MO:Astray

MO:Astray is so confident in every facet, including its slick gameplay, well-implemented backstory, and stunningly atmospheric visuals. This is a grim, gory game, but one that retains a level of charm that could perhaps be likened to the Metroid franchise. There are so many wonderful surprises around every corner, whether it’s a new ability or a fearsomely intimidating boss battle. Don’t let MO:Astray fall under the radar; it’s a real treat and deserves to gain a place in your library.

As a title developed by student-formed Chinese studio Archpray with help and distribution by Rayark Games, it’s an astonishing first venture in the medium, full stop.

While it has some needless gore and pacing baggage, MO: Astray is a success on the whole. The gameplay’s unique and varied, the world’s intriguing and fully realized, the bosses are memorable, and the challenge is addictive. Impressive stuff.

MO: Astray has a clear, creative premise, and its ability to stay fresh by introducing new ideas every time you think you’ve mastered it keeps it compelling the whole way through. On an eShop full of platformers, this is one of the better examples to come along in quite a while.

Some games unfairly slide under gamers' radars so don't let MO:Astray become another indie casualty as it's a must-have experience.

The story and presentation are very unique and deserve high praise; the narrative keeps the experience going whenever the platforming starts to get boring and fall flat. Too often, MO:Astray amounts to cheap deaths and pixel-perfect jumps, which severely detracts from what would have been a completely outstanding sci-fi exploration game. Simply put, flopping around as a blob eventually gets old.

Well-structured story, platforming and fast action, great soundtrack, and cute slime. I think it's in perfect harmony. /Google translate

This is a underated gen, a indie masterpiece. Its gorgeus in every litle deail. Each pixel is in the right place. A very unique, original and tight gameplay. Its a mix of plataform and puzzle. The atmosfere is something between Celeste and Metroid. The boss batles is amazing. The sound design is stunning. Why no one talk about this game?

The gameplay is very solid and interesting, artwork is great - but it's let down by a very run of the mill story - to the point where I didn't actually finish the game myself due to not feeling properly engaged in it. Which is a shame, as this game has a got a lot of interesting mechanics in it. Still worth the money though!

Liked puzzle-platforming, unusual storytelling and nice pixel art. Only boss battles were little tedious yet spectacular.