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| image = Moida Mansion Cover.png |
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| developer = [[Lucas Pope]] |
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| platforms = [[Web game|Web]] |
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| released = 31 October 2024 |
| released = 31 October 2024 |
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'''''Moida Mansion''''' is a 2024 [[video game]] by independent developer [[Lucas Pope]]. It is a [[browser game]] that imitates the visual design and gameplay of a [[handheld electronic game]]. Players are tasked with searching the rooms of Moida Mansion to locate their friends, while avoiding being caught by The Monsta. Pope created the game after a series of similar titles, including a 2023 [[ |
'''''Moida Mansion''''' is a 2024 [[video game]] by independent developer [[Lucas Pope]]. It is a [[browser game]] that imitates the visual design and gameplay of a [[handheld electronic game]]. Players are tasked with searching the rooms of Moida Mansion to locate their friends, while avoiding being caught by The Monsta. Pope created the game after a series of similar titles, including a 2023 [[Video game remake#Remakes|remake]] of ''[[Papers Please]]''. Following release, ''Moida Mansion'' received praise for the resemblance to [[LCD]] handheld game displays, and the variety of its puzzles within the limitations of its visual design. |
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== Gameplay == |
== Gameplay == |
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''Moida Mansion'' is visually presented as an imitation of a [[handheld electronic game|handheld game]] device with an [[LCD]] screen featuring gameplay elements and an overlay with pressable buttons.<ref name=Polygon> |
''Moida Mansion'' is visually presented as an imitation of a [[handheld electronic game|handheld game]] device with an [[LCD]] screen featuring gameplay elements and an overlay with pressable buttons.<ref name=Polygon> |
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{{Cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/impressions/473808/lucas-pope-moida-mansion-papers-please-lcd-game |title=Papers, Please creator just released a new free LCD-style Halloween game |last=Myers |first=Maddy |date=2 November 2024 |website=Polygon |publisher=Polygon |access-date=7 December 2024}}</ref> Instructions are presented as a digital instruction manual on the game page.<ref name=Polygon/> The objective of the game is to locate all four members of the Adventure Club, Cal, Dot, Bek and Ace, who have become trapped inside Moida Mansion in search of their mascot turtle, Dot.<ref name=RPS>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/moida-mansion-is-the-new-free-game-from-return-of-the-obra-dinns-lucas-pope-and-its-out-now |title=Moida Mansion is the new free game from Return Of The Obra Dinn’s Lucas Pope, and it's out now |last=Reuben |first=Nic |date=1 November 2024 |website=Rock Paper Shotgun |publisher=Gamer Network Ltd |access-date=7 December 2024}}</ref> Players use two directional arrows to navigate between the rooms of Moida Mansion, and an additional button to climb or descend stairs.<ref name=Polygon/> A magnifying glass button is used to search objects in each room, which can display visual cues if something is behind them.<ref name=Polygon/> Searching may uncover a hidden member of the |
{{Cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/impressions/473808/lucas-pope-moida-mansion-papers-please-lcd-game |title=Papers, Please creator just released a new free LCD-style Halloween game |last=Myers |first=Maddy |date=2 November 2024 |website=Polygon |publisher=Polygon |access-date=7 December 2024}}</ref> Instructions are presented as a digital instruction manual on the game page.<ref name=Polygon/> The objective of the game is to locate all four members of the Adventure Club, Cal, Dot, Bek and Ace, who have become trapped inside Moida Mansion in search of their mascot turtle, Dot.<ref name=RPS>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/moida-mansion-is-the-new-free-game-from-return-of-the-obra-dinns-lucas-pope-and-its-out-now |title=Moida Mansion is the new free game from Return Of The Obra Dinn’s Lucas Pope, and it's out now |last=Reuben |first=Nic |date=1 November 2024 |website=Rock Paper Shotgun |publisher=Gamer Network Ltd |access-date=7 December 2024 |archive-date=6 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241206232323/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/moida-mansion-is-the-new-free-game-from-return-of-the-obra-dinns-lucas-pope-and-its-out-now |url-status=live }}</ref> Players use two directional arrows to navigate between the rooms of Moida Mansion, and an additional button to climb or descend stairs.<ref name=Polygon/> A magnifying glass button is used to search objects in each room, which can display visual cues if something is behind them.<ref name=Polygon/> Searching may uncover a hidden member of the club, a key, secret code or trapdoor to assist in navigation across the Mansion.<ref name=EG/><ref name=PCG/> Occasionally, searching will make a monster named Monsta appear behind windows or doors and chase the player, requiring them to leave the room to avoid being caught and ending the game.<ref name=PG>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/off-the-appstore/moida-mansion/ |title=Off The AppStore: Moida Mansion is an LCD flashback from the creator of Papers, Please |last=Sullivan |first=Dann |date=4 November 2024 |website=Pocket Gamer |publisher=Steel Media Ltd |access-date=7 December 2024}}</ref><ref name=Polygon/> The game is randomised every time it is played, changing the layout of the Mansion and location of Club members and items.<ref name=PCG/> |
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== Development == |
== Development == |
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''Moida Mansion'' was created by independent developer Lucas Pope. Pope created the game following a series of aesthetically similar releases including ''[[Mars After Midnight]]'' in 2024 and an [[LCD]]-themed [[ |
