Moonflower
- March 25, 2023
- Cats on a Lilypad Studios
Get on SteamWhen the source of the kingdoms magic is in danger, High Alchemist Nika Skylar has no choice but to intervene. Joined by a mysterious detective Skylar must act before the kingdom is plunged into darkness.
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Reviews
- The game features a beautifully written story with well-developed characters that evoke strong emotional responses.
- The artwork is stunning and vibrant, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the game's world.
- The gameplay includes engaging mini-games and multiple endings, providing replayability and a satisfying experience.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Character sprites are static with limited animations, which detracts from the visual experience.
- The music can be repetitive and lacks character voiceovers, which may not appeal to all players.
- story56 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story is widely praised for its engaging and well-crafted narrative, blending romance with elements of mystery and political intrigue. Players appreciate the depth of the characters and the unique art style that enhances the storytelling experience. Overall, it is described as a beautiful, emotional journey that resonates with players, making it a recommended choice for fans of visual novels.
“A beautiful love story mixed with a mystery of sorts.”
“This story will stick with me as a favorite and a comfort to come back to when the mood is right.”
“The story is full of political intrigue and the investigation is very fulfilling.”
“The story... I will admit... I only read the good end... (come on, I need some goodness in my life... so spare me right this moment until I get my bearings!) but even that wasn't an ending where everything came together perfectly.”
“So many visual novels repeat story points that happened 5 minutes before in the narrative and treat you like you've never read a book, but this one respects your ability to figure things out.”
“The gameplay for the most part is a typical visual novel with choices you can make along the way resulting in the story ending in one of three ways.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning and unique art style, featuring vibrant character designs and detailed backgrounds that enhance the storytelling experience. Players appreciate the beautifully illustrated "special moments" and the inclusion of a gallery that unlocks artwork during gameplay, further showcasing the game's artistic quality. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, making it a must-play for fans of visually appealing narratives.
“The artwork in Moonflower is stunning, with beautiful character designs and detailed backgrounds that really bring the world to life.”
“The art style is unique and beautiful, really lending to the feel of the story in its fairytale-esque style.”
“Where visual novels tend to shine is in regards to artwork, and this one is no exception.”
“The visuals are lackluster and fail to impress, making the overall experience feel flat.”
“The character designs are generic and uninspired, lacking the creativity that one would expect from a visual novel.”
“The backgrounds are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the immersion of the game.”
- music14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its beauty and ability to set the mood for various scenes. However, some players noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and lacks character voiceovers, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated, there are suggestions for improvement in variety and depth.
“Lovely story with beautiful music.”
“Loved the characters and the art, the story is interesting and the music is fitting.”
“The music is also lovely, perfectly setting the mood for each scene.”
“The soundtrack honestly was overall okay, instrumental tracks that repeat and the characters are not voiced.”
“It was nice, art could be better, music was annoying.”
“The soundtrack honestly was overall okay, instrumental tracks that repeat and the characters are not voiced.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, with players describing it as wholesome and heartfelt, capable of evoking strong feelings, including tears after reaching the good ending. Its art and writing are highlighted as exceptional, contributing to its overall impact and making it a standout experience, despite being underrated.
“Well, seeing as even the visual novel gods favored this game, it is safe to say that this game was pretty damn awesome and heartfelt.”
“I'm not even kidding, I cried after I got the good ending. This is such an underrated game; the art, the writing, everything about it is perfect.”
“The game itself is wholesome and playable by all ages.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a traditional visual novel format, allowing players to make choices that lead to one of three different story endings. Additionally, players can unlock artwork in a gallery during special gameplay moments.
“There is also a gallery that unlocks artwork during special gameplay moments.”
“The gameplay for the most part is a typical visual novel with choices you can make along the way resulting in the story ending in one of three ways.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been characterized as inconsistent, with users noting issues such as stuttering and performance hiccups, though some find these quirks endearing.
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the artwork in "Moonflower" is praised for its stunning character designs and detailed backgrounds that enhance the game's world, there is no specific mention of character development in the provided reviews.
