The Sun And Moon

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 103 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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The Sun and Moon is a neat platformer with some good ideas. It's not free from flaws but still a title that fans of the genre should consider
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"The Sun and Moon" is a puzzle-platformer adventure game where players switch between two dimensions to solve levels and uncover the story. Controlling a mysterious boy and girl, players manipulate the environment and their surroundings to progress through beautifully crafted levels. The game features unique mechanics, challenging puzzles, and a profound narrative that explores the themes of loneliness, companionship, and the human condition.

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Reviews

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews
gameplay21 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Unique and addictive gameplay mechanic that allows players to dive into the ground and propel themselves upwards, providing a fresh take on platforming.
  • Extensive level design with over 160 levels that gradually increase in difficulty, offering a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy precision platformers.
  • Minimalist visuals and a simple aesthetic that enhance the gameplay experience, making it easy to focus on the mechanics and level design.
  • Controls can feel imprecise and unresponsive at times, leading to frustration, especially in later levels that require tight timing and precision.
  • The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, which can detract from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
  • Difficulty spikes can be inconsistent, with some levels feeling unfairly challenging, potentially discouraging players who are not hardcore platforming enthusiasts.
  • gameplay61 mentions

    The gameplay of "The Sun and Moon" is characterized by its fun and simple mechanics, featuring a unique burrowing mechanic that allows players to shift into the ground and launch upwards, creating engaging platforming challenges. With 160 unique levels that introduce new themes and mechanics gradually, the game offers a mastery-based experience that rewards skillful routing and optimization, making it appealing for both casual play and hardcore speedrunners. Overall, the smooth controls and minimalist design enhance the addictive nature of the gameplay, ensuring a satisfying experience.

    • “The gameplay is instantly noticeable from the get-go; there are three times to achieve on every level, with the sun medals being the hardest. They're tight and often require good routing and optimization. Even the very first level is tough to get the times on, but the game's movement model and physics readily provide plenty of power to the player to figure out how to tackle these times. The game incrementally adds new gimmicks over time, allowing players to adapt to what's required of them.”
    • “Excellent mastery-based platformer with a super innovative but intuitive movement mechanic that is fully explored and brilliantly utilized in the level design.”
    • “Wonderful gameplay idea coupled with great level design, provided with huge content and difficult challenges for hardcore speedrunners.”
    • “There are some levels that toy with a few extra mechanics (time shifting blocks, blocks that pop in and out of existence when you hold the shift button, a few autoscroller-type things, basic stuff mostly) but the majority of the game is confined to making use of the main mechanic in a static environment.”
    • “Very simple pick up and play presentation makes it fun in short bursts, but trying to get the best time on each level provides a lot of depth and makes you really appreciate the mechanics and design even more.”
    • “At least in the time I played, there were no more complicated mechanics introduced.”
  • music37 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its retro charm and evolving complexity that enhances the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Many find the soundtrack soothing and well-integrated with the game's aesthetics, but a significant number express disappointment over the minimalistic approach and the absence of unique tracks for different levels. Overall, the music is seen as a double-edged sword, providing both enjoyment and frustration depending on individual preferences.

    • “This game swallows me up with its music, removing most of the frustrating parts of its hard levels.”
    • “One of the best soundtracks I have ever heard!”
    • “The soothing music helps make the otherwise frustrating levels into a relaxing experience.”
    • “Audio-wise, this game didn't try at all; it's just the same sounding track over and over regardless of map screen or any level. There's no unique world music or anything else, even the ending/credits sound the same. It's kind of disappointing that there was no effort put into it, and even though the sound effects are fine, they aren't enough to redeem its lack of musical variety.”
    • “I normally don't mind simple chip-tune background music, but the same simple monotonous track on repeat for hours gets annoying.”
    • “The music is atrocious, so you can forget about immersion.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist pixel art style that enhances the level design without overwhelming the player, allowing for smooth gameplay across 160 levels. While some players find the color scheme occasionally lifeless, the simplicity is generally appreciated for maintaining clarity and focus. Overall, the visuals are described as simple yet striking, effectively complementing the game's mechanics and atmosphere.

    • “What originally attracted me to this game was the 2D platforming and beautiful, minimalist aesthetic.”
    • “The art style and music are very chill and have very good chemistry together.”
    • “It uses sharp contrasts and certain color schemes to create a very unique aesthetic.”
    • “Generic visuals and music get stale after playing for just a short while. The lack of content with only one mode available makes it feel repetitive, and leaderboards would have added replay value.”
    • “The visuals are extremely simple, but I appreciate that its simplicity is what allows the level design to stand out. However, the color scheme can feel a little lifeless at times.”
    • “While the art style and music are chill and have good chemistry, the overall graphics lack depth and variety, making the experience feel flat.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as minimalistic yet effective, contributing to an entertaining experience that keeps players engaged even during repetitive gameplay. While some levels may present challenges that could frustrate players, the overall tone remains light-hearted and enjoyable, enhancing the satisfaction of mastering the game's mechanics.

    • “But what I've found is not only a minimalistic and funny game but extremely challenging and catchy one.”
    • “You won't ever get bored, even replaying the same stage over and over to improve your own times is really entertaining, funny, and satisfactory.”
    • “Overall an enjoyable time attack platformer, there's no funny tricks, just you, your routing and execution put to the test.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to its repetitive nature and lack of narrative or dialogue to connect the small levels, leading to a sense of monotony in progression.

    • “Eventually the game feels like you're doing the same thing over and over again and becomes a tedious grind to progress.”
    • “The game is a series of small levels, without a story or dialogue to connect anything, so that can contribute to the levels feeling tedious.”
  • story4 mentions

    The game lacks a cohesive story or dialogue, resulting in a series of disconnected levels that many players find tedious and unengaging.

    • “The game is a series of small levels, without a story or dialogue to connect anything, which contributes to the levels feeling tedious.”
    • “There is no story to it at all.”
    • “The game lacks any narrative or dialogue, making the experience feel disjointed and monotonous.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability through multiple time challenges for each level, encouraging players to improve their performance. However, some users feel that the generic visuals and music can become monotonous, and the limited content with only one mode available detracts from long-term engagement. Adding leaderboards could enhance the replay value further.

    • “There's also plenty of replay value here; every level has three time challenges to meet.”
    • “There's also plenty of replay value here; every level has three time challenges to meet.”
    • “Generic visuals and music get stale after playing for just a short while; the lack of content with only one mode available means there isn't much replay value.”
    • “The game quickly loses its charm due to repetitive gameplay and limited modes, making it hard to find reasons to replay.”
    • “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to return, as the game offers minimal variety.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users consistently praise the game's stability, noting that it runs smoothly and performs well without significant issues.

    • “The game really looks and runs great.”
    • “The game really looks and runs great.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized as minimalist and elegant, creating a refined and understated environment that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The game features a minimalist, elegant atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The minimalist and elegant atmosphere truly immerses you in the game world.”
    • “I love the minimalist, elegant atmosphere; it creates a unique and captivating environment.”
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