Platforms
- PCMar 4, 2016NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.37.42K Players
- PlayStation 4Mar 16, 20178.1playscore7.715 Critics9.01.76K Players
- Xbox OneMar 17, 20177.7playscore7.64 Critics8.4338 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJan 10, 2019NAplayscore7.97 CriticsNA0 Players
25 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
The only minor criticism comes from the soundtrack which, while not bad, isn’t memorable and doesn’t always match the fantastic art. Overall, however, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a stunningly well-presented platformer with some of the most intuitive controls in the genre. A superb game and a credit to the indie scene.
Nathanial Eker · Sep 04, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewI’m very conflicted on this game. Momodora is incredible in many ways, and I feel like I can’t recommend it enough. It’s also disappointing in many ways, and I feel like I don’t want to recommend it at all. The act of moving around through the Kingdom of Karst is so well-tuned that I had a lot of fun running through hallways smacking monsters with a leaf.
Matthew Zawodniak · Jan 23, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewI’d recommend Momodora for anyone that’s looking for an old-school experience with a coat of new-school paint. It’s a beautiful and unforgiving game, but with patience and practice, you’ll be able to see this Metroidvania’s end and dive in for another playthrough to find all the stuff you missed. It’s a well-crafted title that fits in perfectly with the Switch’s library.
Elizabeth Henges · Jan 17, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewAlthough its storyline is a bit derivative and gameplay doesn’t offer anything revolutionary new (nor does it tries), Momodora: Reverie under the Moonlight is a prime example of a title with an impeccable execution which brings all these different aspects flawlessly together, providing you with extremely enjoyable if a bit short experience.
Brandon Rhuhm Wolfe · Jan 16, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewMomodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight has been out for a little over two years, now, but it still hasn’t lost any of its charm. Taking everything that made the first three Momodora games fun, and skillully launching itself up into a new realm of quality, the likes of which the series had never before seen, RUtM continues to stand out as an excellent example of what an indie Metroidvania should be. And I, for one, certainly wouldn’t say no to another Momodora game like this!
Kenny McKee · Jan 12, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe initial search and discovery process recalls the familiar comfort of games like Super Metroid or Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, with fun and challenging combat sprinkled throughout. But short of not finishing the game, there's no way to avoid the less-impressive closing hours when it runs out of new ideas, and at worse, halts your progress with increasing instant deaths and obtuse progress requirements.
Peter Brown · Apr 07, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewWelcome to the end of the review! If you made it this far you can see that I didn’t really have a lot of bad things to say about Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight. This visual style, slick combat, and balanced progression makes this such a good value for how little the game costs. While the overall experience is short, there is replay value for those hardcore completionists. Momodora stands as a title that rides highly on its mechanical and design strengths, showing that even a little game can make a bigger statement than those within its own genre.
Nathaniel Terencio · Apr 04, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewMomodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a very good game. It has no outstanding technical hiccups, so all my criticisms mostly amount to design choice nitpicks. The gameplay feels great and the moment-to-moment movement through areas provides a well-balanced challenge. At the same time, it feels hindered by its elements derived from other games and its limited approach to the Metroidvania formula.
Christian Mincks · Mar 30, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewBut for those who just want to see what that cute girl with horns is doing like I did, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a brief, but highly enjoyable time. It can be over before it overstays its welcome and cracks start to show, but even then those flaws aren't enough to belittle the experience.
Nick Valdez · Mar 30, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewWhile Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight doesn’t hit the highs of recent genre entries such as Ori and the Blind Forest it certainly offers fans of “Metroidvania” adventures a worthwhile and fun experience with great combat, solid world design and a wonderfully charming aesthetic that manages to feel fresh in spite of its pixel veneer.
Rory Wood · Mar 25, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on Switch
- Rated on PC
- Rated on PS4
About the game
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight explores a cursed land in decline. Evil spreads, the dead rise, and corruption reigns. Hope is but a faded memory for all but one, a priestess named Kaho from the village of Lun. An audience with her majesty, the queen, would surely save the land--but time is short and each night darker than the last.