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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.

Reviews

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews
story28 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and fluid movement, making for an engaging visual experience.
  • The gunplay is satisfying, with a variety of weapons and upgrades that enhance gameplay.
  • The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on patches to improve the game.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and cause frustration.
  • The story and dialogue are often criticized for being poorly written and lacking depth, which detracts from immersion.
  • Some players find the AI and combat mechanics to be unpolished, leading to a less challenging and engaging experience.
  • story73 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and rich in potential, while others criticize it for being shallow, poorly paced, and riddled with plot holes. Many appreciate the voice acting and atmosphere, but feel that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, while some players are drawn in by the intriguing premise and world-building, others are left disappointed by the execution and character development.

    • “I don't even have 2 hours in this game and I already love it; the graphics are beautiful, the story seems rich and interesting, and the characters are lively and feel like they actually exist, rather than being NPCs.”
    • “The story is excellent, especially the more you progress.”
    • “After playing so many overwhelming open world games recently, this is exactly what I am looking for. This game has such a unique story hook and lets you discover it at a tasteful pace without any filler.”
    • “The truth is, it's a buggy mess with a nonsensical story.”
    • “Half of the story is unfinished and it almost seems like there's steps missing in between events.”
    • “The story and script (the way the things are presented) are extremely juvenile and sometimes too fast and silly.”
  • graphics41 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the high production value, beautiful visuals, and fluid animations, while others criticize the lack of polish, optimization issues, and inconsistent texture quality. Some players noted that despite the impressive overall design, certain areas felt undercooked or bland, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, while the game showcases strong graphical elements, it also suffers from notable shortcomings that detract from its visual appeal.

    • “This is a really strong indie game with a high production value in most areas; most notably, it is graphically strong and has very fluid movement and gunplay.”
    • “The graphics are good (at least after the second hotfix), albeit with some subpar textures here and there.”
    • “Graphics and gameplay are simply stunning.”
    • “Some of the graphics don't scale well; things pop up, or the texture visibly jumps into another quality level when getting close (like 10 meters close and it jumps into high quality or updates the lighting from bright into darkness).”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and occasional repetitiveness, with some players appreciating the solid combat mechanics and satisfying shooting experience, while others criticize the linear design and lack of depth in mechanics. Although there are enjoyable elements like puzzles and exploration, many find the platforming and vehicle controls rudimentary and unengaging. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun and frustration, with a visual appeal that some feel is undermined by gameplay limitations.

    • “It is beautiful to look at and I am loving the gameplay so far.”
    • “Firing gameplay is very simple, yet very satisfactory.”
    • “Fun gameplay, good price point for what you get in my opinion.”
    • “Game mechanics are simple, sometimes too simple.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay/objectives.”
    • “Puzzles aren't rewarding, exploration is a hassle, and the gameplay itself is chunky and sluggish in all regards.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    The optimization of "Moon Mystery" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly on the Steam Deck OLED, where the game struggles with frame rates and graphics quality. While some aspects of the game, such as gunplay and visuals, are praised, the overall lack of optimization detracts from the experience, especially as performance worsens in later stages. Despite being developed by a small team, the game’s performance issues highlight the need for better optimization across all devices.

    • “I appreciate this was made by a small team and this is their first game, but performance has to be paramount for all supported devices, not just the upper echelon.”
    • “It features solid gunplay, impressive graphics for its scale, and runs smoothly.”
    • “The graphics are also disappointing—quite poor and unoptimized, especially in the moon base area.”
    • “The performance issues get progressively worse the further you get into the game.”
    • “I do believe this has everything to do with the game not being properly optimized.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for fitting the atmosphere and enhancing the experience, with some tracks being captivating. However, several users noted that it can become repetitive and occasionally feels out of sync with the gameplay, detracting from the overall immersion. Despite these criticisms, many still appreciate the soundtrack's quality and its potential to elevate the game's narrative.

    • “Same with the music – it’s on point and totally fits the vibe.”
    • “I also think that the music matches the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “That music is just on another level though.”
    • “The voice acting, the music, and atmosphere all don't fit the serious story and again just seems generated.”
    • “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.”
    • “It seems the team aimed for an engaging experience but relied too heavily on music to achieve it.”
  • stability5 mentions

    Overall, the game exhibits several stability issues, including glitches and bugs, particularly with sniper scopes. While some users express hope for improvements post-launch, the initial experience is marred by these technical problems and inconsistencies, such as unrealistic sound effects.

    • “The truth is, it's a buggy mess with a nonsensical story.”
    • “Some of the scopes (particularly the sniper scopes) are a bit buggy.”
    • “Game is a little buggy so far, though mind you, I'm writing this review on the first day of release, so I hope there will be improvements.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag, with some users feeling that the voice acting and music do not align with the serious narrative, giving it a generated feel. However, others appreciate the music as a fitting complement to the overall atmosphere and locations.

    • “The locations and atmosphere are captivating.”
    • “I also think that the music matches the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “The voice acting, the music, and the atmosphere all don't fit the serious story and just seem generated.”
    • “The locations lack any real atmosphere, making the game feel lifeless.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting the absence of side quests and a weak storyline, suggesting that players may want to wait for updates before engaging with it.

    • “No real replay value, so maybe wait for more updates before playing.”
    • “There are no side quests, and there is no replayability here with the moon mystery.”
    • “Other than the lack of replayability, the story was very weak.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and illogical scenarios, which many players find genuinely hilarious.

    • “It makes absolutely no sense at all, and the leaps in logic are absolutely hilarious.”
    • “The humor is so absurd that it catches you off guard and leaves you in stitches.”
    • “Every character has a quirky sense of humor that makes even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game appears to be tied to weapon usage, with players feeling that the sniper rifle is overly emphasized, while the optics and aiming features detract from the overall enjoyment and fluidity of combat.

  • emotional1 mentions

    Overall, the emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking, with many users feeling that, despite a strong concept, the intended emotional impact fails to resonate effectively.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the manual process of picking up ammo to be tedious, contributing to a sense of grinding in the gameplay experience.

    • “Manually picking up ammo is tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “Leveling up requires an excessive amount of time and effort.”
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