Moonscars

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 8 out of 30

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  1. bokarsh-z
    Oct 1, 2022
    6
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    only worth 15 dollar
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    - 7-8 hours long.
    -fluid, good lvl design and boss fights.
    -very buggy, little type of enemies, rebitive and bad ending.
    -didnt find game hard only 1st 3 bosses was challenging but others 1st try i killed them.
  2. Zquaranteneuf
    Oct 4, 2022
    5
    Great artstyle and animation, but all and all barely more than a wish-dot-com clone of Blasphemous (which does everything this game does 100 times better). Some movement, mechanics, and menuing could have been streamlined, and the experience overall seems to lack a bit of polish. Finally, not being able to remap the controls is quite inconvenient for a game that requires tight gameplay.Great artstyle and animation, but all and all barely more than a wish-dot-com clone of Blasphemous (which does everything this game does 100 times better). Some movement, mechanics, and menuing could have been streamlined, and the experience overall seems to lack a bit of polish. Finally, not being able to remap the controls is quite inconvenient for a game that requires tight gameplay. Decent game, but not quite the clone I was hoping for.… Expand
  3. Zer0TheHer0
    Oct 8, 2022
    0
    Keyboard rebind in game is bugged. Some keys looks like they changed, but they stay the same and they refuse to be changed. As it is, it's unplayable.
  4. eded9999
    Sep 29, 2022
    5
    Pro
    >Top-tier sprite animation
    >Really hard >Decent word size for a MV Cons >LOTS of bugs and glitches >Glitched inputs (using a Dinput controller) >Kind of bad map for a Metroidvania (you can not see clearly if an area is completed) >No remap for dash button (really WTF?) >Monotone background, its like you're always on the same place. >Regular to bad OST >Magics and special    Pro
    >Top-tier sprite animation
    >Really hard
    >Decent word size for a MV

    Cons
    >LOTS of bugs and glitches
    >Glitched inputs (using a Dinput controller)
    >Kind of bad map for a Metroidvania (you can not see clearly if an area is completed)
    >No remap for dash button (really WTF?)
    >Monotone background, its like you're always on the same place.
    >Regular to bad OST
    >Magics and special attacks do not visually change when upgraded (lame)

    Overall the game feels like an unpolish copy of Blasphemous, go play that one instead.    … Expand
  5. Pelle69420
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    Pretty good metroidvania with some really good gameplay. A few bugs tho bu other than that its a pretty fun indie game
  6. dunnyone
    Sep 28, 2022
    8
    It's good. The story is a little convoluted but what we have here is an extremely atmospheric Dark Souls/Blasphemous game with a touch of originality. If you're used to Souls games then this game will be a piece of pie for you. The only complaint (on Steam) is that the game is too hard. To that, I say, 'Get Better'. This is a very challenging game with a lot of mechanics that veteran SoulsIt's good. The story is a little convoluted but what we have here is an extremely atmospheric Dark Souls/Blasphemous game with a touch of originality. If you're used to Souls games then this game will be a piece of pie for you. The only complaint (on Steam) is that the game is too hard. To that, I say, 'Get Better'. This is a very challenging game with a lot of mechanics that veteran Souls players will instantly click with. For everyone else, keep practising.… Expand
  7. Browncolor
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    Very solid 2d soulslike metroidvania with snappy, fast paced combat and godtier art.
  8. sorenaa
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    very enjoyable game.combat very fast and hard especially when fight with bass.i think dont fair this score.actully have problem but i am absesded to the game. i refer actully play this game.
  9. Zeneko90
    Oct 28, 2022
    7
    Ähnlich dem Soulslike Blasphemous. Kommt aber nicht ganz dran. Der Style ist ein wenig "schlechter" meiner Meinung nach. Auch das Kampf- und Erkundungssystem ist nicht so ausgeklügelt wie im "original". Aber dennoch ein nettes Spiel. Wie so häufig. Immer wieder gerne im Gamepass gezockt :).
  10. beliatcho
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first time I play a game of Souls like With this artistic orientation a dark game and a strong music that deserves all the support… Expand
  11. pcapinheiro
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    Um bom metroidvania, com uma trama curiosa e bons controles, mas visual meio enjoativo.

