final m00n - Defender of the Cubes
- January 30, 2019
- Frank Gallinsky
Get on Steamfinal 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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Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully crafted soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It successfully blends old-school arcade gameplay with modern mechanics, offering a unique and engaging experience.
- The game has a rich backstory and innovative gameplay elements, making it a standout title in the shoot 'em up genre.
- The tutorial is excessively long and can be tedious, taking away from the initial enjoyment of the game.
- The pacing is slow, with lengthy cutscenes and dialogue that detract from the gameplay experience.
- Some players find the gameplay to be sluggish and not as fun, especially considering the game's price point.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and originality, with many reviewers highlighting its fitting and futuristic qualities that enhance the overall experience. Some describe it as a standout feature, even elevating the game above its other elements, while others appreciate its retro vibe that complements the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“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, fitting perfectly with each moment.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Final m00n are widely praised for their stunning quality and polished presentation, effectively 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 is an awesome game: it mixes old-school arcade spirit with modern graphics.”
“The game is graphically astounding and the overall presentation is polished like the most precious of stones, the diamond, and likewise is well worth the asking price.”
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its excessive dialogue and cutscenes, which overshadow the actual gameplay experience, leading to a sense of frustration and disengagement. While some players appreciate the mix of defender and missile command styles, overall feedback indicates that the gameplay feels sluggish and lacks enjoyment.
“This is a defender game along with the missile command parts gameplay mixing the two styles, and I liked that in gameplay.”
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is a gripping exploration of a dystopian future, detailing the catastrophic events that led to the collapse of human civilization. Its bleak narrative offers a thought-provoking reflection on potential real-world consequences.
“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.”
“The plot twists felt forced and left me more confused than engaged.”
“Character development was shallow, making it hard to care about their fates.”
