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final m00n is a horizontal bidirectional 2.75D shooter like no other before! A space shooter a million years ahead of our time. Get ready for an experience like you've never had before! Combine strategic thinking, quick reaction, and making decisions about life and death. KEY ELEMENTS Influence time in different ways. Use your protective sphere. Try to combine everything that this bleak environm…

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It successfully blends old-school arcade gameplay with modern graphics and innovative mechanics, making it a unique title in the genre.
The game offers a rich and detailed tutorial that, while lengthy, provides essential knowledge for navigating its complex systems.

The pacing is slow, with long cutscenes and a tedious tutorial that can detract from the gameplay experience.
Some players find the gameplay to feel sluggish and not very engaging, especially compared to the length of the cutscenes.
The game may be considered overpriced by some, especially given the perceived value relative to its gameplay experience.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful, original, and fitting soundtrack that blends retro and futuristic elements seamlessly. Many reviewers consider it a standout feature, elevating the overall experience despite criticisms of lengthy dialogue and cutscenes. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a significant highlight, making the game enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “The soundtrack is so fitting and is undoubtedly a million years ahead of any other game soundtrack.”
- “There is not anything bad to say about this game, even the music is absolutely fantastic.”
- “The music is original, retro, and yet futuristic at the same time and fits in perfectly with each m00n.”
- “The music is original, retro and yet futuristic at the same time and fits in perfectly with each moon.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Final m00n are widely praised for their stunning quality and polished presentation, blending old-school arcade aesthetics with modern visuals. Reviewers highlight the game's unique artistic direction and refreshing ideas, making it a standout title that appeals to both retro enthusiasts and new players alike. Overall, the visuals are considered a significant strength of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Final m00n pushes the boundaries set by Defender and breaks the mold with many refreshing new ideas, perspectives, and aesthetics, bringing to the fray both something different and something very unique.”
- “The game is graphically astounding, and the overall presentation is polished like the most precious of stones, the diamond, and is well worth the asking price.”
- “Defender will always be my favorite arcade game of all time, and Final m00n is a dream come true for those like myself and others who love pure retro games with seriously souped-up graphics and a magnificent soundtrack.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the excessive dialogue and cutscenes that overshadow actual gameplay, leading to a sluggish and unenjoyable experience. While some appreciate the blend of defender and missile command styles, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to the lack of engaging gameplay.
- “This is a defender game along with the missile command parts gameplay mixing the two styles, and I liked that in gameplay.”
- “Here is a video of gameplay from the dev on YouTube.”
- “A mind-numbing 30 minutes of idling through slow dialogue with next to no gameplay, by the end of which I didn't even want to play the game anymore.”
- “The only saving grace is the beautiful music, but I'm sorry, when the dialogue and cutscenes are longer than the gameplay, and the tutorial is even longer than that, it's just impossible to enjoy.”
- “The gameplay feels sluggish and is not a whole lot of fun.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a haunting exploration of the end of human civilization, presenting a bleak yet breathtaking narrative that reflects a possible future. It captivates players with its deep backstory and thought-provoking themes.
- “The end times backstory offers a chilling glimpse into our potential future, which is more than just bleak.”
- “It is a breathtaking story that explores how human civilization came to its end.”
- “The end times backstory and probably a real look into our future is more than just bleak.”

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