Moonstrider
- September 30, 2015
- Triple Lasers
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Moonstrider is a single-player Action game with 15+ hours of playtime, offering randomly generated solar systems for unique experiences. Explore planets for resources, items, and secrets using rocket boots, while encountering diverse enemies and characters. Uncover ancient secrets and attempt to survive and return to Earth."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers unlimited replayability with randomized levels and a variety of unlockable characters, making each playthrough unique and engaging.
- The gameplay mechanics, including the fuel and currency systems, are well-implemented and add depth to the strategy and resource management aspects.
- The pixel art and sound design are charming and enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- The game is still in development, which can lead to occasional bugs and issues, such as crashes and unresponsive achievements.
- The difficulty curve can be inconsistent, with some levels being significantly harder than others, which may frustrate players.
- Some characters feel less viable compared to others, leading to a lack of diversity in playstyle choices.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, such as fighting around planets and a well-implemented fuel and currency system. With six unlockable characters that offer unique abilities and balanced pros and cons, the game provides a fun and challenging experience. Overall, it features a lively tone, interesting arcade elements, and strong replay value.
“Fighting whilst circling around planets is great fun and also makes gameplay interesting when you get abilities that are affected by the size of the planet you're on.”
“The game even has 6 unlockable characters, and they all have a good balance of pros and cons, and some of them have very unique gameplay.”
“This is a game that has some amazing gameplay mechanics, like the fuel system and the currency, but not only are they good, but they are implemented well.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers exceptional replayability, with users highlighting its vast content and engaging gameplay mechanics. Despite being in development and experiencing some minor bugs, players find the replay value to be superior to many other titles, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking a game with lasting appeal.
“Overall, it's a very polished game with an impressive amount of content to explore and excellent replayability.”
“Great gameplay, fun tone, interesting arcade mechanics, and replay value better than most games.”
“I recommend this game because it has unlimited replayability, but it is still in development so some bugs might appear. However, that issue is really avoidable, as you only need the basics. Just hit play, pick a character, and go!”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with players noting that the space-themed audio elements and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience and keep them motivated.
“The sound design is also fun, with appropriate space noises, creatures, and music.”
“The music keeps me going.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a complete storyline enriched with new characters and achievements, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“There are new characters, achievements, and a full storyline!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a pixelated art style that complements its space-themed shooter aesthetic, appealing to fans of arcade-style action and roguelike challenges. Overall, the visuals are well-received and enhance the gaming experience.
