Mosa Lina

About

"Mosa Lina" is an immersive game that offers a unique experience through its randomized design. As part of the Briefs series, players are invited to explore and interact with a variety of ever-changing environments, creating a one-of-a-kind journey. With additional support from Strange Scaffold, this game delivers a truly random and engaging adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,175 reviews

gameplay64 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Mosa Lina offers a unique and creative gameplay experience, encouraging players to think outside the box with randomized tools and levels.
The game is highly replayable, with each run providing different challenges and solutions, making it fun and engaging.
The atmosphere, sound design, and art style contribute to a charming and enjoyable experience, making it a great value for its price.

The randomness can lead to frustrating situations where levels may be impossible to complete with the given tools, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Controls can feel clunky and imprecise, making platforming and aiming difficult at times, leading to unintended deaths.
Some players may find the lack of progression, achievements, or clear objectives unappealing, as it can feel directionless.

gameplay
166 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
60%
2%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its emergent mechanics and randomness, offering a mix of puzzle-solving and platforming that can be both challenging and rewarding. While many players appreciate the creativity and depth of the mechanics, some express dissatisfaction with the controls and level design, feeling that these aspects detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game provides a unique and engaging gameplay loop that encourages experimentation, though it may frustrate those seeking a more structured approach.
- “Excellent game, fast-paced gameplay with many creative solutions.”
- “The gameplay is brilliant, but it's definitely enhanced by the amazing sound design.”
- “When games are supposed to be all about their play and the big dogs in the industry deliver lackluster playpens, Mosa Lina vehemently makes its core focus on giving a fun, intuitive, and beyond engaging gameplay experience.”
- “90% of the gameplay is just realizing: this level is impossible to beat with my weapons, wohoo *restart*.”
- “My enjoyment of this game is hampered by these inconsistencies in the gameplay, and there really should be more levels from the developer, not from the community.”
- “The concept is great, but the levels and restriction of mechanics really take away from being able to enjoy the game.”
humor
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and absurdity, often resulting in hilarious moments during gameplay, especially when players experience unexpected failures or creative solutions. Many reviewers highlight the amusing sound effects, quirky flavor text, and the joy of sharing funny gameplay clips with friends, making it a source of laughter and entertainment despite its frustrating challenges. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging puzzle mechanics, creating a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- “So clever yet stupidly funny, the very definition of a sandbox puzzle game.”
- “When you do fail, it will mostly be of your own design, which is more often than not, hilarious.”
- “This game strikes a great balance of humorous and interesting, while still feeling very relaxed.”
replayability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
15%
7%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with many players highlighting its infinite potential due to random layouts, power-up combinations, and community mod support. Users appreciate the depth and variety it offers, making it enjoyable for both quick sessions and extended play. Overall, it is considered one of the most replayable puzzle games available, with ongoing content updates promising to enhance its longevity further.
- “Truly a game that can be called infinitely replayable.”
- “With so many possible layouts and power-up combinations, there's a lot of replay value here.”
- “Brilliant concept and execution, infinitely replayable (especially because of workshop) and seamless co-op experience.”
- “A seemingly simple game with surprising amounts of depth and replayability.”
- “It's not a roguelike, but the replayability is still somehow stronger than many games in that genre, in an amazing way.”
- “Ton of replay value, especially with the dev planning to keep adding to it.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
56%
7%
The music and sound design in the game are widely praised for creating a moody, immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the unique, ambient soundtrack as both relaxing and hauntingly beautiful, effectively complementing the minimalist art style and gameplay. Many express a desire for an official soundtrack release, indicating the music's significant impact on their enjoyment of the game.
- “The ambient music is great too, it feels completely alien and wraps itself snugly around the game's delightfully uncomfortable atmosphere.”
- “The music and sound design is amazing, it feels like you're actively unwanted in this place, almost hauntingly beautiful.”
- “Everything here is designed to perfection, the surreal sounds and music and atmosphere and visuals all come together so well, and this is a deceptively addicting game.”
- “The OST (although mostly just ambient noise) is so relaxing and deep.”
