Lunar Axe

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Lunar Axe is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by OPS Game Studio and was released on July 11, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Lunar Axe," players assume the role of a powerful warrior tasked with saving the moon from a dark curse. Traverse through various environments, battle menacing enemies, and solve puzzles to progress. With stunning pixel art graphics and challenging gameplay, Lunar Axe offers an immersive and engaging experience for fans of retro-style action-adventure games.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

story18 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and immersive sound design enhance the overall experience.
Puzzles are well-balanced, providing a mix of challenge without being overly frustrating.
The game introduces players to Brazilian folklore, offering a unique narrative that is both engaging and educational.

Navigation can be confusing due to poorly designed areas and a lack of a helpful map, making it easy to get lost.
Some puzzles lack clear instructions and cannot be skipped, leading to potential frustration for players.
The game features timed sequences and a boss battle that feel out of place in a point-and-click adventure.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, rooted in Brazilian folklore, features themes of indigenous tales, colossal beasts, and mystical weapons, creating a narrative that is both engaging and accessible. However, many reviews note that the story is relatively slim, often serving as a backdrop to the puzzle-solving gameplay rather than a central focus. While some players appreciate the cultural elements and illustrations, others feel the narrative lacks depth and complexity.
- “The story plays on folklore native to Brazil - tales of indigenous people, colossal beasts, and mystical weapons are all interwoven to tell a story that's easily digestible and yet relatively fresh.”
- “A great adaptation of elements of regional culture with impeccable illustrations followed by a linear and well-constructed story.”
- “The story is pretty cool and straightforward, but it brings a lot of detail and playfulness.”
- “As it was, the game didn't have much of a story to it.”
- “Fifthly, the story is very slim, I’d say almost non-existent.”
- “It has hardly any story, the puzzles are simple variations on puzzles you've solved a hundred times in other games and the only challenge there really is is not missing any hotspots.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style, which effectively conveys the mood and complements the soundtrack. While many players appreciate the visual aesthetics, some note that the dark color palette can make objects difficult to spot, and there are calls for additional polish to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the artwork is a standout feature, though opinions on the gameplay itself vary.
- “Beautiful hand-drawn graphics.”
- “Right off the bat, the game is gorgeous; I truly enjoy the art style, it's very nice.”
- “Really beautiful visuals, amazing soundtrack, and nice puzzles.”
- “While the hand-drawn graphics were a treat, this game just doesn't do it for me.”
- “The fact that a lot of work has been put into it is quite obvious from the store page - the hand-drawn graphics make it one of a kind, but unfortunately that’s pretty much all I can positively say about it.”
- “The objects are quite tiny but still spottable, although not extremely trivially due to the dark-ish style of the artwork.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its originality and ability to enhance the overall experience, featuring ambient and moody tunes that complement the beautifully designed hand-drawn art style. Reviewers note that the soundtrack and sound effects effectively convey the game's mood and story, contributing to an immersive atmosphere. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack makes for a memorable gaming experience.
- “What really shines here are the artwork and sound design, particularly the music.”
- “Scenes have a sketchy, hand-drawn style, and the soundtrack often takes the form of ambient, moody tunes that suit their environments nicely.”
- “Incredible art, deep and beautiful music and sound.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click experience, featuring a mix of puzzles, inventory management, and hidden object scenes. However, many players find the mechanics lacking, with puzzles often being unclear or overly reliant on manipulation rather than logic, leading to disappointment and a sense that the game is overrated.
- “There is some inventory to find and use, a few hidden object scenarios, and quite a few mechanical puzzles (solved by manipulation rather than with logic).”
- “The exact mechanics of this final encounter continue to elude me and I am about to decide that saving the city is not my destiny.”
- “However, the gameplay mechanics are pretty terrible.”
- “The gameplay is your standard point-and-click fare: puzzles that vary in difficulty and clarity, inventory management, and hidden object scenes that you're no doubt familiar with.”
- “However, after a few minutes into the gameplay, I was quite disappointed - the game seems to be very overrated and in my opinion, the other reviews are not objective enough.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively evoking thoughts about urban preservation while complementing its rich historical context. Players find the combination of engaging puzzles and a compelling environment enhances their overall experience.
- “The atmosphere of the game brings us to think about the preservation of our city, even though the game is not focused on it and has an incredible historical background.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its beautiful artwork and engaging puzzles, with users highlighting its sense of humor, particularly in the clever design of some achievements.
- “A great game with beautiful artwork, great puzzles, and even a sense of humor with some of the achievements.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report that while the game is enjoyable, there are notable stability issues, particularly with the "sherlock" achievements, which are described as buggy.
- “The 'Sherlock' achievements are a little buggy.”
- “It's a good game, but the 'Sherlock' achievements are buggy.”