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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. Jan 23, 2023
    9
    Game harps back to shinobi 3 and megaman X. Such a great throwback I hope we get more Gems like this in the future
  2. Feb 13, 2023
    8
    Vengeful Guardian Moonrider is a 2D sidescrolling action platformer that's very reminiscent of classics such as Hagane & Shinobi.

    The completion time takes around 3-4 hours but gives all the incentives to replay stages for higher ranks, secrets and different ability builds. Some stages also offer diverging paths.
  3. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    A nice game
    its almost like shinobi games in sega
    its almost easy game
    for kill bosses
    just get closed them & spam ur atack & special atack
    they die easy
    ty for this game
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. PLAY
    Feb 11, 2023
    70
    Moonrider rarely feels cheap – the final (final) boss does overdo some unavoidable attacks, but generally bosses have distinct patterns to memorise. As always with retro games, lifespan is an issue and you’ll probably finish this in an afternoon, but there’s replay value in discovering those items and new ways to play. [Issue#24, p.75]
  2. Jan 17, 2023
    85
    Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider stands out among the pack of games looking to capture that 16-bit nostalgia. It is not just an art style. There are so many pieces that go into making a modern retro game and JoyMasher continues to prove they are better at it than most. I highly recommend this game and don’t let it slip through the cracks. It is definitely one of the better ones available.
  3. Jan 13, 2023
    70
    Charmingly staged retro flashback à la Shinobi: 2D action fireworks with many bosses, but few highlights.