Moon Watch

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 35 reviews
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"Moon Watch" is a time-stop horde survival roguelike game where you battle vampires on the moon with a wide range of cards and abilities. Use the Moon Watch to manipulate time, plan strategic combos, and enhance your power to survive the endless hordes of undead. Collect cards, discover rare relics, and refine your deck to hunt down the powerful Vampire Lord.

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Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game combines strategic deck pulls with engaging gameplay mechanics, making it fun to play and experiment with different builds.
  • The unique time stop mechanic adds an interesting twist to the gameplay, allowing for strategic planning and execution.
  • The art style and atmosphere are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, with some characters being significantly weaker than others, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • There is a lack of content and polish, making the game feel bare-bones and repetitive after mastering the initial skills.
  • The controls can be awkward, particularly on certain platforms, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of various mechanics, combining elements from survivor games, arena shooters, and deck builders, which creates a unique and engaging experience. While some players appreciate the innovative time-stop mechanic and the fun gameplay loop, others find the game slow and tedious, with issues like lag and control navigation that need improvement. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on familiar genres, though it may require further refinement to enhance playability.

    • “This combines strategic deck pulls with the funny walking gameplay of Vampire Survivors in a way that really works for me.”
    • “It has the classic overwhelming Japanese bullet hell feel while adding a unique time stop mechanic that allows for a rogue-lite element!”
    • “Surprisingly fun survivor-like with varied builds, nice atmosphere, and good tunes with a red light, green light sort of gameplay.”
    • “Overall, this game is a mix of mechanics that do not work; it's very slow and tedious with a huge lack of viable skills.”
    • “There are a few control mechanics that need ironing out, such as the map screen not being 100% navigable with just a gamepad. But hey, it's early days in early access; that's par for the course, really.”
    • “I think the creators were incredibly smart to add objectives to kill the bosses, so you can't just one-shot them. You actually have to semi-play the fight; now they need to take it one step further by giving the bosses mechanics.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and smooth gameplay, with many users highlighting the appealing art style as a standout feature.

    • “The artwork is really pretty, and the gameplay is smooth.”
    • “The art style is great.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging and vibrant quality, with particular acclaim for the Act 2 soundtrack, which energizes players and enhances the overall experience.

    • “I love the music, art, and overall feel of the game.”
    • “The Act 2 soundtrack makes me shake my body incredibly violently.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
    • “I found the music to be forgettable and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, with a mix of mechanics that fail to engage, leading to a lack of viable skills and overall frustration.

    • “Overall, this game is a mix of mechanics that do not work; it's very slow and tedious with a huge lack of viable skills.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find the repetitive nature of grinding in this game to be incredibly frustrating and unfulfilling.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is effectively integrated with its strategic deck mechanics and the amusing walking gameplay reminiscent of Vampire Survivors, creating an enjoyable and engaging experience for players.

    • “This combines strategic deck pulls with the hilariously funny walking gameplay of Vampire Survivors, which really works for me.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue and quirky characters keep me laughing throughout the gameplay.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game has a solid concept and enjoyable gameplay, but it requires improvements in user interface polish, overall optimization, and the addition of Steam Cloud support.

    • “It's a good concept and plays well, but it needs UI polish, optimization, and Steam Cloud support.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highlighted as enjoyable and engaging, featuring varied builds and a unique gameplay style reminiscent of "red light, green light," complemented by appealing music and a vibrant aesthetic.

    • “Surprisingly fun survivor-like with varied builds, nice atmosphere, and good tunes with a red light, green light sort of gameplay.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users express that the game lacks sufficient elements to enhance its replayability, indicating a desire for additional features or content to encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “I really feel like it needs some things for replay value.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
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