6180 the moon
- December 11, 2015
- Sun Park
- 2h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"6180 the moon" is a minimalist indie platformer game where you control the moon in its journey to restore daylight by navigating through screens of geometric abstract obstacles. The game features unique gravity-shifting mechanics, as the moon can move between the top and bottom of the screen to solve puzzles and avoid hazards. With its simple controls, stark visuals, and atmospheric soundtrack, "6180 the moon" offers a contemplative and challenging experience.
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Reviews
- Unique screen-wrapping mechanic that challenges traditional platforming concepts.
- Calming and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Charming story and simple yet effective art style that creates a pleasant ambiance.
- Very short gameplay, typically completed in under 2 hours, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Some levels can feel repetitive and lack depth in design, leading to a less engaging experience.
- Glitches and minor control issues can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- music146 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience and fitting well with the space theme. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as beautiful, relaxing, and even zen-like, making it a significant draw for players. While some find it repetitive or minimalistic, the general consensus is that the music greatly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The rhythmic soundtrack enhances the atmosphere, providing a calming yet immersive experience.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic and I even enjoyed the over-simplified graphics.”
“The music is calming, the graphics are simple, but fit the need of the gameplay perfectly.”
“Sound-wise, I read many reviews praising it, but to me it gets too repetitive and it's too minimalistic even for this kind of game.”
“Boring main mechanic, story that I didn't care about in the least, music consisting of few single piano sounds... it wouldn't be bad if I hadn't seen 100,000 games just like this before.”
“The soundtrack is very relaxing and even if the levels get frustrating, the music does somewhat calm you down.”
- gameplay136 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this platformer is centered around a unique screen-wrapping mechanic that allows players to jump from the top of the screen to the bottom, creating engaging puzzles and challenges. While the mechanics are simple and easy to grasp, they are creatively implemented across various levels, providing a relaxing yet occasionally frustrating experience. Overall, the game offers a short but enjoyable journey with charming visuals and a soothing soundtrack, though some players feel it lacks depth and replayability.
“The game introduces a mechanic where jumping or falling off one side of the screen makes you reappear on the other side, creating an endless loop of movement that keeps the platforming engaging.”
“The gameplay is fun and quite unique compared to other platformers.”
“The wraparound screen mechanic is used well, and the difficulty is moderate without being overly frustrating.”
“The gameplay is extremely simplistic, with very few controls and very little to learn, making for an easy pick-up and a relaxed experience.”
“There's about 2 hours of gameplay here at the most, and at least some of the levels, all of which are rather short, can be completed in a few tries or less.”
“Unfortunately, the mechanic doesn't really develop into any truly inspiring platform mechanics, but the game doesn't drag itself out with a huge number of redundant levels.”
- story102 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in "6180 the Moon" is generally described as simple and cute, revolving around the moon's quest to find the missing sun, with charming dialogue between anthropomorphic celestial bodies. While some players appreciate its lightheartedness and endearing qualities, others criticize it for being poorly written, with glitches and minimalistic visuals that detract from the experience. Overall, the narrative serves as a pleasant backdrop to the gameplay, though it may not be compelling for those seeking a deeper story.
“Drifting through space as the moon, you start a quest to find the missing sun.”
“The story is simple as well, but actually quite cute and touching.”
“6180 the moon is a rather delightful platformer that does a few interesting things, as you jump the screen wraps around, same if you fall, making you think more about how to overcome platforms and spikes, you play as the moon on a quest to find the sun who seems to have gone missing, the story is relatively light and told between worlds, of which there are five, each world with ten levels.”
“The story text is so perplexingly bad that it detracts significantly from the overall experience; fortunately, it can (and thus should) be skipped.”
“It seems to be a story for kids, but it's so badly written...”
“However, the writing falls flat, with spelling mistakes, particularly poor characterization for all characters, and a mystery plot for which the final reveal is unsatisfying due to being logically inconsistent.”
- graphics45 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist black and white aesthetic that effectively complements its space theme, providing clarity and ease on the eyes. While some players appreciate the simplicity and calming nature of the visuals, others note that the graphics feel unpolished, with issues like framerate problems and text-only cutscenes. Overall, the art style is seen as a double-edged sword, offering a unique charm but also leaving some players wanting more depth and polish.
