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Orange Moon

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73%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, character development
78% User Score Based on 59 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Orange Moon is a single player role playing game with a violence theme. It was developed by Betelgeuse Zero and was released on September 27, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Orange Moon," you'll explore a mysterious 2D world filled with hostile creatures and treacherous environments. To survive, acquire and utilize various weapons, equipment, and upgrades while solving complex puzzles. Battle against strange enemies and intimidating bosses across harsh landscapes such as acid swamps and deep craters. The secrets of Orange Moon await your discovery.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and visually appealing art style that enhances the sci-fi atmosphere.
  • Gameplay is enjoyable with a solid upgrade system and a mix of exploration, combat, and puzzles.
  • The story, while minimal, is intriguing and leaves players wanting to learn more about the game's world.
  • Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, including sound problems and checkpoint inconsistencies.
  • There is a lack of challenge due to easy enemies and a short overall gameplay experience with limited replayability.
  • gameplay
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, offering around five hours of content with limited replayability, primarily focused on exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving. While the mechanics are generally solid, they suffer from issues like clunky controls and slow pacing, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game's atmosphere, visuals, and RPG elements add depth, making it enjoyable for fans of the platformer genre, though it may frustrate younger players or those unfamiliar with its mechanics.

    • “I enjoyed this game; the story was interesting enough, the art was great, the music was superb, and the mechanics were enjoyable.”
    • “The proposed gameplay comes straight out of the most classic platformers, featuring levels full of environmental hazards, such as spikes, fire, lasers, and more to avoid, stationary and moving enemies using pre-determined patterns, some simple puzzles, and of course many secrets to discover.”
    • “Smooth controls, solid gameplay, and immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The game offers around 5 hours of gameplay with no real replayability (other than achievement hunting).”
    • “Visuals and mood are never enough when basic mechanics are disappointingly wobbly and jerky.”
    • “For the gameplay itself - it is slow-paced with several downsides as some traps around the maps move too fast to be effectively avoidable, as it takes about 0.5 to 1 second for you to be able to move again after landing from a jump.”
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Orange Moon" is generally well-received, with players appreciating its intriguing premise involving a marine/astronaut working for a mega-corporation on a dangerous moon. While the narrative is simple and occasionally sparse, many players express a desire for more depth and detail, feeling that the game could benefit from additional storytelling elements and content. Overall, the atmospheric setting and gradual revelation of the plot through gameplay are praised, though some players note that the action often overshadows the narrative.

    • “The story talks about MRC Corporation, an interplanetary mega-corporation determined to make huge profits, and you, one of its employees, sent to the mysterious orange moon, a dangerous but resource-rich planetoid, where so many before you lost their lives in obscure ways.”
    • “I was expecting kind of an actiony run and gun affair, but that isn't really Orange Moon's thing... it is a thoughtful, atmospheric game with a bit of story to it, and lots of little secrets and curiosities to investigate.”
    • “Orange Moon never tries to over-explain or over-complicate matters; it’s very happy to leave the player to play, allowing the experience to tell the story.”
    • “The story is simple: you are a marine/astronaut/spaceman employed by an organization that oversees your missions, mainly to kill the hostile native life, which resembles plants, gun tower machinery, and classic oddity aliens.”
    • “The storyline is barely outlined so far, although it does have a few sprinkles here and there.”
    • “The game drip feeds the story to you via narrative incoming messages from a mysterious Mr. Anderson.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback for their art style, detail, and atmosphere, with many reviewers appreciating the well-crafted 2D models and animations. However, some criticism arises regarding the lack of variety in the landscape and the absence of graphics quality options, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that are perceived as clunky or weak.

    • “Very good art style, with well-made 2D models, animations, effects, and art.”
    • “The graphics are very well done and the music is good as well.”
    • “Graphics look very well done, extremely detailed.”
    • “Visuals and mood are never enough when basic mechanics are disappointingly wobbly and jerky.”
    • “This is only hardly noticeable as of the aforementioned monotone landscape making the graphics rather uninteresting.”
    • “Notice there are no graphics quality options or even a resolution selector.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and atmospheric fit, describing it as "fantastic" and "superb." However, some users note inconsistencies, such as the absence of music in certain levels and a desire for a more diverse soundtrack. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, it is not universally regarded as a standout feature.

    • “I enjoyed this game, the story was interesting enough, the art was great, music was superb, and the mechanics were enjoyable.”
    • “Music is fantastic and eerie at times, perfect for the atmosphere.”
    • “Quality output and one bangin' soundtrack.”
    • “Some places have no music, and in some it gets a bit too loud.”
    • “It lacks everything for a $10 game - balance, enemies, plot, diversity, music.”
    • “I did not encounter music in the levels themselves, unless I did not get far enough for it to trigger (as in there could be scripted musical triggers at some point).”
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its well-crafted environments, eerie music, and immersive visuals, creating a consistently creepy and engaging mood. While some players note that gameplay may be lacking, the overall ambiance and artistic design significantly enhance the experience, making it enjoyable despite any control issues. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered its strongest aspect, drawing players into its thoughtful and mysterious world.

    • “Environments are well done, and the atmosphere and creepy mood are everywhere.”
    • “While the gameplay itself really only exists to support the atmosphere, that atmosphere is incredible.”
    • “Music is fantastic and eerie at times, perfect for the atmosphere.”
    • “Nothing to complain regarding its atmosphere, graphic design, and general feeling with this game, but let's not pretend like it's been nicely playable for me at this very moment of development.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences some glitches and bugs, typical for early access titles, but none are game-breaking and can often be resolved with a reload. Overall, while stability issues exist, they do not significantly hinder gameplay.

    • “As with other games in early access, the game has various glitches and game-crashing bugs.”
    • “The game is not without its glitches and bugs, but none have been game-breaking so far and they go away with a reload.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in "Orange Moon" is highlighted by its strong UI and character design, which effectively convey a cohesive sci-fi vision and the unsettling atmosphere of a mining experience gone awry. This distinctive artistic direction sets the game apart, showcasing the developer's expertise in creating immersive environments.

    • “The UI and character design all present a clear vision of a sci-fi world, showcasing a murky mining experience gone wrong.”
    • “Developer Betelgeuse Zero originally started doing UI and character design for other developers, and this is where Orange Moon stands out.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “There are minimal choices that impact character growth, leaving players feeling like their decisions don't matter.”
    • “The backstories of the characters are underdeveloped, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game provides approximately 5 hours of gameplay but lacks significant replayability, offering little incentive to revisit beyond achievement hunting.

    • “The game offers around 5 hours of gameplay with no real replayability, other than achievement hunting.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of varied choices and outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization, noting that while some players enjoy stable performance and smooth gameplay, others encounter significant issues such as frame rate drops and crashes. The game's optimization appears to vary across different hardware configurations, leading to inconsistent experiences among the player base.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be genuinely humorous, highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature.

    • “It's a funny game.”
    • “The humor is clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
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Orange Moon is a role playing game with violence theme.

Orange Moon is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Orange Moon.

Orange Moon was released on September 27, 2017.

Orange Moon was developed by Betelgeuse Zero.

Orange Moon has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Orange Moon is a single player game.

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