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Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel featuring a fusion of exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leonid meteor shower of 1966.
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35 reviews found85
GameCritics
Aug 4, 2022
Mothmen 1966 gets in, tells the story it wants to tell, offers a few surprises, and then gets out long before it wears out its welcome. I had a great time with it, and I would hold it up as an example of a well-done Visual Novel that understands its content and the electronic medium, and leverages both to wonderful effect. Disclosures: This game is developed by LCB Game Studio and published by Chorus Worldwide.
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Pure Nintendo
Jul 21, 2022
Mothmen 1966 manages to blend a creepy yet oh-so-fun tale into the visual novel formula, with a sprinkle of choose-your-own-adventure and puzzles to create a retro story that I had a really, really fun time with. Despite the clunky controls in the puzzle sections, Mothman 1966 has more than enough to entertain you in its bitesize narrative – I only wish there was more! Thankfully, LGB Game Studios has announced Varney Lake coming later this year. Sign me up!
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Finger Guns
Aug 2, 2022
With assured writing and gorgeous pixel art visuals, Mothmen 1966 is a compelling start to the Pixel Pulp series. A few clunky puzzle elements are the only blemish on a fast paced and engrossing story that helps pass two hours in the blink of an eye. Mothmen 1966 is available now on PS4 (review platform), Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. Developer: LCB Game Studio Publisher: Chorus Worldwide Disclaimer: In order to complete this review, we were provided with a promotional copy of the game.
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Hey Poor Player
Aug 3, 2022
Mothmen 1966 is a game that truly lives up to its own advertising and hype, providing a unique pixelated pulp-fiction approach to the visual novel formula, while focusing on a delightfully creepy, bizarre bit of American folklore. If this is the first in the series, I can’t wait for more.
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GamingTrend
Jul 27, 2022
Mothmen 1966 is a gripping story of how three characters react when thrust into contact with the paranormal. Fast-paced and featuring fleshed-out characters, the story only falters as it nears its action-packed ending. The retro aesthetic oozes charm and helps elevate the story, while the simple puzzles and gaming sections allow players to take a break from reading to become active participants in the story. At only two hours long, Mothmen 1966 is a no-brainer for those interested in the paranormal.
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Garage Band Gamers
Aug 8, 2022
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Six One Indie
Aug 3, 2022
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PlayStation Universe
Jul 19, 2022
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NookGaming
Jul 13, 2022
If you enjoy pulp horror, you’ll have a lot of fun with Mothmen 1966. I certainly did. It’s a sharp, well-crafted package that nails the style and aesthetic. Mothmen 1966 doesn’t have a lot of depth or nuance, which may not be to everyone’s taste, but this is very much an intentional choice. And if you’re unfamiliar with pulp, Mothmen 1966 is short and accessible: a great introduction that’s worth giving a shot. MOTHMEN 1966 IS RECOMMENDED Many thanks go to the publisher Chorus Entertainment for a PC review code for this title. Support High-Quality And Detailed Coverage Want to support the cost of us bringing you these articles or just buy us a coffee for a job well done? Click the Ko-fi button below.
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ThisGenGaming
Jul 31, 2022
Mothmen 1966 is a creepy and atmospheric visual novel that nails the computer graphics style of the 1980s. It has great writing, interesting characters, and breaks up the reading with some timely puzzles. It is on the short side though and there isn’t much reason to replay it once you’ve reached the end so those seeking a longer visual novel experience won’t find it here. For those who are fine with getting their creepy story fill in an hour or two and getting out this one should be right up your alley. *Mothmen 1966 is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.