Moon Mystery

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 264 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Moon Mystery is a first-person shooter adventure that takes you on a journey through strange new worlds, starting from the Moon. As a lone astronaut, you must navigate puzzles and action-packed challenges after losing contact with Earth. Accompanied by an AI computer, uncover the mystery behind the failed first permanent lunar base and prepare for a perilous interstellar odyssey.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 264 reviews
story71 positive mentions
stability21 negative mentions
  • The game features gorgeous environments and impressive visuals for an indie title.
  • Shooting mechanics are satisfying, and the weapon customization adds depth to gameplay.
  • The game has a unique premise and engaging story that keeps players interested.
  • The dialogue and voice acting are often awkward and poorly written, detracting from the overall experience.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and inconsistent AI behavior.
  • The level design is linear and repetitive, leading to a lack of exploration and engagement.
  • story208 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and intriguing, while others describe it as nonsensical and poorly executed. Many appreciate the sci-fi setting and potential for mystery, but criticize the dialogue, pacing, and coherence of the narrative, often comparing it unfavorably to more polished titles. Overall, while some players enjoyed the story's premise and character interactions, others felt it lacked depth and clarity, leaving them confused or disappointed.

    • “The story is engaging, with a steady pace that keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
    • “Fantastic game, there's some serious love from this indie team and it shows, very fun mix of FPS/puzzle on an interesting sci-fi driven story!”
    • “The story has potential, and I appreciate the developers' efforts to evoke emotion, but ultimately, I didn’t find it impactful.”
    • “I love the setting, but at this point the story is totally nonsensical.”
    • “I finished it and I am very confused about what was going on with the story.”
    • “The story also doesn't make much sense; even after completing it, I still left puzzled and just thinking, 'What the hell was the story?'”
  • gameplay104 mentions

    The gameplay is generally immersive and offers a variety of mechanics, including shooting, exploration, and puzzles, though it can become repetitive and monotonous over time. While some players appreciate the fluid controls and engaging combat, others criticize the lack of diversity in enemy types and the occasional clunky mechanics that detract from the experience. Overall, the game shows promise but may require further refinement to enhance player engagement and enjoyment.

    • “Gameplay is immersive and quite demanding.”
    • “The gameplay flows smoothly, keeping players hooked as they explore new areas and face different challenges.”
    • “The gameplay itself strikes a great balance - gunplay feels fluid and engaging, and there’s a fun mix of weapons to experiment with.”
    • “Gameplay: a few times I ended up stuck in the terrain and often my view would skew one way or the other without any keyboard or mouse input from me.”
    • “The gameplay did start to get repetitive, and the lack of diversity in the enemy pool was starting to wear off its welcome; thankfully the game didn't drag along for too long and thus it wasn't a major issue.”
    • “Puzzles aren't rewarding, exploration is a hassle, and the gameplay itself is chunky and sluggish in all regards.”
  • graphics103 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals and unique environments, especially considering the small development team behind it. However, some players noted issues such as blurriness, lack of polish, and subpar textures in certain areas, leading to an overall perception of decent but not top-tier graphics. While the aesthetic appeal is highlighted, there are also criticisms regarding optimization and occasional graphical glitches.

    • “The visuals and graphics are just out of this world.”
    • “Impressive visuals: for a small studio, the graphics are polished and visually appealing, offering a glimpse of the developers' ambition and creativity.”
    • “The environments are genuinely stunning - there were several moments when I was impressed at realizing a beautiful vista seen from the start of a level turned out to be fully explorable, as many of these set pieces look so good you'd assume they were just background visuals.”
    • “Furthermore, the graphics are mediocre, 6 out of 10.”
    • “The graphics are also disappointing—quite poor and unoptimized, especially in the moon base area.”
    • “I found them disappointing—honestly, the demo seemed to have better visuals than the full game, even when I maxed out all the settings.”
  • optimization25 mentions

    The optimization of "Moon Mystery" has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems and during specific game sections, leading to frame rates as low as 30-40 fps. While some users with high-end rigs noted good graphical performance and smooth gameplay, others criticized the game for poor optimization, including settings not saving and graphical pop-ins. Overall, while the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the game requires further optimization and bug fixes to enhance the experience across all devices.

