CheckMag | Playing Moida Manson: A free adventure game on a stunning virtual handheld

Moida Manson is developer Lucas Pope's latest free-to-play browser game, and it features all of the unique styling and casual gameplay Pope's titles have become known for. The game features a convincingly realistic virtual retro handle with a 1-bit LCD and ASMR-worthy sound effects to go with it; players are invited to venture into Moida Manson to find and help their friends from "The Adventure Club" escape before they fall victim to a lurking shadow figure known as "The Monsta." However, before players begin exploring, Pope has provided a 12-page retro instruction booklet to help players beat the game.

The gameplay is simple and involves players searching the mansion using the on screen controls or the arrow and enter keys on the keyboard. In this case, the keyboard controls are much easier to navigate and are better suited to help players evade the Monsta. As players explore the mansion, they are given audio clues when they encounter an object holding one of their friends, and players can select the suspected object by cycling through the items in the room with the enter key. There are three friends players need to find, but it is no easy task. In addition to avoiding the Monsta, players will also need to find keys to gain entry to locked rooms of the mansion and will find puzzles to solve along the way. Particularly astute players may even find a secret item.

Overall, the game is enjoyable for a quick gaming session and offers excellent replayability, with each playthrough having random new rooms and puzzles. Furthermore, the game's impressive visuals and simple gameplay pay a great tribute to classic handhelds of the past. Players can enjoy the game for free at the link below.