Moon Mystery

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 156 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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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

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews
story41 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a visually engaging environment that enhances the overall experience.
  • The gunplay is satisfying, with a variety of weapons and a solid weapon modification system that adds depth to combat.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game.
  • The game suffers from significant control issues, particularly for gamepad users, with unresponsive button mappings and sensitivity problems.
  • The story is poorly executed, with confusing plot points and dialogue that feels juvenile and lacks coherence.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including low frame rates and glitches that disrupt gameplay.
  • story113 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it confusing, poorly written, or lacking coherence, often leaving them puzzled about its purpose. While some appreciate its engaging elements and potential for depth, others criticize the dialogue and character development as juvenile or derivative. Overall, the narrative seems to struggle with pacing and clarity, leading to a varied experience that may appeal to some but disappoint others.

    • “The story is engaging.”
    • “It's really beautiful, and the story is engaging.”
    • “The story has potential, and I appreciate the developers' efforts to evoke emotion, but ultimately, I didn’t find it impactful.”
    • “The story doesn't make much sense; even after completing it, I was left puzzled, just thinking, 'What the hell was the story?' along with 'What the hell is the point of this supposed puzzle?'”
    • “I cannot for the life of me tell if the story is badly written, missing key points, or just not thought out well.”
    • “The truth is, it's a buggy mess with a nonsensical story.”
  • graphics53 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful visuals and high production value, while others criticize the optimization and inconsistencies in texture quality. Some players find the graphics stunning and immersive, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere, while others describe them as lacking polish and reminiscent of older titles. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point for the game, but technical issues and performance concerns detract from the experience for some users.

    • “The concept is really good, and I cannot stress enough that the visuals/graphics are absolutely beautiful.”
    • “This indie game is really enjoyable, with great visuals and a nice atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are so good.”
    • “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.”
    • “The visuals are pretty bland, the AI isn't great, and there's a lack of immersive content, which makes it feel dull really fast.”
  • gameplay53 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of FPS, platforming, and puzzle mechanics that can feel disjointed and frustrating at times. While some players appreciate the variety and engaging story, others criticize the mechanics for being simplistic, repetitive, and lacking depth. Overall, the game offers enjoyable moments but suffers from balance issues and a lack of polish, leaving some players feeling that it falls short of expectations.

    • “So nice to see how the team managed to shape such ambitiously narrative-oriented gameplay.”
    • “Smooth gameplay, beautiful textures, and innovative puzzles made me fall in love instantly.”
    • “The gameplay flows smoothly, keeping players hooked as they explore new areas and face different challenges.”
    • “The gameplay is a mess.”
    • “Puzzles aren't rewarding, exploration is a hassle, and the gameplay itself is chunky and sluggish in all regards.”
    • “But the mechanics within need more balance and variety within them to make it an interesting game to play.”
  • optimization15 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates and poor graphics quality, particularly in certain areas like the moon base. While some users noted decent performance on high-end machines, others experienced progressively worse performance as they advanced in the game, leading to frustration with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as needing substantial optimization and bug fixes to enhance the experience across all devices.

    • “On the plus side, the visuals are nice, and FPS performance was stellar (100+ almost consistently).”
    • “It features solid gunplay, impressive graphics for its scale, and runs smoothly.”
    • “It looks decent and you can forgive the odd pop-in and some areas of truly poor performance (42 fps) even on a decent machine (5950x, RTX 3090, and 32 GB RAM).”
    • “The graphics are also disappointing—quite poor and unoptimized, especially in the moon base area.”
    • “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.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging quality and strong fit with the overall atmosphere, enhancing the experience for players. However, some reviewers noted that while the soundtrack starts off captivating, it can become repetitive and misaligned with gameplay, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered one of the game's standout features, despite some criticisms regarding its consistency throughout the experience.

    • “The music fits perfectly and makes the game even more engaging.”
    • “Moon Mystery's strongest aspect is definitely its art direction and music.”
    • “Same with the music – it’s on point and totally fits the vibe.”
    • “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.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game's stability is generally criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players note that the issues are not game-breaking, the lack of quality control and playtesting is evident, leading to a perception of the game as a "buggy mess." Many hope for improvements in future updates, especially given that some reviews were written shortly after release.

    • “The game is also very buggy and lacks quality of life features in all these minor ways that indicate it was never playtested.”
    • “To top it all off, it's a buggy mess.”
    • “The truth is, it's a buggy mess with a nonsensical story.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its stunning visuals and immersive qualities, creating a captivating experience for players. However, some critiques highlight a disconnect between the voice acting and music with the serious narrative, suggesting that while the environment is visually appealing, the overall cohesion may be lacking.

    • “This indie game is really enjoyable, with great visuals and a nice atmosphere.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to progress. The lack of save options leads to frustrating repetition after deaths, and the manual collection of ammo adds to the tedium. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as a major drawback.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “No save option other than autosave checkpoints makes death a tedious repeat of long, uneventful hallways.”
    • “Manually picking up ammo is tedious.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the game lacks significant replayability due to the absence of side quests and a compelling narrative, leading many users to suggest waiting 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 Moon Mystery.”
    • “Other than the lack of replayability, the story was very weak.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game often stems from its illogical mechanics, particularly the absurdity of damage calculations based solely on the gun rather than the ammo type, leading to unintentionally comedic situations. Players find the discrepancies amusing, highlighting a blend of frustration and laughter in the game's design.

    • “It makes absolutely no sense at all, and the leaps in logic are absolutely hilarious.”
    • “The humor in this game is so unexpected that it keeps you laughing even during the most intense moments.”
    • “The absurdity of the situations you find yourself in is what makes the humor shine through.”
  • 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.

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