Moonlighter

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. New Game Network
    Jun 7, 2018
    73
    Moonlighter is an enjoyable RPG with a fairly typical loot-grind cycle. It might miss the mark with some of its bigger thematic elements and could use a couple of tweaks to be a more well-rounded action game, but Digital Sun gets the important stuff right.
  2. GameSpot
    Jun 11, 2018
    70
    It's a shame, then that Moonlighter's also a bit on the short end, as some of these ideas would do well with simply more--but then the combat would like thin out even more. Still, what's here is refreshing, and the balance struck between crawling through dungeons and working with the economics of the town are a good combo while it lasts.
  3. Game Informer
    May 31, 2018
    70
    The story is barely present, and persistent elements that tie the rogue-lite experience together – like crafting and store expansion – have too little impact to convey a satisfying sense of progress. When viewed on a smaller scale, the accessible combat and simple formula make it easy to pick up and enjoy Moonlighter casually. However, my excitement and enthusiasm were at their highest during the brief window when I didn’t know exactly what to expect next.

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#30 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 110 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 110
  3. Negative: 16 out of 110
  1. houjo2000
    Jun 7, 2018
    4
    This is a promising game, the dungeon crawl aspect of it is enjoyable and with many types of monsters and mini events, as well as a prettyThis is a promising game, the dungeon crawl aspect of it is enjoyable and with many types of monsters and mini events, as well as a pretty good aesthetic and soundtrack fun can be had.

    Unfortunately, the limited weapons and no utility in combat makes it a shallow hack and slash that gets repetitive. That, and the game is about grinding ingredients from the same monsters in order to make gold and buy a very limited selection of equipment.

    That said, this game would be a 6 or perhaps 7 just off the dungeon part. But, half the game is the shop part. Unlike some other games that do an excellent job of it- this basically just makes selling your loot tedious. It's not fun, it's time consuming, and it makes dungeons take far, far longer than they should to get through- which in turn makes them more tedious and start to wear; without this, you'd be through the dungeons much more quickly and they wouldn't have time to become boring.

    This game really can only be suggested to those who enjoy gold and mat farming in MMOs, because that's precisely what it is about.

    Again- this could have been a 6 or 7, but by turning it into a grind they've made almost everything nice about the game become boring.

    Very promising start though.    … Full Review »
  2. terabity1987
    May 29, 2018
    10
    One of the best Indie game from over the years! so much fun, so much great game :D highly recommended to buy this game and plal, play and onceOne of the best Indie game from over the years! so much fun, so much great game :D highly recommended to buy this game and plal, play and once again play !… Full Review »
  3. nachtgiger
    Jun 5, 2018
    5
    The game is basically just one big grind. The problem is, as your equipment gets better by making more money, only your stats actually change,The game is basically just one big grind. The problem is, as your equipment gets better by making more money, only your stats actually change, which makes the gameplay rather repetitive. Not a truly bad game per se, it's just very mediocre.

    + awesome music
    + great looking art style

    - boring combat
    - repetitive    … Full Review »
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