


Played on normal, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is uncompromising. The main barrier that will prevent a great number of players from wholeheartedly enjoying Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight I’m sure will be its crushing difficulty.

Given the gothic aesthetics of the game, the music is suitably Castlevania-esque, combining stirring melodies with haunting moments of ambience. Undoubtedly the best thing about Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight however is its soundtrack, which is sumptuous. Exploring the game’s rich and varied environments, thwacking enemies with jump attacks and a rather repetitive combo is more fun than it probably ought to be thanks to its responsive controls, and pacing is on point too. Character development then, is limited to simply finding max health boosting hearts and a few additional skills that are linked to story progression, such as the ability to switch between human and cat form at will to fit into smaller nooks and crannies.ĭespite its simplicity, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight’s gameplay still manages to be fun and engaging for the most part though. As you make your way through numerous interconnected environments you can equip a couple of accessories to provide yourself with some status bonuses, but there are no pieces of armour or any weapons to find and upgrade.
