Moonless Moon
- August 7, 2024
- Kazuhide Oka
Get on SteamWhen night falls, she wanders into another world... Moonless Moon is a text-based adventure game following a girl as she travels through a variety of different worlds.
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and calming experience with beautiful art and a great soundtrack.
- It explores deep philosophical concepts in a relatable way, making it thought-provoking despite its short length.
- The unique visual style and music create an engaging atmosphere, reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films.
- The game is quite short, lasting only around 2-4 hours, which may leave some players wanting more.
- There are several typos in the English translation, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Character expressions and poses are limited, which may affect emotional conveyance during the story.
- music18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its unique and relaxing style, often compared to Studio Ghibli films and lofi music, enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack, featuring original songs and well-executed animated music videos, contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, although some users noted its brevity. Overall, the music is considered a standout element, creating a soothing backdrop that complements the visuals and storytelling.
“The songs and the OST for this game are beautifully perfect for this game.”
“The use of piano is so good, plus having Kamitsubaki Records create three original songs for the game was a nice touch.”
“If this didn't make me so melancholy, I would have enjoyed it more but check out if you haven't Ebi Hime's stuff which can be pretty dark but not as sad as this one.”
“The music is definitely the highlight of Moonless Moon.”
“All the characters are static with one pose (minus when they show up in the music videos).”
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging and relatable, featuring character growth and philosophical themes, all set against a beautiful backdrop of art and music. While the narrative is simple and the gameplay involves solving language puzzles, it effectively conveys meaningful messages despite its short duration. Overall, players appreciate the relaxing experience and the depth of the story, even if it is brief.
“What an interesting way to experience the story.”
“This game is amazing and very beautiful with beautiful art, writing, story, music videos, and a wonderful story with some real-life metaphors and philosophy behind it.”
“Story can be relatable at times, but the character growth is nice to see.”
“Story-wise and gameplay-wise, the game is very simple.”
“You comb through paragraphs in search of important words, and then plug those words into a sentence with some blank spots in order to progress the story.”
“Obviously, with a short 2-hour experience like this, I can't really talk story beats at all (because it's better to just experience it), but I think it sends a nice little message.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are noted for their unique art style, which, combined with the music, creates a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Additionally, the inclusion of well-crafted music videos enhances the overall visual appeal.
“The game features a very unique art style that sets it apart from others, complemented by an impressive musical score.”
“The visuals and music create a relaxing and enjoyable experience, enhanced by well-produced music videos that add to the overall atmosphere.”
“The graphics are stunning, with a distinctive style that captivates players and enhances the immersive experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as straightforward and uncomplicated, aligning with its simple narrative structure.
“The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are too many repetitive tasks that make the gameplay feel tedious.”