“The art style is simple yet effective and fits perfectly with the space theme while being soft on the eyes.”
“The game has a unique galactic atmosphere with an outstanding soundtrack, and the simplistic graphics aren't lazy work, but a really good less-is-more design that supports the immersion.”
“With its simplistic, silhouette-like art style and atmospheric soundtrack, it is simply too beautiful to not like it.”
“It feels a little unpolished -- the framerate seems off, the cutscenes are text-only (but the text can't be advanced), and of course the visuals are very simple.”
“The aesthetics are weak and the writing is about as bad as it gets.”
“I don't care much about graphics in games, I certainly don't need 3D and high res, but this is just not good art, sorry.”
- atmosphere13 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and calming soundtrack, which complements the simplistic yet effective visual design. Reviewers note that the music enhances the overall experience, making it particularly enjoyable during challenging gameplay moments. The unique galactic setting, combined with a charming aesthetic, creates a captivating environment that resonates well with players.
“The rhythmic soundtrack enhances the atmosphere, providing a calming yet immersive experience.”
“The game has a unique galactic atmosphere with an outstanding soundtrack, and the simplistic graphics aren't lazy work, but a really good less-is-more design that supports the immersion.”
“With its simplistic, silhouette-like art style and atmospheric soundtrack, it is simply too beautiful to not like it.”
“Jokes aside, I found this game pretty easy, but the atmosphere and the music have won me over.”
“It almost sells the atmosphere that the story is trying to create.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting significant glitches that hinder gameplay, such as text display issues, falling through platforms, and freezing. While some users noted a lack of major bugs, the overall consensus suggests that the game feels more like an unfinished product, plagued by frustrating technical problems that detract from the experience.
“I would have given it a higher score, but the first time I opened the game, it had a lot of glitches in the text that prevented me from reading any of the story (including the endings), as well as properly using the options menu.”
“An intriguing premise, but this game feels more like a buggy beta than a proper game ready for release.”
“There are also a couple of glitches that can make you hit the wrong side of a bounce block, or freeze in place.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its simple yet touching story, which evokes warmth and nostalgia despite its minimalistic aesthetics. Players appreciate the profound emotional depth conveyed through the narrative, even as they navigate some frustrating gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game successfully creates an emotional experience that resonates with players, making them feel a sense of rediscovery in gaming.
“The story is simple as well, but actually quite cute and touching.”
“6180 the moon made me feel warm and fuzzy inside, even though the minimal aesthetics suited this calm winter night perfectly.”
“The story was amazing for such a short game, and was rather touching.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with many users noting its short length and lack of additional challenges or modes to encourage repeated play. While some features, like the "moon rising" mode, offer slight extensions to replay value, the general consensus is that the content is insufficient for sustained engagement.
“Edit: I didn't even realize there was a 'moon rising' mode that extends the replayability of the game.”
“Very short, I was hoping for some higher replayability or additional levels (i.e., per-level 'hard' challenges like 'don't jump' or 'no saves'?) that really took the base concept to further extremes and encouraged you to really nail the mechanics.”
“Overall this game is fun and well worth checking out; however, there is not that much here in terms of content or replay value, and the game can be beaten in just under an hour, but the mechanics of the gameplay along with the pick-up-and-play ease and stellar music make for a fun platforming adventure.”
“Perhaps a bit pricey for its length with no real replay value.”
“Probably not much replay value here as there isn't even a time trial option or something like that.”
“Very short; I was hoping for some higher replayability or additional levels (e.g., per-level 'hard' challenges like 'don't jump' or 'no saves') that really took the base concept to further extremes and encouraged you to really nail the mechanics.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its cutesy and often hilarious dialogue, which, combined with a fantastic atmospheric soundtrack and simple mechanics, creates a feel-good experience that resonates with players even after a brief playtime.
“A fantastic atmospheric soundtrack, a well-executed yet incredibly simple mechanic, and cutesy, often outright hilarious dialogue achieve what only an indie game can: make me feel really good after beating it in just two hours.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with absurd situations and quirky characters that keep the laughs coming.”
