- June 21, 2018
- Keith Bradner
Moondust: Knuckles Tech Demos
98%Game Brain Score
humor, emotional
stability, story
98% User Score 57 reviews
Platforms
PCWindows
About
Moondust takes place in the Portal universe. With moon-based conversion gel stores running dangerously low, Aperture looks to the stars for a new source of the valuable portal conductor. Take control of a giant robot on the moon, spearheading the Aperture Lunar Resources Initiative. This demo utilizes all of the new inputs of Knuckles and showcases a few new game mechanics enabled by the new contr…



Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
- Great tech demo for the Valve Index controllers, showcasing their capabilities and providing a fun experience.
- The game is entertaining and whimsical, with charming characters and engaging interactions that bring joy to players.
- It's a perfect introduction to VR for new Index users, allowing them to acclimate to the controls and explore the environment.
- Limited functionality without the Valve Knuckles, making it less enjoyable for players without the specific hardware.
- Some interactions feel awkward and unpolished, with issues like items randomly dropping or not behaving realistically.
- The demo is short and lacks substantial content, leaving players wanting more depth and variety in gameplay.
- stability3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
Users generally find the buggies enjoyable and fun to use, although some struggle with control, which they attribute to their own skill rather than stability issues in the game. The experience is particularly praised for those using a Valve Index, especially in the demo featuring the small buggy.
“The buggies are fun, but I am terrible at controlling them; not the fault of the demo. However, the trailer shows a view from inside the buggy, and I have not figured out a way to get that perspective.”
“To summarize: if you have a Valve Index, you'll enjoy this for hours (especially the demo with the small buggy, haha).”