DreadMoon

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"DreadMoon is a multiplayer-focused action game, available in Early Access for free, where two players can cooperatively battle against vampire lord Balthazar in various modes, including Capture the Flag and Team Deathmatch. Inspired by classic shooters like Quake and Halo, DreadMoon offers rapid-fire combat and invites players to provide feedback for improvement during its development."

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Play Modes

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arena shooters, providing fun gameplay with friends.
The maps are well-designed and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
There is potential for the game to improve significantly as it is still in early access, with engaging mechanics and a variety of weapons.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor optimization, bugs, and inconsistent performance, making it frustrating to play.
Finding players for multiplayer matches is difficult, and the lack of AI bots for offline play is a major drawback.
Gameplay mechanics can feel clunky and unbalanced, with some weapons being ineffective and hit detection being unreliable.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Dreadmoon is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and significant technical issues, including lag and poor optimization, which detract from the overall experience. While the game features diverse multiplayer modes and some enjoyable mechanics, such as the bloodlust feature, many players find the movement slow and the gunplay inconsistent, leading to a clunky and frustrating experience. Overall, the game has potential but currently feels unfinished and in need of further refinement before it can be fully recommended.
- “I found the mechanics of the game really good because it's neither too complicated to be confusing nor too simple.”
- “The multiplayer modes, including capture the flag, team deathmatch, and the unique alpha mode, offer diverse gameplay experiences.”
- “In conclusion, Dreadmoon delivers a gripping and visually stunning FPS experience, offering a nostalgic nod to the classics while introducing innovative features that keep the gameplay engaging and immersive.”
- “It has a lot of technical problems, and a few gameplay design problems.”
- “The gameplay right now is clunky and awkward if we're being nice, and a lot of the keyboard customization doesn't even work.”
- “Poor optimization, weak gunplay, and odd gameplay decisions simply just make this a title worth not playing.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting significant performance issues, including wild FPS swings and lag, even on high-end computers. These problems detract from the overall gameplay experience, making it difficult to focus and enjoy the game. Many reviewers emphasize that addressing these optimization concerns should be a top priority to unlock the game's potential.
- “I believe addressing these optimization concerns should be a top priority to enhance player enjoyment.”
- “The basic things like having 60 fps, stable servers, and optimized gameplay in a competitive FPS game are mandatory. It was very hard to focus on the gameplay and overall game since it was so laggy and choppy on both the game and server side.”
- “While the concept of the game is promising, the current state is hindered by optimization issues that impact the overall experience.”
- “Poor optimization, weak gunplay, and odd gameplay decisions simply make this a title worth not playing.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are praised for their visually stunning art style and immersive environments, particularly highlighted by the appealing skybox and lantern lighting in various maps. However, some users note that the game may be challenging to play without decent graphics capabilities, which could limit accessibility for potential players. Overall, it is seen as a passion project that successfully combines stylized low-poly aesthetics with engaging landscapes.
- “Aesthetically, most of the maps are pleasing to look at; I particularly really liked Derelict Town's skybox and the lantern lighting.”
- “The game's graphics are visually stunning, creating an immersive experience by seamlessly combining primal landscapes and vampire strongholds.”
- “Free arena multiplayer FPS with a stylized low-poly aesthetic.”
- “It doesn't help that this is barely playable without more than decent graphics, which most of the few people interested in this will probably not have.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the engaging weapon sound effects and the overall original soundtrack, others find the repetitive 10-second music loop during gameplay to be irritating. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, but its execution in certain contexts detracts from the experience.
- “I have found the weapon sound effects and music to be very engaging and satisfying.”
- “Bunny hopping, great meaty guns, classic look, good OST.”
- “The one repeating 10 second music loop during gameplay gets extremely grating on the ears.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The singleplayer experience is generally enjoyable, featuring interesting maps and enemies, with a story that is considered decent. However, players have expressed frustration due to bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “The singleplayer experience is actually pretty fun; the maps and enemies are interesting, and the story is quite engaging.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game resonates strongly with players, evoking nostalgia and a sense of youthful exuberance, as many express feelings reminiscent of being 16 years old.
- “Made me feel like I'm 16 again.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the "sticks and stones" gamemode to be hilariously entertaining, particularly due to the chaotic explosions that launch characters, creating a comedic experience best enjoyed with a full 8-player server.
- “The sticks and stones game mode is insanely funny to play, with people getting launched constantly from explosions. I really want to experience the maximum chaos with a full 8-player server at some point.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the multiplayer levels is highly praised for its impressive visual design and well-crafted map layouts, contributing to an engaging gaming experience.
- “The visual atmosphere of the multiplayer levels is great with good map design.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with stability, particularly noting that some achievements are buggy and fail to unlock as intended.
- “Some achievements seem buggy and don't unlock properly.”