Mothman
- January 30, 2024
- OrangutanLeMonk
"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."
Reviews
- The atmosphere of the forest is immersive and effectively captures the horror theme.
- Mothman is genuinely scary, providing a thrilling experience when encountered.
- The game has potential and could be enjoyable with further updates and optimizations.
- The game is extremely buggy and poorly optimized, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Multiplayer functionality is unreliable, often resulting in players being unable to connect or play together.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to engage with the game effectively.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, 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 captured the horror theme, suggesting a divide in player experience regarding visual presentation.
“Multiplayer worked and the graphics look good.”
“Besides that, the graphics were quite unique and capture the horror theme really well.”
“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.”
“Can't use flashlight with gun, graphics not great, Mothman can come in the camper, need a setup time.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users express a strong need for optimization in the game, citing poor performance and a desire for improved efficiency. Many feel that better optimization is essential for an enhanced gaming experience.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable, the presence of these issues indicates a need for improvement in its stability.
“It is extremely buggy, glitchy, and overall poorly made.”
“Pretty good game but a little buggy.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment that Shadowplay does not support gameplay recording, indicating a desire for better recording options within the game.
“It's a shame you can't record gameplay with Shadowplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive forest setting and the expansive feel of the map, contributing to a captivating gaming experience.
“I love the atmosphere of the forest and how expansive the map feels.”
“The haunting sounds and visuals create an immersive experience that pulls you into the world.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with detail, making exploration a joy.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being a chaotic mix of dissonant notes, 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.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is generally enjoyable, but some users feel that it lacks sufficient progression to enhance the overall experience.
“The story is incredibly engaging and kept me hooked from start to finish.”
“I loved the character development and the way the plot unfolded throughout the game.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making every moment feel meaningful.”
“I believe that more story progression could be added, but other than that, I had fun.”