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Lost and alone, you delve into an intriguing place.

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

Over The Moonlight screenshot

Over The Moonlight screenshot

Over The Moonlight screenshot

Over The Moonlight screenshot

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

music5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a calming atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience.
It's a unique interactive art piece that allows players to express their creativity through painting.
The game is free to play, providing a short but enjoyable experience for those looking to unwind.

The game lacks clear instructions and a tutorial, leaving players confused about controls and objectives.
It suffers from poor optimization and performance issues, making it laggy on some systems.
The experience is very short and feels unfinished, with limited content and no real story or progression.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The music in the game is generally described as soothing and calming, enhancing the overall relaxing experience for players. While some users appreciate the soundtrack as a highlight, others find it lacking or unremarkable, suggesting a mixed reception. Overall, the music contributes positively to the ambiance, making it suitable for a tranquil gaming experience.
- “I'll give you points for simplicity, the warm colors and the calming music.”
- “Soundtrack 10/10”
- “Very peaceful and calming, the sweet soft music with the slow changing color helped put me into a very happy mood. I was excited to move on to each island and see the new color I could draw with. This game is great for a relaxing time and giving yourself a nice calm place to think.”
- “No music fitting the ambiance.”
- “Even for free, better listen to any music you have and start using Microsoft Paint; that's basically what this game is.”
- “It's boring and the music sucks.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and relaxing quality, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some users note performance issues, particularly on less powerful computers, and mention that certain graphical elements can be choppy or irritating. While the visuals are enjoyable, there are mixed opinions on their overall execution and impact on gameplay.
- “The game is short and sweet, and the graphics look beautiful.”
- “To sum up, it's free and fun to play if you enjoy good graphics.”
- “Such a relaxing game, nice graphics and enjoyable to paint freely.”
- “I think they are asking for too much in terms of graphics in this game; you should lower them to make it playable for people who don't have 'monster' computers.”
- “The hitboxes and controls don't feel accurate, and some graphic phenomena are simply irritating.”
- “Water graphics are a little choppy (pun intended).”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is polarizing; some players appreciate the silent, untold narrative that allows for personal interpretation, while others criticize its brevity and lack of clear plot or character development, noting that it ends abruptly. Overall, the story's depth seems to depend heavily on individual perspective.
- “I love how there is a silent, untold story that you can interpret by yourself and find meaning where others might not.”
- “The graphics are okay, and the story is what you make of it.”
- “Unfortunately, it's too short and features no story or characters whatsoever.”
- “You lose me on the plot though (if there is one) and the fact that it ends rather abruptly.”
- “The graphics are ok, and the story is what you make of it.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay of the game has been criticized for feeling unfinished and underwhelming, with numerous minor issues detracting from the overall experience. While the core intentions are promising, a lack of polish leaves players wanting more.
- “Unfortunately though, the game feels unfinished partly due to its underwhelming performance but most notably because of many little problems regarding its gameplay.”
- “The intentions are good, but stripping a game down to its bare gameplay essence requires an overall polish, which Over the Moonlight unfortunately doesn't provide.”
- “Gameplay: ★★☆☆☆”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's atmosphere is described as relaxing and enchanting, with beautiful colors and calming elements that enhance the experience. However, technical issues such as lag detract from the overall enjoyment, leaving players wishing for more expansive environments and exploration opportunities. Despite these shortcomings, the game is still recommended for its charming ambiance.
- “This game succeeds in its goal to be relaxing and atmospheric. The atmosphere and colors were beautiful, making it fun to mess around and draw with the glowing flowers.”
- “I love how calming it was, and the atmosphere really enhanced the experience. It would be great to see even bigger islands to explore with more foliage and perhaps old buildings to discover.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, creating a serene environment that draws you in and makes you want to explore.”
- “The game's atmosphere is enchanting, but its execution sadly falls flat on delivering that experience in an undisturbed manner.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for being poor, leading to frustrating experiences due to a lack of explanations and configuration options. Many users feel that the game feels unfinished, with underwhelming performance and various gameplay issues detracting from the overall experience.
- “It can be zen, but also frustrating as there's no explanation, poor optimization, no other options, and you have to restart the game again.”
- “Unfortunately, the game feels unfinished partly due to its underwhelming performance, but most notably because of many little problems regarding its gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Users indicate that the game's replayability is mixed; while it offers endless artistic possibilities that can enhance replay value, individual preferences may affect whether players find it worth revisiting.
- “+replay value because of the endless possibilities of art.”
- “If you want to zone out for a few minutes, it's worth downloading, but depending on your preferences, it may or may not have replay value.”
- “There is some replay value due to the endless possibilities of art, but this contradicts my only entry in 'the bad stuff'.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game's unexpected ending, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience. The playful elements, such as drawing with glowing flowers, contribute to a fun and calming atmosphere, though some users express a desire for more content and exploration opportunities. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyment of the game, making it a recommended experience.
- “The ending of this game made me laugh! I wasn't expecting what happened. I love how calming it was and it was fun just to mess around and draw with the glowing flowers. The atmosphere and colors were beautiful. I really wish there was more, maybe bigger islands to explore with more foliage and even old buildings to explore where you'll have to look for the canvas to draw on. But I do recommend giving this game a go!”

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