Savage Moon

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jan 29, 2009
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Eurogamer
    70
    Still, on the whole Savage Moon is a well-executed and polished example of what tower defence has to offer, and for GBP 6.29 offers a great play-for-pound ratio.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    Deep and playable enough to make it work. [Feb 2009, p.97]
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  3. IGN
    70
    While the inclusion of Vengeance mode adds a level of replayability, you'll have to fight your way through a lot of strategy problems to enjoy it. It's still a decent game, but expect a lot of frustrating flaws along the way.
  5. Gamervision
    70
    Savage Moon isn’t a bad game, but a good one with a number of technical and focus issues.
  6. Thunderbolt
    70
    It can easily become a sensory overload and the tower balance could have used a little more tweaking, but under its simple premise there is a fulfilling strategy experience.
  7. GamingXP
    67
    There’s not much to say about Savage Moon. The game is a typical Tower Defense-offshoot. Built up towers and kill as many enemies as possible.
  8. GameSpot
    65
    Savage Moon offers a decent challenge for tower-defense fans, but some off-kilter AI and its trial-and-error nature won't make converts out of nonbelievers.
  9. GameFocus
    63
    It’s hard to recommend Savage Moon except to hardcore fans of tower defense games and those who enjoy sci-fi themed titles. The game has potential, but the camera issues and the lack of originality will alienate those new to the genre looking for a fun experience. With a bit more polish, the developers would have succeeded in making a title that appealed to a larger group of people.
  10. DarkStation
    50
    I was expecting a tower defense game because that is how it was described, but it was almost certainly more of an RTS that just focuses on the construction small towers. Some people could find fun in this game, but sadly I didn’t enjoy my time with Savage Moon too much or too often.

Awards & Rankings

83
#83 Best PS3 Game of 2009
78
#78 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 7 out of 34
  1. Antiquecardboar
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    I had a blast playing this game when it was first released. Some challenge but not impossible (I got every trophy...including DLC). It takesI had a blast playing this game when it was first released. Some challenge but not impossible (I got every trophy...including DLC). It takes some strategy yes...but isn't that the point of these games? If you enjoy tower defense at all buy this game. Simply fun.… Full Review »
  2. Shanked_Salt
    Jan 24, 2011
    7
    At the time this game achieved something for me that no other PS3 game had previosly. It was actually addictive and made me come back forAt the time this game achieved something for me that no other PS3 game had previosly. It was actually addictive and made me come back for more. Fighting off waves is more of a trail and error puzzle than I would like but there is still alot of satisfaction to be gained from roasting hoards of insects and finding the key to beating a map. It is on the challenging side of things and at times incredible frustrating.
    Remains a great value download which still has life in it if your up for the challenge.    … Full Review »
  3. AnonymousMC
    Feb 10, 2009
    5
    Absurdly difficult, frustrating game. Strategy is strictly trial-and-error, and when you find a tactic that works the next wave will be customAbsurdly difficult, frustrating game. Strategy is strictly trial-and-error, and when you find a tactic that works the next wave will be custom designed to destroy your towers, making you have to start all over again. At 17 waves, its not challenging, it's just sadistic. This could have been a fun game if not for the awful balancing and poor play testing. Save your money.… Full Review »
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