffers from bleak writing, void space, and lack of actual gameplay.”
    • “And the gameplay is...well...non-existent.”
  • monetization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of this game has been criticized for misleadingly presenting a demo or advertisement as a full game, which detracts from genuine titles and exploits Steam's marketing space. This practice is seen as a harmful cash grab that undermines the integrity of the platform and frustrates gamers seeking authentic experiences. Overall, the approach is viewed negatively, leading to a lack of recommendations for the title.

    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “This advertisement is taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
    • “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute and funny elements, complemented by impressive animations and aesthetics. However, some feel that the humor can occasionally detract from immersion, suggesting a desire for more unique character quirks to enhance the comedic experience.

    • “It's funny, cute, and has super well-done animations.”
    • “Gorgeous aesthetics and funny.”
    • “How about giving each some funny little idiosyncrasies?”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals, engaging animations, and immersive music, creating a captivating world for players to explore. The combination of beautiful art and lively characters enhances the overall experience, making interactions feel rewarding and enjoyable.

    • “The lighting, subtle animations, and overall atmosphere all combined to form a world of wonder for me to explore.”
    • “A fairly interesting atmosphere with nice visuals and music.”
    • “And that's what really makes this game great for me; the atmosphere and art are absolutely beautiful and stunning, but the characters are incredibly fun and really made me want more interaction with them!”
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Mondealy: Day One is a role playing game with mystery theme.

Mondealy: Day One is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Mondealy: Day One was released on September 13, 2021.

Mondealy: Day One was developed by uglycoal.

Mondealy: Day One has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Mondealy: Day One is a single player game.

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