Of Moons and Mania
- December 16, 2022
- Absurd Walls
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Reviews
- The game beautifully captures the experience of living with mental illness, providing a relatable and emotional journey for players.
- It serves as a powerful tool for understanding psychosis and mental health struggles, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to empathize with such experiences.
- The developer's personal story shines through, creating a deeply authentic and touching narrative that resonates with many players.
- The gameplay is minimal and may feel clunky at times, which could detract from the overall experience for some players.
- As a short experience, it may leave some players wanting more in terms of gameplay depth and challenge.
- The emotional weight of the story can be triggering for some, so it's important for players to approach it with caution and in the right mindset.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is a deeply personal and touching narrative that explores themes of mental illness, offering players a profound and surreal experience. Despite its short duration of about an hour, it effectively conveys an important message and resonates emotionally, making it a worthwhile experience for those willing to engage with its interactive storytelling. While the gameplay may be simplistic and occasionally clunky, it complements the storytelling, enhancing the overall impact of the narrative.
“A deeply touching story, short but profound.”
“It's a very touching and personal story, and well worth the hour it takes to play.”
“This game tells a profoundly important story that I’d love everyone to experience.”
“It's more of an interactive story.”
“If you have an hour to burn on being presented with a story of someone who went through something quite intense using a simple game for telling it, do it!”
“This short (1 hour-ish) story game is very personal.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, drawing players into its touching and relatable story within a short playtime. Many reviewers highlight the emotional rollercoaster it provides, culminating in a rewarding ending that makes the experience worthwhile. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking an impactful emotional journey.
“A deeply touching story, short but profound.”
“A seriously touching indie game that's relatable and enlightening at the same time.”
“I would highly recommend this game to anyone who is looking for an emotionally impactful experience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay effectively immerses players in the emotional experiences related to mental health issues, using various mechanics to convey these feelings. While it may lack challenge and can feel somewhat clunky, it successfully complements the storytelling and pacing of the game.
“It's surprising how much this mechanic pulls you into the emotional state throughout the game.”
“Its various mechanics provide a good explanation of how different mental health issues feel and what it's like.”
“While the gameplay is not very challenging and can be a little clunky at times, it supports the storytelling and pacing quite well.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this polished indie title is highly praised, featuring a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, making the brief hour of gameplay well worth it.
“It's a polished indie title with a great soundtrack, and for only an hour to experience the entire thing, it's absolutely worth a play.”