    • “I've played mostly on the Steam Deck so far and they have fixed a lot of big performance issues.”
    • “Graphical performance is also pretty darn good - granted, I'm running a relatively higher-end rig (RTX 3090 + 11900K), but overall impressed with how well the game runs - it does use a decent amount of GPU and CPU, though, so be advised - if you crank up the graphics settings, make sure your system has adequate cooling.”
    • “It features solid gunplay, impressive graphics for its scale, and runs smoothly.”
    • “The performance was quite bad with no DLSS.”
    • “Abysmal performance (30-40 fps avg.) in several sections, on a machine far above recommended specs.”
    • “The game's optimization leaves room for improvement, with some noticeable graphical issues.”
  • stability22 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous visual glitches, buggy vehicle mechanics, and frequent stuttering and freezing. While some users noted that the graphics were immersive, the overall experience is marred by game-breaking bugs and a lack of polish, suggesting insufficient playtesting prior to release. Despite several patches, many issues persist, leading to a consensus that the game is a "buggy mess."

    • “The graphics were pretty and immersed me in most places; I didn't encounter any glitches in this regard.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on the story without interruptions.”
    • “This would be less problematic if it weren't for little visual glitches, like your cursor going nuts and throwing your view around every now and then.”
    • “It also stutters and freezes frequently and I encountered one game-breaking bug where I was caught in a loop of dying-respawning-dying again which led to my having to revert to an earlier save.”
    • “The truth is, it's a buggy mess with a nonsensical story.”
  • music21 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and engage players during exploration and combat. While some find the soundtrack captivating and fitting for various moments, others criticize it for becoming repetitive and occasionally misaligned with gameplay. Overall, the music is highlighted as one of the game's strongest aspects, despite some inconsistencies.

    • “The soundtrack is perfect.”
    • “Especially during combat, the boss fight soundtrack is really well done!”
    • “Speaking of beautiful, the soundtrack is really good too - ethereal ambient music during exploration, evocative melancholy tunes for dramatic moments, and exciting cyberpunk synth tracks for action scenes.”
    • “It's just another boring game, with mid graphics, predictable music, and bosses that are too hard to kill for reward or reason.”
    • “I’ll keep this brief: while the music was captivating at first, it soon became repetitive and out of sync with the gameplay, creating a frustrating experience after a while.”
    • “The voice acting, the music, and atmosphere all don't fit the serious story and again just seems generated.”
  • grinding11 mentions

    Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring players to invest significant time without meaningful progression. Many players find the lack of difficulty scaling and the reliance on autosave checkpoints contribute to a frustrating experience, making the gameplay feel like a slog through monotonous tasks. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the game's enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The mystery seems to last about 30 minutes before you discover the alien base and teleporter beneath the surface of the moon, after which the game is a repetitive slog through illogical generic rooms and structures, encountering things to shoot, collecting loot, and grinding the upgrade tree.”
    • “Difficulty doesn't scale with progression, just gets easier and tedious over time.”
    • “No save option other than autosave checkpoints making death a tedious repeat of long uneventful hallways.”
  • atmosphere11 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and visually stunning environments, reminiscent of classic titles, and effectively enhancing the cosmic adventure experience. While the graphics and optimization are highlighted positively, some critiques mention a disconnect between the voice acting and music with the serious narrative. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “This space FPS, crafted by a small but passionate team, delivers an atmospheric adventure that pulled me in right from the start.”
    • “It seamlessly enhances the atmosphere, drawing you deeper into the cosmic journey.”
    • “I'm a sucker for atmospheric games, so diving into this with an hour so far, there are quite a few moments where the game looks stunning visually.”
    • “The voice acting, the music, and the atmosphere all don't fit the serious story and just seem generated.”
    • “Locations and atmosphere.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of missed opportunities for Easter eggs and amusing inconsistencies, such as the nonsensical damage calculations based on gun type rather than ammo. Players find the absurdity of certain design choices, like the out-of-place glowing pillars, to be unintentionally funny, contributing to a lighthearted tone despite some areas feeling empty.

    • “The pillars feel out of place and give a feeling that they don't do anything but glow blue; funny enough, this was mentioned in-game.”
    • “Funny thing is, damage isn't calculated based on ammo type but the gun, which is stupid if you know anything about guns.”
    • “It makes absolutely no sense at all, and the leaps in logic are absolutely hilarious.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Users generally find the game's replayability lacking, citing the absence of side quests and a weak story as significant drawbacks. Many recommend waiting for updates to enhance the experience before playing.

    • “No real replay value, so maybe wait for more updates before playing.”
    • “There are no side quests, and there is no replayability here with Moon Mystery.”
    • “Other than the lack of replayability, the story was very weak.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is highlighted by the presence of intrusive ads that detract from the gameplay experience, making it difficult for players to enjoy combat mechanics, particularly with the sniper weapon. While the game attracted players through social media advertising, the overwhelming ad features have led to a less enjoyable experience.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the experience for free players.”
    • “The constant barrage of ads and prompts to purchase in-game currency detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Overall, the emotional aspect of the game is noted to have a strong concept, but it ultimately fails to resonate with players as intended.

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Play time

3hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
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