Tobari and the Night of the Curious Moon
- May 26, 2015
- desunoya
Get on SteamIn Tobari and the Night of the Curious Moon, play as a young ninja girl, Tobari, on a mission to restore the moon after it's been stolen by mischievous creatures. Traverse through treacherous platforms, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies using Tobari's powerful ninja abilities. With charming pixel art and a captivating story, save the world from impending doom and become the heroine it needs.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and good visuals, complemented by a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The level design is creative and offers a variety of challenges, with many secrets and alternate paths to discover, making exploration rewarding.
- The gameplay mechanics, including the ability to absorb enemy powers and the dynamic spell system, provide a fun and engaging platforming experience.
- The controls can feel floaty and imprecise, making it difficult to execute precise jumps and maneuvers, especially in later levels.
- The difficulty spikes significantly in the later stages, which can lead to frustration and may deter casual players from progressing.
- Players often lose progress in terms of power-ups and health after completing levels, which can feel punishing and detract from the overall enjoyment.
- music18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as pleasant, catchy, and effective in setting an otherworldly tone. While some reviewers note that it may not be particularly memorable, it complements the game's cute characters and overall aesthetic nicely. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The music is very nice and really helps set an otherworldly tone.”
“The music is catchy and fun to listen to.”
“Tobari is no exception to this - the character art is nice, the sprites are well made, the music is good, the controls are solid (hugely important for a difficult puzzle-platformer), and the game itself suffers from very few bugs (which is a huge plus for doujin titles).”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as decent, clear, and simple yet effective, drawing inspiration from classic games like Super Mario World and Kirby. The visuals contribute to a cute and mysterious aesthetic, and the game runs smoothly without any bugs. Overall, the graphics complement the enjoyable sound design and gameplay experience.
“The aesthetics are both cute and mysterious.”
“The graphics are simple yet effective, with levels having a style similar to Super Mario World and enemy designs similar to the Kirby games.”
“The game runs smoothly without bugs, the controls are decent and reconfigurable, the music is generally pleasant, the graphics are clear, and the script/story makes sense and uses proper grammar.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of Mario and Kirby styles, offering enjoyable mechanics that encourage replayability and challenge. However, some players find it frustrating, particularly due to movement issues and combat mechanics that hinder fluidity, leading to feelings of burnout. Overall, while the gameplay has a fun and addictive quality, it can also be a source of frustration for some.
“This is an excellent mix of Mario and Kirby gameplay styles.”
“And really, the gameplay is so fun that it has that 'just one more time!' factor built in, so you'll want to keep playing until you overcome each challenge.”
“If the gameplay weren't so frustrating, I would love to explore the stages for the alternate exits.”
“But it's just that after playing it, I feel burnt out on the gameplay, particularly the movement.”
“It sucks to have such free movement but combat mechanics that make you ground your feet.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple yet charming, featuring a goofy and cheesy plot that provides plenty of laughs. It is well-written with proper grammar, complementing the game's overall enjoyable experience.
“Coupled with charming art and a goofy little story, this is definitely one of the better budget platformers out there.”
“The plot is wonderfully cheesy with many laughs to be had.”
“The game runs smoothly without bugs, the controls are decent and reconfigurable, the music is generally pleasant (though not necessarily particularly memorable), the graphics are clear, and the script/story makes sense and uses proper grammar.”
“The story is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
“The narrative feels shallow and fails to engage the player.”
“The plot is predictable and does not offer any surprising twists.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting the amusing design of the enemies, which adds a lighthearted touch without being overly frustrating. However, some feel that the comedic elements can occasionally slow down the gameplay.
“The enemies are hilarious and add a unique twist to the gameplay.”
“Difficulty is such a funny thing in games; it can lead to some unexpected moments.”
“The humor in the game is great; the characters are funny and not overly frustrating, though they do slow the pace down a bit!”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious rather than enjoyable, as it often involves navigating difficult sections with instant death pits and relying on specific abilities that are hard to maintain throughout the levels. The repetitive nature of these challenges detracts from the overall experience.
“The difficulty isn't entertaining; it's just frustrating and tedious.”
“One of the best abilities to use against her is the ground-hugging spark, but that requires getting it in the beginning of the level and then not dying in either the tedious second section of the level or the hectic autoscroller third section (both of which have instant death pits) -- both of which have checkpoints before them, as does the boss.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is initially praised for its whimsical charm in the earlier levels, but this enjoyment diminishes as players progress, leading to a sense of diminished fun overall.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without bugs, featuring decent and reconfigurable controls, clear graphics, and a coherent script. While the music is pleasant, it may not stand out as particularly memorable. Overall, the optimization contributes to a polished gaming experience.
“The game runs smoothly without bugs, the controls are decent and reconfigurable, the music is generally pleasant (though not necessarily particularly memorable), the graphics are clear, and the script/story makes sense and uses proper grammar.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through hidden items and secret exits in each stage and world, encouraging players to revisit levels for exploration and discovery.
“There is a hidden item you can find in each stage, as well as a secret exit to a secret shop in each world; these can extend the replay value if you like.”
