Moonscars
- September 27, 2022
- Black Mermaid
- 13h median play time
Moonscars is a standout example of what a 2D souls-like should be. From its beautifully atmospheric world, exceptional animations, to its fluid and gratifying combat, makes Moonscars an absolute pleasure to play. A best in class 2D souls-like.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Moonscars is a single-player Hack and Slash game with exceptional mechanics, masterful graphics, and delightful music, but has lots of grinding and is very buggy. As the clayborne warrior Grey Irma, players battle relentless darkness in a painterly 2D world, mastering new abilities to progress and uncovering truths about their existence. Explore shadows, sharpen combat skills, and unearth a dark fantasy tale in this atmospheric adventure."
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Reviews
- story391 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
- gameplay320 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- graphics246 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- music136 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- atmosphere102 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- stability20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
- optimization13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- funny4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- ads2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Moonscars Review – In the name of the moon
Despite taking clear inspiration from other prominent Soulslike and Metroidvania titles, Moonscars does enough with its unique art direction and gameplay features to stand out from an increasingly populated crowd. Although its lore and plot could have stood to be more clearly communicated, and not all of its additional mechanics feel as enjoyable as the core combat and exploration, Moonscars’ visceral gameplay and gorgeous visuals make it worthwhile to check out for Soulslike fans seeking a new challenge.
75%Moonscars Review - A Gorgeous Gothic Symphony Of 2D Violence
Moonscars is a standout example of what a 2D souls-like should be. From its beautifully atmospheric world, exceptional animations, to its fluid and gratifying combat, makes Moonscars an absolute pleasure to play. A best in class 2D souls-like.
95%Review – Moonscars
Moonscars is not a bad game, but it struggles from its mediocracy and overall uninspired nature to find its footing in a genre with many more interesting and noteworthy games to choose from.
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