Night of the Full Moon

About

"Night of the Full Moon" is a Casual game with an intriguing story, stellar gameplay, and unique atmosphere. Players will enjoy perfect visuals, a delightful soundtrack, and plenty of humor, but may be frustrated by bugs, grinding, and annoying ads. With high emotional moments and lots of replayability, Night of the Full Moon invites players to start their adventure as night is coming.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story608 positive mentions

monetization605 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a variety of classes and strategies to explore.
Beautiful art style and immersive soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
High replayability with different paths and endings based on player choices.

Recent updates have introduced bugs, including freezing and crashing issues.
Translation errors and unclear card descriptions can lead to confusion.
Many features and classes are locked behind a paywall, limiting free-to-play experience.

story
1,194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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3%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, often described as a unique twist on the classic "Little Red Riding Hood" tale. Players appreciate the depth of character backstories and the intertwining of gameplay mechanics with storytelling, although many express a desire for longer storylines and more content. However, issues with translation quality and the necessity of in-app purchases for additional story content have been noted as drawbacks.
- “The story is captivating, the gameplay is simple yet can be challenging in a good way.”
- “The story is immersive, and gameplay is satisfying.”
- “The story is engaging, the battle system is fun, and the ads weren't intrusive.”
- “The gameplay is great, and there are basically multiple full games in the app; however, the English translations are so bad that not only is the story hard to follow, sometimes I don't even understand the in-game choice options.”
- “The translations make the story a convoluted mish-mash (to the point that it's unintelligible), there are a ton of typos, and the explanations of mechanics are sometimes vague enough in English to not be clear as to what they do.”
- “The only complaint I could have is that the end scenes translations are a little strange, but it doesn't really take away from the story.”
gameplay
1,134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
38%
2%
The gameplay of this game is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and beautiful art style, drawing comparisons to popular titles like "Slay the Spire." Players appreciate the variety of classes and unique card combinations that enhance replayability, although some express frustration over the paywall for additional content and occasional translation issues. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, addictive, and well-balanced, making it a standout in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The gameplay is amazing, story, cards, and classes are all unique and require thinking.”
- “The gameplay is great, and there are basically multiple full games in the app.”
- “The gameplay is fun and addictive, while the levels are challenging, at times you can find yourself annoyed by the disadvantage of overpowering bosses.”
- “The gameplay is solid but classes and content are blocked by a paywall.”
- “Gameplay is too messy and unintuitive, which makes strategizing troublesome.”
- “The gameplay gets stale, not enough cards.”
monetization
821 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
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74%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the optional and non-intrusive nature of ads that provide bonuses, while others express frustration over the introduction of ads in a game they previously paid for. Although in-app purchases for additional content are generally seen as fairly priced, some players feel that the recent updates have made ads more prevalent and necessary for gameplay, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game is praised for its lack of aggressive monetization tactics, but concerns remain about the balance between free content and paid features.
- “I absolutely love this game, love that there are no ads at all, love to see what comes next.”
- “No ads, no cash-in upfront, no pay2win.”
- “The monetization in general is good - you get 1 class for free (warrior) and can play it as much as you want - then you pay for other classes if you want to expand and play more.”
- “I paid full price for this game, and now with the update they have added ads.”
- “I have purchased all items in game and all content and now the game demands me to pay or watch 30 second ads for content which I have already paid for!!”
- “Great game until advertisements were added.”
graphics
693 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning artwork, unique art style, and charming character designs, often compared to a storybook aesthetic. Players appreciate the smooth animations and immersive visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience, although some have noted issues with loading and occasional freezing. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics, engaging sound design, and a captivating storyline contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are stunning, the soundtrack is immersive and the gameplay is simply addicting!”
- “The artwork is beautifully done, the voices for the characters are awesome, the storyline is very intriguing.”
- “The graphics are amazing and sufficiently macabre, the story actually has me hooked and the fighting mechanics are so fun.”
- “The graphics will not load correctly and it freezes and stops all the time.”
- “Tried to put the game back on my phone and now it's stuck on an in-game graphic doing an 800MB supplemental download at a snail's pace.”
- “Graphics suck if you wanna copy Slay the Spire so bad why don't you make it more similar.”
replayability
422 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The game boasts exceptionally high replayability, driven by diverse character classes, unique playstyles, and randomized elements that ensure each run feels fresh. Players appreciate the challenge and variety offered, although some express concerns about the paywall for additional content affecting overall replay value. Overall, the combination of engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and ongoing updates contributes to a robust replay experience.
- “Endless replayability, extremely fair monetization (only pay a dollar or less for a character with a completely new set of cards each), and tough yet attainable achievements!”
- “The different classes are each unique, and offer a drastically different feel, and the replayability is incredible with the difficulty ramping up as you master the cards.”
- “The replayability is fantastic and I'm looking forward to buying the expansions.”
- “But there is no replay value without cash purchases.”
- “After beating it on all the difficulties it doesn't have much replayability unless you spend a few bucks on DLC characters which give the game a whole new story to traverse.”
- “Simply put, this game is fun, but it lacks the replay value the description leads you to think it would have.”
music
302 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, praising its ability to complement the game's art style and narrative. While some users noted occasional issues with music playback, the general consensus is that the music, along with the voice acting, significantly contributes to the game's charm and engagement.
