Lucky Luna

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Lucky Luna is a single player casual platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Snowman and was released on September 8, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Lucky Luna is a single-player fantasy platformer featuring exceptional visuals and unique game mechanics. Players explore temples and dungeons through vertical scrolling while uncovering the protagonist Luna’s past. Notably, the game challenges players with a distinctive control style by omitting a jump button.

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Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a good balance of challenge and exploration, making it enjoyable for players.
The controls, while unique, adapt well to mobile gameplay, providing a fresh take on the platformer genre.

The swipe controls can be frustrating and may not feel intuitive for all players, leading to a less satisfying experience.
There are numerous bugs and crashes reported, which can hinder gameplay and lead to frustration.
The requirement for a Netflix account to play the game is seen as a barrier, limiting accessibility for potential players.

graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant and charming aesthetics, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful pixel art style and immersive atmosphere. The visuals are often described as reminiscent of 90s Japanese animation, contributing to a nostalgic and engaging experience. Overall, the game's art style and graphical execution are considered standout features, enhancing the overall enjoyment despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics.
- “What appealed to me the most was undoubtedly the graphics that reminded me of old Japanese animation.”
- “Very well done & kudos to the studio who have created a very aesthetically pleasing pixelated beauty of a game.”
- “Beautiful pixel art style with amazing gameplay.”
- “Even though it's a Netflix game, the art style and the whole softcore music is really fun.”
- “Very well done, and kudos to the studio who have created a very aesthetically pleasing pixelated beauty of a game.”
- “Charming visuals.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, beautiful pixel art, and immersive audio, with many players appreciating the depth and variety offered by the simple swipe-to-move controls. While some find the core mechanics unchallenging, others highlight the rewarding nature of exploration and collection, making it a standout mobile experience. Overall, the combination of polished gameplay and aesthetic appeal contributes to a highly enjoyable gaming experience.
- “But the gameplay itself is perfect, and the level design is top notch.”
- “The gameplay is fun and rewarding, the art is beautiful, and the replayability is great.”
- “Beautiful pixel art style with amazing gameplay.”
- “They do get a surprising amount of variety out of their simple swipe-to-move core mechanic, but I just didn't find said core mechanic very satisfying or challenging (in the tight, kinetic, bodily way I'd expect from an arcade game).”
- “They do get a surprising amount of variety out of their simple swipe-to-move core mechanic, but I just didn't find said core mechanic very satisfying or challenging (in the tight, kinetic, bodily way I'd expect from an arcade game).”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its beauty and depth, while others find it lacking or overshadowed by gameplay issues. Many users express frustration with unskippable animations and cutscenes that detract from the experience, suggesting that the storytelling could be improved. Overall, while the visuals and some narrative elements are praised, the execution and integration of the story into gameplay leave room for enhancement.
- “I love that this game is both challenging and fun, and I really appreciate both the story and endless mode.”
- “So fun and adless, the story is great, and the graphics; I was expecting a bad game but it's actually really well made.”
- “The art is so beautiful and the story is really fascinating.”
- “But there are so many unskippable animations which are slow and drawn out and offer no story or plot content.”
- “Lacks a story.”
- “They need to make the cutscenes (that aren't related to the storyline) skippable so that this game is actually bearable to play.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent quality, immersive atmosphere, and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging soundtracks with the game's visuals and storyline, although some express a desire for more content due to the game's short length. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The music is also really good, but my only complaint was that the game was kind of short and I wanted more.”
- “Pixel animations and environment are gorgeous, play smoothly, and the music is relaxing and very atmospheric.”
- “It's so fun along with the soundtrack and VFX, which are so indulging!”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety throughout the game.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphical and auditory elements, including beautiful pixel animations and a relaxing soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate the overall art and game design, noting that it creates an engaging and immersive experience, despite some criticism of the gameplay itself.
- “Great game, simple game loop and atmospheric.”
- “Pixel animations and environment are gorgeous, play smoothly, music is relaxing, very atmospheric.”
- “Art, game design, atmosphere, all perfect.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is inconsistent, with users reporting frequent freezes and glitches, particularly when nearing the completion of levels. While some players find the game runs smoothly overall, the issues with freezing significantly detract from the experience.
- “Runs great!”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced no bugs or glitches, making for a stable gaming experience.”
- “It hangs up and freezes when you get the slates.”
- “When you almost finish the level and get all the slates, then it freezes... it totally sucks.”
- “I keep having some glitches; aside from that, the game is great.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its fun and creative gameplay, with users appreciating the absence of in-app purchases, which enhances the overall experience.
- “Very fun and creative, and no in-app purchases!”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't hinder gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without pushing for extra payments.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find "Lucky Luna" to have excellent replayability, likening it to classic retro platformers, thanks to its enjoyable and rewarding gameplay combined with beautiful art.
- “The gameplay is fun and rewarding, the art is beautiful, and the replayability is great.”
- “Lucky Luna has a high replayability, reminiscent of classic retro platformers.”