# Mochi Mochi Boy

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122373248](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122373248)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mochi-mochi-boy

## Summary
Mochi Mochi Boy is a single-player video game released on December 19, 2018. It is a digitally distributed title available across multiple computer and console platforms, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Nintendo Switch. The game is notable for its low critical reception, holding an aggregate review score of 20% on OpenCritic.

## Key Facts
- **Title:** Mochi Mochi Boy
- **Release Date:** December 19, 2018
- **Genre/Type:** Single-player video game
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch (Q19610114)
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution
- **Language:** English
- **Critical Reception:** 20% (OpenCritic); 5 critics recommend (as of Feb 10, 2021)
- **Steam Application ID:** 932290
- **OpenCritic ID:** 8161
- **Nintendo eShop ID:** mochi-mochi-boy-switch
- **IGDB ID:** 112709

## FAQs
**What platforms can I play Mochi Mochi Boy on?**
The game is available on Microsoft Windows and macOS via Steam, as well as on the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop. It is also listed on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.

**When was Mochi Mochi Boy released?**
The video game was published digitally on December 19, 2018.

**How was Mochi Mochi Boy received by critics?**
According to data from OpenCritic recorded in 2021, the game received a review score of 20% based on a determination method involving "OpenCritic Critics Recommend."

**Where is the game available for purchase digitally?**
It is distributed through Steam (App ID 932290), the Nintendo eShop, itch.io, the Microsoft Store, and the PlayStation Store.

## Why It Matters
Mochi Mochi Boy serves as a distinct example of a multi-platform digital release in the late 2010s indie market. Despite achieving broad distribution across major storefronts—including Steam, Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store—the title garnered critically poor reception, highlighted by a 20% aggregate score. Its presence across nearly every major gaming database (from IGDB to MobyGames) illustrates the comprehensive cataloging of modern indie titles regardless of their critical success.

## Notable For
- **Low Critical Score:** The game holds a 20% rating on OpenCritic, indicating a generally negative critical response.
- **Broad Digital Footprint:** Despite being a smaller indie title, it has specific store identifiers across Steam, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Microsoft ecosystems.
- **Cross-Platform Availability:** The game successfully launched on PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.

## Body

### Release and Distribution
Mochi Mochi Boy was published on December 19, 2018, as a digital-only release. The primary distribution platform is Steam (Valve Corporation), where it is assigned the application ID 932290. It supports both Microsoft Windows and macOS operating systems.

The game expanded to console platforms, specifically appearing on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch (referenced internally as platform Q19610114). It is also listed on the PlayStation Store with a concept ID of 234484 and a North American store ID of UP0891-PCSE01414_00-RAGMOCHIMOCHIBOY. Additionally, a version exists on the Microsoft Store with the product ID 9pbdt4pwmhft.

### Game Specifications
The software is defined strictly as a single-player video game. The primary language of the work is English. It is also available for purchase directly from the developer or publisher via itch.io at the URL `https://pixelteriyaki.itch.io/mochi-mochi-boy` (Itch.io numeric ID: 332575).

### Critical Reception
The game's performance was tracked by the review aggregator OpenCritic (ID: 8161). As of February 10, 2021, the title held an aggregate review score of 20%. The data indicates that 5 critics were counted in the "OpenCritic Critics Recommend" metric.

### Database and Cataloging
Mochi Mochi Boy is extensively cataloged across video game databases, indicating its status as a released commercial product. Identifiers include:
- **IGDB (Internet Game Database):** mochi-mochi-boy (ID: 112709)
- **MobyGames:** 130068
- **GameSpot:** mochi-mochi-boy
- **Giant Bomb:** 3030-74357
- **HowLongToBeat:** 69569
- **VGList:** 67519
- **Lutris:** mochi-mochi-boy
- **SteamGridDB:** 31080
- **RAWG:** mochi-mochi-boy
- **IsThereAnyDeal:** mochi-mochi-boy
- **GamesMeter:** 25430
- **GamerProfiles:** Mg2nG

## References

1. Steam
2. Nintendo eShop
3. OpenCritic
4. GameSpot
5. RAWG
6. Q124398839
7. GamesMeter.nl
8. PlayStation Store