Moons of Madness Review
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Moons of Madness reviewed by Matt Kim on PC.
You can tell that a lot of great Lovecraftian games are crafted with love for the 20th-century writer's vision of horror, but Moons of Madness often feels more like an interactive movie than a video game. I can't help but wonder if it could have been more successful with its scares if it were non-interactive. The story is decent but unfocused, and the presence of gameplay that's rarely more than busywork hurts the atmosphere more than it helps. I was often left feeling as cold as the planet it's set on.
Read the extended review on IGN.com. - Hry
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"Lovecraftian games are crafted with love"
ARE YOU PROUD OF THIS ONE MR REVIEWER
The whole writing for the review was awful.
@@jddmbth1 it was functional, mang. which is a big step-up from hatfield and the other proto-columnits. don't get discouraged kim-sempai sama
That's Mr. Matt Kim for you, sir.
I'm still trying to complete the sinking city at the moment, I do wish they'd make a Lovecraftian game for the PS4 where you can make a character from scratch kinda like you do on mass effect or the elder Scrolls games it would be interesting to see how that goes
@@samanthapatrick4345 And don't forget voice selection, I missed those games which the character have their own voice and when they gives you option to create your own character, you will also have the option to select your own voice. Nowadays if there's any, it just for multiplayer games. Perhaps they will never do that for SP in order to honor the voice actor? Still, I would like to have this option.
I love ign they review the game and we review their review
Honestly, I dont trust ign reviews ever since Alien Isolation.
One of the best games ever created!
You aren’t supposed to trust it. You’re supposed to see different opinions and then make an informed decision. Something that can’t be done if everyone gave it a positive review.
If this game is even half of what soma was I will buy it. Gosh what a game soma was. Truly a masterpiece
So true! Love Soma
Man this type of games like soma and moons of madness are really hard to come by
@@majestic-1273 Indeed they are
Agree, SOMA is a hidden gem that deserves as much, if even more exposure as AMNESIA. The story, was really mind bending that almost seems plausible and really forces you to question your sense of self.
Never heard of it, but I'm checking it out!
This game understands what Lovecraftian horror is. Jump scares aren't overused at all. I just wish it was a tad more ambitious in scope. Oxygen based puzzles would have been great, aside from that one mad dash
Idk if defeating otherwordly enemies by staring at them is knowing what it is
Just beat the game and I have to disagree with the reviewer. The game is slow, yes, but it's for a purpose. You're just some dude on Mars, possibility just a clone too. Lovecraftian horror is BASED on the fear of the unknown. Leaving all of these plot points open with the dreaming ones, ctuhulu, and everything else is for that point. It's another walking-esque simulator, but similarly to The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, it's about the world and narrative given, and not the gameplay itself.
MajorSangheili
Dude, spoilers. WTF!
Shouldn't this games main platform be VR
If they want to reach a wider audience, no.
@@JaymeSplendid well it could be both.
Whelp seems like another case of a reviewer expecting a different game than they got. It's a walking simulator set in the Secret World Universe. Last time they made one of those, IGN gave it a 7/10. This one is miles better in every single way, but 5/10...
I didn’t care about the walking simulator part, to me that adds the helpless feeling. I kinda wished the made the monsters actively hunt you like during the greenhouse level, but other than that, I loved it, and actually playing through it again to do the second ending. I’m considering playing the secret world games now. I want to see more Lovecraft games like this. Hell I’d want to see Lovecraft in Star Wars since they exist In the doctor who universe
@@tgiacin435 this one definitely has a lot more interactions and stuff than the last Secret World walking simulator tho. That one was really just that. Walking and reading.
@@tgiacin435 I extremlyrecomend to try Secret World. The plot is the best that any MMO can provide.
It got a 5 save your time
Booperdude 2 Thank you, sire.
Thanks
It got a five cause it wasn’t what they were expecting. If you want true Lovecraftian horror experience, it is worth is.
