Moon Castle

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Moon Castle is a single player action game. It was developed by Pim Nijdam and was released on July 31, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A new adventure game like Myst, Riven and Obduction. You will find yourself trapped in a mysterious old castle and its surroundings. Explore, discover and solve in order to escape.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of interesting puzzles that provide a good challenge, especially in the later stages.
It successfully captures the Myst-style atmosphere with engaging environments and clever mechanical devices.
The pacing improves significantly after the initial hours, leading to an immersive experience that can keep players engaged for extended periods.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and inconsistencies, leading to frustrating experiences such as getting stuck or puzzles not functioning as intended.
The control scheme is unconventional and can be confusing, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Visual issues, such as overly dark shadows and poor graphics, make navigation difficult and can obscure important elements in the game.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the visuals can be adequate, they are often marred by overly dark shadows and poorly rendered environments. Many find the initial hours visually unappealing, citing muddy graphics and polygonal elements, yet some still appreciate the overall aesthetic and consider the game a hidden gem despite its graphical shortcomings.
- “Very interesting range of puzzles to solve and also liked the visuals.”
- “The graphics are very good, of course.”
- “Visuals are adequate, but some of the shadows are too dark, which makes it difficult to navigate and observe clues in such areas.”
- “Unfortunately, the first few hours of the game are its weakest part; hence, I think a lot of people will be put off by the weird controls, muddy graphics, and mediocre puzzles.”
- “Yes, graphics and optimization leave much to be desired, but don't let it scare you off :) this game is a little gem.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a clear distinction between challenging gameplay and tedious grinding, indicating that while they appreciate difficulty when it serves a purpose, they find repetitive grinding for filler content frustrating and unenjoyable.
- “I can handle difficulty in context (like Riven), but I can't stand tedious grinds that feel like filler.”
- “The grinding in this game is mind-numbing and takes away from the overall experience.”
- “I find the grind to be excessively repetitive and it detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is criticized for being out of place and reminiscent of a "Mario" game, detracting from the overall atmosphere. Players express a desire to turn it off, particularly as it only plays upon solving puzzles, which feels jarring.
- “The music comes on when you solve a puzzle and progresses, but it sounds like you're in a 'Mario' game, which is quite jarring.”
- “The music doesn't really fit the atmosphere.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging puzzles and well-designed challenges, providing players with hours of enjoyable experience. The integration of mechanical devices into the game world enhances the overall gameplay, showcasing the developer's skill in creating compelling challenges.
- “I am so glad I played it because this game turned out to be a very good puzzle game that offers plenty of hours of fun gameplay.”
- “The developer definitely knows how to design nice challenges and integrate them into the game world through interesting mechanical devices.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is undermined by music that fails to align with the overall tone and setting, leading to a disjointed experience for players.
- “The music doesn't really fit the atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game's graphics and optimization are criticized, many players still find it to be a hidden gem worth playing.
- “Yes, graphics and optimization leave much to be desired, but don't let it scare you off :) this game is a little gem.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized due to numerous bugs, leading to frequent restarts, particularly noted in version 1.0.9.
- “The reason for the need for too many restarts seems to be how buggy the game is (v. 1.0.9).”