[h1][b]Momo's Eternal GRINDventure[/b][/h1]
So before we begin, i'd like to mention that my playtime registered here is not my total playtime, as I have the original release purchased on DLsite, and I also run the exe in the folder, rather than through steam instead. Momo's Eternal Adventure is mostly a game about minor puzzle solving and resource management. All the resources you collect are used in some manner, such as upgrading skills, creating facilities, leveling up classes, etc.
The reason this game is called Eternal Adventure is because the amount of grinding you have to do rivals that of Old School Runescape, Mabinogi, etc. With that preface, let us begin.
[h1][b]The Story[/b][/h1]
Not much to be said here, really. What little story there is isn't even spoiler-worthy, as you're basically told what you have to do in the first few minutes of the game. In short, there is no story(or so little that it doesn't even matter). The story is whatever the player makes of it, I guess. Explore dungeon, buy house, kill demon king, etc. Nothing remarkable.
[h1][b]The Gameplay[/b][/h1]
It's alright. Most of it is just determining whether it's worth using resources or not, or having certain resources equal, greater, or lower than another resource.
Basically, if you intend on playing this game, try to follow these tips:
1- Always have within 2 Element Stones of each type. Example: 12~14 Fire stones, 12~14 Water stones, to mitigate damage from impeding fairies(or nullifying it).
2- Whenever you find a luxury vendor, buy Golden Metal > Jewel > Everything else, in that order. Priority is on Golden Metal, as some very useful skills require Golden Metals to learn.
3- Try to keep adventuring items above 5 or 6 at all times-- Keys, Bombs, Shovels, Torches.
4- Keys are mostly used for opening doors, don't bother opening wooden chests and red chests with keys. Save any and all magic keys you find.
5- Warrior is generally the most useful class in all parts of the game, and has a nice array of very useful skills. Merchant is a trap until late game. Mage is useful in midgame, when you need magic stone-related stuff.
The core of the game is dungeon diving, and the tips above will help ease the grind once you understand the context behind it. Otherwise, the gameplay loop is very.... gross, or just.... not fun, but somehow addicting. You'll need some next-level tenacity to get the materials required to collect every skill and create every facility-- raising gold is the [i]EASY[/i] part.
[h1][b]The Visuals[/b][/h1]
Let's face it. Most of the people that clicked on this game probably saw Momo's giant BOOBA, and couldn't resist. Besides character/npc standing art, most of the visuals in this game are bog-standard RPGmaker MV assets-- unoriginal, in other words.
[h1][b]The Sound+Music[/b][/h1]
Everything about the sound design and music are the bog-standard RPGmaker MV assets. Besides voices for Momo and some of the NPCs, there is no original asset here.
[h1][b]H Content[/b][/h1]
The only part that really matters for half the people reading this review, probably.
The H content in this game is unlocked solely through losing through each different enemy type in the game through battle. There are no traditional H Events in this game, only GOR(Game Over R*pe), and completing the game does not unlock the recollection room, nor all the scenes-- you must unlock the recollection room by buying and paying for the house and upgrades, then collect the scenes yourself.
H Content in this one consists mostly of Tentacles, so if you're not into that, you probably wouldn't like the scenes in this. They are all animated, which scores a bonus point, even if they are a little janky and generic.
[h1][b]My Personal Enjoyment[/b][/h1]
There was none.
At least, that's what i'd like to say-- I must have enjoyed Momo's Eternal Adventure enough, because I double-dipped and played through both the DLsite release and Steam release.
This game isn't one you can play mindlessly, but once you understand the system, it's just a quick eyeballing of resources and moving between each point. It's like playing an MMO or mobile game, as you groan at the thought of doing dailies.
[h1][b]The Verdict[/b][/h1]
Part of my incentive for the purchase here on Steam was so that I could write a lengthy review-- something not possible on DLsite, FANZA, etc.
Honestly? Skip this game, unless it's on sale for 50% off or more. Between the terribly distracting boob jiggles from every female NPC(and not in the good way), the raw grind is not worth the purchase, unless you're into that sort of thing. Nothing is remarkable about it, besides the somewhat charming character art-- despite the stretchy BOOBA lmao.
[h1]3/10, Hard pass unless heavily discounted[/h1]
Save your money. Trust me on this one.
