Solaria Moon

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Solaria Moon is a single player action game. It was developed by 3y3.net and was released on September 6, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Solaria Moon is a space adventure in 3D with an outstanding script full of challenging puzzles to solve and mysteries to uncover.

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39%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and a relaxing atmosphere that some players found enjoyable.
Some puzzles are interesting and provide a challenge, keeping players engaged.
The game can be completed in a short time, making it suitable for those looking for a quick gaming experience.

Controls are poorly designed, with left/right movement turning the camera instead of strafing, leading to frustration.
The voice acting is generally considered bad, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
Puzzles are often repetitive, tedious, and lack logical connection to the story, making them feel out of place.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it predictable and poorly developed, featuring two-dimensional characters and a lack of logical connection to the gameplay. While some appreciated the thematic elements and found the story entertaining, others felt it was short and ultimately disappointing, particularly towards the end. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as mediocre, with significant room for improvement.
- “Even though the game has multiple limitations, I'm happy to see how the developers are putting their thoughts into creating storylines in a thematic scenario.”
- “It felt a bit short but definitely entertaining with a story that kept my interest.”
- “The game is easy and addictive; the story is really interesting and well-formed.”
- “Graphics and story are mediocre; the characters were poorly developed and two-dimensional.”
- “The game is quite short (although worth the price you pay for) and the story let me down near the end.”
- “The story is 100% predictable.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they are acceptable and occasionally very good in specific areas, such as the bridge and engine room. However, many also describe the overall graphics as mediocre, with a standard sci-fi aesthetic that fails to elevate the experience. While the visuals are highlighted as a selling point, they are often overshadowed by the game's lackluster story and character development.
- “Solaria Moon is a space adventure with nice graphics.”
- “Quite nice graphics for the very boring spaceship interior.”
- “The graphics are acceptable; even on some levels, they are very good, as in the bridge or in the engine room.”
- “Graphics and story are mediocre; the characters were poorly developed and two-dimensional.”
- “The music is clearly unmemorable because I don't remember any music, and the graphics are just okay.”
- “Graphics are 5/10.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players finding it lacking in depth and surprise, particularly in comparison to other budget titles that offer longer playtime. The controls have been criticized for feeling outdated and clunky, reminiscent of early console games, though others note that the game has an acceptable level of playability and a solid narrative. Additionally, there are resources available for players seeking help with challenging puzzles.
- “In general, a game more than acceptable, with a good script and adequate gameplay.”
- “For those who are curious about how difficult some puzzles will be (or to those who are struggling with the puzzles and curious about how to solve them), here's another gameplay video of mine (once it is done uploading).”
- “To see more of the game, click on the link to my gameplay video: https://youtu.”
- “But the few evenings of gameplay cannot compete with other 10 euro projects that offer month-long entertainment.”
- “I had zero surprise during all the gameplay, and I couldn't feel what was supposed to be the feeling of being a survivor on a spaceship.”
- “The controls are awful... seriously, I felt like I was playing PlayStation 1 games with very rough mechanics.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective recreation of bright, sterile sci-fi environments reminiscent of classics like Star Trek and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The relaxing music complements the "isolated in space" theme, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the game's unique ambiance.
- “This indie space adventure does a good job recreating the kind of bright and sterile sci-fi interiors, reminiscent of Star Trek or 2001: A Space Odyssey, and for me, this already puts things in the right atmosphere.”
- “Music is also very good and gives the game a genuine atmosphere.”
- “I found the game quite enjoyable: reasonable graphics, relaxing music that matches the overall 'isolated in space' atmosphere the game wants to convey, a lot of puzzles.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as relaxing and fitting well with the "isolated in space" theme, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some players find it unmemorable, indicating that while it contributes positively to the experience, it may not leave a lasting impression. Overall, the music is appreciated for its role in creating a genuine ambiance.
- “I found the game quite enjoyable: reasonable graphics, relaxing music that matches the overall 'isolated in space' atmosphere the game wants to convey, a lot of puzzles.”
- “Music is also very good and gives the game a genuine atmosphere.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be largely tedious and unengaging, with repetitive puzzles that often feel more like a chore than a challenge. Many reviews highlight the frustration of having to solve complex, math-based puzzles or a Rubik's cube-like challenge to progress, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “After that, the game ended, because the only way forward is to solve a tedious Rubik's cube-like puzzle that's not fun or interesting whatsoever, and I cannot will myself to spend any more time trying to sort the pieces in order.”
- “This is a short, mediocre, and unoptimized 3D indie adventure game with tedious and repetitive puzzles, bad controls, and bad voice acting in a spaceship setting.”
- “Puzzles are okay but mostly tedious, math- or sequence-based puzzles.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users highlighting a lack of engagement due to poor controls, unappealing voice acting, frustrating puzzles, and a dull storyline, which collectively detract from any potential emotional impact.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted primarily through its ending, which many players found to be particularly funny. Overall, while humor may not be a consistent theme throughout, the conclusion delivers a memorable comedic moment.
- “At least I found the game ending hilarious...”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its poor optimization, featuring mediocre graphics and controls that detract from the experience. Players find the puzzles tedious and repetitive, further highlighting the lack of polish in the overall design.
- “This is a short, mediocre, and unoptimized 3D indie adventure game with tedious and repetitive puzzles, bad controls, and poor voice acting in a spaceship setting.”