Moons of Madness Reviews

loved it!

it's good, however, I am stuck on the part where you calibrating to get signal for the radio, I can only get in the 70 range. I've tried for a while, but ultimately couldn't do it, causing me to stop playing entirely.

Great atmosphere, graphics, sound and gameplay. It´s a pleasure exploring the scenario.

It's short but the environments, and horror elements are there and enjoyable for a good time over the weekend. Although I say it is best to wait for a discount since this game isn't worth the initial asking price and the puzzles are easy to get stuck on without a guide walking you through it. Not my strongest recommendation but it is worth looking into if you are into psychological sci-fi horror.

This is a short but enjoyable walking horror adventure that blends sci-fi elements—like a stranded crew on Mars—with Lovecraftian horror. While the gameplay is brief, it delivers a solid experience, making it best to pick up on a discount. It’s not particularly difficult when it comes to running and hiding from enemies, and the puzzles are interesting without being frustrating. If you enjoy eerie, story-driven horror games, this one is worth checking out!

Disclaimer: If you are under the age of 30, then this game probably isn't for you. If you have never heard of H.P. Lovecraft or have never read his work, then this game isn't for you. If you are incapable of reading and analyzing story on your own and need someone to explain everything to you in great detail, then this game isn't for you. If you don't meet any of these criteria, then this game IS for you, and I recommend it. Pros: *Decent graphics, even with it being an older game. (The surface of mars and the later temple sequences are particularly good.) *A very stylish modern UI. *Easy to understand and play, with a few irritating exceptions I'll discuss below. This simplicity lets you focus on the story. *A delightful usage of Lovecraftian lore and elements that creates a simultaneous sense of dread and wonder, all fit into an increasingly surreal space age setting. *There is no mention of ANYTHING other than the actual story. The creators did NOT force the denizens of this advanced time period (2045+) to still clutch the dull misshapen pearls of 2020's politics in an effort to appease Reddit. They focused on the important part: cosmic horror. This is the way. Cons: *A "quicktime" boss battle that appears based on RNG, not user input - the first (and really only) boss fight you have to complete is based on your focusing the camera on a certain spot on the screen until it turns green, allowing you to attack. The problem is that it doesn't always turn green. Most of the time it turns red and kills you anyway, regardless of how well you did focusing, forcing you to restart the encounter over and over again. It took me around 13 or 14 tries to complete. I was not happy. *There are a few jump scares here and there. They are not the "only thing in the game" that's scary, as some reviewers have claimed. They don't necessarily detract from the atmosphere, but they don't add much too it, either. I could do without. *The chemistry puzzle's animations and lack of instructions make it take WAY longer than it should. *There is a glitch in the main character's dream/hallucination sequence that may require a game restart. (If you find yourself in your family therapist's office for the second time, and cannot get the door to open no matter what you do, then restart. Part of the dialogue does not always load, and if it doesn't, then you can't proceed.)