Digitally Downloaded: There are plenty of games out there that share the defining mechanics Pokémon has perfected over the years; collecting, training, and battling monsters. With the likes of Yo-Kai Watch putting a uniquely Japanese spin on the little JRPG subgenre, Moco Moco Friends feels like the logical extension of that motif (albeit, a niche one for western markets). Its “magical girl” theme governs all facets of the game design from narrative through to presentation and proves that a change of theme and pace can uplift fairly standard execution elsewhere.
We compiled a list of our 15 favorite Nintendo 3DS games, in case you missed that list, check it out here. but this time we’re being a little more specific. Kawaii lovers rejoice! Here are our favorite 15 cutest 3DS games.
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Moco Moco Friends is a sweet, snappy, and engaging game that does what few of its ilk manage to: craft a genuinely high-quality experience that's tailor-made for younger players. That's not to say that Moco's friendly atmosphere and accessible gameplay are just for kids, of course; while its low difficulty level and boundless verbosity will put off some players, the young at heart, JRPG junkies, and anyone pulled in by the idea of a needlecraft-themed dungeon crawler will find a ton of fun stuffed into Moco Moco's pastel package.
Michibiku's Jenni Lada writes, "Something has been building on the Nintendo 3DS. Slowly, but surely, Nintendo, Aksys and XSEED have been contributing to an unintentional agenda. The handheld’s status as a JRPG haven this generation has been cemented since its 2011 debut, but there’s more to it than that. In the last seven months, it’s become the place to go for introductory JRPGs."
