The Momo Game

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The Momo Game is a single player action game. It was developed by Caffeine and was released on October 16, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

"The Momo Game" is a horror-themed video game where players must communicate with the mysterious Momo character through phone calls and messages while navigating dark environments. The game's objective is to uncover the truth behind Momo's haunting presence and escape alive. With a focus on jump scares, puzzle-solving, and limited visibility, players must remain vigilant to avoid the stalking Momo.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Some players found the game to be a decent short horror experience that can provide a few laughs.
The graphics were described as flawless by a few reviewers, indicating some appreciation for the visual aspects.
A small number of players enjoyed the game enough to recommend it for a low price, suggesting it can be entertaining in a casual context.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, clunky mechanics, and poor design, making it frustrating to play.
Many reviews criticized the game for being an asset flip with low-quality graphics and a lack of original content.
The gameplay is often described as unfair and difficult, with players expressing dissatisfaction with the mechanics and overall experience.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their quality as "flawless" while others criticize them for being plagued by collision issues, glitches, and choppy performance. Many users report that low graphics settings negatively impact gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
- “The graphics are flawless and the story is incredible.”
- “Terrible gameplay and the only thing this game has is nice graphics and sound.”
- “Collision issues and graphical glitches abound.”
- “Low graphics settings actually make the game work poorly.”
- “This erroneous mess is littered with bugs, clunky controls, sounds taken from games pre-dating Half-Life, and graphics so choppy I couldn't tell if it was my GPU's dying or if it was the game itself.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its incredible premise involving a character named Momo, while others criticize it for lacking coherence and meaningful mission objectives, leading to a sense of absence in the narrative. Overall, players can expect a varied experience, with some engaging elements overshadowed by significant flaws.
- “The graphics are flawless and the story is incredible.”
- “The story is engaging and keeps you hooked throughout the gameplay.”
- “The whole story is based on the fact that we call Momo, and she says she's coming to us.”
- “Mission objectives make no sense; I don't understand why you have to do certain things.”
- “The story is completely absent.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its clunky mechanics and poor design, with many users noting that it lacks coherence and fails to deliver an enjoyable experience, despite having appealing graphics and sound.
- “The mechanics are clunky, and the design is bad overall.”
- “The game has terrible mechanics and bad design.”
- “Terrible gameplay and the only thing this game has is nice graphics and sound.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers. Reviewers describe it as lazy and exploitative, capitalizing on popular trends without offering genuine value.
- “It's just a lazy cash grab.”
- “Seems like a cash grab riding on the tails of the momo controversy/urban legend.”
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of a soundtrack, with users noting that there is virtually no audio to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is virtually non-existent.”
- “The music is forgettable and lacks any real impact.”
- “There is a severe lack of variety in the audio tracks.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be unexpectedly effective, often eliciting laughter even in tense or horror-filled moments. This blend of humor with other genres adds a unique and enjoyable layer to the gameplay experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes.”
- “I never expected to be scared and amused at the same time, but the humor really lightens the horror experience.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny character interactions kept me entertained throughout the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs, collision problems, and frequent graphical glitches.
- “Buggy as hell.”
- “Collision issues and graphical glitches abound.”