Moon Mystery

About

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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 297 reviews

story78 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and beautiful environments that enhance the overall experience.
The gameplay includes a mix of shooting, puzzles, and vehicle mechanics, providing a varied experience.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates to improve the game.

The story is poorly written and lacks coherence, with dialogue that feels juvenile and unconvincing.
The AI is simplistic and the combat can feel unchallenging, leading to repetitive gameplay.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including inconsistent controls and graphical glitches.

story
229 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
60%
6%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it confusing, poorly executed, or lacking coherence. While some appreciated the intriguing premise and engaging moments, others criticized the dialogue, character motivations, and overall narrative structure, often comparing it unfavorably to more polished titles. Despite its potential, the story seems to struggle with clarity and depth, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and plot.
- “The story was really interesting and the ending was very cool.”
- “Moon Mystery starts you off with complete mystery, wondering what is going on, but by the end you have the complete story, and you feel fulfilled.”
- “The story is engaging, with a steady pace that keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The story and character motivation are absolutely not clear to me.”
- “The moments of beautiful scenery don't make up for the poor and unnecessary voice acting, tedious puzzles, weak story, and boring gunfights.”
- “The story is nonsensical, has no real explanation or resolution, and your AI companion knows far too much about the various environments that you visit.”
gameplay
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
70%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid shooting mechanics and variety in activities, while others criticize its awkward controls, linearity, and repetitiveness. Many players appreciate the engaging combat and puzzle elements, but note that certain mechanics feel clunky or underdeveloped, leading to frustration. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments, it struggles with balance and depth, leaving some players wanting more from their experience.
- “The gameplay and puzzles are decently challenging and satisfying enough that I can say this is worth your time.”
- “The gameplay flows smoothly, keeping players hooked as they explore new areas and face different challenges.”
- “The gameplay is good, the movement can be a little tricky sometimes but overall it's pretty good.”
- “From the gameplay perspective, it has some issues: controlling the character is sometimes awkward and weapon combat is a little sketchy.”
- “It has many features, content, and game mechanics, but literally all of them are so low-grade that they just don't work.”
- “Puzzles aren't rewarding, exploration is a hassle, and the gameplay itself is chunky and sluggish in all regards.”
graphics
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
47%
5%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the impressive visuals and detailed environments, particularly for an indie title. However, some users noted issues such as blurriness, inconsistent texture quality, and occasional graphical glitches that detract from the experience. While the aesthetic appeal is highlighted, there are calls for improved optimization and polish to elevate the visual quality further.
- “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.”
- “Despite modern, higher definition textures and much better lighting, the graphics here are not great.”
- “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.”
optimization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
44%
28%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly in the later stages, where frame rates can drop drastically to around 30 fps even on high-end systems. While some users noted good graphical performance and smooth gameplay at lower settings, others highlighted persistent stuttering, lag, and unoptimized areas that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial optimization and bug fixes to enhance performance across all devices.
- “Good story, pretty graphics that are well optimized, some good puzzles, and decent shooting.”
- “I've played mostly on the Steam Deck so far and they have fixed a lot of big performance issues.”
- “It features solid gunplay, impressive graphics for its scale, and runs smoothly.”
- “The performance late game can get pretty bad (I have a Ryzen 5800X3D and 3060 Ti) and I was sitting at a locked 120 fps up until the last couple of levels which absolutely dumpstered my performance down to around 30 fps.”
- “Abysmal performance (30-40 fps avg.) in several sections, on a machine far above recommended specs.”
- “The performance issues get progressively worse the further you get into the game.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Players have encountered game-breaking bugs, visual glitches, and inconsistent vehicle controls, leading to frustration and a lack of polish. While some users noted minor bugs, the consensus is that the game requires significant improvements to achieve a stable and enjoyable experience.
- “The graphics were stunning and fully immersed me in most areas; I didn't encounter any glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, providing a stable experience throughout.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on the story without interruptions.”
- “I really want to like this game, but it's too buggy.”
- “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 game is also very buggy and lacks quality of life features in all these minor ways that indicate it was never playtested.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement gameplay, particularly during combat and exploration. While some players found the soundtrack captivating and well-suited to the game's themes, others criticized it for becoming repetitive and occasionally out of sync with the action. Overall, the music is often highlighted as a strong aspect of the game, despite some inconsistencies in execution.
- “The soundtrack complements the experience wonderfully, with the combat theme standing out as particularly memorable.”
- “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.”
- “The music fits perfectly and makes the game even more engaging.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
14%
14%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and visually stunning environments, effectively drawing players into a cosmic adventure. Reviewers highlight the strong graphics, sound design, and overall ambiance, likening it to classic titles known for their atmospheric depth. While some elements, like voice acting and enemy design, received mixed feedback, the overall experience is described as engaging and enjoyable, with a compelling post-apocalyptic vibe.
- “The visuals, the atmosphere, and most sounds were on point all throughout the game.”
- “This space FPS, crafted by a small but passionate team, delivers an atmospheric adventure that pulled me in right from the start.”
- “Overall, it's a fun game, it's engaging, and the atmosphere is like a realistic post-apocalyptic 'No Man's Sky'.”
- “The voice acting, the music, and the atmosphere all don't fit the serious story and just seem generated.”
- “Locations and atmosphere.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviews highlight that grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and repetitive, with players feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Many express frustration with the lack of engaging content, as the gameplay becomes a slog through generic environments and monotonous tasks, leading to a desire for more meaningful progression. The absence of a save option further exacerbates the grind, making repeated sections feel unnecessarily drawn out.
- “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.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as corny and amusing, with voice acting that adds to its charm. Players find the illogical mechanics, such as damage calculation based on the gun rather than ammo type, to be unintentionally funny, highlighting a mix of potential for future comedic elements and current absurdities. Overall, while some areas feel empty, the humor shines through in the game's quirks and inconsistencies.
- “The story and voice acting is corny and kind of funny to me.”
- “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.”
- “It makes absolutely no sense at all, and the leaps in logic are absolutely hilarious.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users generally find the game's replayability lacking, citing the absence of side quests and a weak storyline 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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that translation issues significantly hinder the emotional connection to the characters, resulting in a lack of investment in the story despite its strong concept. Overall, the emotional impact falls short of expectations.
- “In summary, while the concept is strong, the emotional impact didn't resonate as intended.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is highlighted by users' experiences with intrusive ads that detract from gameplay, particularly during combat. While the game initially attracted players through advertising, the overwhelming focus on monetization through ads has led to a frustrating experience, especially with weapon mechanics like the sniper optics.
- “I bought this game after seeing some ads on Facebook. I had never heard of it before and decided to play it since it was thematically interesting.”
- “The sniper in general felt like the most encouraged weapon to use, but all the optics were way too zoomed in, and the ad features felt so disorienting that it really wasn't very fun to zoom for combat on the fly.”