Luna Abyss Reviews
As a bullet hell first-person shooter, Luna Abyss might not achieve its full potential, but it accomplishes everything it sets out to do well enough. A haunting world and an evasive combat dance results in one of the most creatively bold shooters in recent years.
Aside from some pacing issues and an art direction that hampers visibility during exploration segments, Luna Abyss is an interesting first-person action game.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Even with its flaws, Luna Abyss’ rewarding traversal, intriguing worldbuilding, and memorable boss encounters make it worth recommending to fans of Returnal, NieR, and Doom.
Luna Abyss is a remarkably brave debut that understands that intense bullet-hell action means nothing without a world worth fighting for. While its limited four-weapon arsenal and rigid shield mechanics occasionally drag down the combat, the game heavily compensates with an incredibly oppressive atmosphere, superb sound design, and a genuine narrative mystique that keeps you hooked from the first minute. It carries the cracks of a debut, but it speaks with the voice of a seasoned veteran.
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Playing Luna Abyss is like glimpsing into the mind of a mad artist: it is at times beautiful, at times scary, and can certainly be polarizing. While it has its flaws, mainly in pacing, and solid gameplay that can slow down at times and be far too different for genre fans at others, I still think it’s a phenomenal game, and one absolutely worth giving the time of day and losing yourself to.
Luna Abyss is a game you can’t appreciate half-heartedly. It’s a title that deliberately prioritises style, intensity and challenge over accessibility, which makes it both impressive and polarising. Whilst many modern games try to please everyone, Luna Abyss dares to present a clear vision. That deserves respect. Ultimately, Luna Abyss is a niche gem: not for everyone, but unforgettable for those who embrace it. It’s a game you’ll either love wholeheartedly or dismiss entirely.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Luna Abyss stands as a powerful reminder of what video games can still achieve as an artistic medium. Not merely entertainment, nor spectacle alone, but a fully authored experience capable of leaving a lasting psychological and emotional imprint. Kwalee Labs delivers a shooter that unsettles, absorbs, and resonates with remarkable confidence, supported by striking art direction, an unusually mature narrative, and gameplay that remains cohesive, precise, and assured in its identity. While the experience intentionally leaves certain questions unresolved and suffers from occasional readability issues in a small number of late-game boss encounters, these remain minor shortcomings within an otherwise remarkable achievement. Luna Abyss is a dark, oppressive, and deeply evocative descent into a world consumed by faith, decay, and obsession – an experience that gradually pulls the player deeper into its depths until nothing remains except the Abyss itself. And when the credits finally roll, the feeling that remains is immediate and unmistakable: the urge to descend once more.
Challenging and visually stunning, Luna Abyss is a first-person Returnal that nails everything it sets out to do.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
I played this on Xbox Series X, and it plays exceptionally well. Furthermore, each level is nicely varied. The deeper you go, the weirder things become. This allows the developer to go crazy with their ideas, and they didn’t hold back. The result is a strange experience that will surprise you at each turn. The audio is one of the standout elements of this game. It mixes melancholy and haunting sounds with aggressive and upbeat combat layers. The result is a dynamic soundscape that brings the action to life while enhancing the horror edge. The controls are well considered. The excellent UI ensures that you can swap between weapons with speed, and this was essential. Moreover, the inputs are tight, and this supports each platforming moment. Consequently, despite the challenges you’ll face, the control setup will not get in your way. Sadly, Luna Abyss is painfully short. I think I invested around 15 hours, and I took my time. Had I pushed harder, I would have completed it in around 10 hours. This was unfortunate, but a good return for an AA title.
Luna Abyss is a confident and atmospheric debut held back by technical hiccups and balancing issues. But the world design and the combat puzzles are undeniably praiseworthy.
Luna Abyss is a game that is technically, gameplay-wise, and creatively flawed, revealing numerous shortcomings in its development. From the narrative structure to the shooting mechanics, from the progression systems to the exploration mechanics, there is a noticeable lack of boldness and experience on the part of the team—a shortcoming compounded, among other things, by a budget that was certainly not generous. Beyond that, however, the good intentions are all there: the world-building has its own unique qualities, and the atmosphere is steeped in a rare sense of mystery and charm, which is then brought to life on screen through an art style that is nothing short of sensational.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Luna Abyss’ strength may not be its originality, but it weaves multiple genres and shooters together to craft one of the most engaging titles this year. Fawkes and the collective stories that are presented here come to life with strong writing and brilliant performances, with twists and turns that are genuinely pulled off to sheer perfection. I adored Luna Abyss, and simply want more.
Luna Abyss surprised me in the best way. It looks familiar for about five seconds, then reveals itself as something much stranger, smarter, and more exciting. The combat has a brilliant rhythm, the movement feels phenomenal, the world is wonderfully bizarre, and the level design constantly rewards curiosity and confidence. It is one of those games where the phrase "FPS with a twist" actually means something.
Luna Abyss has its own identity that sets it apart from more generic shooters with its mysterious world, strange characters, oppressive environments, and constant sense of danger. It never feels like a standard military FPS with a sci-fi skin layered on top.
Luna Abyss ultimately feels like a game built around ideas rather than scale. It doesn't overwhelm you with systems or branching paths. It gives you a confined structure and asks you to learn how to move, shoot, and survive within it, all while slowly uncovering what lies beneath the moon.
Despite some ropey platforming and some uneven pacing, Luna Abyss is a compelling debut from a new indie studio.
Luna Abyss is a highly original game, and its strengths lie in its atmosphere and storytelling. The gameplay is basic and more reminiscent of bullet hell games than a classic FPS. What really stood out to us was the exploration of a world that is as mysterious as it is fascinating, and the stories hidden within it.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Luna Abyss is a wonderful surprise in today’s indie gaming landscape. This single-player action-adventure game succeeds in creating a dark and fascinating world, driven by a remarkable artistic direction and an incredibly effective sound design. Its fast-paced gameplay becomes more and more enjoyable over time thanks to the various abilities unlocked throughout the adventure. However, the game is not without flaws. The puzzles lack depth, and the aim lock mechanic makes combat far too easy. Despite these shortcomings, Luna Abyss remains a memorable experience that clearly deserves the attention of fans of narrative-driven FPS games and dystopian universes.
Review in French | Read full review
Luna Abyss is a game I highly recommend for fans of intense shooters, and especially for those who enjoy bullet hell style experiences.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
All in all, I had a good time with Luna Abyss. It doesn’t quite reinvent the wheel, but its fast-paced yet relatively accessible bullet hell shooting makes for an interesting gameplay loop, coupled with various fun gameplay twists and great visuals. It could have been a bit more unique or daring, with some padding and replayability issues here and there, but especially as a Game Pass day one title, it’s easy to recommend shooting through the many mysteries of Luna.