Mothman

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Mothman is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by OrangutanLeMonk and was released on January 30, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mothman is a phycological horror game in which you and up to three other players seek down and hunt a sinister demon known as Mothman. Your goal is to kill the demon, it is the only way you will survive. You have gone deep in the woods of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, USA armed with guns and traps in order to finally kill this monster. You must hunt down Mothman while ensuring you remain quiet, s…

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Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The environment is beautifully designed, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The game can be genuinely scary and has moments that spooked players.
For a solo student developer's second game, the multiplayer and enemy AI are impressive.

The game is extremely buggy and glitchy, making it frustrating to play, especially in multiplayer.
Many players found the game feels unfinished and rushed, lacking proper optimization.
The controls are wonky, and some players reported issues with inventory management and gameplay mechanics.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players noting a retro, Commodore 64 aesthetic that may not appeal to everyone, while others praised the unique style that effectively captures the horror theme. Overall, the visuals are described as good in multiplayer settings, but opinions vary on their overall quality and execution.
- “Multiplayer worked and the graphics look good.”
- “Besides that, the graphics were quite unique and captured the horror theme really well.”
- “The controls were wonky, the graphics reminiscent of a Commodore 64, and the soundtrack a cacophony of dissonant notes.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting it as extremely buggy and glitchy. While some players find it enjoyable, the frequent bugs detract from the overall experience.
- “It is extremely buggy, glitchy, and overall poorly made.”
- “Pretty good game but a little buggy.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its poor performance, with multiple users highlighting a significant need for optimization to enhance gameplay 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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive forest setting and the expansive feel of the map, contributing to a sense of exploration and adventure.
- “I love the atmosphere of the forest and how big the map feels.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The story aspect of the game is seen as lacking in progression, with players expressing a desire for more development; however, overall enjoyment remains high despite this shortcoming.
- “I believe that more story progression could be added, but other than that, I had fun.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”