Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

January 11, 2024

ActionAdventure Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer. STORY: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell …

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Aaron Moger Game Hype UK Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell may certainly be its final farewell but it is one that has gone out with a bang! If Bombservice plan to bring a new game to us in the future then I am all for it."

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a great Metroidvania that nails the basics of the genre while offering an unforgettably stylish world. 🌝"

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Daniel Bueno Siliconera Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell delivers a simple and elegant Metroidvania final love letter to fans of the series."

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

74.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is near perfect in every way, with exceptional art, game design, characters, and writing. While the game is slightly held back by dated controls and poor mapping options, this complaint hardly feels like a drop in the …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a lean and focused metroidvania that offers a satisfying experience, but the lackluster execution makes this goodbye more ephemeral than it should be."

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Francesco Destri IGN Italy Jan 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a 2D metroidvania that does a bit of everything well but struggles to excite."

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Francisco Maia PSX Brasil Jan 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

84.0

"Although unpretentious and somewhat lacking in content, Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a very balanced and satisfying game. The animation and quality of the sprites elevate the game to another level, well above the others of the same series. In addition …"

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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

68.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a great 2D platformer title that boasts a beautiful presentation and good level design that can challenge but never strangle you. Good narrative pacing and ability acquisitions keep Momo’s game from becoming stale—and don’t get me …"

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Heitor Herruso ProjectN Jan 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"At a price of R$52.49 and for everything presented in this review, it is clear that Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is worth buying. It is a very competent and concise game. And its greatest quality is that it understands the phrase …"

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Jack Zustiak GamingTrend Jan 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell displays a quiet confidence that&s;s easy to appreciate. It executes on its straightforward design sense effectively and without deviation. As a finale that goal may come across as a little complacent, but it still makes for a …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

70.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell sends the series off with a well-deserved celebration of everything that makes the franchise great. It doesn’t reinvent the action-adventure formula, but it delivers a highly polished and heartfelt experience that showcases the developer’s years of growth …"

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Jean Kei Game Lodge Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is very well designed and it&s;s very difficult to point out any flaws that really bothered me about it. There are decisions that differ from Reverie Under the Moonlight both aesthetically and mechanically that make me see …"

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Jorge López Comunidad Xbox Jan 2024
84.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Surely for fans of the metroidvania genre, the pixel-art style and the Momodora saga, it will be a worthy farewell to the franchise, even if it is not innovative in this type of titles. Its precise and satisfying gameplay, its …"

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Joseph Luster Destructoid Jan 2024
85.0 /100

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

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Joseph Repko Lords Of Gaming Jan 2024
98.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

97.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a very satisfying experience. It does not drag on too long, nor does it wrap up too quickly. The combat feels uniquely presented and flows well. With tons of enemy and boss variety, alongside the beautiful …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jan 2024
78.0 /100

"In terms of play, it is a solid Metroidvania experience, but it’s also a bit less distinctive than many of its peers on the system"

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Kwangseok Park INVEN Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

64.0

"For those who remembers Momodora series, the traverse and combat difficulty of the latest installment might feel a bit lacking. However, it is still a well-balanced 2D platformer action game that shines with convenience and beautiful pixel visuals."

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Kyle Nicol WayTooManyGames Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell kicks off the year with a great metroidvania title. The fantastic level design and art style make it easy to recommend to fans of the genre, despite some shortcomings. It provides a fantastic entry point for franchise …"

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Marco Bortoluzzi The Games Machine Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a good metroidvania, that fully shows the 10+ year experience Guilherme &s;rdein&s; has developed in crafting this genre of games. However, while it doesn&s;t have any flaws worthy of notice, it also lacks that "wow" factor. …"

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Matheus Jenevain Pizza Fria Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

73.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell delivers solid gameplay that is as enjoyable to control as it is to watch. The title has good mechanics, applies them successfully, and also rewards the curious player who searches every nook and cranny."

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Matteo Cadeddu Gamesource Italia Jan 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

70.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell presents itself as a well-crafted metroidvania that, while not revolutionising the genre, offers a solid and satisfying experience. The quality of the pixel art, evocative music and well-balanced game mechanics make it a worthy title. The porting …"

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell a game unlike any other - a metroidvania with a truly unique aesthetic that blends all my favorite things into one unforgettable package. It may be the final chapter in the Momodora story, but I can only …"

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Nairon Santos de Morais GameLuster Jan 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

68.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is beautifully presented metroidvania with gorgeous pixel art and an equally mesmerizing soundtrack, which combine to manifest melancholy right into your heart."

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

72.0

"This isn’t a game that necessarily attempts to do anything new in what is undoubtedly a crowded genre, but everything it does, it does very well. It’s a slick experience with gorgeous visuals, engaging combat, and challenging, yet fair boss …"

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Paul Broussard VGChartz Jan 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

70.0

"Consistently amazing combat isn’t a prerequisite to succeed in the Metroidvania genre, and Momodora: Moonlit Farewell succeeds at enough other things to ultimately make it a solid recommendation for fans of the genre. It understands good item-based progression, makes exploration …"

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Peter Derks Evilgamerz Jan 2024
77.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a game that I can best describe as short, but powerful. It is a culmination and by far the best in the series. The game does not do much unique. It is a metroidvania pur sang. …"

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Raouf Belhamra Digitale Anime Jan 2024
85.0 /100

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a wonderful conclusion to a beloved series, combining polished gameplay, a captivating world, and a touching story. It stays true to its Metroidvania roots while introducing new elements that add depth to the experience. Despite some …"

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Russell Archey Gaming Nexus Jan 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell doesn&s;t do anything groundbreaking for Metroidvanias, but it really doesn&s;t need to. The art style and music suit the game well given the story and the various sigils, relics, and companions to collect, along with health and …"

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Sadegh Shojai Fard CriticLenz Jan 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

92.0

"The company Bombservice clearly demonstrates the growth and experience of a game developer. If you look at its previous games, you can see the steady progression in their quality. Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a complete Metroidvania that can keep you …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Jan 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a modest but worthy farewell to a series that has always been humble. The concise campaign focuses on what works and gets straight to the point, with a good pace of exploration and progression, but its …"

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Wendel Barbosa NintendoBoy Jan 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is very honest in what it sets out to do. It&s;s a beautiful, fun game, very straight to the point and that pays homage to the other titles in the franchise. It doesn&s;t introduce any innovations to …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Jan 2024
83.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is beautifully simple, perhaps to a fault. Switch owners who take the chance on this 8-hour metroidvania will enjoy its fluid combat, glittery spritework, and mild platforming. I&s;m sad to see the Momodora series conclude, but I …"

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