@@tgiacin435 yesssss
thatfockinfella Sharp I personally wished there was more of an alien isolation element with some of the levels,
Most Horror Games you run from enemies, I don't see the problem, this reminds me a bit of Alien Isolation and alot of people loved that game. You don't need combat in a game to be fun.
isolation gave you actual ways to defend yourself. not kill the enemy, but defend yourself
@@xxyz9819 Like I said, not every game needs combat to be fun.
-More like a leisure walk away from the enemies. Nothing is really chasing you in his game. Semi-scripted parts. Your worst enemy is standing in black goop
@John James Rambo And that's ok.
xxyz the thing is Lovecraftian horror is different from regular horror. In Alien, there is always that chance for survival. Lovecraft on the other hand, you’re helpless to stop it, you can only survive for as long as you can while going mad, and in the end you will die.
You don’t win in Lovecraft horror, you can only prolong the inevitable.
many of these criticisms sound like they could also be levelled at Soma, however, I regard Soma as being a truly exceptional game
therefore, I think that I will give Moons of Madness a try.
So, how was it?
He was never heard of again
As a fan of SOMA myself, I’d like to know what other fans of it compare it to this game. It’s on sale for $15 right now and currently in my overburdened cart… dunno what to do!!
The best cosmic horror game is the last door!!! Can´t recommend it enough!
That game rules
Just play “ Prey “ such an underrated game
Nigel Gregory - the original... agreed.
Xibalba N7 the last one
Doesn't run on win10.
i definitely got a ‘budget prey’ vibe from this mixed with alien isolation but i still enjoyed it
@@dorsogelidofereldiano7977 The last one is horsdung. The original is a hidden gem.
Please someone!!.. The background music at 3:30 sounds familiar but I can't remember
It's called Oscillator Dreams. If you search on youtube, it's the first result. You should try a chrome extension called "AHA - music identifier" it's very useful and accurate. Thank you for time stamping the music, have and awesome day !
@@JulieAnaF thanks a lot!
sounds a lot like Crysis 3 Main Theme Soundtrack
It's sad how most horror games nowadays are just cheap boring walking simulators.
Wow. So. Many. Spoilers.
“In space, nobody can hear you yawn” - a rare funny by IGN.
EFIL WV it actually was
Well, back to capturing more thralls.
OMG Dude what is the music playing at the end? It was amazingly beautiful
in case any funcom devs are lurking here, would you guise please think about bringing the secret world to consoles?
“Moons haunted”
What?
Its a destiny reference lol
@@squirrel648 moons haunted *loads shotgun*
@@Jibba so is my comment lol
Nick Hines damn i played myself
I had a blast playing this game.
Devin Pharr -Really ? The story was so droll, pretty graphics though.
Yeah i liked it too. I wouldn’t play it again or recommend it though.
I'm really enjoying the game so far.
I just beat it 30 seconds ago.
It was so much fun
Same here
5. From IGN. Off to an actual reliable source, cya fuckin later.
This game remind me of soma, one of my favorite game, can't wait to buy it!.
The game is designed for those that have played The Secret World game and continue to crave more story and more lore. This game is an extension to that, so for me it didn’t feel like there were any unanswered questions.
The story was likely supposed to be new content for the original game, except set on Earth’s moon, but they decided to go with a standalone game.
Perhaps the events in this game is what eventually led to Dark Agartha.
Oooh so are you saying if someone hasn't played SWL beforehand, they wouldn't be able to properly appreciate it because they wouldn't make any other connections? I noticed the reviewer didn't mention the connection to SWL at all
Anyone looking forward to this like me?
I actually really enjoyed it, yeah.
It’s fun, I love actually playing it from the character’s perspective. And honestly the walking simulator just adds to the helplessness, trying to survive the madness when in the end, you’re gonna die no matter what.
It reminded me of a smaller version of soma
The foreground music is too loud in this video. I cannot make out what the guy is saying.
Moons haunted
Why can't we get one decent Lovcraftian game?
Because proper Lovecraft is typically complex and leaves questions. That makes it tough to convey to a team or pitch to investors and an audience. How does one explain the "unfathomable" quickly? These days, people often want things which are easily categorized.
