Booze Masters: Freezing Moonshine
- December 13, 2023
- Asmodev
Get on Steam"Booze Masters: Freezing Moonshine" is an exploratory adventure and economic game where you play as Quella, a budding influencer trying to break free from a vile boss. Under the guidance of a moonshiner, you'll craft various alcoholic beverages, plant crops, and gather resources to conquer the cold. Interact with eccentric motel residents and join forces to achieve your goals amidst twisted fates.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features quirky characters and humorous interactions that can be entertaining and engaging.
- There is a good amount of content to explore, with various recipes to craft and upgrades to make, keeping players invested.
- The game offers a unique blend of adventure and brewing simulation, providing a fresh experience compared to mainstream titles.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as bugs, janky movements, and inconsistent voice acting, which detract from the overall experience.
- Players looking for a deep simulation or management experience may be disappointed, as the brewing mechanics primarily serve to advance the story.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy, with some mechanics lacking purpose and the initial areas being underwhelming.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a disjointed walking-sim with horror elements, where brewing moonshine primarily serves as a means to progress through the narrative. While some players find the story engaging and appreciate the quick fixes from developers, others note that it feels disconnected from the simulation aspects of the game. Overall, the narrative is considered somewhat interesting, but it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a deeper connection to the gameplay mechanics.
“The story was priceless!”
“Great game so far, cool story, the devs fixed a bug with a quick hotfix.”
“There's lots of plants to crop, a lot of upgrades to make the farming and distillation process easier, many recipes to craft, and a story that is at least somewhat interesting to learn more about.”
“This is a total mess; people aren't kidding in the reviews that it's in no way related to its simulation side. It's a walking-sim story game with horror aspects.”
“The moonshine distilling merely serves to advance the story, as you need different bottles to access different areas.”
“Here you brew booze only to move further through the story.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, despite enjoying elements like exploration, brewing, and crafting. The farming loop can be engaging, but the overall grindiness detracts from the experience for some, even as developers work on improvements and incorporate player feedback.
“While the devs are working on fixing some of it and seem to be actively integrating feedback, like adding a map, it's just too grindy for my taste.”
“There's lots of plants to crop, a lot of upgrades to make the farming and distillation process easier, many recipes to craft, and a story that is at least somewhat interesting to learn more about.”
“Then suddenly there were sentient snowmen, snow magical ball lightning farming methods, brundle-fly teleportation type machinery and several other absurdities.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay options are limited, with minimal customization available, though audio settings are present. Reviewers express a preference for engaging gameplay and mechanics over an emphasis on cut-scenes and graphics, suggesting that some mechanics feel unnecessary.
“Maybe it's because I'm old, but I prefer when the game entertains me through gameplay, mechanics, and atmosphere rather than cut-scenes and graphics that swallowed 75% of the budget.”
“There is almost no options to adjust your gameplay, but there are at least audio options.”
“Maybe it's because I'm old, but I prefer when the game entertains me through gameplay, mechanics, and atmosphere, rather than cut-scenes and graphics that swallowed 75% of the budget.”
“There are some other small mechanics that serve no purpose.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss; while some players found it amusing and enjoyed the absurd character interactions, others felt it fell short of being genuinely funny. Overall, the game offers moments of humor that can enhance the experience, but it may not consistently deliver the laughs players expect.
“By itself, it was 9 hours of fun, laughing, spitting beer and/or vodka on my screen, and sheer determination to discover every possible place, corner, and character, trying to break through invisible walls and get to places I shouldn't before discovering proper booze.”
“This game is amusing; not exactly the best thing ever, but the character interactions and general absurdity are funny. I especially enjoyed the little chat in the corner once you get going.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, though some users noted the inability to adjust the music volume.
“I wasn't bored for a second, and the background music made the whole experience very relaxing.”
“The music volume can't be adjusted.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from stability issues, including inconsistent voice acting, janky movements, and numerous bugs, which detract from the overall experience.
“Aside from that, the voice acting is inconsistent, the movements are janky, and the game is fairly buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate an engaging atmosphere that enhances gameplay and mechanics, rather than relying heavily on cut-scenes and high-end graphics. This preference suggests that a well-crafted atmosphere can significantly contribute to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
“I love how the game's atmosphere enhances the storytelling, making every moment feel significant.”
“The combination of sound design and visual elements creates a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
“Maybe it's because I'm old, but I prefer when the game entertains me through gameplay, mechanics, and atmosphere, rather than relying on cut-scenes and graphics that consumed 75% of the budget.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a preference for gameplay and mechanics over high-end graphics, suggesting that excessive focus on visuals and cut-scenes can detract from the overall gaming experience.
“Maybe it's because I'm old, but I prefer when the game entertains me through gameplay, mechanics, and atmosphere, rather than cut-scenes and graphics that consumed 75% of the budget.”
“The graphics look outdated and don't match the expectations set by modern games.”
“I was disappointed by the low-quality textures and lack of detail in the environments.”
