Moons of Madness

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 59
  3. Negative: 17 out of 59

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  1. primalsmash
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    So people said there is to much walking and annoying simplistic repeating puzzles. While i had more feeling from the game that puzzles weren't annoying and are quick to solve. And there were different puzzles, at different locations, while there were also dialogues, so it is not like you would have to do repeatedly annoying puzzles just to move on. You were there to do task, it was verySo people said there is to much walking and annoying simplistic repeating puzzles. While i had more feeling from the game that puzzles weren't annoying and are quick to solve. And there were different puzzles, at different locations, while there were also dialogues, so it is not like you would have to do repeatedly annoying puzzles just to move on. You were there to do task, it was very quick, while story was evolving at the same time. Except one puzzle was counter-intuitive.

    Game has amazing graphics and atmosphere. Didn't noticed anything wrong with acting. If you expected master piece like Call of Cthulhu you should look elsewhere, but it is still decent game and fun to play. It doesn't have story deep as Cthulhu. But it is still okay. It is more horror/adventure than about complex story and it does fine in my opinion, tho i expected maybe more monsters, or some scary chase/fight. There is also bug preventing you from finishing the game, not fixed months supposedly.

    Also this should be probably VR as well, that would ramp up sales massively !

    PS: It is pity we don't get better more of an adventures like Call of Cthulhu - old game. Probably because people don't like horrors, or not many studios make them, as they don't sell that well and if they don't do it right, it is problem.    … Expand
  2. FlinnSosiJopu
    Dec 21, 2019
    0
    Don't be fooled by all this positive reviews, moons of madness is absolute garbage in many ways. You can always go and find out by yourself, but be ready to refund.
  3. sven
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    I really liked this game Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

    This is also the first time I've played a second-person horror game, and not even something else that I thought was a good game, and in this case that was the first time that I had no idea what was going to    I really liked this game Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

    This is also the first time I've played a second-person horror game, and not even something else that I thought was a good game, and in this case that was the first time that I had no idea what was going to happen.

    The premise is that an expedition to Mars has gone horribly wrong.

    But it was really good when you put it on a 4K TV, too. The controls were responsive and the controls for the camera were perfectly optimized.    … Expand
  4. Wesp5
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    While this games starts off promising, by being more than the expected walking simulator with several riddles and even some action sequences in a realistic Mars setting, it all breaks down with a bug that prevents from finishing the game. Checking out the Steam boards shows that several game breaking bugs are unfixed for almost a month...
  5. Voodoo123
    Jan 4, 2020
    4
    While the quality of MOM's visuals are notable, the dialogue, acting, world, soundtrack, animations all felt sub par for a 2019 release. I stopped playing before the first hour was up. For a game so focused on storytelling, as the player I just didn't feel any connection to what was happening.
  6. PEnchan707
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    I enjoyed my time with this game.

    It had a rough start and I found the interface took a bit of getting used to but it picks up nicely and has good pacing, a mix of scares and nice attention to detail. The graphics are above average, from an artistic standpoint, and lighting is used well to enhance the atmosphere, as is sound and ambient music. Puzzles are logical and the    I enjoyed my time with this game.

    It had a rough start and I found the interface took a bit of getting used to but it picks up nicely and has good pacing, a mix of scares and nice attention to detail.

    The graphics are above average, from an artistic standpoint, and lighting is used well to enhance the atmosphere, as is sound and ambient music.

    Puzzles are logical and the guidelines to solve them are almost always presented in a way that makes sense given the environment and narrative.

    Voice acting is ok, with the two key characters doing a better job and the script keeps things simple, without straying into over-ambitious territory that might bite off more than it can chew.

    The horror is a mixture of jump-scares and general tension and, along with a variety of horrifying entities, they are spaced out well, which led to me never really knowing what was around the corner.

    It's not very long, around 6-7 hours, but that is sometimes a plus for those who like things short and sweet.

    Worth picking up when it suits your budget, if you enjoy games like Amnesia or Alien Isolation. I'd probably give it closer to a 7.5 but metacritic still don't allow .5's. Why?    … Expand
  7. SuperkenGaming
    Mar 9, 2020
    4
    Moons of Madness
    Unenjoyable from start to finish
    Moons of Madness is a first person adventiure walking simulator that takes place on mars, and basically this is a game about doing spooky chores… All 4 hours of this game is a chore to get through, and they aren’t even interesting chores until an hour in.. aka 25% of the entire game… the game starts with you setting out to fix some solar    Moons of Madness
    Unenjoyable from start to finish
    Moons of Madness is a first person adventiure walking simulator that takes place on mars, and basically this is a game about doing spooky chores…
    All 4 hours of this game is a chore to get through, and they aren’t even interesting chores until an hour in.. aka 25% of the entire game… the game starts with you setting out to fix some solar panels, but youre noticing everything unplugged, who would do such a thing?
    Until you find out.. oh.. of course aliens… so this becomes a game of being stalked by these creepy creatures and doing puzzles…
    Moons of madness has glimpses of being enjoyable during these intense chases, or environment based puzzles.. .but those glimpses evaporate as the monotony of this game smacks you over the head…
    constant button prompts, constant putting in and finding power sources.. constant puzzles, unfun and uninteresting traversal and exploration through these space stations…
    Moons of madness will drive you mad…
    Theres really no redeemable quality here… the story is boring and unengaging, the puzzles are annoying progress stoppers more than an enjoyable brain teaser to break the tension.. the environment is intriguing..the game starts out slow, it drags with glimpse of potential, and none of this potential is ever realized…
    I give Moons of Madness
    a 4.5/10    … Expand
  8. Babutto
    Dec 3, 2019
    6
    Pros.:
    - Mars;
    - The environment is nice, the gameplay flows smooth;
    - not too long, not too short;
    - H.P. Lovecraft mythos.

