Golden Moon

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 16 reviews
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  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Golden Moon is an old school, 3D Third-Person puzzle platformer game about finding treasure and working your way past ancient robots, booby-traps, and other menaces.

  • PC
  • Windows
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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
story4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-crafted story and engaging cutscenes that immerse players in the character's journey.
  • Golden Moon offers a challenging gameplay experience that encourages exploration and persistence, especially for fans of Egyptian history.
  • The developer is dedicated to updating the game and responding to player feedback, enhancing the overall experience over time.
  • The lack of checkpoints can lead to frustrating gameplay, requiring players to restart levels after dying.
  • Camera angles and character movement can obscure the view and make controls feel clunky, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Performance issues, such as frame rate drops and heavy motion blur, can hinder gameplay and navigation.
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is engaging and well-crafted, featuring a simple yet effective narrative that complements its level-based structure. Players feel invested in the characters and their missions, with interesting environments and a cohesive aesthetic enhancing the overall experience. Despite its brevity, the story effectively captures attention and adds depth to the gameplay.

    • “You feel invested in the character’s persona and desire to complete their mission.”
    • “The story, while simple, is good; it fits well with how short the game is and the setting it's going for.”
    • “Obviously, it's got levels that you are supposed to beat one at a time rather than some long story arc thing.”
    • “The game is pretty entertaining to play, and I was engrossed within the story very quickly.”
    • “The cut scenes and storyline are incredibly well crafted and engaging.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is well-crafted and continually refined by a dedicated developer, offering interesting environments and a cohesive aesthetic that enhances the experience. While it presents a challenge, recent updates have improved mechanics to the point where checkpoints may no longer be necessary. Overall, the game's style, atmosphere, and music contribute positively to its engaging gameplay, especially considering it is free.

    • “The developer of this game is incredibly dedicated to updating and refining the game's mechanics and making sure it's treated with as much love as possible.”
    • “The environments of each level are interesting and fun to explore, and the game's aesthetic greatly complements both the story and the gameplay.”
    • “The game's style, atmosphere, music, and mechanics are all very good -- especially for a free game -- and I like the story so far.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their impressive quality, especially for an indie game, with vibrant environments that enhance the story and gameplay. However, some users experience performance issues, with inconsistent frame rates in certain areas, while others criticize the graphics as subpar, particularly in relation to character movement.

    • “The environments of each level are interesting and fun to explore, and the game's aesthetic greatly complements both the story and the gameplay.”
    • “Graphics are crazy good for an indie game, but my computer absolutely struggles in some areas while others run smoothly.”
    • “The graphics were pretty bad; when you jumped, you would go pretty far.”
    • “The visuals are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
    • “The character models look bland and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users report mixed experiences with optimization, noting that while the game generally runs at around 60 FPS on mid-range hardware, it can occasionally drop to 30-40 FPS during more demanding moments.

    • “The game runs smoothly on my setup, but I occasionally notice frame drops from 60 FPS to around 30-40 FPS.”
    • “With my 16GB RAM and 10th generation processor, the performance is generally good, maintaining around 60 FPS most of the time.”
    • “Performance: I have 16GB of RAM and a 10th generation i5 processor, but the game only runs at 60 FPS. Sometimes it drops down to 30-40 FPS.”
    • “The optimization is terrible; even with decent hardware, the frame rates are inconsistent and often dip below acceptable levels.”
    • “Despite having a capable system, the game struggles to maintain stable performance, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting its impressive style, music, and mechanics, particularly considering it is a free title. The engaging story further enhances the overall experience.

    • “The game's style, atmosphere, music, and mechanics are all very good, especially for a free game, and I like the story so far.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall style and atmosphere, contributing positively to the experience, especially considering it is a free title.

    • “The game's style, atmosphere, music, and mechanics are all very good -- especially for a free game -- and I like the story so far.”
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