Moonleap
- April 11, 2023
- guselect
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Moonleap is a single-player platformer game with a cute moon boy protagonist on a mission to recover shooting stars. The game features 50 handmade levels with innovative day-to-night jumping mechanics, challenging puzzles, and pixel-art graphics. With a good soundtrack and additional secret levels, Moonleap offers a fun and accessible gameplay experience."
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and a charming soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Puzzles are well-designed and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- The unique mechanics, such as altering platforms with jumps, create a fresh and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The control scheme is unconventional and can be frustrating, particularly with the jump button being used for multiple actions.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some level designs can be confusing or frustrating, particularly in secret levels, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its casual accessibility, featuring simple yet engaging mechanics that evolve organically throughout the game. Players appreciate the well-designed puzzles and unique core mechanics, such as the day-night switching, which keep the experience fresh and enjoyable without becoming overwhelming. Overall, the game offers a fun, relaxing puzzle-platforming experience with beautiful graphics and a strong focus on exploration and creativity.
“New mechanics are introduced organically as you progress through the game, but nothing ever feels overwhelming.”
“The core mechanic – swapping elements and colors every time you jump – is a brilliantly simple one that is explored thoroughly throughout the game.”
“Great puzzle design, tight mechanics.”
“I was able to figure every puzzle out on my own (with the sole exception of S-ranking the first level, because I didn't know about the out-of-bounds mechanics yet), so if you want a really challenging game, this might not be the best choice.”
“Although the tutorial could be better about some mechanics, I still 100% recommend this.”
“Expect 2-3 hours of gameplay.”
- music14 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and charm, enhancing the overall experience with a calming and enjoyable soundtrack that complements the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the sound design as phenomenal, creating a rich atmosphere that is both relaxing and engaging, making it a key aspect of the game's appeal. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly enriches the player's experience.
“A beautiful game, the art is amazing, the music is so good and the levels are incredible.”
“But the sweet color aesthetic, the music and the puzzles throughout the game, even in the world outside of the levels themselves makes for what feels like a rich experience.”
“The music is also phenomenal – pleasing, yet calm enough as to not distract the player.”
“The music and sound effects follow that Game Boy feel.”
“The graphics and soundtrack are *smack* chef's kiss.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their vibrant and balanced color palette, creating an engaging and visually appealing experience. The pixelated art style, reminiscent of Kirby, enhances the atmosphere, making it a standout feature of this charming 2D puzzle-platformer. Overall, players appreciate the combination of beautiful visuals and a delightful soundtrack, contributing to a rich gaming experience.
“I think what kept this game engaging is the visuals; the palette for a level is bright, but balanced in color, and never seems overblown or grating.”
“But the sweet color aesthetic, the music, and the puzzles throughout the game, even in the world outside of the levels themselves, make for what feels like a rich experience.”
“The pixel-perfect, Kirby-inspired stars-and-clouds aesthetic looks great.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cryptic and charming, with a focus on indirect storytelling elements such as cutscenes, chapter progression, and easter eggs. However, some players feel that the narrative lacks depth, as the central poem and its significance may not be fully appreciated, leaving the overall story somewhat elusive.
“Cryptic and nice story.”
“Here is a little story of the moon boy whose quest is to recover shooting stars.”
“There's not much focus on story.”
“This game features heavily a poem, which I hadn't read before or even taken much time to think about, so the story of the game was a bit lost on me.”
“There is definitely some element of indirect storytelling through the initial cutscene, the progression of chapters, some of the easter eggs, and some of the texts shown throughout.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning art, captivating music, and sound design, which together create a charming and peaceful experience. Players appreciate the cute visuals and overall ambiance, making it a delightful 2D puzzle-platformer that invites repeated play.
“The art, music, and sound are all amazing and create a great atmosphere.”
“A short and sweet 2D puzzle-platformer with cute visuals and great atmosphere!”
“I really liked the visual style and OST; together they transmit a calm and peaceful atmosphere.”
“I really liked the visual style and OST; together they create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of achieving S ranks enjoyable and engaging, as it involves creative problem-solving rather than tedious trial and error, contrasting it with the more monotonous experience of sokoban-style puzzles.
“Going for S ranks (minimum swaps) is also fun and not tedious like minimum push Sokoban because there's usually a creative order you need to follow to achieve S ranks, rather than just trial and error or boring math.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find that the game's replayability is high, with various modes, challenges, and outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. The diversity in gameplay mechanics and story paths adds to its longevity, making it appealing for players to return. Overall, the game offers a compelling reason to replay, enhancing its overall value.
“The game offers a wealth of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
“The random events and procedural generation keep the gameplay fresh, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance across various hardware configurations. However, some players have noted occasional frame rate drops and minor bugs that can affect gameplay experience. Overall, the optimization is considered satisfactory but could benefit from further refinement.
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
“The optimization is so bad that loading times are longer than the actual gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating a high level of stability.
“Runs great on Steam Deck :)”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes profound emotions, with one user stating it made them feel as if they were embodying the essence of a moon, highlighting its unique ability to create deep emotional connections.
“No game has made me feel more like a moon.”
