Moon Mystery

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Moon Mystery is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Cosmoscouts and was released on October 28, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Moon. Our closest celestial neighbor. A place full of mystery and strange things. That's right, there's more than just rocks and impossible challenges out there. A lone astronaut is about to learn that first hand, when he loses contact with Earth and begins an interstellar odyssey across the universe Moon Mystery is a first-person shooter adventure full of puzzles, action, set on strange new …

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Audience ScoreBased on 418 reviews

story105 positive mentions

optimization18 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a variety of environments that enhance the overall experience.
The story is engaging, with a mix of FPS and puzzle-solving elements that keep players interested.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates and bug fixes.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to noticeable performance issues and bugs.
The dialogue and voice acting are often criticized for being awkward and poorly written.
The gameplay can feel repetitive, with a lack of enemy variety and linear level design.

story
300 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
59%
6%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing premise and engaging elements, particularly in the context of time paradoxes and space exploration. However, many critics point out issues with execution, including confusing plot points, lack of depth, and poor voice acting, which detract from the overall experience. While some found the narrative enjoyable and well-integrated with gameplay, others felt it was rushed, disjointed, or overly simplistic, leading to a generally polarized reception.
- “The story is amazing, full of time paradoxes and, of course, a well-balanced mix of FPS and puzzle solving.”
- “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!”
- “A game with a poorly written story that makes no sense, wacky voice acting, and heaps of models from the asset store.”
- “The story was so boring, and the voice acting was most likely the biggest reason why I couldn't get into it at all.”
- “The story and character motivation are absolutely not clear to me.”
gameplay
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting issues such as poor optimization, awkward mechanics, and a lack of depth in combat and puzzles. While some appreciate the variety of gameplay elements and solid shooting mechanics, others criticize the repetitiveness and linearity of the experience, suggesting that it often feels unpolished and lacking in innovation. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing environment and some engaging moments, but it struggles with balancing its mechanics and providing a consistently enjoyable experience.
- “The gameplay loop is you run into some robots, then you do some kind of puzzle, then more combat.”
- “The gameplay flows smoothly, keeping players hooked as they explore new areas and face different challenges.”
- “The mechanics provide some form of variety, but at the same time, they also provide a lot of frustration.”
- “Some of the worst sections involve poorly executed zero gravity sequences and slippery environments that feel more like padding than meaningful gameplay.”
- “It's buggy, fighting is one-dimensional and interspersed with 'exploration' that is fully linear (i.e. no exploring), the puzzles are obvious which makes them either unnecessary or mechanically overly difficult even though you know exactly what you need to do.”
- “The gameplay leaves me wanting; it's a tad repetitive on the fighting and the stakes just aren't there.”
graphics
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
45%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful environments and impressive visuals, particularly for an indie title. However, several players report issues such as graphical bugs, poor optimization, and inconsistent quality, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, while the visuals can be striking, they are often marred by technical shortcomings that detract from the game's potential.
- “The graphics are beautiful, it really sets you in the mood, and the dev team is eager to receive feedback.”
- “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.”
- “Don't be fooled by the trailers; for all the time they seemingly spent on graphics, the lighting is incredibly janky, following Fallout 76 rules, which is to say it moves with you, making it immersion-breaking and hard on the eyes.”
- “Graphics are either so blurry or aliased that it gives me a headache.”
- “I found the graphics disappointing—honestly, the demo seemed to have better visuals than the full game, even when I maxed out all the settings.”
optimization
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
46%
35%
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting frequent stuttering, screen tearing, and poor performance even on high-end systems. While some users noted decent graphics and moments of smooth gameplay, the general consensus is that the game suffers from severe optimization issues that detract from the overall experience, necessitating urgent updates and fixes. Despite its potential and engaging story, the performance problems have led many to recommend waiting for improvements before diving in.
- “Incredible game and story but needs to be worked on for bugs and performance optimization.”
- “The core gameplay is satisfying, the crafting is addictive, and the atmosphere is immersive, but it needs better balancing, deeper progression, and some serious optimization.”
- “The graphics are really good, the storyline itself is well written, and the voice performances are shockingly amazing for how small the team was.”
- “The voice acting is robotic, the level design is unpolished, the controls are confusing, and the game's optimization is nonexistent with weird stutters and screen tearing all over the place.”
- “First of all, the game is badly optimized and poorly done before they released it.”
