Moonshot: The Great Espionage

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Moonshot: The Great Espionage is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Nimble Beasts and was released on July 30, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Moonshot is a stealth puzzle platformer that puts you in the role of a spy of a fictional country in the 'moon race' era. In competition with the USA and the Soviet Union, you will have to use espionage and sabotage to make sure that your nation will be the first on the moon.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Engaging gameplay with a clever bluffing mechanic that keeps players on their toes.
Stylish presentation and high-quality components enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
Offers a good balance of accessibility for new players while providing depth for repeated playthroughs.

Certain cards may feel overpowered, leading to potential imbalance in gameplay.
Level design can be monotonous and may require trial and error to progress, detracting from the stealth experience.
The story lacks depth and coherence, making missions feel disconnected and less engaging.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with players noting that it consists mainly of repetitive missions with minimal narrative context. While some appreciate the amusing elements and engaging gameplay mechanics, many feel that the overall storytelling is unsatisfying and fails to provide a cohesive or compelling experience.
- “Lovely music, lovely pixel art, funny story.”
- “Fun little stealth game, cool mechanics, interesting and amusing story plot.”
- “+ story driven backgrounds”
- “Also the trailer is misleading in that it makes it seem like there's actually a story in the game - there isn't, not at all, you just go on mission after mission with only the vaguest of effort put into a reason why as writing goes.”
- “You get missions, you execute them.”
- “Moreover, there is a mission or two with really unfair traps and unless you are a god gamer, I cannot see how anyone can pass through without raising an alarm.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is enjoyable and features engaging mechanics, particularly in its stealth elements, but players often find that levels offer a singular, winding path to progress.
- “Fun little stealth game, cool mechanics, interesting and amusing story plot.”
- “Although the gameplay is fun, there's also typically only one, circuitous way to proceed in each level.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, fitting seamlessly within the charming pixel art and humorous narrative. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as exceptional, evoking the feel of a sixties espionage series and significantly contributing to the overall experience.
- “If there was something for me that stood out, it was the music which really fits in and sets the whole atmosphere of the game.”
- “And that in a very nicely done pixel world that is guided by an absolutely amazing soundtrack that could have jumped out of a sixties espionage series.”
- “Lovely music, lovely pixel art, funny story.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is notably enhanced by its fitting music, which effectively sets the overall tone and mood, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The music really fits in and sets the whole atmosphere of the game.”
- “The game's environment is so immersive, it feels like you're truly part of another world.”
- “Every detail, from the lighting to the sound design, contributes to an incredibly haunting atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny story complemented by charming pixel art and delightful music, creating an overall entertaining experience.
- “Lovely music, lovely pixel art, funny story.”
- “Sounds funny, looks funny, is very useful.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be engaging, as it evokes a sense of empowerment and excitement, akin to feeling like a super spy despite the challenges faced.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers generally find the optimization of the game to be satisfactory, noting a good price-to-performance ratio that enhances the overall experience.
- “+ price / performance ratio is right”