- “The music creates an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The art style, music, endless replayability, great difficulty scaling, and underlying storyline that unveils slowly over several plays all make this a masterpiece.”
- “The music is excellent and along with the voices gives this game a special atmosphere, similar to the wonderful Inkle games like 80 Days and Sorcery!”
- “The music would play but there was no game at all, and eventually, my phone would give me the message on the screen that the game had either shut down or had been stopped.”
- “Just a black screen with music.”
- “Game stopped working, the screen goes black the music keeps playing and that's it.”
stability
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported during gameplay, particularly during battles and major events. Many users have experienced glitches that disrupt their experience, such as the game freezing on loading screens or after specific actions, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While the game is praised for its entertainment value, the persistent technical problems detract from its overall enjoyment and playability.
- “Runs great.”
- “Beautiful game that runs great.”
- “The graphics will not load correctly and it freezes and stops all the time.”
- “With all that being said the game desperately needs to be updated; it crashes constantly and force closes the app or when you first open the app it stays a black screen or it freezes.”
- “The game is absolutely amazing and I have given it more chances than I have any other game, but it constantly freezes and crashes.”
atmosphere
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning art, immersive music, and engaging sound effects, which together create a captivating and unique experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of visual and auditory elements that enhance the gameplay and storytelling, making it a standout feature. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as fantastic, magical, and integral to its appeal, drawing players into its world.
- “The atmosphere of this game is really fantastic; awesome art and music really complement each other and pulled me into this game.”
- “The music is excellent and, along with the voices, gives this game a special atmosphere, similar to the wonderful Inkle games like 80 Days and Sorcery!”
- “The atmosphere and attention to detail is incredible in this game.”
- “Neutral: you can buy additional classes; bad: advertisement - completely ruin an atmosphere.”
- “There are some translation errors here and there, but the game runs wonderfully and the inclusion of English voice acting really adds to the atmosphere.”
- “The stories are rather queer, but the voicing really adds atmosphere to the game.”
humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting the funny characters, witty dialogue, and humorous voice lines that balance the darker themes of the story. Players appreciate the blend of comedy and challenge, noting that the humor enhances the overall experience, making it both enjoyable and engaging. However, some mention that the humor can be quirky or dark, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.
- “The gameplay is a blast and the lore as well as the dialogue is phenomenal, funny too.”
- “Funny characters and dialogue.”
- “Love the humor throughout.”
- “Often I have to watch 5-7 ads to obtain the reward; it's unfunny and destroys the rhythm of the game.”
grinding
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" highlight a mixed experience; while some players appreciate the balance of gameplay that avoids excessive grinding, others find it tedious and repetitive, especially when faced with difficult bosses or locked content. Many express frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards for grinding, particularly in mobile games where microtransactions often hinder progress. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging mechanics and replayability, but the grinding aspect can detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “The gameplay is just perfect, striking a balance between not grinding too much and keeping players engaged.”
- “Quite fun while not feeling grindy.”
- “High replay value, unique classes (100% worth paying to unlock), no grinding, and beautiful aesthetics.”
- “Grinding hard mode is progressively less rewarding.”
- “It's a tedious game for me.”
- “I don't see the point in grinding through a bunch of slow-paced easy battles to get to the challenging parts.”
character development
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning graphics, unique character designs, and compelling voice acting, which contribute to an engaging storytelling experience. Players appreciate the depth of character backstories and the strategic gameplay, although some express disappointment over the limited free character options and the need for additional purchases to access more classes. Overall, the character design and art style are consistently highlighted as standout features that enhance the game's appeal.
- “The character designs, storytelling, and voice acting/soundtrack are compelling.”
- “This game has beautiful character design, a nice but not too big story, fun and strategic gameplay, and is just overall very enjoyable.”
- “Wasn't expecting much going in but then I noticed the fun character designs the developers of this game made and a lot reminded me of my little doodles of characters I've drawn in my life.”
- “Amazing gameplay; I really like how everyone has a backstory, but the character design is not what a 7-year-old should be seeing.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming narrative, which resonates deeply with players, evoking feelings of joy and subtle heartbreak. Many users appreciate the beautiful artwork and engaging gameplay, describing it as a touching fairy tale adventure that appeals to both children and adults. However, some players express disappointment over recent changes that have affected their enjoyment, highlighting a bittersweet experience overall.
- “Lovely game, the artwork is so heartwarming and pleasant, it just gives me a good vibe!”
- “I cannot describe just how beautiful, well made, funny, emotional, and just enjoyable this game is.”
- “Just oh so subtly heartbreaking and invigorating at the same time.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and improvements like 60fps in the latest update, others have experienced significant issues that have led to downgrading their reviews. The game is generally well-optimized for mobile play, but poorly optimized decks can lead to frustrating gameplay against certain bosses.
- “The innovations that have been made don't detract (much) from the strategic depth, while allowing for the gameplay to be optimized for mobile play.”
- “The latest update which made 60fps possible is super fantastic and eye-candy, super smooth optimization and keep up the good work with the memory in mirror coming next looking forward to it!!!”
- “Great game, runs smoothly, nice graphics.”
- “The game lacks optimization.”
- “I never had trouble before, and it kinda sucks I had to change my 5-star review to a 3-star because of bad optimization that was never a problem in the first place. Please fix your game.”
- “Beware if you make a poorly optimized deck; some bosses will be frustrating to beat during each adventure.”