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.
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 is engaging enough to keep players interested.
- The game is inexpensive and offers a decent experience for fans of short horror games.
- Gameplay can be repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to the numerous chase sequences that feel monotonous.
- The translation and grammar issues detract from the overall immersion and clarity of the story.
- Technical problems such as freezing and crashing significantly hinder the enjoyment of the game.
- story42 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as simple and straightforward, with some players appreciating its emotional weight despite its brevity and predictability. While the narrative unfolds through engaging mechanics like hide and seek, many reviewers express a desire for more depth, backstory, and varied endings to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as decent for a short game, complemented by charming artwork, but it suffers from vagueness and a lack of character development.
“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.”
“With each bit of backstory slowly revealed, one can't help but pity the younger sister and the circumstances she has found herself in.”
“The story is generic, vague, and predictable.”
“Partly the story is very vague and confusing for me to get invested.”
“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.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and appealing art style, which many players find beautiful and evocative, often enhancing the overall atmosphere. While the visuals are a standout feature, some reviewers note that the execution feels rushed and could benefit from further refinement. Overall, the combination of charming artwork and fitting music contributes positively to the game's aesthetic experience.
“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, 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.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as chilling and eerie, effectively enhancing the atmospheric experience, particularly with standout tracks like the main menu theme. Reviewers appreciate the whimsical, music box-style compositions that complement the art style, creating a lovely yet unsettling ambiance. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, with some players enjoying interactive elements like the piano feature.
“Chilling and eerie music that fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
“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, the 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).”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, primarily consisting of tedious chase sequences that detract from the overall experience. Many players found it lacking in depth and engagement, leading to boredom and frustration, despite appreciating the game's art and music. Overall, the gameplay fails to meet expectations, particularly for those seeking a more immersive and varied 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.”
“There's barely any gameplay, aside from a horribly tedious chase sequence repeated one too many times.”
“Too repetitive gameplay, gets boring easily.”
“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.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a chilling and eerie musical score that enhances the spooky ambiance. While the story contributes to the horror atmosphere, it lacks depth in character development, resulting in a moderate level of spookiness rather than genuine fear. Overall, players appreciate the atmospheric elements, though they find it not particularly scary.
“Chilling and eerie music fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
“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.”
- stability4 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 experience. Players are unable to save manually, relying solely on story-driven save points, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially during chase sequences.
“The game freezes so much that it's 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 for a short game (maybe a bit buggy).”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly criticizing the repetitive chase sequences that shift from challenging to frustratingly trial-and-error based, potentially leading to player frustration and disengagement.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game, though short, carries significant emotional impact, making it a worthwhile experience despite not being a top recommendation. Its availability as a free download adds to its appeal for those willing to explore its emotional depth.
“Despite its brevity, the story holds significant emotional weight. While it might not be a game you'd rush to recommend, it's worth a try, especially since it's available as a free download.”
