MO:Astray

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Nintendo Life
    Sep 11, 2020
    90
    MO:Astray is so confident in every facet, including its slick gameplay, well-implemented backstory, and stunningly atmospheric visuals. This is a grim, gory game, but one that retains a level of charm that could perhaps be likened to the Metroid franchise. There are so many wonderful surprises around every corner, whether it’s a new ability or a fearsomely intimidating boss battle. Don’t let MO:Astray fall under the radar; it’s a real treat and deserves to gain a place in your library.
  2. Screen Rant
    Sep 9, 2020
    90
    As a title developed by student-formed Chinese studio Archpray with help and distribution by Rayark Games, it’s an astonishing first venture in the medium, full stop.
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 1, 2020
    85
    While it has some needless gore and pacing baggage, MO: Astray is a success on the whole. The gameplay’s unique and varied, the world’s intriguing and fully realized, the bosses are memorable, and the challenge is addictive. Impressive stuff.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 18, 2020
    85
    MO: Astray has a clear, creative premise, and its ability to stay fresh by introducing new ideas every time you think you’ve mastered it keeps it compelling the whole way through. On an eShop full of platformers, this is one of the better examples to come along in quite a while.
  6. Video Chums
    Sep 21, 2020
    80
    Some games unfairly slide under gamers' radars so don't let MO:Astray become another indie casualty as it's a must-have experience.
  7. Cubed3
    Mar 24, 2021
    50
    The story and presentation are very unique and deserve high praise; the narrative keeps the experience going whenever the platforming starts to get boring and fall flat. Too often, MO:Astray amounts to cheap deaths and pixel-perfect jumps, which severely detracts from what would have been a completely outstanding sci-fi exploration game. Simply put, flopping around as a blob eventually gets old.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. dvjmarcomatheus
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    This is a underated gen, a indie masterpiece. Its gorgeus in every litle deail. Each pixel is in the right place. A very unique, original andThis is a underated gen, a indie masterpiece. Its gorgeus in every litle deail. Each pixel is in the right place. A very unique, original and tight gameplay. Its a mix of plataform and puzzle. The atmosfere is something between Celeste and Metroid. The boss batles is amazing. The sound design is stunning.

    Why no one talk about this game?    … Full Review »
  2. last_of_us
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    wow
    im playing videogames for about 30 years or more
    i can say this game is EXCELLLEEEEEEEEEEEEENT its toooooo Innovative ingeniously if    wow
    im playing videogames for about 30 years or more
    i can say this game is EXCELLLEEEEEEEEEEEEENT
    its toooooo Innovative ingeniously

    if i was sony or microsoft. i will buy this studio    … Full Review »
  3. Daisuk
    Mar 4, 2021
    8
    The gameplay is very solid and interesting, artwork is great - but it's let down by a very run of the mill story - to the point where I didn'tThe gameplay is very solid and interesting, artwork is great - but it's let down by a very run of the mill story - to the point where I didn't actually finish the game myself due to not feeling properly engaged in it. Which is a shame, as this game has a got a lot of interesting mechanics in it. Still worth the money though!… Full Review »
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