''Moida Mansion'' was created by independent developer Lucas Pope. Pope created the game following a series of aesthetically similar releases including ''[[Mars After Midnight]]'' in 2024 and an [[LCD]]-themed [[Video game remake#Remakes|remake]] of ''[[Papers Please]]'' in 2023.<ref name=TR/><ref name=PCG>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/the-reigning-pope-of-1-bit-mystery-games-is-back-with-a-halloween-treat-a-haunted-house-game-you-can-play-in-your-browser/ |title=The reigning Pope of 1-bit mystery games is back with a Halloween treat: a haunted house game you can play in your browser |last=Fenlon |first=Wes |date=1 November 2024 |website=PC Gamer |publisher=Future plc |access-date=7 December 2024 |archive-date=7 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207070153/https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/the-reigning-pope-of-1-bit-mystery-games-is-back-with-a-halloween-treat-a-haunted-house-game-you-can-play-in-your-browser/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=EG>{{Cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/papers-please-creator-lucas-pope-has-made-a-free-game-watch-style-haunted-house-caper-for-halloween |title=Papers, Please creator Lucas Pope has made a free Game & Watch-style haunted house caper for Halloween |last=Wales |first=Matt |date=31 October 2024 |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network Ltd |access-date=7 December 2024}}</ref> Pope created the game with separate code from prior efforts, designing it using [[Nim (programming language)|Nim]] as an opportunity to learn a new [[programming language]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |last=Pope |first=Lucas |author-link= |user=dukope |number=1852078799787352168 |date=1 November 2024 |title=Not much reuse at the code level but the general experience was helpful. I wanted to learn a new language for this one and ended up with Nim, which was a good exp |script-title= |trans-title= |language= |retweet= |location= |access-date= |link= |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |quote= |ref=}}</ref> He stated the LCD design of ''Moida Mansion'' was helpful for "quick experimenting" and the "satisfyingly oppressive" restrictions of the format of [[handheld electronic game|handheld games]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |last=Pope |first=Lucas |author-link= |user=dukope |number=1852058087773053033 |date=1 November 2024 |title=Thanks! LCD is a nice format for quick experimenting and the restrictions are satisfyingly oppressive. |script-title= |trans-title= |language= |retweet= |location= |access-date= |link= |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |quote= |ref=}}</ref> The game was published on 31 October 2024.<ref>{{cite web|website=itch.io|title=Moida Mansion|last=Pope|first=Lucas|date=31 October 2024|accessdate=7 December 2024|publisher=Itch Corp|url=https://dukope.itch.io/moida-mansion|archive-date=7 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207101623/https://dukope.itch.io/moida-mansion|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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Several critics praised ''Moida Mansion' |
Several critics praised ''Moida Mansion''<nowiki/>'s likeness to the design of early [[handheld electronic game|handheld games]],<ref name=PG/><ref name=RPS/><ref name=TR>{{Cite web |url=https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/lucas-pope-moida-mansion |title=Lucas Pope Surprise-Releases LCD Throwback Game Moida Mansion |last=Allen |first=Joseph |date=1 November 2024 |website=TechRaptor |publisher=TechRaptor |access-date=7 December 2024}}</ref> with comparisons made between the game and [[Tiger Electronics]] and [[Game & Watch]] titles.<ref name=Vice>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/modia-mansion-evokes-tiger-electronics-in-charming-murder-mystery-game/ |title=‘Moida Mansion’ Evokes Tiger Electronics in Charming Murder Mystery Game |last=Cichacki |first=Shaun |date=1 November 2024 |website=Vice |publisher=Vice Media |access-date=7 December 2024 |archive-date=7 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207101219/https://www.vice.com/en/article/modia-mansion-evokes-tiger-electronics-in-charming-murder-mystery-game/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=PG/> Shaim Cichaki of ''[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]'' praised the "love and care put into tiny details" of the game, citing the "accurate soundbites", the "detailed and period-accurate instruction manual" and animations that "help sell the immersion".<ref name=Vice/> Reviewers also discussed the gameplay mechanics and challenge. Describing the game as "oddly compelling", Matt Wales of ''[[Eurogamer]]'' stated that it "builds an impressive amount of variety from a relatively limited number of visual elements".<ref name=EG/> Maddy Myers of ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' considered the game to not always be intuitive, but to feature "just the right amount of challenge".<ref name=Polygon/> Wes Fenlon of ''[[PC Gamer]]'' stated that the game did not have "much challenge" as the player could easily escape the Monsta, but "was impressed by the variety of puzzle interactions given the simplistic controls".<ref name=PCG/> |
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Latest revision as of 17:37, 4 January 2025
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| Developer(s) | Lucas Pope |
| Platform(s) | Web |
| Release | 31 October 2024 |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Moida Mansion is a 2024 video game by independent developer Lucas Pope. It is a browser game that imitates the visual design and gameplay of a handheld electronic game. Players are tasked with searching the rooms of Moida Mansion to locate their friends, while avoiding being caught by The Monsta. Pope created the game after a series of similar titles, including a 2023 remake of Papers Please. Following release, Moida Mansion received praise for the resemblance to LCD handheld game displays, and the variety of its puzzles within the limitations of its visual design.
