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Mothman

67%Game Brain Score
atmosphere
graphics, optimization
67% User Score Based on 78 reviews

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"Mothman is a simulation-style psychological horror game where 2-4 players cooperatively hunt a terrifying demon in the woods of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Using stealth, agility, and tactics to set traps, players must work together to kill Mothman while avoiding conflict and ensuring their own survival. Designed to run on various systems, players can choose between high-quality graphics or lower settings for optimum performance."

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
atmosphere1 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The atmosphere of the forest is immersive and captures the horror theme well, with some players finding Mothman genuinely scary.
  • The game has potential and is enjoyable for short play sessions, especially with friends, providing thrilling moments when encountering Mothman.
  • For a solo student developer's second game, the concept and enemy AI show promise, and players are excited for future updates.
  • The game is plagued with bugs, glitches, and performance issues, making it frustrating and unplayable for many users, especially in multiplayer.
  • Controls are poorly designed, with players struggling to manage basic functions like shooting and navigating the game.
  • Many players report a lack of content and direction, feeling that the game is unfinished and not worth the investment at its current state.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them reminiscent of older systems like the Commodore 64 and lacking in quality compared to free games. However, others appreciated the unique style that effectively captures the horror theme, particularly in multiplayer settings. Overall, while there are notable criticisms, there are also elements that some players found visually appealing.

    • “Multiplayer worked and the graphics look good.”
    • “Besides that, the graphics were quite unique and capture the horror theme really well.”
    • “The graphics look good.”
    • “The controls were wonky, the graphics reminiscent of a Commodore 64, and the soundtrack a cacophony of dissonant notes.”
    • “I've played free games with 5x better graphics.”
    • “Cant use flashlight with gun, graphics not great.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely criticized for its poor performance, with multiple users highlighting a significant need for optimization to enhance gameplay experience. Overall, players are seeking improvements in performance to address these issues.

    • “The game is also in serious need of optimization as it ran very poorly for me.”
    • “I would need this game to have better performance; that is all my feedback at the moment.”
    • “It needs optimization too.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable, the recurring technical problems indicate a need for improvement in stability.

    • “It is extremely buggy, glitchy, and overall poorly made.”
    • “Pretty good game but a little buggy.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express disappointment that the game does not support recording gameplay with Shadowplay, indicating a desire for better recording options.

    • “It's a shame you can't record gameplay with Shadowplay.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive forest setting and the expansive feel of the map, contributing to a captivating exploration experience.

    • “I love the atmosphere of the forest and how big the map feels.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for being a dissonant cacophony, contributing to an overall negative impression alongside the wonky controls and outdated graphics.

    • “The controls were wonky, the graphics reminiscent of a Commodore 64, and the soundtrack a cacophony of dissonant notes.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally enjoyable, but many users feel that it lacks sufficient progression, suggesting that additional development could enhance the overall experience.

    • “I believe that more story progression could be added, but other than that, I had fun.”

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