Moonlighter Reviews
Moonlighter is a successful attempt at doing something new in the rogue-like genre and I applaud the developers of taking on the task. It's a charming, riveting, and a mostly positive experience that any players looking for something different should check out.
The tale of Will, a man who wants so badly to rise above his station in life and achieve great adventures, will resonate with many. Paired with an addictive gameplay loop and beautiful respect for inspiring art, Moonlighter is well worth the price of admission.
Moonlighter is a good looking game that mashes up dungeon crawling with shop-keeping, but such combination can tire even most durable player. Going back and forth between shop and other dimensions can be fun, but only in small doses.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Moonlighter is a mixture of dungeon crawling and shop managing games with a unique, randomized dungeon creation principle. It has simple combat mechanics, simple yet important management features and impressively beautiful pixel art-work. However, it is not an action game or an RPG. This game is perfect for people who would like to relax after a stressful day. If you like dungeon crawlers and shop managing games, this game is just perfect for you. However, if you are looking for a more engaging game, you might want to look somewhere else.
Moonlighter is a brilliant game. The loop of action and shop-keeping means that every drop from an enemy feels meaningful and it always feels satisfying. I only feel it doesn’t go quite far enough into its Zelda-like features, with the dungeons being a little too easy ultimately.
Moonlighter's combat, art, quality-of-life fixtures, and addictive gameplay loop make for an easy recommendation.
Graphics are the main standout feature of indie game and the games unique visual style leaves a strong impression on the player. The narrative whilst simplistic is endearing and the concept stands out as memorable and unique, Moonlighter is a intriguing and clever approach at the action adventure genre and one which will have no trouble standing out.
In conclusion, Moonlighter is a spectacular compromise between procedural roguelike elements and progression mechanics, leading to a wonderful mix which is satisfying on so many levels. It’s a great chance to indulge your inner looter whilst also giving the opportunity to puzzle out prices, and it’s perfectly at home on the Switch. It’s also proof that having a distinct length and a definite end-point isn’t always a bad thing. Yes, you won’t get hundreds of hours from this, but it’s high-quality and I love it.
"It's not as zeldalike as I first thought."
Review in Finnish | Read full review
Moonlighter turns a boring chore into innovative gameplay. Its concept is unique, and it deals with overcoming in its most varied senses. Its flaws, such as the unbalanced bosses, are too small and can be easily ignored. It's a charismatic adventure that you have to try for yourself.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
All in all Moonlighter is a refreshing mix of multiple game styles that kept me coming back for more. The dungeons keep changing things up and while they start out intimidating with experience and better gear you’ll begin to become more confident and capable. The shopkeeping aspect may not be nearly as thrilling but the reward of determining the optimum price for each item is its own reward, especially when you’re then able to bring back high-priced items and know you’ll be able to rake in the gold coins that you can then use to further improve your situation. It has a very satisfying loop and has enough diversity in its combat options that it’s likely just about anyone can get sucked into this hero’s adventures.
This roguelike stands as one of the best available among a myriad of challengers, and a must-buy for anyone who enjoys action RPGs or waxes nostalgic for the original Legend of Zelda. The progressive challenge of the dungeons and their floors never felt unbalanced or unfair, and the game's economy moves along at a satisfying pace, avoiding the feeling of grindiness or redundancy. The balance found in Moonlighter between dungeon diving and shop keeping creates an addictive gameplay loop that will keep you saying, "One more run. One more run."
Together with the superb visual style and enjoyable music, Moonlighter provides an experience that is much more than the sum of its individual parts
A satisfying blend of making a killing, while doing plenty of killing.
Moonlighter is a fun and challenging game that will entertain you for a considerable amount of hours. Its visuals, melodic charm and addicting gameplay are the label of a good indie game. If you enjoy the genre, don't miss this.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
I've been a fan of Moonlighter since it was first revealed and after having finally played it I can say it delivered. It's a game that fuses two different genres successfully. At one point you're navigating through floors of dungeons in different ways, fighting crazy enemies using a fun combat system. The next, you're growing a peaceful town and selling your earnings the way you want to through the shop you own. The action is fairly competent and constantly makin' cha-ching as a merchant is gratifying. The visuals are beautiful and nostalgic; the same is said for its music. If the idea of feeling stronger and playing smarter intrigues you, and if the choice to handle your earnings fancies you, then Moonlighter is a worthy time sink.
While this game is a great adventure, it can become a bit of a grind. Working to get the loot to create the next level of weapons feels repetitive at times. Even working the store can be a bit of a bore after the 10th day in a row of manning the shop. Thankfully an upgrade comes in that lets the items be sold through an assistant for a percentage of the profits.
I can't say that I liked everything about Moonlighter. You have to get a master's degree to manage that inventory, the part of the store, although entertaining and curious to watch, can end up boring the time it takes for people to leave at once and I will add, as a noob that I am, that the game is difficult. Of course, it is not a criticism because if it honors the RPGs of the 80s and 90s, it cannot have a ridiculous difficulty, but I must warn it for those anonymous compatriots of mine. For the rest, I only have good words: neat and beautiful graphics, a consistent and divine soundtrack, and originality in a genre that has seen almost everything like RPG.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Moonlighter has something to offer for casual players, completionists, and even speedrunners.
Moonlighter is an exciting action adventure-shop simulator game that shouldn't be skipped. If you have any interest in running a shop and dungeon diving, then this game is for you.