Moonshot
- December 21, 2015
- Pump Action Games
"Moonshot" is a Science Fiction Action game that offers both single-player and local/online multiplayer options for 2 players. It features split-screen modes and allows you to play with friends, regardless of their location. The game offers various spacecrafts with unique abilities and supercharged weapons to choose from, ensuring dynamic and thrilling space battles.
Reviews
- Moonshot is a fun and unique party game that offers solid gameplay and is great for local multiplayer with friends.
- The game features engaging mechanics that combine elements from classic games like Worms and Scorched Earth, providing a chaotic and enjoyable experience.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on adding new content and features, which shows promise for the game's future.
- The game feels abandoned, with a lack of updates and limited content, which may deter potential players.
- There are significant issues with online multiplayer functionality, as matchmaking is either non-existent or poorly implemented.
- Controls can be clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially for new players.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun, unique, and easy to learn, combining elements from popular games like Worms and Angry Birds with engaging gravity mechanics. While the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable, players note a lack of content and some bugs, with potential for improvement in gameplay options and online multiplayer support. Overall, the game offers a frenetic and chaotic experience that appeals to both new and experienced players, though it feels incomplete in its current early access state.
“It's the multiplayer gameplay of worms combined with the gravity mechanics of Angry Birds Space, and it takes about five minutes to learn how to play well.”
“The presentation is great, and while the gameplay is simple to execute, the resulting chaos and skill ceiling introduced from the different forms of interaction will keep you on your toes, laughing, and challenged.”
“It's nice to see an early access multiplayer game with such fully-formed and enjoyable game mechanics.”
“A fun and unique party game that offers solid gameplay but a very limited amount of content.”
“My only complaint is no online multiplayer, but they will be patching that in soon, as well as the fact that you can't edit gameplay options, like time limit of rounds, amount of power-ups spawning (if you really like chaos), and the occasional glitch in placement of either you or a projectile.”
“It's got many bugs, very little gameplay variation, no online support, and in general it just feels like it is way too early to be released for early access.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and vibrant color palette, with many users appreciating the stylized and charming visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some critiques mention that certain elements, like the sun mechanism, could benefit from more refined graphical effects. Overall, while the visuals are considered strong and suitable for the game's atmosphere, there are indications that some aspects still need improvement.
“The graphics in Moonshot are simple, very stylized, and very beautiful.”
“The graphics are beautiful and the hazards and power-ups really add to the game.”
“The graphics are quite suitable to the game and its atmosphere.”
“It should look more fire-like and less like a vector graphic.”
“To sum it up briefly, the graphics in Moonshot are simple, very stylized, and very beautiful.”
“I also find the graphics featured to be rather charming.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players enjoying the chaotic and unexpected moments, such as the amusing pilot eject mechanics and the surprise of discovering new elements like the supernova. The combination of engaging gameplay and entertaining interactions keeps players laughing, often overshadowing other audio elements with the sounds of their friends' reactions. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with challenge, creating a fun and lively experience.
“The pilot eject mechanics is brilliantly funny.”
“The presentation is great, and while the gameplay is simple to execute, the resulting chaos and skill ceiling introduced from the different forms of interaction will keep you on your toes, laughing, and challenged.”
“Like many gamers, I did not bother to read up on the game before playing and was taken by hilarious surprise when discovering the supernova for the first time.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a futuristic beat that enhances the experience, though some players may find it repetitive. Overall, the audio complements the gameplay effectively, even if it tends to fade into the background amidst the chaos of multiplayer interactions.
“The art is fantastic, the sounds are awesome, and the music is great.”
“Sound effects and music are great.”
“Maybe it's just that I want my tank to sound like a fully fledged spaceship when hurtling through the air, but either way, the music and audio in general are very serviceable, and you won't even notice it much anyway over the voice of your screaming and laughing friends.”
“I’m a big fan of the futuristic beat music, though some may find it becoming repetitive.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of Moonshot revolves around players taking on the role of tanks in a competitive environment, where the main objective is to defeat opposing players through combat. The narrative is minimal, focusing primarily on the action and gameplay rather than a deep storyline or campaign.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, noting that they have not encountered any glitches during gameplay.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics effectively complement the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience for players.
“The graphics are quite suitable to the game and its atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game shows strong potential for replayability due to its solid foundation, with expectations for additional maps, game types, and weapons in the future.
“It's still early, but it has a great foundation for replayability with more maps, game types, and weapons.”
“The variety of choices and paths in the game makes me want to play through it multiple times.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic events and different character interactions.”