Moonfell: the Tides of Aether

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Moonfell: the Tides of Aether is a single player role playing game. It was developed by mooglerampage and was released on February 17, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Story Moonfell: the Tides of Aether is a retro-styled, character driven RPG in which you must guide the noble siblings Lunara and Darren on their journey of survival and self-discovery. Roughly 6 years since the assassination of the king and queen as part of a bloody political takeover, Lunara and her brother are forced to remain in hiding, only accompanied by each other, their bodyguard Estelle, …

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Moonfell features a unique and engaging combat system that encourages strategic use of all party members and their skills.
The game has a charming retro aesthetic, with well-designed visuals, catchy music, and solid writing that resonates with fans of classic RPGs.
The demo offers a generous amount of content, providing around 2-8 hours of gameplay that introduces players to a compelling story and diverse mechanics.

Some players found the story and boss fights to lack excitement and buildup, leading to a somewhat anticlimactic experience.
While the combat is generally enjoyable, some felt that battles leaned towards the easier side, potentially reducing the challenge for experienced players.
The retro aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, as some players prefer more modern visuals and design.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable characters and a laid-back, story-driven approach that balances exploration and combat effectively. While it employs familiar tropes, it does so in unexpected ways, showcasing depth and good environmental storytelling. Overall, players are excited about the potential of the narrative as the game progresses, despite some wishing for more excitement.
- “Really enjoy the characters and story, and excited to play more.”
- “Overall, I think Runelight Owl is crafting a solid experience here, and I’m excited to see where the story goes in the future!”
- “The story is familiar and approachable but uses a lot of tropes in unexpected ways and shows a lot of depth behind them.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its generous length, offering around eight and a half hours in the demo, and features intuitive mechanics that are easy to grasp. Players appreciate the clever and balanced systems that allow for strategic movement and skill usage, alongside engaging environmental storytelling. The depth of gameplay, especially on higher difficulties, enhances the overall experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “Clever and balanced mechanics allow you to time your movements into choosing your encounters, using projectiles to give you the edge, then having the freedom of full access to using any of your party's skills at any time.”
- “Maps are tight and packed, and every room had some kind of mechanic to engage with.”
- “There is a lot of good environmental storytelling in this game, and it has a lot of potential considering the demo has a respectable 2 or so hours of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay has a solid level of depth, especially on the harder difficulty which I chose to play for this release of the demo, and it features a unique system where you can select the actions of party members freely during a turn, which really expands on the strategic possibilities.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their authentic retro aesthetic, effectively capturing the essence of the NES era with well-designed visuals and cohesive art style. While some players may not resonate with nostalgia-driven aesthetics, the overall presentation, including ambient lighting and attention to detail, enhances the experience and evokes fond memories of classic gaming.
- “The retro aesthetic is on point (visuals + SFX + music).”
- “That said, the art style is well-designed and cohesive, which is what really matters.”
- “Beautifully fits in with the aesthetic of the NES era and feels authentic to it, but with better and more detailed writing, beautiful ambient lighting, and a scale and difficulty curve that respects your time.”
- “Visually, the game didn’t particularly impress me, but that’s more of a personal preference—I'm not big on nostalgia-driven aesthetics.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its catchiness and nostalgic quality, effectively complementing the retro aesthetic alongside the visuals and sound effects. Reviewers highlight it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior.
- “One of the standout aspects for me was the music.”
- “The graphics and music are on point and again harkens back to those old days of sitting in front of a CRT TV and playing Final Fantasy or Dragon Warrior.”
- “The retro aesthetic is on point (visuals + SFX + music).”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively captures the essence of classic RPGs like Final Fantasy IV, featuring strong writing and well-developed characters that enhance the overall experience.
- “An RPG that manages to capture the vibe of FF4 and the SNES era, with excellent writing and character development.”

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