Move 78
- August 3, 2022
- Michael Josephs
Get on Steam"Move 78" is a narrative-driven detective game that follows the story of Michael Joseph Santos, a man wrongfully convicted of murder. Use your wits and investigative skills to uncover the truth and clear Michael's name, while navigating a complex web of characters and motives. The game features a branching dialogue system and multiple endings based on your choices.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The escape rooms are well-designed and provide a satisfying challenge, with a variety of puzzles that are engaging and logical.
- The game features a unique story with interesting characters and decent voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- There is a helpful hint system that allows players to progress without feeling completely lost, making it accessible for those who may struggle with puzzles.
- Many puzzles require big logic leaps, and the hint system can be inconsistent and inadequate, often necessitating external guides for assistance.
- The game lacks mid-puzzle feedback, making it difficult to determine if players are on the right track or if they need to rethink their approach.
- Some mini-games and pixel-hunting puzzles are frustrating and can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially for players who are not skilled in those areas.
- story64 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered average, with some players finding it engaging and unique, while others describe it as predictable and lacking depth. Voice acting is praised, and the narrative is often intertwined with puzzles, which some players enjoyed, though many preferred to skip the story sections to focus on gameplay. Overall, while the story has its moments, it may not satisfy those seeking a complex or thrilling narrative experience.
“Even so, the visual novel aspects of Move 78 developed into a pretty compelling story.”
“All in all, Move 78 is a straight-up solid experience, both for the admittedly unique story it tells, and for the decently well put together assortment of escape rooms.”
“A lovely escape room with an inventive story and puzzles that can be difficult without being full of moon logic.”
“Tl;dr if you're in this for the story, buy another game.”
“The story and characters didn't interest me too much, and I found myself wanting to skip ahead to the next puzzle room sometimes - Move 78 has an option to skip all visual novel sections, which I'd probably use on a replay.”
“Story-wise, however, this project is somewhat weak.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their consistent art style and cool artwork, which enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the quality of voice acting is noted as decent for an indie title, contributing positively to the game's charm.
“A great little indie puzzle game with some really cool artwork and some fun voice acting, plus a neat story.”
“The art style and voice acting was great, too.”
“Has rather decent quality voice acting for an indie game and a consistent art style (with some of the games I've played, this is high praise).”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unsettling and immersive qualities, effectively creating a spooky escape room vibe that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that achieving such a compelling atmosphere is a challenging feat that the game successfully accomplishes.
“The unsettling atmosphere is amazing, which I feel is difficult for a lot of games to get right.”
“Love the whole atmosphere of the game; it really has this spooky escape room vibe.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is solid, with no significant glitches reported. However, some users noted that a few minigame puzzles, specifically minesweeper and the ball maze, exhibited minor issues.
“A couple of the minigame styled puzzles were a bit wonky (Minesweeper and the ball maze), but there were no noticeable glitches otherwise.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its excellent design and full voice acting, contributing to an immersive experience within the escape rooms.
“The character development is outstanding, with each character having a unique backstory that adds depth to the gameplay.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices feel impactful and meaningful.”
“The voice acting really brings the characters to life, enhancing their development and making me care about their journeys.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is commendable for its extensive 10+ hour playtime and full voice acting, although some users find the performances occasionally cheesy. Overall, the optimization in terms of content delivery is noteworthy for an indie title.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its well-designed escape rooms that feature clever and unique mechanics, all of which are intricately connected to the themes of each room and the overarching narrative.
“The escape rooms are well designed with many clever and unique mechanics that are closely tied to the theme of each room and the overarching plot.”
