Moon River

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Moon River is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Guillaume and was released on September 27, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Moon River" is a 2D top-down view puzzle game where players are trapped in a screenplay, teleported to the opposite side when boundaries are crossed. The game features multiple levels with increasingly complex puzzles, requiring players to use their character's abilities to progress. It is playable on MacOSX, PC, and Linux with both xBox controller and keyboard support.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

Satisfying and intuitive puzzles that are mind-bending yet not frustrating.
Soothing music and beautiful visuals create a relaxing atmosphere.
The game has a lot of speedrun potential and is generally enjoyable to play.

Combat mechanics are clunky and frustrating, especially during the final boss fight.
Technical issues such as glitches and lack of controller support detract from the experience.
The game is very short and light on story, leaving players wanting more depth.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The gameplay features five distinct puzzle sections that progressively introduce new mechanics, including moving platforms and elevation challenges. However, players have criticized the slow healing mechanic and the punishing nature of the final level, along with a frustrating bounce-off damage system that can lead to quick deaths.
- “Later in the game, the puzzles will incorporate more interesting mechanics such as moving platforms and elevation puzzles.”
- “If you want more than that, I have a first 30 video up on the game where you can see the first 30 minutes of gameplay with some more thorough thoughts after it.”
- “Only complaints are the healing mechanic is annoyingly slow and the final level is unfairly punishing.”
- “The bounce off damage mechanic is terrible (you get hit by a spike, which bounces you into another spike until you die).”
- “The game has 5 puzzle sections, each introducing a new puzzle element to the gameplay.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The game's story is considered minimal, with players expressing a desire for more visual storytelling to complement the puzzle elements. Many reviewers feel that the lack of narrative depth detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that a better balance between puzzles and story would enhance engagement. Overall, the game is seen as light on story, with some players feeling that the final combat sequence does not add significant narrative value.
- “I enjoyed most of the puzzles and the logic, but I wanted to see a better balance between puzzles and visual storytelling.”
- “The game is extremely light on story.”
- “I don't mind the visuals for that matter, but I wish it had more visual storytelling instead of just 2 hours of puzzles.”
- “In my humble opinion, when you make an atmospheric puzzle game, you have to reward the player with some visual storytelling after each puzzle section - that way it's less tedious.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall chill vibe alongside the puzzles and visuals. Reviewers highlight the relaxing soundtrack as a key element that contributes to an immersive and enjoyable experience.
- “I recommend this game only due to the chill vibe with the puzzles, music, and artwork.”
- “Soothing music and beautiful visuals.”
- “The soundtrack really helped me to get through this game; I thought the ambient music here was relaxing and atmospheric.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and cuteness, contributing to a soothing atmosphere alongside the music. However, some players express a desire for more visual storytelling elements, feeling that the visuals could enhance the overall experience beyond the puzzle-focused gameplay.
- “Soothing music and beautiful visuals.”
- “Decent visuals, a pretty cute game.”
- “I recommend this game only due to the chill vibe with the puzzles, music, and artwork.”
- “I don't mind the visuals for that matter, but I wish it had more visual storytelling instead of just 2 hours of puzzles.”
- “+ decent visuals, a pretty cute game”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent freezes during light cutscenes and occasional glitches that require players to reset checkpoints, particularly in the starting area.
- “Game freezes at light cutscene.”
- “I also ran into two glitches that forced me to reset the checkpoints; I suspect that the starting area is where most of the problems can happen.”
- “- Occasional glitches.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its relaxing and immersive soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. Reviewers suggest that incorporating visual storytelling after puzzle sections could further enrich the atmosphere and keep players engaged.
- “The soundtrack really helped me to get through this game; I thought the ambient music here was relaxing and atmospheric.”
- “+ nice atmosphere / relaxing soundtrack”
- “In my humble opinion, when you make an atmospheric puzzle game, you have to reward the player with some visual storytelling after each puzzle section - that way it's less tedious.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that grinding in atmospheric puzzle games can become tedious, and suggest that incorporating visual storytelling as a reward after each puzzle section can enhance engagement and reduce the sense of monotony.
- “In my humble opinion, when you make an atmospheric puzzle game, you have to reward the player with some visual storytelling after each puzzle section - that way it's less tedious.”