- “Abysmal performance (30-40 fps average) in several sections, on a machine far above recommended specs.”
stability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant framerate drops, frequent bugs, and glitches that severely impact gameplay, especially as they progress. Many users experienced issues such as inconsistent inputs, visual glitches, and game-breaking bugs, leading to a consensus that the game feels unpolished and should have been released in early access. While some players found enjoyment despite the bugs, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment due to the technical instability.
- “It looks incredible and runs great.”
- “Graphics were pretty and immersed me in most places; I found no glitches in this regard.”
- “Early on, it’s just about adequate, but around the 30% mark, the framerate begins to tank, inputs become inconsistent, and by the end, the game is borderline unplayable thanks to bugs, glitches, and technical instability.”
- “This should have released in early access; the game is unbearably buggy.”
- “The truth is, it's a buggy mess with a nonsensical story.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its initial impact and atmospheric qualities, particularly during exploration and combat. However, several players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive and is often too quiet or overshadowed by silence in certain areas. Overall, while the music enhances the game's ambiance and complements its visuals, it may not maintain its appeal throughout the entire experience.
- “The music fits perfectly and makes the game even more engaging.”
- “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 soundtrack complements the experience wonderfully, with the combat theme standing out as particularly memorable.”
- “Most of the time it was just silence with me running in empty areas, or a few seconds of some kind of music, but it was usually so low in the background I didn't pay much attention to it.”
- “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's just another boring game, with mid graphics, predictable music, and bosses that are too hard to kill for reward or reason.”
atmosphere
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
8%
9%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and visually striking qualities, effectively drawing players into its eerie lunar and cosmic settings. Many reviewers highlight the combination of good graphics, engaging music, and a variety of environments that enhance the overall experience, despite some concerns about gameplay balance and optimization. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking an atmospheric adventure, particularly for its compelling story and unique concepts.
- “Visually, the game has a striking, immersive atmosphere that pulls you into its eerie lunar setting.”
- “This space FPS, crafted by a small but passionate team, delivers an atmospheric adventure that pulled me in right from the start.”
- “The visuals, the atmosphere, and most sounds were on point all throughout the game.”
- “The voice acting, the music, and the atmosphere all don't fit the serious story and just seem generated.”
- “Locations and atmosphere.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
69%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often detracting from the overall experience. Many reviews highlight the lack of challenge and the monotonous nature of tasks, with some expressing that the grinding feels unnecessary and poorly integrated into the gameplay. The absence of meaningful progression and the reliance on tedious mechanics contribute to a frustrating experience for many players.
- “I did not find it to be challenging, but instead found it to be incredibly tedious, which to me is a bigger sin in game design.”
- “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.”
- “No save option other than autosave checkpoints makes death a tedious repeat of long uneventful hallways.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing; some players find it forced and detracting from the overall experience, particularly criticizing the character Toby for undermining the themes of isolation. Others appreciate the quirky elements, such as the absurdity of gameplay mechanics and the corny voice acting, which can evoke genuine laughter. Overall, while there are moments of humor that resonate, many feel it could benefit from a more refined approach.
- “But never mind, the devs also included a cool setting and funny gameplay, and that's okay for me.”
- “Or the last gun I used would 'combine' with the crate scanner, which I found hilarious personally.”
- “It makes absolutely no sense at all, and the leaps in logic are absolutely hilarious.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting the absence of side quests and a weak story, 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 Moon Mystery.”
- “Other than the lack of replayability, the story was very weak.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report mixed emotional experiences, with some feeling a strong connection to the game's concept, while others found translation issues detracted from their emotional investment in the characters and story. Overall, the emotional impact is perceived as lacking, despite the potential for a deeper connection.
- “It even made me feel slightly dizzy, which is unusual; I rarely get motion sickness.”
- “In summary, while the concept is strong, the emotional impact didn't resonate as intended.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for featuring buggy ads that detract from the gameplay experience. Players feel that the ads are disorienting and negatively impact the enjoyment of using the sniper weapon, which is heavily promoted.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, with buggy ads appearing on the sniper scope.”
- “I bought this game after seeing some ads on Facebook, but I never heard of it before and decided to play it since it was thematically interesting.”
- “The ads features felt so disorienting that it really wasn't very fun to engage in combat on the fly.”