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Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon

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54%Game Brain Score
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82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon is a single player action game. It was developed by Mark Easton and was released on May 21, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

A comedy scif-fi point & click adventure game with several odd characters (all voiced by the same person) and multiple strange inventory objects to try out! References to classic sci-fi and point & clicks abound.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
humor6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming, cartoonish pixel art and a humorous script filled with witty dialogue and pop culture references.
  • Puzzles are mostly logical and engaging, providing a fun challenge for fans of classic point-and-click adventures.
  • It's a free game that offers a light-hearted and enjoyable experience, making it a great choice for those looking to relax and have a laugh.
  • The game is quite short, with a playtime of only a couple of hours, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some puzzles are poorly constructed and can be counterintuitive, leading to frustration and the need for walkthroughs.
  • The graphics and overall visual quality are low, which may detract from the experience for players expecting more modern aesthetics.
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are intentionally designed in a retro pixel art style, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, which some players find charming while others consider them an eyesore. Despite being locked in resolution and controls, the visuals align with the game's meta, fourth-wall-breaking theme, emphasizing that the focus is more on story and puzzles than on aesthetic appeal. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some players appreciating the nostalgic approach while others criticize the outdated graphics.

    • “A modern love letter to classic point and click adventure games done in a retro art style.”
    • “Graphics are a bit of an eyesore but they fit the mood well, because it's a meta, fourth wall breaking parody type of game.”
    • “Don't be fooled by the quality of the visuals.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
    • “Graphics may give your eyes ulcers.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring fun and geeky references alongside hilarious voice acting that some players found entertaining, while others deemed it obnoxious. Although not as polished as other titles, the game offers a quirky charm that can elicit genuine laughter, particularly through clever cultural references and absurd gameplay elements. Overall, the humor may not resonate with everyone, but it has its moments of enjoyment.

    • “Fun and geeky references, hilarious voice acting, and stupid gameplay, including achievements that don't really relate to your progress, on the contrary, even causes you to die.”
    • “What makes Dark Side of the Moon so enjoyable is that Dave Seaman is more than a developer... he is a jack of all trades and a talented writer with a sense of humor.”
    • “I enjoyed the cultural references and often found myself laughing as my internal light bulb went on (what color is the character Floyd? Pink, of course!).”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by basic movement and clicking mechanics, often described as simplistic and lacking depth. While it features fun references and humorous voice acting, players find the gameplay frustrating due to irrelevant achievements that can negatively impact progress.

    • “Gameplay consists of moving around and clicking on stuff, blah blah.”
    • “Fun and geeky references, hilarious voice acting, but the gameplay is stupid, including achievements that don't really relate to your progress; on the contrary, they even cause you to die.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a central focus of the game, with players noting that it compensates for the subpar graphics. As the adventure unfolds, a larger plot develops, engaging players through its narrative and puzzles.

    • “I didn't even mind the ugly-as-sin graphics because, as every seasoned adventure gamer knows, it's all about the story and puzzles, right?”
    • “In true adventure game fashion, a larger plot emerges.”
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Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon is a action game.

Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon is available on PC and Windows.

Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon was released on May 21, 2020.

Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon was developed by Mark Easton.

Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon is a single player game.

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