Motte Island

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Motte Island is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Gamebell Studio and was released on April 7, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This is a 2D top-down horror game. If you enjoy adventures, top-down game with a hint of horror in it, Motte Island is for you. It has numerous features including but not limited to various puzzles and mini games contained within. It is as exciting as exploring an actual paradise island.

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game has a strong and creepy atmosphere enhanced by great lighting effects and soundtrack, including rain and ambient sounds that add to the horror experience.
Unique enemy designs and horror themes, combining elements reminiscent of classic horror games like Silent Hill and atmospheric survival horror.
The simple stealth mechanics and top-down perspective offer a fresh take on horror gameplay for fans of the genre, with enjoyable moments and an engaging mood.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues including poor controls, bad camera panning, limited animations, frequent bugs, and some game-breaking glitches.
Narrative and dialogue are weak due to poor writing, grammar errors, and lack of polish, which detracts from immersion and storytelling.
Repetitive gameplay and design choices, such as enemy respawns when switching areas, lack of a map for navigation, and tedious fetch quests, make exploration frustrating and reduce replay value.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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8%
The story in this game is largely seen as predictable and generic, with many reviewers noting its trope-filled, paper-thin nature and lack of depth. While some appreciate the unique setting and occasional eerie moments, others criticize the poor writing, grammatical errors, and inconsistent plot logic, resulting in limited engagement or inspiration. Overall, the storyline provides modest entertainment but is not a strong or compelling aspect of the game.
- “The story, although somewhat of a trope with the same twist I should have expected, caught me delightfully off guard.”
- “Absolutely fantastic storyline, and many scary moments that'll make you jump out of your chair!”
- “The story, atmosphere, and music are actually pretty decent for a $5 retail priced game (which you can get even cheaper during a sale).”
- “The story is paper-thin and predictable, stretching itself to allow for a number of fetch quests typical of the genre.”
- “The poor writing can be excused, but the typos and the bad grammar are unacceptable in this day and age, especially when you're creating a game that conveys its backstory mainly through books and documents.”
- “The plot is completely senseless. My actions from that point onwards made no sense, which threw the story out the window.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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66%
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The gameplay is generally considered mediocre, with several mechanical issues such as ineffective enemy AI during zoning and cumbersome combat requiring multiple hits per enemy. While it mixes elements from titles like Resident Evil and Hotline Miami, the pacing is often disrupted by repetitive fetch quests and rushed, underdeveloped segments. Overall, the core mechanics are simple and accessible but lack polish and fail to fully engage players.
- “The gameplay could be described as a crossbreed of Resident Evil with the top-down perspective and the combat system of a simplified Hotline Miami, while the familiar plot rehashes basically every Lovecraftian-esque horror adventure ever made.”
- “But instead of the very fast in-and-out, twitch gameplay, each enemy requires several hits to die (you have light/heavy attacks, but the heavy are mostly for stealth), so you'll just hit them and back off repeatedly.”
- “The game mechanic is simple, so it would not be daunting to casual gamers.”
- “The bad camera panning also makes the game difficult; this is a game where the difficulty comes as much from bad game implementation as it does from actual gameplay.”
- “While some of the gameplay is okay, there are numerous gameplay and mechanical issues that really hold it back. For example, the gameplay encourages you to move carefully to avoid enemies or take them out from behind rather than directly; however, anytime you 'zone' (go into a building, move into a different part of the island, etc.), which happens extremely frequently, any enemies chasing you don't follow, so there is little value in bothering to be careful.”
- “Tedious fetch-quest gameplay.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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21%
The game delivers a strong, moody, and immersive atmosphere characterized by dark, low-res visuals and eerie soundtracks, effectively capturing a terrifying and oppressive tone. While some criticize the pacing and use of atmosphere during backtracking and safe combat, overall it stands out for its creative, unsettling ambiance that deeply engages horror fans.
- “While everything is low-res, dark and full of blurry fog, it sets a nice atmosphere and lets your mind piece in what's missing.”
- “Awesomeness "Hotline Miami meets Silent Hill" — it's beautiful, terrifying, never boring, fun, and atmospheric.”
- “I highly recommend this game purely for its terrifying atmosphere and music; even the main menu gives me shivers!”
- “The atmosphere is completely wasted on shores and backtracking, as well as too much 'safe' combat.”
- “Still the game manages to do more right than it does wrong, and if you’re a serious horror fan then the depth of the game's atmosphere will likely win you over.”
- “Everything worked towards the same atmosphere, and there was also a more oppressive track whenever you were engaged in battle.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with praise for lighting effects, unique art style, and atmospheric hand-drawn visuals that enhance the horror experience. However, many note the overall low fidelity, primitive animations, flat visuals, and lack of polish, which can make navigation and immersion challenging. Despite its simplicity, the art design suits the game's tone and concept, drawing comparisons to stylistically distinctive indie titles.
- “The graphics, especially the lighting, are great.”
- “Yes, the graphics are primitive, but the developer added some neat effects that really add to the horror experience.”
- “It's an Indonesian indie horror adventure which presents a Silent Hill-like story, unique enemy design, painting art style, and a very well-crafted soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are terrible, the camera panning is really bad, which is in line with the low quality and lack of polish in the game.”
- “The graphics are simple, which is fine, but everything also looks very flat and hard to tell apart, making it very dull and confusing to navigate in the dark.”
- “The graphic design could use an update and improvements.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The game's music is widely praised for its effectiveness in creating a chilling and immersive atmosphere, often compared to horror classics like Silent Hill. While the soundtrack begins strong and greatly enhances the mood, some users find it repetitive or annoying over time. Overall, the well-crafted music is considered a highlight that significantly contributes to the game's eerie experience.
- “The sound design is great, and while nothing spectacular, the soundtrack is done really well. I love the rain effect; now just add a bit of thunder and you've nailed it.”
- “It's an Indonesian indie horror adventure with a Silent Hill-like story, unique enemy design, painting art style, and a very well-crafted soundtrack.”
- “I highly recommend this game purely for its terrifying atmosphere and music. Even the main menu gives me shivers!”
- “The soundtrack, which begins well, ends up being annoying (same goes for the sound effects).”
- “Soundtracks are excellent, but the game lacks voice over.”
- “It's an Indonesian indie horror adventure with a very well soundtrack.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding in the game is considered tedious and monotonous, with repetitive fetch-quest gameplay that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Action was tedious and monotonous.”
- “Tedious fetch-quest gameplay”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is notable for its unconventional and diverse designs, featuring unusual characters and increasingly strange creatures as the game progresses.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's monetization to be transparent and straightforward, with clear advertising that doesn't feel intrusive.