Moving Out

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 7 out of 32
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  1. FFM28
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    It’s pretty simple. If you liked Overcooked, you’ll like this. But it lacks in one area that Overcooked does not.

    First of all, this is a game about... moving out! You can play solo or with friends (locally only). And the goal is simple, move stuff out of a place and into your moving truck as fast as you can. Second of all, you can probably tell by the trailer that this game is classic    It’s pretty simple. If you liked Overcooked, you’ll like this. But it lacks in one area that Overcooked does not.

    First of all, this is a game about... moving out! You can play solo or with friends (locally only). And the goal is simple, move stuff out of a place and into your moving truck as fast as you can.

    Second of all, you can probably tell by the trailer that this game is classic video game fun. The goal is simple, the controls are simple enough, and everything breaks or reacts to your actions. This means simple chaotic fun. It’s very easy to enjoy this alone or with a group of friends. The gameplay is executed well enough to be a fun casual game for all.

    Now here’s the first thing you might not have totally guessed: this game is funnier than Overcooked. The overall vibe of this game deserves praise for its execution of its vibe. It’s very 80s, very ridiculously upbeat yet destruction heavy, and very aware of all of the above. For example, in the first level the characters are super happy about the “backbreaking” work they’re about to do. And despite “The Boss” sounding like an awful person, they seem to think he’s amazing. Underscoring all of this is happy 80s music written by a famous 80s songwriter (seriously). So where Overcooked had a quiet charm, this game has a more ridiculous charm to it. And I think it’s brilliantly executed.

    There’s one major flaw to this game though - beyond not having online play, which I don’t really care about - and it only shows itself when you try earning Gold on a level. The game’s physics and animations can seemingly randomly get in your way. When I earned Gold on a level, it wasn’t just because I got better at the game. It was because the physics worked in my favor. For example, when I was dragging the fridge onto the truck it took a favorable bounce and tucked itself neatly in between a table and couch. And when I went to grab a coffee table on this particular run, the front door didn’t swing open and slam shut on my arms. Because of it did, the coffee table would be stuck on the other side, propping it shut, and I would have to run around the house to continue the job. And those few seconds are all it takes to ruin your chances of getting Gold. In Overcooked, I would devise a strategy and continually tweak it until I earned Gold. And when I did, it felt like I was in control of everything. But in Moving Out I feel like I got lucky and, if I played the same stage again, I couldn’t guarantee my next run would be Gold-worthy. Too many little things would come down to chance, adding on 10 seconds to my run. My solutions? For one, they should let players use the whack button to knock down doors, removing the obstacle that causes so much frustration.

    Minus the disappointing issue above, this is a great game. The appeal is obvious. Almost anyone can pick it up and play it immediately. As long as you don’t take it too seriously (and this is anything but a serious game), you’ll have a blast. If you have enough interest to read this far, I’m sure it’s a game you’ll enjoy.    … Expand
  2. Rockstar1234
    May 9, 2020
    9
    This game is overcooked, but for furniture, and it's great. the controls are weird, but that's the point. me and my friends had lots of fun with this game, and i think you and your friends will, too!
  3. Jsbm1990
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    A fantastic 'couch co-op' game. This game is just great fun. You can customize your characters to give them some personality and can even give your character a wheelchair which is something too few games do. My partner even fell in love with this game and she's not a huge gamer. We have spent hours playing this (it's definitely better with a buddy) but it has so much content with so manyA fantastic 'couch co-op' game. This game is just great fun. You can customize your characters to give them some personality and can even give your character a wheelchair which is something too few games do. My partner even fell in love with this game and she's not a huge gamer. We have spent hours playing this (it's definitely better with a buddy) but it has so much content with so many different scenarios. Worth every penny and very impressed.… Expand
  4. laky
    May 6, 2020
    4
    the presentation is cute but the gameplay is quite repetative and single playing really deosnt make any sense, no challenge, no coop obviously and honest just lazy design
  5. CthulhuReviews
    May 17, 2020
    2
    We loved Overcooked and thought this looked similar but the gameplay is repetitive, boring and challenge-free. Unless you're going for gold, there's no real urgency. One to avoid.
  6. mordred666
    Apr 29, 2020
    6
    Nothing too exciting, game itself is fun, but the controls are just too wonky to make it competitive fun

    -movements cannot be made with necessary precision, which leads to frustration. especially when trying to pickup a 2-person furniture (i.e. couch), because it requires it to be picked up precisely at the opposing ends to be able to throw it. - cannot use the D-Pad - most buttons    Nothing too exciting, game itself is fun, but the controls are just too wonky to make it competitive fun