    Cons.:
    - not many objects to explore;
    - the story is very predictable;
    - not scary at all.

    The game had potential. But except space and Mars landscape, I have nothing to remember.
  9. darthdragon
    Nov 22, 2019
    6
    Pluses: interesting plot (at first), decent graphics, do not copy invincible enemy mechanics from games like Amnesia and Outlast, have few nice puzzles to solve.

    Minuses: crappy performance on decent machines, crashes at times, for some people unplayable, plot conclusion may disappoint, gameplay may get boring.
  10. iozay
    Jan 14, 2020
    0
    Unfortunately a game from the a company with the worst support ever, in my experience it can take years to get at least a decent answer without resolution. I highly discourage buying any product from them.
  11. BulgarianCritic
    Mar 7, 2020
    3
    This game looks pretty but unfortunately it is just a boring walking simulator with lots of button pressing and annoying puzzles.
    The story is tediously boring and the horror part was just jump scares after jump scares which made this game feel like a boring movie.Voice acting was good but sadly i can't suggest this game since it is so dull
  12. FlynnSakoAsno
    Dec 21, 2019
    0
    Madilim at marumi ang laro, huwag Bumili ng buong mga kontrol ng deremo. Itlekt bobo, bugtong para sa bobo.
  13. MasterPugGames
    Jan 6, 2020
    7
    Positives:
    - Awesome Graphics
    - Decent Story - Beautiful Environment - Layered Story Telling Negatives: - NPC interaction is limited - Little interaction with enemy NPC - Little Interaction with Marian Environment I enjoyed the game. It was somewhat short, but the Story telling via dreams, flashbacks, and reading was well done. Great to see a Lovecraft Story taken to a    Positives:
    - Awesome Graphics
    - Decent Story
    - Beautiful Environment
    - Layered Story Telling

    Negatives:
    - NPC interaction is limited
    - Little interaction with enemy NPC
    - Little Interaction with Marian Environment

    I enjoyed the game. It was somewhat short, but the Story telling via dreams, flashbacks, and reading was well done. Great to see a Lovecraft Story taken to a different planet, but at the same time, you do have little intersection with it so it more of a look but don't touch situation. Would have loved to see more interaction with Monster or Lovecraft Monster Minions. All in all, it is a great scripted gameplay that has you involved as part of the story that it is telling you, instead of you driving the story. Worth the time and would actually recommend this to any gamer.    … Expand
  14. bancandrei
    May 15, 2020
    5
    Looks nice, and the idea to combine Lovecraft and space exploration seemed intriguing. But the realization and all the dream sequences don't really do it many favours. Surprised to see the low rating, it has potential and fans of the genre can definitely find things to enjoy here.
  15. CTuggle
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing from start to finish. As a lover of The Secret World, it settles into the lore nicely and keeps that same exact tone and atmosphere. If you haven't played TSW but loved MoM's lore, give it a shot!
  16. Samvell
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    The plot, the atmosphere, and the visuals are all great, too bad the developers decided to ruin it by adding crappy puzzles and awful stealth segments.

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Worth Playing
    Mar 27, 2020
    68
    At the end of the day, if you feel like getting startled and wandering around a horror atmosphere for a few hours, Moons of Madness will serve adequately. The visuals and sounds are well crafted and immersive. Just be aware that the game itself is mainly a walking simulator with a B-movie plot and some minigame puzzles mixed in.
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  2. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 24, 2020
    70
    Moons of Madness is a welcome addition to the wider Lovecraftian catalogue, and its cosmic aspects really get to the heart of the mythos’ insanity. While there are annoying moments when the developers see fit to include some of the worst excesses of modern horror games, the quality of the writing and the atmosphere is enough to justify seeing things through to a conclusion that is as epic as it is satisfying. This is one trip to insanity that you shouldn’t pass up.
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 16, 2020
    70
    Moons of Madness is an overall decent cosmic horror for hardcore survival horror fans.
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