Night of the Blood Moon

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In "Night of the Blood Moon," players navigate a dark forest while battling eerie creatures and solving puzzles to escape. With a focus on survival, players must manage resources, craft tools, and find safe havens in this atmospheric, story-rich game. As the Blood Moon rises, the line between man and monster blurs, adding a layer of psychological horror to the gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

+11

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features fun and challenging gameplay with a variety of enemies and creative patterns.
It has a great artistic direction, with beautiful pixel art and a catchy soundtrack.
Controls are intuitive and responsive, making it easy to pick up and play.

The game appears to be abandoned, with no expected updates or new content.
Some players found the gameplay to lack depth and become repetitive after a short time.
There are occasional issues with picking up power-ups, which can be frustrating.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players expressed disappointment over the absence of certain tracks from the trailer and suggested that the game could benefit from a more extensive soundtrack. Overall, while the music is a highlight for many, there are mixed feelings regarding its completeness.
- “The soundtrack is cool and catchy, and the visuals are quite awesome.”
- “Absolutely love the music.”
- “This game has solid and precise mouse/keyboard controls, a catchy soundtrack, uniformly beautiful pixel art and animation, and most of all, a fun game loop.”
- “Could do with a bit more music.”
- “Bit disappointed the soundtrack from the trailer isn't in, or I missed it. Though I've finished the game before, either way, the game is definitely worth it and I fully recommend buying it.”
- “The design and graphics are simple but really good, the gameplay is smooth, controls are easy to get used to, the game provides a fair difficulty, and my god, the music.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for their simplicity and quality, with a cool art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players feel the visuals may lack depth after initial exposure, the overall design is considered solid and visually appealing, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The design and graphics are simple but really good; the gameplay is smooth, controls are easy to get used to, and my god, the music.”
- “The controls are responsive, the art style is nice, the enemies are creative, and otherwise it is a rock-solid game.”
- “A fun indie roguelike with a slick art style, all made by a single guy.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized as a classic top-down shooter with smooth controls and simple yet appealing graphics. Players find the gameplay enjoyable and challenging, though it may be too difficult for some. Overall, the game strikes a balance in difficulty while being complemented by an impressive soundtrack.
- “The design and graphics are simple but really good, the gameplay is smooth, controls are easy to get used to, the game provides a fair difficulty and my god, the music.”
- “Enjoyable challenging gameplay (might be too difficult for some though).”
- “Now gameplay-wise, it's a classic top-down shooter.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally smooth, with users reporting minimal issues, primarily related to picking up power-ups.
- “I have only ever had some problems picking up power-ups, but other than that, the game runs smoothly for me.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story in the game is often overshadowed by its fast-paced and frantic gameplay, leaving players unclear about the narrative. While the action is enjoyable and provides a quick thrill, many users feel that the plot is not a focal point, making it difficult to engage with the story.
- “The gameplay is fun but challenging, with short rounds of running around and killing things to get power-ups and upgrades. However, I don't really know what the story was supposed to be about; it's just frantic, fast-paced fun.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable, but the story is completely lost in the chaos. I found myself running around and collecting power-ups without any understanding of the narrative.”
- “While the game offers exciting and fast-paced action, the story feels non-existent. I was left confused about the plot amidst all the frantic gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight that the diverse weapon options significantly alter gameplay styles, enhancing the game's replayability. Each weapon offers a unique experience, encouraging players to revisit the game to explore different strategies.
- “Every weapon changes completely how you play, which greatly enhances replayability.”