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Moadra Reviews & Reception: Critics and Players

Launch-week Steam rating snapshot, press summaries from Steam Hype, Game Critix, RPS, and Gematsu—plus who critics say Moadra is for.

10/23/2026 Last updated: 10/23/2026 7 min read

Verified on 2026-10-23 against the Steam store page, Metacritic, HowLongToBeat, and the launch-window press articles linked below. Moadra Guide does not publish an original review score.

Moadra launched 22 October 2026. Early sentiment is small-sample Steam positivity plus short launch-week write-ups that lean on Metroidvania, Alien / Predator, and Metroid Dread comparisons. Professional aggregator scores were still empty on Metacritic at our check. Steam showed a Very Positive user rating (roughly 92–95% positive from the first two dozen or so reviews when we checked 2026-10-22/23); that figure will have moved since.

Neera expedition crew and landing ship on a dust-choked alien surface in Moadra Official Steam store screenshot © Gloomsoft.

Steam player reviews (snapshot, not live)

Metric Snapshot A Snapshot B Notes
Positive ratio ~95% ~92% Different pull dates
Review count 24 reviews 26 reviews English store view at check time
As-of date 2026-10-22 search 2026-10-23 page read Counts climb daily

Themes in cited Steam player feedback (labeled player-reported):

  • Movement and combat feel — agile rolling, free aim, and lock-on praised in line with Steam Hype’s description (Steam user reviews, 2026-10-22)
  • Pacing / navigation — at least one long review (~15.9 h on record) recommends the game but calls fast travel unintuitive and map header behavior awkward—single-source details; see scanner and map guide
  • Difficulty — forum threads note tough early bosses; Gloomsoft replies suggest upgrading elsewhere first rather than announcing an easy mode

For factual mechanics behind those opinions, use Protoplasm and Bioplasm and the beginner guide.

What critics and outlets said (with dates)

Quotes stay ≤25 words or paraphrase; full articles linked in Sources.

Steam Hype — Dominic Tarason, 22 October 2026

  • Describes art as “Giger-esque” with polished tendrils and cutscenes (paraphrase).
  • Story beat: lost arm, forced into ancient alien bio-tech upgrades (paraphrase).
  • Highlights semi-freeform upgrades from bio-matter plus standard navigation abilities.
  • Combat: Metroid Dread-style agility with free-aim and lock-on.
  • Notes chatty NPC survivors who often die after sharing clues—more dialogue than typical Metroid, in the author’s view.
  • Price mention: about $25 / £22.50 with -10% until 2026-11-05; author wrote PC-only “for now”—contradicts Gloomsoft Bluesky console same-day date; we follow official Bluesky + store pages on release platforms.

Game Critix — BananaSlicerX, 22 October 2026

  • Lists inspirations: Super Metroid, Alien, Predator.
  • Recaps official pillars: roll/dodge/leap/wall jump/sprint, scanner X-ray, Protoplasm metamorphosis in organic chambers.
  • Settings: desolate surface, freezing summits, infested research facility (paraphrase of site copy).
  • Footer shows “Game Critix Rating: 4” without a clear /5 or /10 label—we do not treat it as a comparable metascore. Body reads conditional, not a deep completion review.

gry-online.pl — pre-release (paraphrase only)

  • Polish outlet gry-online.pl (pre-release) reportedly compared Moadra to Predator with emphasis on protoplasm evolution—one-line paraphrase only; we do not have a verified English quote on file.

Rock Paper Shotgun — Edwin Evans-Thirlwell, 4 March 2025 (demo)

  • Headline frame: “Metroid but you’re the Predator.”
  • Demo pace: fast, wall jumps and chutes, no Samus morph ball.
  • Visual comparison to Scorn-like organic interiors (author metaphor).
  • Not a launch review—demo-era mechanics (teleporter doors, stomach-set boss scene) may differ in the full game.

Gematsu — Sal Romano, 1 October 2026 (news)

  • Reports PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, Steam PC on 22 Oct 2026—matches our platform guide.
  • Key features quote official marketing on scanner bot and Protoplasm—factual release context, not a scored review.

Other launch-window pieces (no review scores)

  • TheXboxHub (22 Oct 2026) — survival/evolve overview, Xbox pricing mention.
  • GoNintendo (22 Oct 2026) — Switch launch notice; names Lieutenant Moadra Meras in press copy.
  • Pixel Twelve (17 Oct 2026) — pre-release mechanism screenshots (blaster upgrade UI)—media read of menus, not a review score.

