- March 10, 2016
- Kitfoxgames
- 5h median play time
Moon Hunters
At the end of the day, Moon Hunters will be something which will appeal to those with a mind full of intrigue, at least for a short while, because the randomly generated levels and multiple paths of reputation and personality building fail to overcome the slightly tedious gameplay.
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Moon Hunters is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Kitfoxgames and was released on March 10, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
Moon Hunters is a 1 to 4 player co-operative action personality test RPG in a rich, ancient world that's different every time you play. Build your mythology as every action and choice contributes to how you're remembered, as a constellation in the night sky. Play the little story from different angles to uncover new sides to characters, conflicts, and side-stories. Try out all 4 player hometowns…











- The music is atmospheric, ethereal, and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
- The art style is charming, with beautiful pixel graphics and hand-drawn character portraits.
- The game offers high replayability with different character classes, unlockable abilities, and varied encounters.
- The combat feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it less engaging over time.
- There are numerous bugs and connectivity issues, especially in multiplayer mode, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The story can feel shallow and cryptic, with choices often having minimal impact on the overall narrative.
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The story of "Moon Hunters" is a blend of myth and personal narrative, revolving around the mysterious disappearance of the moon goddess and the player's choices that shape their character's journey. While some players appreciate the depth and replayability offered through different character perspectives and evolving storylines, others find the narrative repetitive and lacking clarity, often feeling disconnected from the overarching plot. Overall, the game is praised for its charming art and music, but critiques highlight a need for more substantial storytelling and character development.
“Moon Hunters is an enjoyable story about the mysterious disappearance of the moon goddess, leading to a state of decay in the world.”
“The story is written in a really interesting way, where it drip feeds you info, making you more curious each run.”
“Being able to look at your previous characters and read the story that became of your choices is so cool, and I've found that one of my main motivations to keep playing is to keep unlocking more constellations and characters!”
“The story is very typical; the moon goddess has disappeared, and the sun cult is responsible.”
“The characters have one paragraph of backstory, and you build up their personal story/journey through your actions in each part of the roguelike; everything else concerning the story was mired in clichés or empty.”
“There are a few mechanics about this game that are pretty cool, but unfortunately it's all buried under a story that seems pointless in the end and a game that's too short to understand what's really going on.”
Moon Hunters
At the end of the day, Moon Hunters will be something which will appeal to those with a mind full of intrigue, at least for a short while, because the randomly generated levels and multiple paths of reputation and personality building fail to overcome the slightly tedious gameplay.
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Moon Hunters is certainly an ambitious idea from Kitfox Games, and for the most part it hits the right notes. There's an interesting world and story on show that complements the unique, randomly generated areas, enjoyable combat, and personality trait mechanics, so it's unfortunate that its constant attempts to promote replayability cause things to fall a little flat. And, with only four different endings to discover, it's quite possible that you'll only be spending four or five hours with the release, which is disappointing, as the title's universe feels ripe for immersing yourself in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Moon Hunters is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.
Moon Hunters is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.
The main story can be completed in around 2 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 24 hours to finish. On average players spend around 10 hours playing Moon Hunters.
Moon Hunters was released on March 10, 2016.
Moon Hunters was developed by Kitfoxgames.
Moon Hunters has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Moon Hunters for its story but disliked it for its stability.
Moon Hunters is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Children of Morta, Nobody Saves the World, Stories: The Path of Destinies, Absolum, The Swords of Ditto and others.





