NOYO-!
- July 2, 2019
- MYAOSOFT
Get on Steam"NOYO-!' is an adventure game about a girl named Noyo and her bipedal cat, Michel, who set out to help their friends affected by the mysterious 'DokuDenpa' emitted by a smartphone. Noyo, who doesn't own a smartphone, remains unaffected and takes it upon herself to restore peace to their world. Players join Noyo and Michel on their journey to save their community from the strange phenomenon.
Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and a quirky art style that pays homage to the Mother/Earthbound series.
- It has a humorous and bizarre story with unorthodox enemies that can provide a fun experience for fans of old-school RPGs.
- The game allows players to switch between Japanese and English on the fly, which can be beneficial for language learners.
- The combat is slow, repetitive, and lacks depth, making battles feel tedious and unengaging.
- The English translation is poorly executed, often reading like gibberish, which can lead to confusion and detracts from the overall experience.
- The game has a very basic story with minimal character development, and the linear progression can lead to players getting lost easily.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are a vibrant homage to the Mother/Earthbound series, featuring a quirky and charming aesthetic that resonates well with fans. While the visuals are cute and colorful, some players feel it doesn't fully capture the original's magic, though the overall design and humor contribute to an enjoyable experience. The game's art style and setting are praised for their appeal, despite some issues with translation.
“The visuals are vibrant, fun, and the game is quite funny partly due to its less than stellar English translation.”
“Everything from the bubbly aesthetic to the bizarre music, and even the wacky story lends itself to a charming adventure that should appeal to fans of Mother/Earthbound.”
“It has cute graphics and it's very addicting.”
“It is a homage to the Mother/EarthBound series which aims to emulate the former's quirky and vibrant art style and humor, but unfortunately doesn't capture the same magic.”
“I never played EarthBound, but the aesthetic fits EarthBound and plays as I thought EarthBound would.”
“Looking forward to playing more, though I wanted to write a recommendation based on the charm and aesthetic I think folks will appreciate.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a charming yet simplistic narrative that lacks depth and character development, reminiscent of the Mother/Earthbound series. While the whimsical aesthetic and music create an engaging atmosphere, the overall plot is minimal and fails to fully utilize its potential, leading to a lack of investment from players. Additionally, the absence of side quests and low challenge may further detract from the storytelling experience.
“Everything from the bubbly aesthetic to the bizarre music, and even the wacky story lends itself to a charming adventure that should appeal to fans of Mother/EarthBound.”
“Unfortunately, the story is essentially non-existent and doesn't make full use of the scenario; it's very basic and doesn't offer much in terms of character growth.”
“Paired with the very low challenge involved, you might find yourself struggling to stay invested since the story is nearly non-existent.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage players, making it difficult to feel connected to the characters or the world.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a vibrant aesthetic and wacky enemies with amusing names, largely attributed to its quirky English translation. Players find the funny moments enhance the overall experience, making it an entertaining choice.
“The setting and aesthetic are spot on, and it does have some funny moments.”
“The visuals are vibrant, fun, and the game is quite funny partly due to its less than stellar English translation.”
“+ wacky enemies with humorous names due to English translation.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by its quirky and whimsical style, complementing the bubbly aesthetic and eccentric storyline, which together create a charming adventure reminiscent of the Mother/EarthBound series.
“Everything from the bubbly aesthetic to the bizarre music, and even the wacky story lends itself to a charming adventure that should appeal to fans of Mother/EarthBound.”
“The soundtrack is a delightful mix of quirky tunes that perfectly complement the game's whimsical atmosphere.”
“Each track is uniquely crafted, enhancing the emotional depth of the story and making every moment feel memorable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for effectively capturing the nostalgic essence of the Mother and EarthBound series, creating a familiar and engaging environment for players.
“Does a great job capturing the atmosphere of the Mother/EarthBound games.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered mediocre, lacking standout features or excitement.
“The gameplay is so-so.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in this charming RPG, inspired by Earthbound, to be tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game despite its appealing aesthetics.
“It is an incredibly charming RPG inspired by Earthbound, whose charm unfortunately did not make up for how tedious it felt to play.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I found myself spending more time grinding than actually enjoying the story or characters.”
