Luna's Light
- February 26, 2024
- AmSus4
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Get on itch.io StoreLuna's Light Demo Luna's Light is a classic 2D pixel metroidvania with a focus on the main story. Luna is a brave and daring hunter, and her main weapon is a bow with different types of arrows, suitable for solving different tasks. On her way she will encounter many dangers - wild animals, bandits, bosses and platforming. Game Features Different types of arrows, bows and clothes! Saving the …
Reviews
- Short but enjoyable, making it a great entry point for newcomers to the Metroidvania genre.
- The pixel art and environment design are well-executed, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The game offers a fun challenge, especially with boss encounters that can be frustrating in an engaging way.
- Combat mechanics are janky and can feel unfair, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Movement and aiming are awkward, making it difficult to engage with enemies effectively.
- Progress is saved in a cumbersome way, as it relies on the registry instead of cloud saves, complicating the export/import of game data.
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as fitting and fun, but ultimately too short and repetitive, leading some players to consider turning it off. While some reviews note that the music is decent, it lacks memorability and fails to leave a lasting impression. Overall, the music is seen as a mixed aspect of the game, with potential that isn't fully realized.
“The art is really good, and the music is good too.”
“I rarely turn the music off in my games, and I was close to doing that with this one.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a small adventure featuring well-developed mechanics, making it accessible for newcomers to the metroidvania genre. However, the core bow mechanic is criticized for its finicky execution due to small hitboxes, and while the map design is decent, the fast travel options are limited.
“A small adventure with not too many, but fleshed-out mechanics, making this a great entry point for everyone who wants to get into the metroidvania genre.”
“This game really has nothing going for it except for the core bow mechanic, but that feels finicky to pull off since the hitbox is tiny and so are the enemies.”
“The map design was alright, and there is a limited fast travel mechanic.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the games reviewed is mixed, with some titles like "Alwa's Legacy" and "SteamWorld Dig 2" receiving positive feedback for their engaging narratives, while others such as "Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap" and "Dandara" are noted as less enjoyable. The brevity of the quests and lack of guidance on the map were mentioned as minor drawbacks, but overall, players found the experience satisfying in several cases.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their cool artwork and vibrant colors, which stand out as a highlight for many players.
“The colorful graphics and areas of the game were a highlight for me.”
“Cool artwork.”