    -movements cannot be made with necessary precision, which leads to frustration. especially when trying to pickup a 2-person furniture (i.e. couch), because it requires it to be picked up precisely at the opposing ends to be able to throw it.
    - cannot use the D-Pad
    - most buttons are unused. Only L-shoulder, B and Y    … Expand
  7. DWNFamTV
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    This four-player co-op game has tremendous potential for having fun! With this simple recipe:

    • Pick your character • Pick your job • Get moving Complete multiple levels with timed objectives. Move those objects in the truck while navigating: • Enemies • Traps • Various obstacles in your path Each job has its own twist and bonus objectives to keep you on your toes. You    This four-player co-op game has tremendous potential for having fun! With this simple recipe:

    • Pick your character
    • Pick your job
    • Get moving

    Complete multiple levels with timed objectives. Move those objects in the truck while navigating:

    • Enemies
    • Traps
    • Various obstacles in your path

    Each job has its own twist and bonus objectives to keep you on your toes. You have a set time to get everything moved into the moving truck. You can't avoid teamwork if you want to win this game.

    -DWN Family TV    … Expand
  8. AllINeedIsRetro
    Jul 22, 2020
    2
    Big nope!

    I really wanted to like this game.

    While Overcooked 2 has already been incredible hard to play after the first levels, Moving Out has bad controls. Nearly impossible to finish the goals if you play on your own and do not intend to use multiplayer.

    Highly not recommeded.
  9. PaddyDaddy
    Jan 2, 2021
    5
    Disclaimer: I've only played demo. This game is couch co-op gold. It's repetitive as any similar title. But the unique tactic here is negotiating bigger, non-chuckable items and manipulating them with your partner. Try this game on the third River setting on the demo with a partner and it's the most fun you can have on a couch without Dr Freud and a prescription of md
  10. LePooPoo
    Jan 15, 2021
    8
    great game for a family it requires cooperation speed and timing great storyline to it although maybe it needs secret levels and i particularly like throwing couches out of windows
  11. Monke_Baboon
    Apr 15, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve only got the demo but boy did I play the heck out of this game. I would recommend playing this game which Close family member. It makes it funnier . It is so funny when you slap them when they’re carrying something so they drop it . They get so mad , up to the point that it’s funny… Expand
  12. Patch2
    Aug 14, 2022
    4
    Fiddly controls, frustrating and not in the fun way. Have to hold a button not to drop things, hold another button to throw at the same time, just annoying from the very beginning
  13. Siraj2000
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    Great game with top tier presentation and provides hours of fun for 4 players
  14. CuteDuckk12
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Moving out a title about boxing and throwing things. The game starts with a tutorial. Then you will get your first mission. The game looks pretty simple. You start to take those things and pack them to the truck. Some big objects like bed can be hard to take. Once you are done you will be awarded with a medal. But what is a medal? Medals are rewards to player for the time and how fast they did the mission. It depends on a mission what time limits are for each medal. You get a medal and it can be a bronze, Silver or gold. Again it depends on your time. You get new maps you beat them. And the cycle repeats. But the boss takes a break and you get a mission from some random guy. You play the missions and its normal until you get into a area with 3 different missions. You do those strange 3 missions and a portal activates you enter the portal and you are in space. There are some missions aswell. You best those spaceship theme missions and you get the final mission. The Big rat robot attacks you and you just beat 10 stages of obstacles. Once you beat this fantastic mission. The robot will explode with stuff. Your boss gets back to work. And then you get the key to the city. End credits!
    I love this game i would gave it a 91/100 cuz it can get annoying sometimes.    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 29, 2020
    80
    If you put in some time, activate Assist Mode and bring in a few friends to fill out a multiplayer team of up to four simultaneous employees, you can have a ton of fun playing Moving Out. [Issue #47 – July/August 2020, p. 69]
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Jun 15, 2020
    70
    Moving Out is a silly, simple but enjoyable romp that follows the successful blueprint of series like Overcooked very closely. As a result, you have a game that delivers the same style of loud and manic cooperative fun but at the same time fails to do much that’s new and surprising. In the end, Moving Out is perfect for those hungry for ‘another one of those’ but perhaps a tad too safe for others who have since moved on.
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  3. Worth Playing
    May 29, 2020
    70
    As the sum of its parts, Moving Out is a fun couch co-op game that will certainly bring you a good dose of fun. The game can feel a bit too formulaic at times. While the tone and presentation are quirky and fun, the title doesn't necessarily strive to be its own thing, which is fine. What does sour the experience a little is that it can occasionally feel too random or tricky to control, and that can turn a fun session into a frustrating ordeal. If you're all out of co-op fodder, Moving Out is a solid and fun couch co-op experience that will satisfy anyone looking for a new way to test the strength of their bonds with friends and family.
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