Moustache Mountain
- March 31, 2016
- Nauris Amatnieks
Get on Steam"Moustache Mountain" is a challenging 2D platformer game where players control a character with a large mustache. The game features tight controls and numerous levels filled with obstacles and enemies. The goal is to navigate through the levels and reach the end, collecting power-ups and avoiding hazards along the way. With its unique art style and rewarding gameplay, "Moustache Mountain" provides a satisfying experience for fans of the platformer genre.
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and challenging platformer, especially enjoyable for speedrunners due to its built-in timer and leaderboard features.
- It features nice pixel art and smooth controls, making it easy to pick up and play.
- At its low price point, the game offers decent replayability with randomized levels and a simple yet engaging gameplay loop.
- The game is very short, with only 15 levels that can be completed in under 3 minutes, leading to a lack of content and replayability.
- The music is repetitive and can become annoying, with no option to turn it off without also muting sound effects.
- The controls can feel unresponsive at times, particularly with wall-jumping mechanics, and the three-life system can be frustrating as it forces players to restart after losing all lives.
- music21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive and grating due to its short looping nature. While some describe it as fitting the game's style, the lack of variety and the inability to turn it off without muting essential sound effects have led to frustration. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's weakest aspects, often prompting players to seek their own music alternatives.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack is unintrusive, something that could be easily muted and replaced with your own music, but something that shouldn't compel you to shut it off in fury.”
“Graphics are indie-minimalistic but fine at that, and the funky 8-bit-like music fits the game like super to Mario.”
“The music is a bit repetitive, though.”
“The too-fast music loop is a bit regrettable and can get grating.”
“The problem with the music is you cannot turn it off without also turning off the sound, and since the sound helps with reacting to traps, you are forced to listen to the music.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the platformer is characterized by tight controls and smooth mechanics, making it enjoyable for some players, while others find it simplistic and lacking innovation. Despite its appealing visuals and challenging elements, criticisms include issues with specific mechanics like ledge-grabbing and repetitive music, leading to a mixed reception overall. While some appreciate the responsive controls and local co-op option, others describe the experience as bland and frustrating, with uninspired level design.
“Tight platforming, fast gameplay, great art, it's definitely a hidden gem.”
“It's nice to look at, it's challenging, and the gameplay is as smooth as Kentucky creek rock.”
“The most important mechanic for a platformer is solid control and the developer nailed it with this game.”
“Also, as some others have pointed out, there seems to be some problem with the ledge-grabbing mechanic, and the music is a 10-second loop that gets annoying very quickly.”
“Gameplay was that brain-dead feeling where you're thinking of completely nothing and looking completely stupid while you're doing it.”
“- The gameplay consists of bland, unpolished, and frustrating 2D platforming in very uninspired levels.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean pixel art and appealing art style, contributing significantly to its charm. While many appreciate the indie-minimalistic aesthetic and vibrant visuals, some reviewers note that the melding of graphics with the background could be improved. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are good, clean pixel art that get the job done.”
“The art style is pretty awesome.”
“Love the visuals and overall concept of the platformer itself.”
“However, if the game did not intend to have melding graphics with the background, then this would be a thing to improve upon.”
“I can appreciate the art style but that's about all the game has going for it.”
“Graphics are indie-minimalistic but fine at that, and the funky 8-bit-like music fits the game like super to Mario.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story of "Moustache Mountain" centers on a gentleman's whimsical quest for glory and moustache gel, highlighting themes of perseverance and unexpected life challenges. While the narrative is entertaining, some users feel it lacks depth and potential for a more engaging storyline.
“Super Moustache Man and the Quest for the Magical Moustache Gel”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Moustache Mountain is an entertaining, quick game that follows the adventures of a gentleman with a sweet moustache and his quest up a mountain for glory and moustache gel while avoiding pits, arrows, spears, spikes, and knives.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability through its randomized levels, which are drawn from a pool of 30-40 stages, allowing players to experience different challenges each time. While the gradual difficulty ramp-up and Steam leaderboard enhance the replay value, some users feel that additional content could further improve this aspect. Overall, it provides a fun experience without overstaying its welcome.
“The levels ramp up slowly in difficulty and are randomly picked from a pool of 30-40 stages, so even after finishing there is replayability in seeing some of the other levels, as well as a Steam leaderboard that records the fastest times up the mountain.”
“It's challenging, it's enjoyable, it provides some replayability and doesn't overstay its welcome.”
“Kinda fun for a little platforming game, but not my cup of tea. I'm sure the randomized levels provide some replayability, but it also makes it a little difficult to learn how to handle things.”
“The levels ramp up slowly in difficulty and are randomly picked from a pool of 30-40 stages, so even after finishing, there is replayability in seeing some of the other levels, as well as a Steam leaderboard that records the fastest times up the mountain.”
“Levels are random, but could use a bit more for replayability.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its amusing quirks and a funny concept, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.
“A simple platforming game with some funny quirks that can be enjoyed by most.”
“It's a funny concept, and I like that.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the mechanic of stopping movement with the dpad, which can create moments of reflection and intensity, allowing players to fully engage with the narrative and emotional weight of the experience.
