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Moshi Monsters

Nintendo console exclusive

2008 video game

Released: 16 April 2008
Platforms: Android Browser Nintendo DS iOS
Genres: MMO
Developers: Mind Candy
Publishers: —
Series: Moshi Monsters
Themes: Kids

About

Moshi Monsters is a British children's web browser massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) aimed at children aged 6–12. At its peak, it had over 80 million registered users in 150 territories worldwide. Users could choose from one of six virtual pet monsters (Katsuma, Poppet, Diavlo, Luvli, Furi, and Zommer) they could create, name and nurture. Once their pet had been customized, players could navigate their way around Monstro City, take daily puzzle challenges to earn 'Rox' (a virtual currency), play games, personalize their room and communicate with other users in a safe environment.

The servers for the game were officially closed on 13 December 2019, due to the game requiring Adobe Flash Player, which ended support on 31 December 2020. The characters were reused in Moshi, a sleep app also aimed at children.

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Gameplay

The Monsters (in-game pets) keep their own smaller pets, called "Moshlings". They came in a huge variety of themed sets, including Arties, Beasties, Kitties, and Spookies. Those who were not paying members could keep two "Moshlings" in their room, whilst paying members could keep up to six and visit other pets in the zoo.

Development

The game was created in late 2007 by Michael Acton Smith, and developed in 2008 by entertainment company Mind Candy and officially launched on 16 April 2008. On 4 December 2009, there were at least 10 million players registered. In March 2010, Mind Candy announced that there were 15 million users and by September 2010, that number had surpassed 25 million. In June 2011, it was announced that there were 50 million users.

The success of Moshi Monsters began to decline in 2015. The peak of Moshi Monsters' popularity was in 2012 at £46.9 million, and it continued to decline. In 2018, total revenues were £5.2 million, compared to £13.2 million in 2014. On 13 November 2019, it was announced that Moshi Monsters would be closing down on 13 December 2019, due to the end of support for Adobe Flash Player.