Luna
- November 20, 2020
- Simple
Get on Steam"LUNA" is a single-player Horror Role Playing game where you play as a young girl named Luna, who is left alone at home and pursued by a dark, cursed being. As you traverse through Luna's memories, uncover dark truths and make choices that will determine her fate. With a good plot and a haunting atmosphere, the game promises a suspenseful experience as you unravel the secrets behind Luna and her encounter with the dark being.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art style and music are beautifully done, creating a chilling atmosphere that enhances the experience.
- The story, while simple, has emotional weight and explores interesting themes, making it engaging despite its brevity.
- The game is inexpensive and offers a decent experience for fans of RPGMaker horror games, especially considering the free version available.
- Gameplay can be repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to tedious chase sequences and a challenging minigame that detracts from the main story.
- The translation is rough, with awkward phrasing that can break immersion and make the story harder to follow.
- Technical issues such as freezing and crashing significantly hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story84 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as simple and straightforward, with some emotional weight despite its brevity and predictability. While many players appreciate the art style and find the concept interesting, they express a desire for more depth, backstory, and multiple endings to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as decent for a short game, but it could benefit from further development to fully engage players.
“But the story was very interesting, and made me a little sad by the end.”
“The story unfolds through a series of hide and seek rounds, revealing a darker undercurrent beneath what initially seems like a simple task list.”
“Despite its brevity, the story holds some emotional weight, and while it might not be a game you'd rush to recommend, it's worth a try, especially considering it's available as a free download.”
“The story is generic, vague, and predictable.”
“The story and characters weren't enough to hold my interest, and getting to the true ending was not only a chore but the payoff was a bit lousy.”
“Partly the story is very vague and confusing for me to get invested.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful and whimsical art style, which many players find captivating and well-executed. While the visuals and accompanying music create an engaging atmosphere, some reviewers feel that the overall presentation could benefit from further refinement and polish. Despite the strong artistic elements, there are mixed feelings about the gameplay experience, which some describe as lacking.
“The game's art style is a standout feature.”
“The artwork and music are very well done, and the gameplay is surprisingly simple.”
“The game has really whimsical music box styled songs, like in other JRPG horror games, and the art style is wonderful, clean, and very soft!”
“As much as I love the art style in this game, I can't help but feel like this game was incredibly rushed.”
“The plot might be interesting for you, the soundtrack and the graphics are okay.”
“The story is simple and the art style is cute.”
- music22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is frequently described as chilling and eerie, effectively enhancing the atmospheric experience, particularly with standout pieces like the main menu theme. Many players appreciate the whimsical, music box-style tracks that contribute to the overall aesthetic, while some enjoy interactive elements like the piano feature. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, complementing the game's art style and gameplay.
“The artwork and music are very well done, and the gameplay is surprisingly simple.”
“The game has really whimsical music box styled songs, like in other JRPG horror games, and the art style is wonderful, clean, and very soft!”
“The music, particularly the main menu theme, adds to the chilling atmosphere.”
“Other than that, music was pretty chilling, especially the one at the main menu.”
“Did a certain 'note' puzzle that I had to research and translate into proper 'keys,' but not the worst thing out there (not really a musical person here).”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, primarily consisting of tedious chase sequences that fail to engage players. While the art and music received praise, many found the overall experience lacking, with a straightforward and uninspired approach that left them bored and frustrated. Overall, the gameplay does not meet expectations for a horror RPG, leading to a disappointing experience.
“The artwork and music are very well done, and the gameplay is surprisingly simple.”
“The gameplay is about as expected for horror RPGs: the player looks around for key items, there is a spooky cutscene, then a chase ensues.”
“The gameplay itself, along with the story, is quite straightforward and simple.”
“There's barely any gameplay, aside from a horribly tedious chase sequence repeated one too many times.”
“In summation, the gameplay is boring, the translation is not precise, and the story behind the game leaves the player with more questions than answers, assuming they can decipher what is going on in the first place.”
“Too repetitive gameplay, gets boring easily.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by chilling and eerie music that enhances a moderate horror vibe, particularly noted in the main menu theme. While it successfully creates a spooky ambiance, many players feel that the story and characters lack depth, resulting in a less engaging experience despite the effective atmospheric elements. Overall, the atmosphere is spooky but not particularly scary.
“+ moderate horror/spooky atmosphere.”
“The game gives off a spooky atmosphere, but it isn't scary.”
“The music, particularly the main menu theme, adds to the chilling atmosphere.”
“+ chilling/eerie music which fits the atmosphere.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing and crashing, which severely hampers the overall enjoyment. Players are unable to save manually, relying solely on story-triggered save points, often leading to frustrating experiences during critical moments. The combination of these problems, particularly during chase sequences, suggests a need for improved stability and bug fixes.
“The game freezes so much that it is almost impossible to enjoy it.”
“I can't save manually, which is frustrating because the game either crashes or freezes, and I can only save when the story offers the option, which is usually during time limits.”
“Moving around or interacting with objects is frustrating during chases, which there are a bit too many of for a short game (maybe a bit buggy).”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is primarily characterized by a repetitive and tedious chase sequence that becomes frustrating due to its trial-and-error nature. While the initial challenge may engage players, the excessive repetition can lead to a significant drop in enjoyment, potentially causing players to abandon the game.
“There's barely any gameplay, aside from a horribly tedious chase sequence repeated one too many times.”
“The chase scene initially is challenging, but the last one is tedious due to the trial-and-error requirement, which could make many people rage quit.”
“There's barely any gameplay, aside from a horribly tedious chase sequence repeated one too many times.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game, though brief, carries significant emotional weight, making it a worthwhile experience despite not being a top recommendation. Its availability as a free download adds to its appeal for those interested in exploring its emotional narrative.
“Despite its brevity, the story holds some emotional weight, and while it might not be a game you'd rush to recommend, it's worth a try, especially considering it's available as a free download.”
