Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Captain Disaster in: The Dark Side of the Moon screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible to a wide audience and a nice diversion for fans of the point-and-click genre.
It features humorous dialogue and clever pop culture references, particularly for fans of classic adventure games.
The voice acting adds to the experience, and the game offers a decent amount of exploration and achievements.

The puzzles are poorly constructed and often counterintuitive, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
The graphics are of low quality, with a resolution that feels outdated and unappealing.
The protagonist's voice acting is irritating to some players, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
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 the locked resolution and controls that limit visual customization, many users appreciate that the graphics align with the game's meta, parody theme, emphasizing story and puzzles over visual fidelity. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some players valuing the nostalgic aesthetic while others are put off by the outdated visuals.
- “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
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the fun and geeky references, as well as the hilarious voice acting, others find certain aspects, like the gameplay and some character mannerisms, to be obnoxious rather than funny. Overall, the writing and cultural references contribute positively to the experience, eliciting genuine laughter from many players.
- “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
100%
Gameplay is characterized by basic movement and clicking mechanics, accompanied by humorous references and voice acting. However, players find it lacking due to its simplistic nature and poorly designed achievements that can hinder progress rather than enhance the experience.
- “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
100%
Reviewers emphasize that despite the game's poor graphics, the engaging story and intricate puzzles are what truly define the experience, with a larger plot unfolding as players progress.
- “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.”