Moonscars

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 27, 2022
    95
    Moonscars is a standout example of what a 2D souls-like should be. From its beautifully atmospheric world, exceptional animations, to its fluid and gratifying combat, makes Moonscars an absolute pleasure to play. A best in class 2D souls-like.
  2. GamingBolt
    Oct 4, 2022
    80
    That Moonscars is like so many other similar releases only serves to make its ability to differentiate itself and stand out that much more remarkable. A well accomplished title that is easily recommended to anyone with even a passing interest in the genre.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Oct 16, 2022
    75
    Even if we feel that the Moonscars formula is not at its full potential, the Black Mermaid studio delivers here a solid and often quite ingenious action-RPG. Between mixing genres with a touch of rogue-lite; two-speed difficulty; good sensations in combat and beautiful artistic direction, there is really something going on, controller in hand. It is finally two or three inaccuracies, in terms of balancing and finishing, which pull Moonscars down. Regardless, it's always a pleasure to restart a game. A good pickaxe for fans of demanding action games.

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
  1. FrEaKpUnK
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    Moonscars is one of the best soulslike metroidvanias of all time. Not quite as extensive as blasphemous, but with a much more sophisticatedMoonscars is one of the best soulslike metroidvanias of all time. Not quite as extensive as blasphemous, but with a much more sophisticated combat system, as well as a much darker and more artistic art style. With the current updates, the map is also much clearer and tidier. Only a few rather unfair passages prevent the 10/10.… Full Review »
  2. TaysomHill7
    Oct 11, 2022
    8
    I'm digging this metroidvania souls like platformer game so far. If you liked Blasphemous you'll enjoy this. It might not be as good as HollowI'm digging this metroidvania souls like platformer game so far. If you liked Blasphemous you'll enjoy this. It might not be as good as Hollow Knight, but what metroidvania is?… Full Review »
  3. Jt0429
    Oct 4, 2022
    8
    Good-
    Gorgeous graphical style; great controls with satisfying combat and snappy traversal; well adjusted difficulty that is challenging but    Good-
    Gorgeous graphical style; great controls with satisfying combat and snappy traversal; well adjusted difficulty that is challenging but fair

    Bad-
    Soundtrack is disappointing; story is cryptic to a fault

    Thoughts-
    The stumbles, however, are minute in the big picture, and hardly matter next to everything the game does well (which, to be clear, it does so well that anyone who has an interest in any of the various things Moonscars is trying owes it to themselves to give it a go). I started this review by noting that 2D pixel art action platform souls like indie games are over abundant – Moonscars doesn’t necessarily fix that problem, but it does truly stand out in an increasingly crowded segment of the market by acquitting itself through sheer mastery of almost everything it sets out to do, delivering a compelling and well playing, one that knows not to outstay its welcome, and one where its few flaws can’t detract from its overall appeal.    … Full Review »
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