Moon Hunters

Choose your own path in this interesting yet flawed co-op-focused action RPG.

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Moon Hunters is a 1-4 player action RPG set in a procedurally generated world filled with hand-painted pixel art and ancient myths. Players must work together to survive dangerous creatures and environments, while their decisions shape their character's reputation and place in the game's mythology. With non-linear stories, memorable characters, and a focus on cooperation, Moon Hunters offers a unique and challenging experience.

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Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,639 reviews

story226 positive mentions

stability53 negative mentions

Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
Unique gameplay mechanics with character traits that influence the story and unlock new content.
High replayability due to randomly generated maps and different character classes.

Multiplayer is plagued by bugs, desync issues, and frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable.
Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a dull experience over multiple playthroughs.
The story feels shallow and doesn't provide enough meaningful choices, often resulting in similar outcomes.

story
661 mentions
34 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story of "Moon Hunters" is a mixed bag, with some players praising its unique approach to storytelling through repeated playthroughs and character choices, while others criticize it for being vague, repetitive, and lacking depth. Many appreciate the atmospheric art and music, as well as the engaging concept of building a personal mythos, but some feel that the narrative fails to deliver a compelling or coherent experience. Overall, the game offers a charming yet fragmented narrative that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate exploration and character development, but may leave others wanting more substance and clarity.
- “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 information, making you more curious each run.”
- “The story changes just enough between playthroughs to keep it interesting and it is really easy to discover new things and take alternate paths.”
- “The story is very typical; the moon goddess has disappeared, and the sun cult is responsible.”
- “The plot is so vague and barely pieced together that I'm not quite sure what the hell I'm supposed to be doing.”
- “The story is lackluster.”
music
432 mentions
67 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall experience and emotional engagement of players. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as soothing, immersive, and even hauntingly beautiful, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a memorable experience for players.
- “The music is atmospheric, ethereal, and enjoyable even just as music by itself.”
- “Absolutely gorgeous soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing and is perfect to listen while traveling during your journey.”
- “The music balance is completely wrong.”
- “When you start the game, the music shouts at your face, and during cinematic, the voice acting sounds like a far echoed whisper that you won't understand without subtitles.”
- “You will be replaying the game many times so the music became boring; I turned off the background music and played 'Yaranaika' as my background music instead.”
gameplay
361 mentions
34 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and repetitive, particularly after a few playthroughs. While some appreciate the charming art style and cooperative elements, others criticize the lack of depth and challenge in combat mechanics, leading to a feeling of monotony. Overall, the game is seen as more enjoyable for casual gamers or those prioritizing story and aesthetics over complex gameplay mechanics.
- “The gameplay loop is fun, and especially with two players (at least in local co-op), it feels varied and dynamic.”
- “Fun little gameplay loop, local co-op and 'what-if?'-style mystery storylines make this a fun and moody little ditty.”
- “Moon Hunters is a gorgeous game with a cool concept, pleasing art, and thoughtful mechanics; however, I can't really recommend it.”
- “After finally being able to play the game, I was faced with a pathetic battle system and mechanics that got old after 15 minutes.”
- “The moment-to-moment gameplay of exploring the levels is boring; the maps are small to medium-sized and generally filled with 1 to 2 NPCs/interactable objects.”
- “Unfortunately, the game overall feels unfinished; gameplay isn't remarkable and just does its job, there's a bunch of unexplained stats that end up serving no purpose.”
graphics
237 mentions
59 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are predominantly pixel art, praised for their charming and unique aesthetic that evokes nostalgia while showcasing detailed character designs and vibrant environments. Many players appreciate the beautiful art style and the seamless integration of visuals with the game's soundtrack, creating an immersive experience. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are appealing, they may not compensate for gameplay limitations and bugs.
- “The art style is incredible, and you can feel how much heart there is behind the game the entire time you're playing it.”
- “Moon Hunters is a beautiful game with a gorgeous art style, a fantastic score, and a good storyline.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the story captures your attention from the second you open the game, and the music is awesome.”
- “The biomes you explore are nothing except the background graphics and the type of enemy you face, and the game overall feels like you do very little and you explore very little.”
- “The graphics are modest and the gameplay can be repetitive, but each playthrough is a little bit different.”
- “In addition, it is quite unacceptable that a game that uses simple 2D graphics works as poorly as this, with high lag and long loading times.”
replayability
179 mentions
42 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, with numerous unlockable characters, abilities, and varied playthroughs that encourage exploration and experimentation. While many players appreciate the diverse experiences and co-op potential, some find the gameplay can become repetitive over time, leading to mixed feelings about its long-term engagement. Overall, it offers a rich replay value, particularly for those who enjoy short, dynamic sessions.
- “Absolutely beautiful, absolutely obsessed, will play for many, many more hours, the replayability is absurd, and the completionist side of myself is losing it with this game. The music, the art, the voice acting, it's all too good; cannot recommend this game more.”
- “The game has a lot of replay value as every time you play, the story can unfold differently based on your actions.”
- “This game nails replayability. The story only takes about an hour to play through, but the replayability makes it worth hours of playtime.”
- “Overall, for a game whose selling point is to be replayable, I forced three runs and was bored from the beginning of the second.”
- “For a game focused on replayability, there's not much to do on your second playthrough.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, and for a procedurally generated game, there is slim to no replayability.”
atmosphere
59 mentions
