Moonshot: The Great Espionage

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Engaging gameplay with fun stealth mechanics and a charming pixel art style.
The soundtrack enhances the atmosphere, reminiscent of classic espionage themes.
Offers a variety of upgrades and challenges across multiple levels, providing a sense of progression.

Lockpicking mechanics are frustrating and not intuitive, detracting from the overall experience.
Level design can feel monotonous and overly reliant on trial and error, lacking clear objectives.
The story is minimal and lacks depth, making missions feel disconnected and repetitive.

story
14 mentions
29 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
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 storytelling is superficial and fails to provide a satisfying progression or cohesive plot. Overall, the experience is more focused on mission execution than on a compelling narrative.
- “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
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and features fun mechanics, particularly in its stealth elements, but often follows a single, convoluted path through each level. Overall, players appreciate the interesting and amusing story that complements the gameplay experience.
- “Although the gameplay is fun, there's typically only one circuitous way to proceed in each level.”
- “Fun little stealth game, cool mechanics, interesting and amusing story plot.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, fitting seamlessly with the charming pixel art and humorous narrative. Reviewers note that the soundtrack evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 1960s espionage series, making it a standout feature of 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.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a mix of challenge and empowerment, as overcoming difficulties enhances the feeling of being a skilled spy.
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is notably enhanced by its fitting music, which effectively sets the overall tone and mood, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
- “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 sound design to the visuals, contributes to an incredibly rich atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to get lost in the world.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers generally find the optimization of the game to be satisfactory, noting a good price-to-performance ratio that enhances the overall experience.
- “The price-to-performance ratio is excellent.”
- “The optimization of the game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game for better performance without sacrificing quality.”