Moons of Madness

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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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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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