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Enigmoon

69%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, story
69% User Score Based on 380 reviews

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This is a platform game that challenges you with puzzles, upgrades and action.

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Enigmoon screenshot
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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 380 reviews
music14 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features challenging puzzles that can provide a rewarding experience for players who enjoy problem-solving.
  • The retro graphics and music create a charming atmosphere that appeals to fans of classic platformers.
  • Despite being in Early Access, the game shows potential for improvement and has a fun factor that can engage hardcore platformer fans.
  • The game suffers from poor controls and a lack of customization options, making gameplay frustrating for many players.
  • It has been in Early Access for an extended period with minimal updates, leading to concerns about its completion and overall quality.
  • The oxygen mechanic adds unnecessary pressure and can detract from the enjoyment of exploring and solving puzzles.
  • gameplay
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of potential and frustration, with players noting that while the game features challenging puzzles and exploration, the controls and mechanics, particularly the oxygen timer, detract from the experience. Many find the button-pressing mechanics overly demanding and poorly explained, leading to confusion and difficulty in progressing. Overall, the gameplay is seen as simplistic yet hindered by design choices that could benefit from refinement and clearer instructions.

    • “Gameplay is a blend of tough puzzles, basic exploration, and challenging boss encounters.”
    • “Unlike some, I do like the oxygen mechanic, although I think it could do with more leeway.”
    • “Because of the jump-right-in, no-frills gameplay and the low number of objects on each screen, I can't help but think this game would be equally suitable for handheld gaming.”
    • “Although it says 'this game has high difficulty', the only challenge in this game is its own annoying and buggy gameplay and its level design.”
    • “Too much of the gameplay focuses on firing on otherwise inaccessible switches, sometimes multiple of them in a row, and those switches are physically located too far from each other to even belong on the same screen. You must run after your bullet to ensure it connects, then run to whatever it is you are unlocking.”
    • “The controls aren't explained, the mechanics are vague, and I still can't get past the 2-room button puzzle above the start point.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising it as enjoyable and fitting for the retro style, while others criticize it as repetitive and annoying. Many comments highlight a divide in taste, with some finding the soundtrack charming and others deeming it poorly designed. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions varying widely among players.

    • “What a fun little retro game, I love the music that plays.”
    • “Good metroidvania game with clever puzzles and nice music!”
    • “I can't help but smile every time I think about the music.”
    • “The music design was truly awful in this game.”
    • “Repetitive annoying music, puzzles that make no sense, this game really has nothing interesting past the first 5 minutes.”
    • “Annoying and repetitive soundtrack that is ear-piercing.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are predominantly pixel art, which many players appreciate for its retro charm reminiscent of the NES era. While some find the visuals appealing and fitting for indie games, others note that the style may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the graphics are described as nice and enjoyable, contributing to the game's fun factor, despite some critiques regarding the game's early access status.

    • “I love the graphics, nice and retro. The game is pretty hard but fun and enjoyable. It looks like there is a big redesign coming up, which I am looking forward to.”
    • “Certainly has its own fun factor, and the gorgeous pixel graphics that have pretty much become the norm for this style of indie games.”
    • “Graphics and animations are very reminiscent of the NES era and have a cute sci-fi look to them that I really like.”
    • “The graphics are pixel, which not everyone likes.”
    • “The move swapping and graphics style is very Megaman-esque, but that's about the only positive about the game. It is currently still in 'early access,' ending with a message stating the full game isn't out yet... so... yeah... if the game is longer and more logical, it could be quite fun.”
    • “Plus, simple interface and simple graphics.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is currently minimal and lacks depth, with players expressing a desire for more background and context regarding the events and the protagonist's mission. While some believe the narrative may improve with time, others find the straightforward approach and reliance on in-game events without text or voice acting to be insufficient. Overall, the consensus is that the story needs further development to engage players effectively.

    • “As a gamer, I would really want to understand how the event started and what his mission really is.”
    • “The simple story is played out exclusively through in-game events, without the use of text or voice acting.”
    • “So far there is very little storywise, but give it time and I am sure it will turn out to be great!”
    • “No proper story.”
    • “On the other hand we have a complete lack of story and directions; it's quite straightforward, but a hint would be nice at some points.”
    • “Moreover, there is no background story.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized due to frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including a malfunctioning save mechanism. Players find that these issues detract from the intended challenge, making the experience frustrating rather than rewarding. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a significant drawback.

    • “Although it says 'this game has high difficulty', the only challenge in this game is its own annoying and buggy gameplay and its level design.”
    • “It has glitches; the save mechanism does not work at some points -- this is infuriating as the game is already too difficult in a cumbersome way, not a challenging or satisfying way.”
    • “Annoying bugs and glitches and useless enemies.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in relation to card farming, which is necessary for solving puzzles and progressing. While it offers a way to relax during action sequences, many feel that the overall experience is marred by the repetitive nature of the grinding, leading some to prefer other titles in the genre.

    • “This helps to figure out the puzzles quicker and allows you to relax in obviously action-only screens; however, it does not make executing progression any less tedious. In the end, I hope the dev keeps improving on his title, but I will retreat to my already substantive collection of competing metroidvania games and leave this one out for declutter.”
    • “The question you need to ask yourself is this: 'Do I like tedious puzzles?'”
    • “Playtime is primarily spent on card farming.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's humor to be a delightful surprise, noting that it becomes increasingly funny with patience. The retro style adds to its charm, making it an enjoyable experience for quick play sessions. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.

    • “Be patient to play this game; you will find that it's funny.”
    • “Interesting funny game for quickly passing the time and creating icons!”
    • “Nice retro game and very funny! :D”

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8h Median play time
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