- “Edit: Devs, please sell the soundtrack or put some official place to find it in high quality.”
- “The soundtrack fills me with feelings I can't really put into words.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their fantastic and cute art style, which effectively creates a moody atmosphere complemented by a fitting soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate the minimalist design that evokes a meditative and melancholic vibe, while the abstract visuals enhance the immersive experience. Overall, the combination of unique aesthetics and playful sound design contributes to a memorable and satisfying gameplay experience.
- “Great moody atmosphere, music, and graphic design.”
- “I absolutely adore the art style and ambient soundscape, and the sound effects are delightfully playful in a way that approaches crunchy without getting too deep into the sauce.”
- “Everything here is designed to perfection; the surreal sounds, music, atmosphere, and visuals all come together so well, and this is a deceptively addicting game.”
- “Also it has the ambiance (if not the visuals) of an unsettling 80s Czechoslovak cartoon.”
- “There is zero story or narrative, and the visuals are as abstract as they get, but that's honestly perfect for what this is.”
- “This has better graphics than the Mona Lisa.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
18%
11%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its moody, surreal, and meditative qualities, enhanced by minimalist art and an exceptional soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the unique blend of abstraction and solace, creating a memorable and immersive experience that feels both alien and comforting. Overall, the atmosphere is described as top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's addictive and enjoyable nature.
- “Great moody atmosphere, music and graphic design.”
- “The ambient music is great too, it feels completely alien and wraps itself snugly around the game's delightfully uncomfortable atmosphere.”
- “Everything here is designed to perfection, the surreal sounds and music and atmosphere and visuals all come together so well, and this is a deceptively addicting game.”
- “Its atmosphere is equal parts abstraction and solace; a feeling not easily captured by words.”
- “There's something to appreciate about the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Absolutely amazing, the randomness and surreal feel truly adds to the atmosphere.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is characterized by a complete absence of story or narrative, focusing instead on abstract visuals and puzzle-solving without any progression or meaningful context. While this lack of a storyline may deter some players, others appreciate the freedom it offers in engaging with the puzzles purely for their own sake. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy a puzzle-centric experience devoid of traditional storytelling elements.
- “There is zero story or narrative, and the visuals are as abstract as they get, but that's honestly perfect for what this is.”
- “But if you're into games with no story or motive, and the only goal is to complete a puzzle (and there's no reward or progression or meaning) using wacky tools that at first don't make sense, then this is your game!”
- “So even though it looks like a puzzle platformer, it's not a 'pure puzzler' with designed solutions, which I'm not usually that into unless the puzzles are in service of something else (e.g. platforming puzzles in a story-focused game or something).”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional connection to the game, experiencing a wide range of feelings from joy and laughter to frustration and sadness, particularly when facing setbacks. The wholesome messages received upon completing levels resonate deeply, enhancing the overall emotional experience and making players feel both intelligent and challenged.
- “I laughed, I cried, I rejoiced, I cursed the lord's name!”
- “The little messages on the points you get for finishing a level are very wholesome and ring true every time.”
- “It's been a while since a game has made me feel this smart and this stupid at the same time.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, though it can serve as a relaxing alternative to farming sims for those who enjoy puzzle platformers.
- “Frustrating and tedious at the best of times.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant performance issues, particularly when using specific items, which leads to noticeable frame rate drops and affects gameplay mechanics like parkour. Many hope that future content updates will include necessary optimizations to improve overall performance.
- “The performance is pretty lacking. I have a decent laptop that runs most 2D games extremely smoothly (like Enter the Gungeon, Hollow Knight, etc.), but when I use the fish item, the FPS drops by around 5, making parkour significantly harder. I hope new content will be accompanied by some optimizations.”
- “The performance is pretty lacking. I have a decent laptop that runs most 2D games extremely smoothly (like Enter the Gungeon, Hollow Knight, etc.), but when I use the fish item, the FPS drops by around 5, making parkour significantly harder. I hope new content will be accompanied by some optimizations.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy appears to be effective, as users are influenced by advertising on social media platforms like Twitter, leading to purchases.