MoonQuest
- February 25, 2020
- eigenbom
Get on Steam"MoonQuest is a single-player platformer adventure game with stunning game mechanics and pretty visuals. Each playthrough generates a new procedurally-generated world, filled with wild forests, giant mountains, ancient ruins, and unique regions with diverse resources and weather. Harvest resources, find treasure, and forge weapons to help you on your journey to discover the lost cathedral."
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- The game features a beautiful pixel art style and immersive sound design that enhances the exploration experience.
- MoonQuest offers a charming and unique blend of genres, providing a satisfying gameplay loop of harvesting, exploring, and crafting.
- The procedural generation of the world keeps gameplay fresh, with plenty of hidden areas and unlockable characters to discover.
- The game lacks depth in gameplay mechanics, with many players feeling it excels at nothing in particular and is often compared unfavorably to similar titles like Terraria.
- There is a significant lack of guidance and clarity in objectives, leading to confusion about what players should be doing at any given time.
- The game has faced criticism for poor communication from the developers and a lack of updates, leaving players feeling abandoned and disappointed.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally solid and satisfying, with a simple loop of harvesting, exploring, and upgrading, reminiscent of Terraria but with less depth and a more fragmented world structure. While some players appreciate the variety of unlockable characters and mechanics, others find the procedural map design frustrating, particularly the need to dig through narrow spaces. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable mechanics and significant issues that could hinder the experience for some players.
“The art is beautiful, the sound design is fantastic, the gameplay is solid and satisfying.”
“Though Moonquest does not reinvent the wheel, it manages to create a satisfying gameplay loop of 'harvest -> explore -> embiggen'.”
“I have to emphasize that it's not my type of game and I still enjoy it, a testament to its dynamic gameplay and variety of content.”
“Reminiscent of Terraria, but seemingly with simpler game mechanics and far less world to explore.”
“The actual gameplay is frustrating and terrible.”
“I could post at length about the number of issues I had with every aspect of the gameplay in the short time I played, but the most important one for the success of this game is the combat.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and immersive pixel-art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and aesthetic appeal. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant colors and unique art direction, noting that it significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment despite some criticisms regarding content and gameplay depth. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature that justifies the game's price.
“The atmosphere it has in its different regions is quite cool, made possible by its great pixel-art style and the soothing yet strange soundtrack.”
“I was immediately pulled in by the beautiful and genuinely stylized graphics, and I'm really loving it so far.”
“Moonquest is a really fun game with a great pixel art style.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story centers around a cosmic quest to find two moonstones to power a moon machine, creating a sense of adventure for players. While the main storyline can be completed in a day, it offers significant replayability through character unlocks and alternative storylines, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the narrative's immersive quality, often feeling more like a captivating tale than a traditional game.
“Really felt like a lone traveler on a cosmic quest for a bit there.”
“Main storyline is completable in one day, but there's a lot of replayability with character unlocks and different storylines, not to mention the collection, sandbox, and construction aspect!”
“Most of the time I forgot it was actually a game that was coming out and thought it was just a fun story that was being told very slowly via Twitter over the course of those 400 odd years.”
“The main storyline is completable in one day, which makes it feel rushed and lacking depth.”
“There's a solid foundation here, but I haven't seen enough quest progression beyond just finding two moonstones.”
“While the game has replayability with character unlocks and different storylines, the main quest feels too short and underdeveloped.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its ability to create an immersive atmosphere with soothing and ambient tracks, others find it unmemorable and lacking in energy, particularly during moments that seem to suggest a boss fight. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to the game's aesthetic but may not resonate with all players.
“The atmosphere it has in its different regions is quite cool, made possible by its great pixel-art style and the soothing yet strange soundtrack.”
“The music in the game all of a sudden changes to a high energetic music and you think, 'Oh wow, boss fight, yeah?'”
“I have to admit that I have not enjoyed the soundtrack so far; it is a bit too ambient and not very memorable.”
“I'm not a fan of the soundtrack, though.”
“No, you get nothing; it's just the game's music.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its coolness, enhanced by a captivating pixel-art style and a soothing yet eerie soundtrack that complements the diverse regions within the game.
“The atmosphere in its different regions is quite cool, made possible by its great pixel-art style and the soothing yet strange soundtrack.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing or crashing shortly after launch, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“It either freezes and stays that way, or crashes after five seconds.”
“The game is incredibly unstable; I can't play for more than a few minutes without it crashing.”
“I've experienced constant crashes and freezes, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for controller use, providing a smooth and responsive experience for players using this input method.
“I'm playing with a controller, and it's well optimized for that.”
“The game's performance is impressive, with smooth frame rates and quick load times.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings for different hardware configurations.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers a main storyline that can be completed in a single day, but it boasts significant replayability through character unlocks, multiple storylines, and engaging collection, sandbox, and construction elements.
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it easy to dive back in and explore different paths.”
“The variety of character choices and unlockable content keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs to see everything it has to offer.”
“The main storyline is completable in one day, but there's a lot of replayability with character unlocks and different storylines, not to mention the collection, sandbox, and construction aspects!”
“Once you finish the main quest, there's little incentive to replay the game since the side content feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“While the game offers multiple endings, the journey to reach them feels tedious and doesn't provide enough variation to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players who enjoy intricate crafting systems and don't mind extensive grinding will likely find the experience rewarding.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and not rewarding enough.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
