Moons Of Darsalon

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Moons Of Darsalon is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Dr. Kucho! Games and was released on April 19, 2023. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Moons of Darsalon" is a sci-fi real-time strategy game set in a distant galaxy. Assemble your fleet, manage resources, and conquer planets across multiple moons while battling AI-controlled factions. Its unique blend of strategy and action provides a challenging and immersive experience for fans of the genre.

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gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of gameplay mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Lemmings and Earthworm Jim, providing a fresh and engaging experience.
The retro aesthetic, combined with a charming soundtrack and humorous character interactions, creates a delightful atmosphere that appeals to fans of old-school gaming.
The level design is varied and introduces new challenges and gadgets, keeping the gameplay interesting and rewarding for players.

The inclusion of AI-generated art has been widely criticized, with many players expressing disappointment over its quality and the lack of transparency from the developer.
Some levels feature frustrating difficulty spikes and require players to revisit earlier missions to collect stars, which can feel tedious and grindy.
The game suffers from bugs and inconsistent controls, leading to frustrating experiences that can detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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8%
The gameplay is a blend of classic mechanics reminiscent of Lemmings and Oddworld, featuring intuitive controls and a unique terrain destruction system that enhances the experience. While many players appreciate the innovative NPC mechanics and the balance of challenge and humor, some criticize the level design for being inconsistent and occasionally tedious. Overall, the game offers a satisfying and engaging experience with a variety of mechanics and gadgets across its 30 levels.
- “Beautifully frustrating, the semi-Lemmings, semi-Oddworld, semi-destruction gameplay feels fresh and unique.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and responsive, allowing for smooth and enjoyable gameplay throughout.”
- “The game has an excellent balance of difficulty and fun, which keeps you engaged throughout the gameplay.”
- “I think this had a lot of potential with its presentation and revisit of these mechanics, but the low quality level design leaves a pretty boring experience overall.”
- “The worst ones are the ones featuring buttons (boring gameplay) and the ones which base themselves around avoiding encounters (digger drones, tanks etc.) where the AI of your darsonauts simply makes it too random to finish and they become a slog.”
- “This is something you see in a mobile game - I myself hate this kind of mechanics in a paid PC game.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its celestial chiptune soundtrack that perfectly complements the retro graphics and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail, with animations syncing charmingly to the music, and many consider the soundtrack a must-have even outside of the game. Overall, the combination of nostalgic sound effects and innovative musical composition enhances the game's retro charm and immersive experience.
- “The game's chiptune soundtrack perfectly complements the graphics and adds to the retro feel of the game.”
- “Last but not least, the chiptune soundtrack of Moons of Darsalan is just incredible.”
- “The attention to detail is impressive, and even the post-level screen dance routines are charmingly animated to sync with the music.”
- “The music is also very detailed and very fitting!”
- “The game catches absolutely everything from the music and sound effects of old computers.”
- “Needless to say that the soundtrack is a must buy even if you don't plan to play the game for as long as you enjoy chiptune music!”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising its retro pixel art style and vibrant colors that evoke nostalgia for classic 90s games, while others criticize the use of AI-generated artwork that detracts from the game's unique charm. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and immersive, complementing the gameplay and sound design effectively, though concerns about the integration of AI art remain a point of contention among players.
- “I loved the gameplay and the aesthetic.”
- “The visual and audio design of the game is masterful, with a pixel art style that is reminiscent of classic games from the 90s.”
- “It is visually stunning with vibrant colors and an immersive aesthetic that will impress any retro gaming enthusiast.”
- “Had to come back and give it a negative review because the promo artwork has been replaced with AI slop.”
- “I'm not even sure if my issue is that it's AI 'art' but that it looks so bad and doesn't even blend in with the tone or art style of the actual game.”
- “The game already had a unique and charming aesthetic, even the previous banner was pretty cool.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is consistently praised for its fun and quirky nature, with players enjoying the witty character interactions and fourth-wall-breaking commentary. While the humor adds charm to the experience, some feel that repetitive jokes, particularly about game difficulty, can become tiresome. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay, amusing animations, and clever dialogue contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.
- “In which case, I highly recommend you check out a gameplay video of the game, or even better, try the game yourself: you will see how much fun it is, with its interesting gameplay, constant humor, and many surprises.”
- “The pixel art is great and the animations are really funny (especially the dance at the score screen).”
- “I also really like how comments from the characters are used for guides, tips, and hints, as well as for humorous fourth-wall-breaking commentary.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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The story is generally enjoyable, though players encounter a significant difficulty spike around mission 20, which can be frustrating. The narrative features engaging missions that often require revisiting earlier ones for progression, and includes a unique escort mission that adds depth to the gameplay. Overall, while some aspects may detract from the experience, the story remains compelling and worth recommending.
- “Still, if it had ended with 19 missions, I think I would have been happy, so I’d recommend it overall.”
- “Yes, in some ways, Moons of Darsalon is an escort mission, but somehow, in one of the several heroic feats this game accomplishes, it's a fun, unprescriptive one.”
- “That mission can die in a fire.”
- “Besides that extreme difficulty spike, the missions are gated by needing to revisit old missions and get more stars.”
- “The scout will be pissed off, 'cos it's just another mission to find that lifeform, just like so many other missions that have gone before without result, and he'll be rushing through the terrain, and the cobalt lifeform will be surprised and strike him to the ground, and in the scout's amazement, that it actually came true, after all this time, he'll put up his hand in a friendly gesture of greeting, and the cobalt lifeform will do the same and the cobalt lifeform will flee immediately... and that's the vision from the scout.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and uninspired, often feeling bogged down by level requirements that focus on specific tasks like finding treasures or avoiding damage, which detracts from the desire to progress and experience new content.
- “The problem with the levels is that they can be tedious and uninspired.”
- “The issue is that the objectives aren't always score dependent; instead, they require tasks like 'find a treasure' or 'take no damage', which can be tedious when you just want to move on and see the next cool level.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on the Steam Deck and is enjoyable, players have reported significant bugs, such as vehicles behaving erratically after pausing and unpausing the game.
- “Plays and runs great on the Steam Deck; the game is very fun too, you should pick it up! :)”
- “Still buggy; I paused the game on the same saucer for a while, then unpaused it, and my truck flew off the saucer into the sky and exploded.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as inconsistent damage from environmental interactions, which can lead to sudden and unexpected deaths, creating a sense of unfairness and disappointment for players.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the levels to be fairly replayable, as they can experiment with different strategies, although the need for additional stars is not overly demanding.
- “The levels are quite replayable, allowing for new approaches each time, and the extra stars required are not overly abundant.”
- “I love how each playthrough feels fresh; there are so many different strategies to explore.”
- “The game encourages experimentation, making it easy to dive back in and try something new.”
- “It's a minor gripe though, as levels are pretty decently replayable, especially since you can try new approaches, and the required extra stars will likely not be plentiful.”

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Moons Of Darsalon is a arcade platformer game.

Moons Of Darsalon is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Moons Of Darsalon was released on April 19, 2023.

Moons Of Darsalon was developed by Dr. Kucho! Games.

Moons Of Darsalon has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Moons Of Darsalon is a single player game.

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