Moonglow Bay

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Gaming Age
    Sep 20, 2022
    91
    It’s meant to be pleasant and cozy, and everything about it – from the folksy characters, to the fiddle music, to the lovely voxel art – is designed to be as warm and upbeat and wholesome as possible. And more often than not, it succeeds at being a pleasant experience. You wouldn’t think a fishing game, of all things, as being cuddly and cozy and inviting – but Moonglow Bay proves that it’s not just possible, it’s also pretty fun.
  2. GameGrin
    Nov 8, 2021
    90
    Moonglow Bay is a fun and relaxing game that I found very rewarding to play, there’s a huge variety of things to do in this game so I never get tired of it. Every day I play I can’t wait to go back and see what monster-sized fish I manage to catch and see what kind of new dishes I get to create in the kitchen.
  3. WellPlayed
    Oct 31, 2021
    90
    Moonglow Bay is an absolute delight. If casual experiences with a colourful cast of characters and mechanics that don’t annoy are something you’re looking for, I can’t recommend this fishing adventure enough. Visit for the emotional beats that will have you on the edge of tears and stay for the pure joy of discovery and quite relaxation. Fishing has never been my thing, until now.
  5. XboxAddict
    Nov 15, 2021
    85
    Despite the few bugs and glitches I encountered, I found myself easily sinking hours at a time into Moonglow Bay. Its familiarity, the need to help someone going through the same grief I had experienced myself, the nostalgic voxel art and delightful music all really made me escape into this coastal community and really feel like I was part of all of it. It was clearly developed by a passionate team who took care to really make it feel this way. I think it may have benefitted from a bit longer development time, but they pushed out a patch quickly and I will take on another playthrough of it before too long. I loved the idea of helping to save a small town like I grew up in and I look forward to spending some more time chilling in Moonglow Bay soon.
  6. But Why Tho?
    Oct 31, 2021
    85
    Exploring the seas to find new fish, complete quests, and uncover the game’s overarching mystery is never tiresome as Moonglow Bay’s ambiance and gameplay combine for a relaxing experience. It’s a lovely game all around with a few small but ultimately insignificant complaints that could be lodged. Truly, dive into Moonglow Bay and bask in its sweet serenity.
  7. TheXboxHub
    Nov 9, 2021
    80
    Moonglow Bay is not without its flaws. It’s too undercooked, with bugs and knotty boss moments. But its story of fighting back from grief and depression swells the heart, and we could happily spend a half-hour every day in its world. We can feel our blood pressure sink as we play it.
  8. Generación Xbox
    Nov 4, 2021
    77
    Moonglow Bay gives us the chance to enjoy a relaxing experience with mechanics based around fishing in a family bay.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
72
#72 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2022
    0
    Encore une perle, une « pépite » indé tombée dans le Game Pass… quelle fraîcheur, quelle… innovation, quelle… beauté (?!)… quelle direction «Encore une perle, une « pépite » indé tombée dans le Game Pass… quelle fraîcheur, quelle… innovation, quelle… beauté (?!)… quelle direction « artistique », vraiment…! non, mais c’était ironique, si, si… il s’agit en fait d’un étron indé pas frais qui sent très fort le poisson pourri et cela tombe fort à propos puisqu’on y pêche de la poiscaille…

    Sauf que l’ennui et la bêtise réunies dans cette espèce d’histoire (?!) que le développeur indépendant tente de nous raconter (maladroitement) ressemble à un film d’auteur Télérama qui n’a aucune idée de ce qu’il est en train de faire, surchargé qu’il est par son propre agenda social geignard woke SJW LGBGT et j’en passe…

    Si le jeu est en 3D (en 3 dimensions, contrairement aux larves indés en 2D pixel lard bien sûr), il n’en reste pas moins pathétiquement vilain avec ses 256 couleurs et son grossier aspect de dessin animé niais et de Légo Duplo… mais avec des textures de pixel larve, à savoir ignoblement pixélisées… puisqu’il paraît que les pixels, c’est la vie chez les développeurs d’étrons indés ! la musique est typique du genre indé, c’est-à-dire gnangnan et pleurnicharde (même les ascenseurs n’en veulent pas !).

    Quoi qu’il en soit, nous voilà comme de coutume horrifiés par ces graphismes immondes, ce mauvais goût permanent, ce non-jeu bricolé par des stagiaires à côté de leurs pompes qui font vraiment n’importe quoi. Alors, si vous ne savez pas… ne faites rien, les baltringues !    … Full Review »
  2. DeathByBlue
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    The gameplay is very relaxing, the story and characters are fine, my only complaint is that the frame rate is too low while walking around,The gameplay is very relaxing, the story and characters are fine, my only complaint is that the frame rate is too low while walking around, although I think this was intentional. I do appreciate that you can choose both your and your partner's pronouns, it makes for a more immersive experience.… Full Review »
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