Moose Invasion

About Moose Invasion

Moose Invasion is a single player action game. It was developed by Daniel Meredith and was released on November 12, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Moose Invasion is a classic style arcade game in which you take on oversized native Canadian wildlife that use magic crystals to harness the powers of force fields, telekinesis and shooting lasers from their eyes. This is done to prevent their invasion of Earth from the newly colonized Mars, and to discover what secret is hidden below the surface of the used-to-be red planet which is creating an u…

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story2 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Fun and engaging arcade gameplay with strategic tower defense elements.
Pleasant cartoon-style graphics and chaotic sound design that add to the experience.
Unlockable weapons and upgrades allow for strategy experimentation and keep gameplay fresh.

Controls can be wonky and unintuitive, with some confusion between mouse and keyboard input.
Visual quality is low with pixel art that some may find outdated or lacking polish.
GameMaker Studio engine limitations and bugs result in below-average technical performance.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The gameplay involves piloting a retro pixel spaceship to defend Earth from 2D space moose enemies, offering a nostalgic arcade-style shooting experience. However, some players find the control scheme confusing, expecting keyboard input but needing to use the mouse instead.
- “Gameplay consists of defending the earth from 2D retro pixel space mooses by flying a clunky retro pixel spaceship and shooting them.”
- “My biggest gripe is when I first started the game, I assumed it used the keyboard, but the actual gameplay uses the mouse.”
- “Gameplay consists of defending the Earth from 2D retro pixel space mooses by flying a clunky retro pixel spaceship and shooting them.”
- “My biggest gripe is when I first started the game, I assumed it used keyboard controls, but the actual gameplay uses the mouse.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
User opinions on the graphics are polarized, with some criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art instead of modern PC graphics, while others praise the graphics highly, even rating them 10/10.
- “Graphics alone make it 10/10”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its emotional depth and humor, engaging players throughout the hero's journey to defeat the moose invasion. Additionally, the inclusion of a readable in-game story adds to the overall experience.
- “The story was amazing, it made me laugh, cry, and smile throughout the journey our sacred hero takes to defeat the moose invasion.”
- “I like that there's also a story for the game that you can read!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Monetization is often associated with low-effort, cash-grab games made using Gamemaker Studio; however, this particular game stands out by being completely free, despite previously being a paid title.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Grinding in the game requires significant time and effort, often necessitating additional resources or lives to progress effectively.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is well-balanced and effective, eliciting laughter alongside emotional moments, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
- “The story was amazing, it made me laugh, cry and smile throughout the journey our sacred hero takes to defeat the moose invasion.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users appreciate the music for its quality, particularly highlighting the announcer's deep-toned voice as a standout feature.
- “I like the music and especially the announcer's voice with the deep tone.”