Moon Mystery

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 287 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
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Reviews

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 287 reviews
story80 positive mentions
stability15 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a visually engaging environment, making it a treat for players who appreciate aesthetics.
  • The gunplay is fun and rewarding, with a solid weapon customization system that adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game.
  • The story is often confusing and poorly executed, with dialogue that feels juvenile and lacks depth.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including problems with AI behavior and inconsistent frame rates.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and linear, with a lack of variety in enemies and level design that detracts from the overall experience.
  • story215 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing setup and engaging elements, while others criticize it for being shallow, poorly paced, and riddled with plot holes. Many noted that the voice acting and dialogue could be improved, and while some found the story enjoyable and immersive, others felt it lacked depth and coherence, ultimately leaving them disengaged. Overall, the narrative shows potential but requires significant refinement to fully resonate with players.

    • “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 engaging, the dialogue is fun, and the frantic nature of combat keeps you going.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics101 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 optimization and noticeable texture issues, particularly in certain areas like the moon base. Some players noted that despite the impressive aesthetics, the game lacks professional polish and can feel undercooked, especially after experiencing bugs that required multiple hotfixes. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent and enjoyable, they fall short of AAA quality and have room for improvement.

    • “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 beautiful, the story seems rich and interesting, and the characters are lively and feel like they actually exist, rather than being NPCs.”
    • “Graphics and gameplay are simply stunning.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay96 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and occasional repetitiveness, with a mix of mechanics including shooting, platforming, and puzzles that some players find engaging while others deem frustrating or lacking depth. While the visuals are appreciated, the linear design and rudimentary vehicle controls detract from the overall experience for many. Despite these criticisms, some players enjoy the chill nature of the gameplay and the variety of mechanics, indicating a mixed reception overall.

    • “It is beautiful to look at and I am loving the gameplay so far.”
    • “The gameplay flows smoothly, keeping players hooked as they explore new areas and face different challenges.”
    • “Fun game with a decent story and fun gameplay mechanics.”
    • “Look, if you’re expecting a game packed with tons of mechanics, vehicles, weapon upgrades, skill trees, and all that, obviously it’s not gonna be on par with the big-studio stuff.”
    • “Puzzles aren't rewarding, exploration is a hassle, and the gameplay itself is chunky and sluggish in all regards.”
    • “The linear world design is also really lame (from a gameplay perspective but also visually, they look weird. Why would the robots build their bases like a damn Super Mario level? Truly a 'moon mystery', but I digress).”
  • optimization29 mentions

    The optimization of "Moon Mystery" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly in demanding areas like the moon base. While some users experienced smooth frame rates and solid gunplay, others reported poor graphics and declining performance as they progressed through the game, suggesting that it is not well-optimized for all hardware. Overall, the game requires further optimization and bug fixes to enhance the experience across various devices.

    • “On the plus side, the visuals are nice, and FPS performance was stellar (100+ almost consistently).”
    • “Performance is extremely good.”
    • “It features solid gunplay, impressive graphics for its scale, and runs smoothly.”
    • “In its current state, I cannot recommend Moon Mystery unless you have a good rig that can brute force its way to better performance.”
    • “The performance issues get progressively worse the further you get into the game.”
    • “It's a very bad look that I can run higher quality games on Steam Deck OLED at much better performance, higher settings, and better assets, but Moon Mystery struggles.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for fitting the atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its initial captivating quality. However, some players found it became repetitive and misaligned with gameplay, leading to frustration. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, there are concerns about its consistency and integration with the game's narrative and mechanics.

    • “The music fits perfectly and makes the game even more engaging.”
    • “That music is just on another level though.”
    • “I also think that the music matches the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “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.”
  • stability15 mentions

    The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous glitches and bugs reported, particularly affecting features like sniper scopes and the skill tree. While some players noted that the issues are not game-breaking, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished and lacks essential quality of life improvements. Many reviewers expressed hope for future updates to address these stability concerns.

    • “The truth is, it's a buggy mess with a nonsensical story.”
    • “The game is also very buggy and lacks quality of life features in all these minor ways that indicate it was never playtested.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere11 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the music and visuals for enhancing the experience, while others feel that the voice acting and music do not align with the serious tone of the story. Overall, many players appreciate the game's potential for creating a captivating and immersive environment.

    • “I like the music; it fits the atmosphere of the game well.”
    • “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.”
    • “The voice acting, the music, and the atmosphere all don't fit the serious story and again just seem generated.”
    • “Locations and atmosphere.”
    • “The voice acting, the music, and the atmosphere all don't fit the serious story and again just seem generated.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the lack of save options, which forces them to repeatedly navigate long sections after dying. Additionally, the manual collection of ammo adds to the overall monotony of the grinding experience.

    • “Manually picking up ammo is tedious.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “No save option other than autosave checkpoints makes death a tedious repeat of long uneventful hallways.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting the absence of side quests and a weak storyline. Many recommend waiting for updates before playing, as the current content does not encourage repeated playthroughs.

    • “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 no replayability, the story was very weak.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and illogical reasoning, which many players find genuinely funny. The nonsensical mechanics, such as damage calculations based solely on the gun rather than the ammo type, contribute to the overall comedic experience.

    • “It makes absolutely no sense at all and the leaps in logic are absolutely hilarious.”
    • “Funny thing is, damage isn't calculated based on ammo type but the gun, which is stupid if you know anything about guns.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the monetization aspect may be tied to weapon performance, particularly the sniper, which is perceived as overly encouraged but hindered by excessively zoomed optics and disorienting aiming features, detracting from the overall enjoyment of combat.

  • emotional2 mentions

    Overall, reviewers acknowledge a strong concept but feel that the emotional impact of the game falls short of expectations, failing to resonate as intended.

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Play time

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