    PONTOS POSITIVOS
    + Controles respondem muito bem
    + A trama deixa curioso para saber mais
    + Boa ambientação

    PONTOS NEGATIVOS
    + O mapa podia ser mais claro para diferenciar "paredes" de simplesmente " caminho não percorrido"
    + Visual meio borrado acaba enjoando um pouco.
  12. Fox45
    Oct 29, 2022
    8
    The game has good gameplay, although quite simple. The graphics are excellent for a PixelArt and the environments are just as good! The story is also good, although it's not a big deal, as you'd expect. The soundtrack is amazing, especially when we're facing a boss! The negative point of this game is clearly the character evolution, because unlike souls like, here we can't evolve theThe game has good gameplay, although quite simple. The graphics are excellent for a PixelArt and the environments are just as good! The story is also good, although it's not a big deal, as you'd expect. The soundtrack is amazing, especially when we're facing a boss! The negative point of this game is clearly the character evolution, because unlike souls like, here we can't evolve the character's stats, only the spells. Which makes the character's evolution very limited, so the game becomes a little tiring towards the end. Also because, as there is no character evolution, to make the game difficult at the end, they only put more enemies on the screen, which makes the game frustrating. In my case, I died more in the final map than in the entire game up until then. Another downside is the variety of enemies, there aren't many different enemies. But for an indie game, I thought the game was amazing and I recommend it to all video game fans!… Expand
  13. Funny7Cloud
    Nov 22, 2022
    5
    画风不是很喜欢，怪物单一，游戏性和升级曲线不很合理。难度上对很多玩家不算友好，动作上太靠近类魂，没有银河城类的快感，地图上设计贴近银河城类，整体尚可。剧情谜语太多了，对于游戏的驱动力不友好，推进起来会感觉乏味枯燥。对于单单喜欢银河城类的玩家来说，不推荐。
  14. Anfarius
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    Overall a great game, paying tribute to Metroidvanias as well as Soulslikes. It fit what I want from such games. The beginning was a little rough, but after learning the combat system, it became very enjoyable. One particular bossfight felt a little underdeveloped, but otherwise the boss encounters were quite enjoyable. I liked the story very much, again it is supposed to remind us of DarkOverall a great game, paying tribute to Metroidvanias as well as Soulslikes. It fit what I want from such games. The beginning was a little rough, but after learning the combat system, it became very enjoyable. One particular bossfight felt a little underdeveloped, but otherwise the boss encounters were quite enjoyable. I liked the story very much, again it is supposed to remind us of Dark Souls style of narration, but the themes touched upon here were even more interesting for me than the original's. Gorgeous animation, art and soundtrack (it's not very grand, quite simple, to be honest, but it's mournful main theme fits the game's art direction perfectly). All in all this was an amazing surprise and I'm glad I decided to try it. I'll be following the devs from now on. Thank you for this game.… Expand
  15. Einfachmyrre
    Jan 5, 2023
    2
    Unfortunatley not a good game. It is a little like Blasphemous but far worse.
    Once u died the game getting difficult and frustating.
    The first hours are too easy for advandced players.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Oyungezer
    Dec 24, 2022
    70
    Black Mermaid understood the ideas that made the 2D Soulslike genre successful and added new mechanics that reflect its own identity. If it didn't have flaws like story being too messy and combat having balance issues, it could have made its mark among the best examples of the genre.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Nov 30, 2022
    70
    Moonscars is a good debut by Black Mermaid with some unique ideas and missed potential. The gameplay is fun and engaging but some mechanics feel a little unbalanced and in some cases can even forget about them and still finish the game. The story is well written, especially the dialogues but the lore and character building lacks enough depth to feel close to them. Overall the story and art style of the game is forgettable and this made the sound editing and music of the game lose their power and therefore feel shallow.
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  3. IGN Japan
    Nov 20, 2022
    70
    Moonscars lacks the depth you would want from an Metroidvania title in its exploration and character building, but manages to deliver as a hardcore Soulsborne game.
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