Snowman Mo

I don’t usually play action-based games, so I’m not sure if I’ll enjoy the snowball fights, but I actually get really into them! The combat is simple and not difficult at all, so I never feel stressed or overwhelmed. I also really like that if you lose all your health, you can reset and start again from the spot where you die, so you don’t have to run all the way back. It makes the game feel much more relaxed and beginner-friendly. And I love the cute snowman! He’s so adorable, and I really enjoy following his little adventure. As I play, I actually start to feel like I’m a little hero on the adventure lol I also really like all the other characters in the game. The human characters have this cute, simple 3D style that reminds me a bit of Nintendo 3DS games, which I think is really charming. The snowy environments and relaxing sounds create such a warm winter feeling. Everything feels cheerful and wholesome, and I really enjoy exploring the world and seeing what’s waiting around the next corner. I really hope more people discover this game because it deserves more attention. I recommend it if you enjoy cute, cozy adventures, especially if you don’t usually play action games but st…

I got a copy for free, but this game is honestly a real treat and well worth the price. It's cute, funny, and actually plays VERY solid in terms of the combat and controls for exploring. I wasn't expecting much going in, but I'm glad I did because the game pleasantly surprised me. I just wish I had heard about it sooner. EDIT: Just beat the game and it's just awesome from start to finish. Buy it now.

IF YOU DON'T PLAY SNOWMAN MO, THEN F#%* YOU.

This is adorable on a general level--you're a cute snowman who makes friends with kids and penguins and defeats evil via snowball fight--but it's also quietly smart about poking at prejudice and how much grief and fear can twist you if you don't deal with them. Was not expecting a Solid Life Lesson at the end of a game of an animated snowman, but here we are. Gameplay-wise, I'm not wild about the fact that all controls are locked and it's a beast of a thing to find them again past the tutorial (so don't forget the moves because you can't really look them up). And the aiming mechanism was rough via trackpad, although it would likely be fine with a detached mouse. Other than that, the somewhat clunky animation is endearing and there are a ton of nooks and crannies in which to explore Easter eggs and a B-plot button hunt. A lot of fun to play and a lot of great characters to meet.

It's sad to say, but I fear I would have never heard of Snowman Mo had I not received a review copy from the devs. I'm so glad that I got to experience it in all it's weird, charming, and kooky glory. Pros: - The dialogue, story, and humor are very well written. I had many laugh out loud moments alongside times where I felt some genuine emotion for these lil guys. - The "combat" is fun to play and isn't too easy nor too tricky - The game is definitely short, but that makes it feel like it doesn't overstay its welcome. I feel if it was too much longer, the gameplay maybe would have felt tedious. Cons: - The graphics are very early 3DS feeling, which isn't my personal favorite. There isn't anything particularly wrong with them, and they get the job done, but they just didn't really jive with me. - The physics are a bit slippery. Yessss, I know these guys are made of ice, but that can be a bit frustrating to have as an ever-present mechanic. It's harder to make platforms or even to make a sharp turn in combat. - From what I can see, there is no way to go back into the world once you've beaten the story. Soooo if you miss collectables, sorry pal, you're running another playthrough.…

A surprisingly adorable, funny, and heartwarming adventure following the journey of a little snowman named Mo trying to reunite with his little girl. The graphics are serviceable and give off a cartoony vibe, but I think what makes the game so effective is the sound. The use of silence is especially effective and the game is surprisingly capable of setting an eerie tone when it comes to isolation. Early on in Mo's adventure, I had rescued a penguin and came across a crossroad. Two signs pointed to Big Rocks and one sign pointed to Dead End (scary). In my hubris, I walked down toward the dead end only for the cheery music to stop, leaving Mo alone in the mountaintops with the sound of cold, rushing wind and the howling of the vast, dark gorges below. There was no longer any sign of Mo's penguin friend anywhere, at least until I found her again walking down the path I should have taken to begin with. The game is far from a horror game, but the effective use of silence to convey fear of being alone helps illustrate the game's main emphasis of friendship to overcome one's fears! Mo's creator is a little girl who's treated as an outcast by all the other children in the village because …