The Moon Hell

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The Moon Hell is a single player hack and slash game. It was developed by A.M. Team and was released on February 16, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Moon Hell is a very difficult third-person action RPG set in a fantasy mood in all game elements: sound, levels, light, atmosphere and other.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Beautiful artistic design and solid sound ambiance enhance the immersive experience.
The game is impressively crafted by a small team, showcasing a unique atmosphere and engaging exploration.
Despite some flaws, the straightforward gameplay and lack of bugs contribute to an enjoyable experience.

Combat feels clunky and repetitive, lacking depth and variety, which can lead to frustration.
The game suffers from pacing issues, with an abrupt ending and a lack of gradual enemy strength progression.
There are optimization problems and control issues that detract from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, making it easy to learn, though it can become repetitive against similar AI opponents. While the game features a unique enemy respawning mechanic and visually appealing design, it suffers from a lack of variety and polish in its systems and level design, leading to a mixed reception overall. Some players find the faith mechanic loses its utility too quickly, and there are calls for significant improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “Simple, straightforward gameplay and a good system for progression.”
- “The game was a very pleasant surprise; I was expecting a mediocre souls clone, not a competent combat system, practically glitch-free gameplay, and interesting location design.”
- “An unique mechanic that deals with enemy respawning makes this a refreshing newcomer to the souls genre.”
- “The faith mechanic becomes useless too quickly.”
- “In terms of gameplay, it seems fairly basic.”
- “It has some solid set pieces and okay boss design (visually; not mechanically), but it is unpolished with regards to its systems, mechanics, audio, level design, enemy design, and combat.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and impressive visuals, especially considering the studio's challenging circumstances during development. However, some players note that while the aesthetics are strong, the lack of interactive elements and immersion detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, but they are not enough to compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
- “The AI-generated voices and imagery look cool, and the graphics are well done, as stated earlier.”
- “Visuals and sounds are pretty solid for the first release by this studio, especially considering that they continued their work during the war.”
- “The game's environment and graphics are astounding.”
- “And lowering it worsened graphics quite notably.”
- “The graphic menu has an 'autodetect' button, but it simply leaves all my quality settings on 'epic', so presumably that's what the game thinks it should be run at.”
- “Despite the top-notch visuals, interaction with the environment is low, with very few breakable objects or character interactions at all, which detracts from immersion.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive ambiance and environmental design, effectively creating a dark and eerie setting that complements its demon-infested world. While the atmosphere is engaging and unique, some players note that the environment can feel lifeless and empty at times. Overall, the game successfully delivers a compelling atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “First off, this was developed by just two people, which is very impressive, and I really like the atmosphere this game gives off.”
- “- Very good ambiance and environmental design that deliver a dark, eerie atmosphere that is well-suited for a demon-infested land.”
- “You never think an independent video game could produce such an atmosphere.”
- “Even with its grim atmosphere, the world feels lifeless and empty, with redundant spaces and voids all over.”
- “Just after I started the game, I had a high impression of how it looks and the atmosphere that was created.”
- “- Very good ambiance and environmental design that delivers a dark, eerie atmosphere that is well-suited for a demon-infested land.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's story is minimal, primarily conveyed through a brief introduction and collectible notes found during exploration. Set in a visually striking medieval world, it effectively creates a dark and eerie atmosphere that complements the narrative, reminiscent of the original Diablo. Overall, players appreciate the story's tone and connection to classic dark fantasy themes.
- “Story is revealed by a short introduction and by finding notes while wandering through the game.”
- “The medieval setting is visually appealing, with all locations giving off a dark, eerie vibe that is well-suited to this type of story, while demonic foes look detailed and fearsome - as they should.”
- “Personally, I like the story so far; it really does remind me of the first Diablo game.”
- “No story.”
- “The story is revealed through a short introduction and by finding notes while wandering through the game.”
- “The medieval setting is visually appealing, with all locations giving off a dark, eerie vibe that is well-suited to this type of story.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be clunky and tedious, lacking depth and challenge, which diminishes its appeal, particularly for fans of more complex combat systems. Instead of offering a rewarding grind, the game encourages players to seek alternative paths, making the experience feel more absurdly tedious than engaging.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It isn't hard, just absurdly tedious.”
- “Clunky, tedious, and shallow combat system that simply doesn't have enough depth - and later, challenge - to be of any appeal, especially to souls enthusiasts.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for enhancing the atmosphere, but some players feel that it could be more abundant to create a more memorable experience. Overall, it receives a moderate rating of 7, indicating that while it contributes positively, there is room for improvement.
- “The atmosphere and music are great, and if you want a short game that you can mindlessly hack through, it works in that regard at least.”
- “A little more music would make the experience more memorable.”
- “Sound and music: 7.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users reporting minimal glitches and bugs. While some players have experienced occasional freezes, these issues are not deemed critical and do not significantly impact gameplay.
- “There are some freezes, but nothing critical.”
- “Although there are minor glitches, the game is not broken.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the character design, highlighting it as a standout feature of the game.
- “The character design has been my favorite part so far.”
- “The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game is criticized for poor optimization, particularly on older PCs, where players experience low FPS even at recommended settings. Additionally, performance issues worsen after each death, suggesting inefficient asset management during world reloads.
- “I found the game frustratingly difficult and poorly optimized.”
- “Furthermore, every time I die, the performance seems to get worse, as if the game is reallocating assets when it reloads the world after death, but forgets to deallocate the assets it had already loaded in my previous run.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing diverse content and multiple pathways that encourage exploration and experimentation. The variety of choices and outcomes enhances the overall experience, making players eager to revisit the game.