Luna's Wandering Stars
- May 15, 2015
- Serenity Forge
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- The game features a unique concept that combines physics and puzzle mechanics, providing a fresh experience.
- The graphics are beautiful and the game feels well-polished, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.
- Each planet introduces new gameplay mechanics, keeping the experience varied and engaging.
- The game can become tedious and frustrating due to its steep difficulty curve and clunky controls.
- The scripted jokes in the game are often unfunny and can be annoying, detracting from the learning experience.
- Some players find the game lacks depth and can feel boring after a few levels, leading to a lack of motivation to continue.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of mechanics centered around orbital physics, allowing players to control multiple moons and interact with asteroids, which adds depth and variety across the nine planets, including Pluto. While the controls are functional, they can be challenging due to the game's gravity mechanics, and the inclusion of lengthy, unamusing jokes can detract from the learning experience. Overall, the game is praised for its clean design and smooth graphics, making it visually appealing despite some frustrations with the gameplay.
“Each of the 9 planets (Pluto is included) has a different gameplay, so you can't get bored, and timing is also essential in most levels.”
“The developers made a very clean game with lovely graphics and smooth gameplay.”
“Each level has a 'joke' comment, several sentences long, which aren't all that funny and are annoying to have to read because it's already enough to be learning the new mechanics when they come up.”
“Controls: they work, but due to the game mechanics and gravity, this game is hard to control.”
“It takes a hard-to-intuit game mechanic (orbital mechanics) and finds all sorts of potential in it.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and cleanliness, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. While some reviewers note that they are not groundbreaking, they effectively fulfill their purpose and enhance the overall aesthetic of the game.
“The developers made a very clean game with lovely graphics and smooth gameplay.”
“The graphics are beautiful.”
“Graphics: nothing special, but they look nice and do the job.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is mixed; while the scripted text is generally amusing and concise, the lengthy "joke" comments at each level tend to be unfunny and distracting, detracting from the learning experience of new mechanics.
“The scripted text is funny enough (usually), and even when it's a bit lame, it's brief.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, leading to mixed feelings about its overall enjoyment. While it doesn't warrant a complete thumbs down, the repetitive nature of grinding significantly detracts from the experience.
“In a word, this game is tedious.”
“It doesn't deserve a thumbs down, but it is so frustrating and tedious that it's hard to give it a thumbs up.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, with sound effects effectively complementing the overall experience.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more charming and engaging atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of cuteness in enhancing the overall experience.
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around an engaging quest that combines inadvertent planetary destruction with the addictive challenge of collecting golden asteroids, creating a unique and entertaining narrative experience.