Spiked floating enemies in a teal underwater cavern while Moadra aims with scanner reticle active Official Steam store screenshot © Gloomsoft.

Aggregators and play-time sites

Site Status on 2026-10-23 Implication
Metacritic Metascore TBD, 0 critic reviews No professional average yet
OpenCritic No game page found in search —
HowLongToBeat #129659 Times N/A, 0 completions Community length data not mature
Steam achievement Super Speed Run Official text: finish under three hours Skill challenge, not typical HLTB main story

If you need hardware facts rather than opinion, see system requirements and Steam Deck and release date / price / platforms.

Who Moadra is for (from cited opinions only)

Derived only from the attributed sources above—not a Moadra Guide verdict.

You might enjoy Moadra if… Because… Source
You want Metroidvania exploration with Predator / Prime-style scanning RPS demo headline; Game Critix + Steam official feature overlap RPS 2025; Game Critix 2026
You like bio-horror aesthetics (Giger / Scorn-adjacent mood) Steam Hype and RPS stress organic horror art direction Steam Hype 2026; RPS 2025
You prefer agile aim (free-aim + lock-on) over slow tank combat Steam Hype compares agility to Metroid Dread Steam Hype 2026
You enjoy build tinkering at save stations Steam Hype “semi-freeform” upgrades; Steam copy on Protoplasm respec tone Steam Hype 2026; Steam user reviews
You accept NPC chatter and darker violence Steam Hype notes talky survivors; store content descriptor warns of frequent violence and gore Steam Hype 2026; Steam appdetails
You might wait or research more if… Because… Source
You need consensus critic scores Metacritic still TBD at our check Metacritic 2026-10-23
You dislike unclear fast travel or heavy map UI Single Steam review complaint—unverified wider One Steam user review, 2026-10-22
You want verified completion times HLTB N/A; only scattered player hours HLTB; Steam reviews

Story dialogue scene between two armored figures in a yellow-lit corridor, with reply choices at the bottom of the screen Official Steam store screenshot © Gloomsoft.

What we left out of reception coverage

  • Invented scores or a Moadra Guide “/10”
  • Boss difficulty rankings beyond anecdote—see all bosses list for achievement-based facts only
  • Video essay claims without subtitles (yt-dlp found no EN subs for major launch uploads)
  • gry-online.pl deep quotes—we only hold a one-line pre-release paraphrase

When Metacritic or major outlets publish scored reviews, update lastModified and add rows with outlet, date, and link—still no original score on this site.

Sources

FAQ

Is Moadra getting good reviews on Steam?
Steam showed a Very Positive rating (roughly 92–95% positive) from the first two dozen or so reviews when we checked on 2026-10-22/23; the number will have moved since. Open Steam, filter recent reviews, and note the date you check—Moadra Guide does not assign its own score.
What Metacritic score does Moadra have?
On 2026-10-23 the Metacritic game page listed Metascore TBD with zero professional reviews and user score TBD pending enough ratings. We do not invent a Moadra Guide rating; this section will update when cited outlets score the game.
How long is Moadra according to reviewers?
HowLongToBeat lists Moadra (ID 129659) but main, completionist, and extra times were N/A with zero completions logged on 2026-10-23. One Steam reviewer reported about 15.9 hours on record; another community note mentioned about 13 hours to finish. Treat both as single-player anecdotes, not official length.
What do critics compare Moadra to?
Game Critix (22 Oct 2026) cites Super Metroid, Alien, and Predator. Steam Hype (22 Oct 2026) frames it as a bio-horror twist on Metroid Dread-style agility with Giger-like art. Rock Paper Shotgun’s 2025 demo article titled the game “Metroid but you’re the Predator.” These are editorial frames, not official tags from Gloomsoft.
Did major sites publish full launch reviews?
Through 2026-10-23 we did not find launch reviews from PC Gamer, Eurogamer, Destructoid, or similar flagship outlets. Coverage included Steam Hype, Game Critix, Gematsu news, TheXboxHub, GoNintendo, and Rock Paper Shotgun’s earlier demo piece—not a Metacritic panel yet.
Where should I read official feature lists instead of opinions?
Use the Steam store page and Gloomsoft’s site for mechanics text, plus our factual guides on release platforms, Protoplasm, and the scanner bot. This reception page only summarizes attributed third-party opinion with dates; it is not a substitute for patch notes or store specs.
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