Lunar Axe

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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.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and immersive sound design enhance the overall experience.
The game features a unique story based on Brazilian folklore, providing an interesting cultural backdrop.
Puzzles are enjoyable and well-balanced, offering a mix of challenge without being overly frustrating.

The 'Sherlock' achievements are buggy and can be frustrating to complete.
Navigation can be clunky and confusing, with poorly designed hitboxes and a lack of a helpful map.
Some puzzles are overly difficult or lack clear instructions, leading to potential frustration for players.

story
18 mentions
50 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's story, rooted in Brazilian folklore, features elements such as indigenous tales, colossal beasts, and mystical weapons, creating a fresh yet digestible narrative backdrop for the puzzles. While some reviews highlight the story as interesting and well-illustrated, others criticize it as slim or almost non-existent, suggesting that the gameplay primarily focuses on puzzles rather than a robust narrative. Overall, the story is appreciated for its cultural depth and engaging details, despite varying opinions on its prominence in the game.
- “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.”
- “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
15 mentions
73 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style, which effectively conveys mood and enhances the overall experience. Many players appreciate the intricate artwork and the accompanying soundtrack, although some note that the darker aesthetic can make objects harder to spot. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, there are suggestions for additional polish to improve gameplay clarity.
- “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 trivial due to the darkish style of the artwork.”
music
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its originality and ability to complement the beautiful hand-drawn art style, featuring ambient and moody tunes that enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers note that the sound design, including sound effects, is well-executed and contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack creates a compelling and enjoyable environment for players.
- “Incredible art, deep and beautiful music and sound.”
- “The music is also well done, along with the sound effects.”
- “Scenes have a sketchy, hand-drawn style, and the soundtrack often takes the form of ambient, moody tunes that suit their environments nicely.”
- “What really shines here are the artwork and sound design, particularly the music.”
gameplay
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click experience, featuring puzzles of varying difficulty, inventory management, and hidden object scenes. However, many players find the mechanics lacking, with some expressing disappointment in the clarity and logic of the puzzles, leading to a perception that the game is overrated. Overall, the gameplay may not meet the expectations set by other reviews.
- “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).”
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively engaging players with intriguing puzzles while subtly prompting reflections on urban preservation and its rich historical context.
- “Great atmosphere, and interesting puzzles.”
- “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.”
- “The atmosphere of the game feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the world.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or connection.”
- “The overall ambiance is flat and lacks the depth needed to engage players, leaving the experience feeling hollow.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its sense of humor, particularly evident in its clever achievements, which complement its beautiful artwork and engaging puzzles.
- “A great game with beautiful artwork, great puzzles, and even a sense of humor with some of the achievements.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the dialogue and gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood, especially during challenging puzzles.”