Ritual of the Moon

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Ritual of the Moon is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Kara Stone and was released on January 17, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ritual of the Moon is a 28 day long multi-narrative game exploring loneliness, power, and healing. Once discovering her powers, The Earth's Council exiles the witch to the moon to live out the rest of her life looking at the earth - and the woman she loves - that she can never go back to.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game's unique art style, combining real-world materials and stop-motion animation, creates an astounding and visually captivating experience.
The meditative thoughts and narrative elements provide a calming and introspective journey, making it a great choice for players seeking a reflective experience.
The concept of playing for just a few minutes each day over 28 days allows for a meaningful exploration of personal emotions and decisions.

The gameplay mechanics are frustratingly limited and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement and a feeling of monotony.
The narrative can be overly gloomy and depressing, which may detract from the intended meditative experience for some players.
Technical issues, such as bugs and unclear controls, can disrupt the flow of the game and diminish the overall experience.

story
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The story is characterized by a slow, meditative exploration of the protagonist's backstory, revealed over 28 real-world days through brief daily interactions. While some find the plot's gloomy tone off-putting, others are captivated by the poetic narrative and the personal introspection it encourages, eagerly anticipating each day's developments. Overall, the storytelling is a blend of existential themes and personal choice, creating a unique and immersive experience.
- “Through meditative sayings and creative self-exploration, her backstory is slowly revealed, one day at a time, over the course of 28 real-world days.”
- “I'm only on my second day of personal introspective story and already by the end of each day I'm left in awe and wonder for what the next phase of the moon may bring.”
- “I still obviously have much more to see and am only in the first days of my own ritual, but I'm already completely hooked and hanging onto every poetic word generated by my day's decisions and eager to see what's in store or where my personal story brings me.”
- “Like I said, the depressing, gloomy plot turned me off.”
- “You basically 'play' for 3 minutes daily, and can only progress the story once a day for 28 days.”
- “It is basically two lines of story, a meditative thought, and a decision to steer the comet away from Earth or let it hit.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are exceptional, featuring a unique and awe-inspiring art style that significantly enhances the narrative experience. The handmade artwork stands out among other titles, showcasing the developers' dedication to creating visually stunning environments.
- “The overall stylistic direction and handmade artwork are exceptional and immediately make the game stand out among the cosmos of other narrative titles.”
- “The art style is somehow awe-inspiring and adds greatly to your brief getaway into a strange situation.”
- “The visuals for 'Ritual of the Moon' are astounding and unique, and clearly where the developers have spent the larger portion of their time.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for being limited and repetitive, with mechanics that feel overly simplistic, suggesting a design aimed at a very young audience.
- “This may sound appealing on its cratered surface, but the actual game mechanics are frustratingly limited and repetitive.”
- “Gameplay is toddler-level logic, but I believe that is by design.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for being original, haunting, and beautiful, with many users recommending the soundtrack both as an accompaniment to the gameplay and as a standalone listening experience.
- “The music is original, haunting, and beautiful.”
- “The soundtrack is available on its own and is highly recommended, both as accompaniment to the game and to be enjoyed outside of it as well.”