75 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its ethereal quality, immersive storytelling, and beautiful sound design, creating a unique and relaxing experience for players. Many reviewers highlight the combination of art, music, and lore as key elements that enhance the overall ambiance, making it enjoyable to explore even if the gameplay itself may be lacking. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a significant strength, providing a captivating backdrop that invites players to engage deeply with the game.
- “The atmosphere created in the game is fantastic.”
- “The combination of the two creates a unique experience that really creates an almost surreal atmosphere while you play this game.”
- “The music is atmospheric and perfect, but never imposing; it weaves itself perfectly into the background.”
- “Evocative atmosphere and elegant storytelling somehow overcome lackluster gameplay to make a beautiful experience.”
- “The atmosphere provided by the art style, the soundtrack, and the lore gives the game so much potential to be something more.”
- “The combat is a little simplistic, you only have three moves but the setting, premise, and atmosphere more than makes up for it.”
stability
53 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues such as freezing and stuttering. Players frequently experience game-breaking problems, especially in multiplayer, leading to a frustrating and unreliable gaming experience. While some find enjoyment in the game despite these issues, the overall consensus is that it feels unfinished and in need of significant technical improvements.
- “Was okay fun for a while but it's way too janky, buggy, and overall an unreliable mess.”
- “The amount of glitches, soft locks, stutters, crashes, etc.”
- “I don't think a game that's four years old should be this buggy; I'm going to request a refund.”
grinding
33 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often unengaging, with repetitive combat and limited content leading to a sense of frustration rather than reward. While some appreciate the potential for unlocking new skins and characters, many feel that the grinding mechanics detract from the overall experience, making replayability feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable endeavor. The game is criticized for its reliance on luck and poorly designed systems that pad out playtime without adding meaningful content.
- “It's not grindy, which I appreciate.”
- “The combat is mostly grindy and unengaging and mostly seems like a distraction from the story and exploration.”
- “However, after playing it through a few times, it's clear there is only about 5 hours of unique content... gated behind badly designed grinding systems, trying to stretch that out to about 50 hours.”
- “The problem is, in practice, the game is marred with tediously repetitive combat, dull levels and a shallow recognition of your decisions - which I definitely would not call a 'personality test'.”
optimization
23 mentions
13 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
74 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent stuttering, lag spikes, and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, particularly in online multiplayer. Many users note that these performance issues are not hardware-related and have persisted since launch, leading to a frustrating experience. While some players find single-player enjoyable, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to be playable in its current state.
- “I don't have an extremely high-end machine, but it has been able to handle most AAA games at max performance.”
- “I can't speak for the performance of online multiplayer, but the single player is very enjoyable.”
- “But (and for once in this review, a good 'but') the devs know and are working to get optimization going over the next few weeks.”
- “Constant stuttering in online multiplayer makes this unplayable in its current state.”
- “A large portion of the community has been informing the developer about a game-breaking stuttering issue during co-op play.”
- “The game is not optimized, so it will crash and have minor glitches that just keep going on.”
emotional
14 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players noting its poignant storytelling, beautiful art, and touching music that evoke strong feelings and create a memorable experience. Many describe the game as wholesome and atmospheric, making them feel special and connected to the characters and narrative. Overall, it is regarded as a heartfelt journey that resonates long after playing.
- “The writing is poignant and emotional, and sticks with you long after you finish playing.”
- “Honestly speaking, this game is too cheap for its quality and mesmerizing story - it is beautiful, touching, fun, and gosh darn it, I'm in love with its art style.”
- “One of the best games I have ever played. 10/10 would recommend. Can't put into words how this game made me feel and how well it is made; it really makes you appreciate the little things.”
humor
14 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its quirky characters, funny endings, and amusing interactions, particularly in multiplayer settings. Many find the lighthearted tone and comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making it a fun adventure despite some criticisms of the combat design. Overall, the game is described as charming and entertaining, with a unique blend of humor that resonates well with players.
- “It's a fun game; I have no clue how to unlock everything, but playing each hero with different results of how the tribes view me is hella fun. I don't know how I did it, but I got a pretty funny ending with the blood witch.”
- “There's some great humor, lots of subtle interactions that you learn to optimize as you replay the game, and the actual gameplay is easy to learn but with a bit more depth than appears on the surface.”
- “Fun, adventurous, cool, and occasionally hilarious, it is a truly beautiful indie from four probably beautiful people.”
character development
11 mentions
55 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its stunning and diverse character designs that evoke emotional responses and encourage players to explore deeper narratives. However, some reviews note that while the characters are visually appealing and unique, their development can feel shallow and repetitive after multiple playthroughs, leading to a disconnect between gameplay and character depth. Overall, the game excels in artistic presentation but may lack in providing substantial character growth.
- “A stunning art style with much attention to detail, amazing character designs that make you want to learn more about everyone you meet, and very satisfying and interesting gameplay.”
- “The constantly changing maps satisfy my need to perpetually seek out all treasure, people, and secrets, and the diverse character designs and representation of different styles of relationships and ways of being throughout the game make it a truly perfect find.”
- “First off, the characters are awesome, all of them have very unique and awesome character designs.”
- “Gets a bit stale after a few playthroughs because the character development is pretty shallow.”
- “This is an issue where I think the gameplay is at odds with the game's ideas of character development.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users express confusion over the game's monetization strategy, noting that the impact of choices on character outcomes is clearly communicated, which raises questions about the necessity of advertising this aspect.
- “I'm not sure why they are advertising this point because it is very clear what your choices will do and how your characters' summary will be affected.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”