Fear the Moon

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Fear the Moon is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Jonny's Games and was released on May 7, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Fear the Moon" is a survival horror game with a three-chapter story involving four characters. Players will face frightening monsters, solve puzzles, and manage their inventory in a realistic, immersive setting. The game features cinematic storytelling, jump scares, and a manual save system, with an average playtime of 1.25-2 hours. In the story, an group of friends go camping in a Midwest forest, but their reunion takes a bloody turn as they become pursued by a creature known as "The Wolfman."

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Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

story20 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fear the Moon offers a thrilling and atmospheric horror experience with effective jump scares and engaging puzzles.
The game successfully captures the essence of classic werewolf horror, providing a fun and immersive gameplay experience.
Players appreciate the charming indie aesthetic and the attention to detail, making it a standout title in the genre.

The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and depth.
Some mechanics, like the inventory system, feel underdeveloped and could have been improved for a better experience.
The werewolf's presence is scripted rather than random, which can reduce the tension and unpredictability during gameplay.

story
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The game's story is generally well-received, described as engaging and entertaining, with a mix of traditional horror elements and campy vibes. While some reviewers noted that the narrative isn't groundbreaking and has a few plot holes, the immersive atmosphere, character development, and integration of puzzles enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciated the cinematic quality of the storytelling, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “It's a game that creates an immersive atmosphere and tells a story excellently.”
- “Thoroughly enjoyed playing this game, the story was great and the game itself was just beautiful. I played the demo and I was looking forward to this one, and it did not disappoint. I would highly recommend it for any fan of survival horror for a short horror game experience.”
- “The visuals, the sounds, the characters, the camera angles, the story, everything was extremely involving, immersive, and entertaining.”
- “The story is nothing groundbreaking, but isn't bad either.”
- “There's a couple of story threads that either feel out of place or just never expanded on.”
- “It had a story, although a very simple one, and the writing wasn't the greatest, but I enjoyed the puzzle elements of it.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Fear the Moon" is widely praised for its immersive and spooky qualities, effectively creating a sense of dread and tension throughout the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the game's strong aesthetic, sound design, and ability to evoke fear, making it a standout in the horror genre, despite some noting a shift towards more action-oriented gameplay. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of classic horror while maintaining a polished and engaging experience.
- “Very fun and atmospheric horror game, had my heart beating out of my chest!”
- “Fear the Moon is a thrilling, snack-sized horror game that tells a simple tale but keeps you occupied with thick atmosphere, spooky aesthetics, and a solid level of polish.”
- “The VHS vibe works well with the great atmosphere, and because of this, the game keeps you on edge the whole time.”
- “Atmosphere I think is weaker than previous titles--it's more 'action-horror' which isn't inherently a bad thing, but it's somewhat kneecapped by relying wholly on 'press X to hide in thing until monster gets bored and leaves' for the bulk of the playthrough.”
- “Does it manage to reproduce the vibes and atmosphere of those movies?”
- “One single goal that has been accomplished flawlessly, without useless and meaningless complications that would have just ruined the atmosphere.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and creates tense moments, with mechanics that encourage problem-solving using various items to progress. While some players feel it could be deeper, the overall experience is enjoyable, featuring a fun story and lasting about 1.5 hours. Comparisons to similar games like "Evil Nun" and "Granny" highlight its familiar yet effective gameplay style.
- “Not only was I scared a few times while playing, anticipating a jump scare or two—I loved the mechanics of the game!”
- “Fun story and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay could be deeper; however, what is present does make for some super tense situations.”
- “Gameplay is similar, in small ways, to Evil Nun, Granny, etc., where the player must solve problems with various items to progress through areas.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Fear the Moon" are praised for their low poly PlayStation 1 aesthetic, contributing to a thick atmosphere and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the game's solid polish, attention to detail, and effective use of visuals that enhance storytelling and gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, adding to the game's spooky mood and engaging environment.
- “Fear the Moon is a thrilling, snack-sized horror game that tells a simple tale but keeps you occupied with thick atmosphere, spooky aesthetics, and a solid level of polish.”
- “Jonny's done it again, high quality attention to detail, good spooky mood, excellent visuals.”
- “I cannot confirm this or think that this is too much of an issue since optimizing is a tough task, especially for different graphics cards.”
- “Graphics:”
- “I love the low poly PlayStation 1 aesthetic.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players praise the character development in the game, particularly highlighting the intriguing twists involving the character James, which contribute to the overall engaging dynamics of the narrative. Many consider it one of the best indie horror games due to its strong character arcs.
- “Wonderful game! 10/10. The dynamics are real good, and I loved the overall character development. There was a real twist with James. Overall, it's one of the best indie horror games I've played to date. Definitely recommend!”
- “The character development in this game is exceptional, making each character feel unique and relatable. I was genuinely invested in their stories and growth throughout the game.”
- “I was impressed by how the characters evolved over time. Their backstories and interactions added depth to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report performance issues, particularly on non-NVIDIA GPUs, suggesting the game may not be well-optimized for all hardware configurations. However, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall gaming experience.
- “I did have performance issues, something I should not be experiencing since I run an Intel Arc 750 with a Ryzen 5 3600 and have an RTX 2060 as a secondary GPU.”
- “However, it could just be that the game is not optimized for other GPU vendors.”
- “The performance issues did not hinder my experience with the game, after all.”
humor
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Players find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often eliciting both laughter and excitement during gameplay. The comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, making for memorable and funny gaming moments.
- “This game had me both laughing and screaming my head off.”
- “Good game with funny gaming moments!”
replayability
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While the lack of randomization limits the game's replayability, it does facilitate speedrunning due to predictable layouts. Players still find value in replaying to achieve missed objectives and explore different strategies, indicating a moderate level of replay value.
- “Still need a couple of achievements I missed the first time around, and want to try a few things differently, so there's definitely replay value as well.”
- “Sadly, they are not randomized, so it is not as replayable as it could have been. Though the upside of that is that potentially speedruns are easier to do since you know where everything is.”
- “Still need a couple of achievements I missed the first time around and want to try a few things differently, so there's definitely some replay value.”
music
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The music features excellent creepy tracks that effectively enhance the game's unsettling atmosphere, complemented by unnerving audio effects such as distant howling and the cracking of twigs, which contribute to an overall sense of unease.
- “The music features some truly great creepy tracks that effectively build a sense of unease, complemented by unnerving audio effects like distant howling and the cracking of twigs, which really enhance the creepy atmosphere.”