Lunarsea

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Lunarsea is a single player action game. It was developed by Live in the Game, LLC Self and was released on October 20, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Action on the High Seas with casual gaming on a physics-based PC and mobile platform.

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has a unique and fun concept, allowing players to manipulate the environment to navigate obstacles.
It's free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience, and offers a casual gaming experience.
The controls are generally smooth, and the game features enjoyable music and graphics.

The difficulty spikes significantly, often requiring players to grind for upgrades or spend real money to progress.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and shallow, lacking depth beyond the initial concept.
There are numerous bugs, including issues with achievements and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Lunarsea is characterized as simple and amusing, appealing to a wide audience due to its free-to-play model and small download size. However, it is also noted to be repetitive and shallow, typical of an endless runner mobile app.
- “Lunarsea has ingenuity with its gameplay, and with such a small download size, as well as being free to play, everyone can enjoy it.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly shallow, which shouldn't be a surprise because it's an endless runner mobile app.”
- “Lunarsea has a simple but amusing premise, although the actual gameplay is repetitive and somewhat lacking.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this casual action game are described as simple yet beautiful, complementing its arcade style. While the visuals are appealing, they are somewhat simplified, and the game lacks depth in storytelling, which may not matter much to players focused on gameplay.
- “It's a casual action game with simple, beautiful graphics, in which you can choose two different modes (normal campaign and endless mode) with increasing difficulty.”
- “The graphics are nice but simplified, which fits well with the arcade side-scrolling style of the game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is minimal and lacks depth, particularly for those unfamiliar with Cthulhu lore, as it provides little context or information. However, players seem to prioritize gameplay over narrative in this free arcade side-scrolling experience.
- “The story is captivating and draws you in from the very beginning, making you eager to uncover the mysteries that lie ahead.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, with well-developed characters that add depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “The plot twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat, making every moment feel significant and engaging.”
- “The only bad thing is that I don't know anything about Cthulhu, and you don't get much information in the game. In fact, your boat is actually a simple boat, and while the graphics are nice, they are simplified. But who cares about the story in a free arcade side-scrolling game?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, requiring significant time investment to accumulate resources for upgrades, which can become prohibitively expensive. Many express frustration over the option to bypass this grind with real money, highlighting a potential pay-to-win dynamic.
- “The grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics allow for character progression and skill development.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Upgrades quickly escalate to huge costs, which take dozens of hours to grind (again, in a remarkably tedious and repetitive format), or can be purchased instantly with real money.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is perceived negatively, with players feeling it resembles a cash grab, despite being free-to-play. While it avoids the typical pitfalls of mobile games targeting PC gamers, the overall execution leaves much to be desired.
- “It just leaves a bad taste, as if this game is just a cash grab (it doesn't help that it looks like a mobile game).”
- “It's free, which means at least it isn't a cash grab like most mobile developers try to scam PC gamers with, but it's terrible.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its quality and fitting vibe for a casual indie arcade experience. While the game may lack replayability, the soundtrack adds to its charm, making it a recommended choice for fans of the genre.
- “I really like the music, and the physics seem to be fair.”
- “It's a casual indie funny arcade game, so don't expect lots of replayability (especially for the levels are quite the same apart from the difficulties), but given for free (I'd love to pay something since it really deserves support and unfortunately has no DLC, the soundtrack is nice too!) is really recommended if you're into arcade games, or if you played them in the '90s like me every day.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability due to its similar levels, which vary mainly in difficulty. However, as a free casual indie arcade game, it is still recommended for fans of the genre, especially those nostalgic for '90s arcade experiences.
- “It's a casual indie funny arcade game, so don't expect lots of replayability (especially since the levels are quite similar apart from the difficulties), but given for free, it's really recommended if you're into arcade games, or if you played them in the '90s like me every day!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this casual indie arcade game is appreciated for its lightheartedness and nostalgic charm, reminiscent of '90s gaming. While the gameplay may lack replayability due to similar level designs, players find it enjoyable and recommend it, especially given its free availability and appealing soundtrack.
- “It's a casual indie funny arcade game, so don't expect lots of replayability (especially since the levels are quite similar apart from the difficulties), but given for free, I would love to pay something since it really deserves support. Unfortunately, it has no DLC, but the soundtrack is nice too! It's really recommended if you're into arcade games, or if you played them in the '90s like me every day! XD”