Gameplay
[edit]
Moida Mansion is visually presented as an imitation of a handheld game device with an LCD screen featuring gameplay elements and an overlay with pressable buttons.[1] Instructions are presented as a digital instruction manual on the game page.[1] The objective of the game is to locate all four members of the Adventure Club, Cal, Dot, Bek and Ace, who have become trapped inside Moida Mansion in search of their mascot turtle, Dot.[2] Players use two directional arrows to navigate between the rooms of Moida Mansion, and an additional button to climb or descend stairs.[1] A magnifying glass button is used to search objects in each room, which can display visual cues if something is behind them.[1] Searching may uncover a hidden member of the club, a key, secret code or trapdoor to assist in navigation across the Mansion.[3][4] Occasionally, searching will make a monster named Monsta appear behind windows or doors and chase the player, requiring them to leave the room to avoid being caught and ending the game.[5][1] The game is randomised every time it is played, changing the layout of the Mansion and location of Club members and items.[4]
Development
[edit]Moida Mansion was created by independent developer Lucas Pope. Pope created the game following a series of aesthetically similar releases including Mars After Midnight in 2024 and an LCD-themed remake of Papers Please in 2023.[6][4][3] Pope created the game with separate code from prior efforts, designing it using Nim as an opportunity to learn a new programming language.[7] He stated the LCD design of Moida Mansion was helpful for "quick experimenting" and the "satisfyingly oppressive" restrictions of the format of handheld games.[8] The game was published on 31 October 2024.[9]
Reception
[edit]Several critics praised Moida Mansion's likeness to the design of early handheld games,[5][2][6] with comparisons made between the game and Tiger Electronics and Game & Watch titles.[10][5] Shaim Cichaki of Vice praised the "love and care put into tiny details" of the game, citing the "accurate soundbites", the "detailed and period-accurate instruction manual" and animations that "help sell the immersion".[10] Reviewers also discussed the gameplay mechanics and challenge. Describing the game as "oddly compelling", Matt Wales of Eurogamer stated that it "builds an impressive amount of variety from a relatively limited number of visual elements".[3] Maddy Myers of Polygon considered the game to not always be intuitive, but to feature "just the right amount of challenge".[1] Wes Fenlon of PC Gamer stated that the game did not have "much challenge" as the player could easily escape the Monsta, but "was impressed by the variety of puzzle interactions given the simplistic controls".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Myers, Maddy (2 November 2024). "Papers, Please creator just released a new free LCD-style Halloween game". Polygon. Polygon. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ a b Reuben, Nic (1 November 2024). "Moida Mansion is the new free game from Return Of The Obra Dinn's Lucas Pope, and it's out now". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network Ltd. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ a b c Wales, Matt (31 October 2024). "Papers, Please creator Lucas Pope has made a free Game & Watch-style haunted house caper for Halloween". Eurogamer. Gamer Network Ltd. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d Fenlon, Wes (1 November 2024). "The reigning Pope of 1-bit mystery games is back with a Halloween treat: a haunted house game you can play in your browser". PC Gamer. Future plc. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ a b c Sullivan, Dann (4 November 2024). "Off The AppStore: Moida Mansion is an LCD flashback from the creator of Papers, Please". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ a b Allen, Joseph (1 November 2024). "Lucas Pope Surprise-Releases LCD Throwback Game Moida Mansion". TechRaptor. TechRaptor. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ Pope, Lucas [@dukope] (1 November 2024). "Not much reuse at the code level but the general experience was helpful. I wanted to learn a new language for this one and ended up with Nim, which was a good exp" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Pope, Lucas [@dukope] (1 November 2024). "Thanks! LCD is a nice format for quick experimenting and the restrictions are satisfyingly oppressive" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Pope, Lucas (31 October 2024). "Moida Mansion". itch.io. Itch Corp. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ a b Cichacki, Shaun (1 November 2024). "'Moida Mansion' Evokes Tiger Electronics in Charming Murder Mystery Game". Vice. Vice Media. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.