Moon

 DS
  • Publisher: Mastiff
  • Release Date: Jan 13, 2009
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
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  1. Plasmaneedle
    Mar 29, 2014
    9
    The atmosphere in this game is top notch creating a real sense of mystery and tension. The action in this game is great although the enemies can get repetitive at the end.
  2. woundedknee67
    Dec 8, 2010
    4
    Wanted to like this game, but I just can't recommend it. Reviewers sited the game's controls as a plus but I found them to be very awkward. Shooting while strafing is nearly impossible. Of course you could stop and shoot, but then you are a sitting duck, which is suicide in a room full of enemies. Might have been easier if I had smaller hands, but if you have large hands saveWanted to like this game, but I just can't recommend it. Reviewers sited the game's controls as a plus but I found them to be very awkward. Shooting while strafing is nearly impossible. Of course you could stop and shoot, but then you are a sitting duck, which is suicide in a room full of enemies. Might have been easier if I had smaller hands, but if you have large hands save yourself the frustration and stay away from this game. Finally gave up on it about a third of the way in, after several hours of nearly DS throwing aggravation. Story (as much of it as I completed) was fairly interesting, but level design was repetitive and pretty bland. If the controls had been less problematic I probably would have stuck with it through to the end, but as it is I found the game unenjoyable.… Expand
  3. [Anonymous]
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    A wonderful and fantastic ds shooter you don't wanna miss. It's technical achievement and presentation are well done.
  4. feardrinker
    Jan 8, 2011
    9
    I thought this game was excellent. Brought back a sort of feeling I haven't had since Quake or DooM. The handheld format it conducive to that old-school feeling. I had no problems with control, and I have big hands. Yes, the enemies can be a bit repetitious. But the backgrounds, sound and action are first-rate. The overall feeling is very spooky. The minigames with the bot add goodI thought this game was excellent. Brought back a sort of feeling I haven't had since Quake or DooM. The handheld format it conducive to that old-school feeling. I had no problems with control, and I have big hands. Yes, the enemies can be a bit repetitious. But the backgrounds, sound and action are first-rate. The overall feeling is very spooky. The minigames with the bot add good puzzle-work to the game. I couldn't put it down.… Expand
  5. HoganV
    Jan 4, 2018
    8
    This technical masterpiece did what mastiff did best, push the DS to its limits. This game is sort of a hidden gem. The controls are fluid, and the 60 fps made it a clear win. I rated it an 8 out of 10 because the enemies and levels are repetitive, but with the DS's limitations, its forgivable. If you want to play this game, i would recommend the 3DS's remaster: "Moon chronicles", becauseThis technical masterpiece did what mastiff did best, push the DS to its limits. This game is sort of a hidden gem. The controls are fluid, and the 60 fps made it a clear win. I rated it an 8 out of 10 because the enemies and levels are repetitive, but with the DS's limitations, its forgivable. If you want to play this game, i would recommend the 3DS's remaster: "Moon chronicles", because the design and the controls are a little bit better (because of the C Stick on the 3DS) Final thoughts: Moon is a great game in the ds lineup, and if you can find a cheap price for it, i would definitely recommend it.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

54
#54 Best DS Game of 2009
49
#49 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
65
#65 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. Nintendo Power
    75
    Another stunning technical achievement. [Holiday 2008, p.84]
  2. IGN
    85
    Its technical offering, story, design, style, and control are all amazingly well done.
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  3. GamePro
    40
    Moon is a decent time killer and is great for anyone looking for an interesting sci-fi adventure for their DS handheld.
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