Rainbow Moon

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
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  1. IGN Italia
    Dec 27, 2013
    71
    While managing to engage in a genuine challenge, Rainbow Moon proves to be too repetitive.
  2. DarkStation
    Apr 10, 2014
    70
    Those without a Nintendo handheld system that want to know what the Fire Emblem noise is all about will find this to be a decent and competent, though not overly compelling, PlayStation analog.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Dec 29, 2013
    70
    Rainbow Moon makes some heavy mistakes, but it's still a great first attempt at an RPG from SideQuest Studios.
  5. Gamereactor Sweden
    Dec 28, 2013
    70
    Rainbow Moon might have a couple of flaws, but it's rare to see a game of this caliber at such a cheap price.
  6. Armchair Empire
    Dec 18, 2013
    70
    All in all, Rainbow Moon is a charming indy title – obviously not as polished or fleshed out as it could have been, but certainly worth the lowered price point on PSN.
  7. Critical Hit
    Dec 17, 2013
    70
    With a lengthy campaign and a ton of post-game content, Rainbow Moon is well worth the R125 price tag and while it does it have its flaws, the addictive grinding and fun battles coupled with excellent music will keep you coming back for more.
  8. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 4, 2013
    70
    The game certainly provides value for money, given how long it can last. As I said SideQuest has created a game that ticks all the right boxes when it comes to the technical and execution side of things, but the story pacing isn’t good, and something I hope the studio got right for Rainbow Skies.
  9. God is a Geek
    Dec 2, 2013
    70
    Rainbow Moon’s cutesy style and twinkly audio design cleverly disguise a genuinely challenging, surprisingly sprawling adventure with enough depth and variety to appease even the hardiest strategy-RPG fan. Forced grinding and unexpected dfficulty spikes aren’t all that enoyable, but they’re not game-breaking either.
  10. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 26, 2013
    70
    Regardless, if you’re a fan of old school RPGs and have a couple bucks (and hours) to spare, Rainbow Moon is still an investment that should be sought out.
  11. PlaySense
    Jan 6, 2014
    65
    Rainbow Moon is a well-made RPG with a decent amount of micro-managing and a surprisingly strong soundtrack. Unfortunately, the game lacks innovation and simply isn't interesting enough to warrant a higher score.
  12. TotalPlayStation
    Jan 2, 2014
    65
    While Rainbow Moon isn't a bad game by any means, it can definitely get stale given the effort it takes to progress. There aren't enough gameplay advances to keep the game fresh, and the story isn't compelling enough to maintain interest.
  13. Gamestyle
    Dec 17, 2013
    60
    If you’re the kind of person who loves to grind then maybe, just maybe, Rainbow Moon is worth taking a look at. For everyone else though, there are sure to be better alternatives.
  14. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 29, 2013
    55
    Rainbow Moon is not a bad game, but the removal of some systems and the polishing of others would make is stand more than “the game with a ton of stuff to do.”
  15. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 3, 2014
    50
    Shallow combat, annoying upgrade system, and a forgettable plot. Rainbow Moon is no pot of gold. [January 2014, p83]
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  16. ZTGD
    Dec 18, 2013
    50
    Spanning over forty hours for the main campaign with optional side quests and dungeons to spare, Rainbow Moon has a heck of a lot of content for its asking price. However, the combat lost its appeal within the first few hours with its repetitive nature, and without the support of a compelling story and interesting characters, I just couldn’t find the strength to see this journey to its end.

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#29 Best PS Vita Game of 2013
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#29 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2013
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#14 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2013

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 9 out of 36
  1. loadstone007
    Dec 8, 2013
    9
    A game with excellent production values and polish. Looks and plays very well and is much fun and addictive. Very recommended for RTS fans,A game with excellent production values and polish. Looks and plays very well and is much fun and addictive. Very recommended for RTS fans, especially if you have some time on your hands (or travel). I'm gonna take this game on my flights and have FUN.… Full Review »
  2. tolkienfanatic
    Jul 28, 2015
    2
    Maybe if you disregard the:
    - Poor localization
    - Completely screwed up level/skill progression - Terrible economy This is still a    Maybe if you disregard the:
    - Poor localization
    - Completely screwed up level/skill progression
    - Terrible economy

    This is still a barely average game. The word "strategy" does not belong in the conversation when talking about it, as 99% of your time will be spent mauling normal enemy mobs, only to get to a boss character that can OHKO all your characters. This game is just a series of fetch quests strung together by monotonous combat.

    If you value your time, avoid this game at all costs - you can go play ten others in the time it would take you to slog through Rainbow Moon.    … Full Review »
  3. chrisse989
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game to play on the go.

    First the negatives: - There is a lot of filler content in the game - It can get a bit boring after a    Fantastic game to play on the go.

    First the negatives:
    - There is a lot of filler content in the game
    - It can get a bit boring after a few hours in the game because your options and customisations are still limited at that time, which makes the fights all rather straightforward.
    - I only found out after 50 hours of playing that you can actually skip the skill movies by pressing R1. Might not seem significant but you get annoyed if you have to watch the same animation for the 500th time.
    - Story is nothing exceptional, but that goes for most RPG's

    the positives:
    - Looks pretty good visually.
    - Hard game at times, but a very good learning curve. I like my games challenging.
    - End game content is where this game really shines. You have a lot of customisation options at that point and the fighting really becomes based on skill more than based on levelling. And the game really opens up, exploring is very rewarding at that point.

    So if you are into traditional RPG's, I'd definitely recommend this game    … Full Review »
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