Mind Candy Revives Moshi Monsters via Kickstarter

• Moshi Monsters is making a comeback! Well, almost.
• Mind Candy has launched a new Kickstarter campaign that could revive the classic MMORPG.
• This mobile reboot promises a story-driven experience while retaining many beloved classic features.

Few names stir nostalgia in the British gaming community like Moshi Monsters. At its peak, these peculiar yet charming creatures were everywhere—on TV commercials, in magazines, and of course, on computer screens. Now, the original developer, Mind Candy, is leading a charge to bring them back.

The studio's newly launched Kickstarter campaign aims to usher the hit Flash-based MMORPG into a new era, with a special focus on mobile. According to the pitch, players will return to a devastated Monstro City, destroyed by a mysterious asteroid, and work to rebuild their home.

You'll take on the role of one of the six original Moshi Monsters, adopting and raising your own virtual pet just like in the original game. Along the way, you'll dive into a fresh, story-driven adventure filled with minigames and callbacks to the classic MMORPG, all while reconstructing the iconic Monstro City.

I've often said that mobile gaming owes a huge debt to Flash. Sites like Newgrounds, Miniclip, and Armor Games made gaming accessible to a younger generation, and many genres and mechanics pioneered in Flash have since become mobile staples.

That said, Moshi Monsters will serve as a real test of whether nostalgia alone can revive a long-dormant title, no matter how iconic. If you're interested in helping Mind Candy bring Moshi Monsters back to life, you can check out their Kickstarter page for details before the campaign closes on August 15.

Want to stay updated on upcoming launches like this? Take a look at our list of the top 34 best mobile games currently in soft launch. Or, if you need a break from always-online play, explore our picks for the top 5 Android games you can play offline!