Another thing, video games are most often based around empowerment and wish fulfillment. That doesn't mix with Lovecraft at all. You just can't feel as helpless with a rifle, shotgun, SMG, flamethrower, grenades, and magical health kits.
Also, Cthulu doesn't have a health bar. That simply wouldn't work. There can't be the hope of destroying it. Sure, allowing the player to think that only to have their hopes dashed when their attack had no effect would be great. However, they would likely turn that into a quick time event or even a cinematic to make sure the players "experienced" it (despite, you know, through gameplay which video games are one of the very few mediums which can allow that).
Just thoughts from a random person...
Edit: I would like to see it happen but I wouldn't get my hopes up.
Bloodborne is the answer
@@dorsogelidofereldiano7977 True Bloodborne is amazing, but I would really like a game that's actually based on Lovecraft's work not just inspired it.
@@HossBonaventureCEO Play the last door! Absolute gem. Also Eternal Darkness is pretty much what you want (it is only "inspired" by Lovecraft but it could very well take place in the Cthulhu universe).
@@FelixS. Yessir mentioned Eternal Darkness to Random Person. Is The Last Door a PC exclusive game? I've never heard of it it before.
pretty harsh to call it "mediocre" but I get where your coming from.
“Space Doors” . . . smh.
As a garbage man for ign
I approve this game✔✔
You don't pry with a crowbar like that!
Closest game to Alien Isolation from 2014.... not quite there, but close. Play it.
Gods no.
My name is Shane
IGN is a big company. So why is the background music too loud. I can barely hear the reviewer. It's like one of those obscure CZcams channels that you click off immediately.. oh wait IGN does make me do that already. Nvm
I finished this one start to finish.
Honestly, I thought the story was meh.
Thumbs down.
-I disliked the Dream sections. It gave no real reason to take you out of the ship plot. I didn’t really kare about the protagonist that much other then the voice acting. The Firefly guy ❓
5 hours.... Yikes... What is it lately with short games. 20 hours should be MINIMUM!
Horror games meant to be short
Just finished it.
Not bad. Probably my favorite horror game in a while but that’s not saying much since there hasn’t been too many great horror games.
If you like lovecraftian/Deadspace stuff you’ll like it.
It follows the same beats. You’re an engineer doing tasks to help keep things together. But at the same time I think it fixes somethings that Deadspace messed up on. You’re not a super soldier who can use every gun in the universe. You’re just a guy doing his best to survive.
They do seem to drop some story lines though and the ending was a bit disappointing. It acts like there’s one more act coming and then just ends. :/
It’s definitely worth the $30 in my opinion and while not one of the best. It’s a game I’ll remember fondly.
Yet IGNs preview said "one of the scariest games I've ever seen".
Doesn’t this come out in 2020
On consoles yeah, it's out on PC now.
is ithis similar to the great ALIEN ISOLATION
Hans Maulwurf -But FAARRR less spooky
No it's more Lovecraftian
Still gota play this! Must be better than sinking city !
A walking simulator, yikes
First mistake...listening to IGN, they clearly didn't understand the concept
Getting prey 2017 vibes
another “horror” walking simulator with no weapons yadda yadda etc. no thx
Breno Girafa I know right? You’ve seen one you’ve seen them all
Starsky Silvers to be quite frank I wasn’t a fan of Alien Isolation either but I do appreciate them trying a new concept at the time
IGN should be reviewed as the most useless jobs in history.
It felt so clunky to play snd the sensitivity was blughhh, story was rushed and readin got borin for the storyline
Play it with the gamma down
Wow the new destiny 2 shadowkeep expansion looks great
that review title hurt me, and i haven't heard of this game until now
Pffft. Moon on the nintendo ds would be better
Calvin 5.0
ouch!
Better than running on empty fields with a baby in a jar.
hahahahahaha
Lol
likes so...
Just play Dead Space.
This is why you shouldn't trust IGN
I learned that 6 years ago with alien
Lolol ninety-eight THOUSAND ppl have seen this and only ONE thousand ppl have liked or disliked this review… 🤦🏻♂️ NOT exactly a proportional consensus of the game OR the review
Alien isolation2?
Eh not interested in a walking sim
Who does even listen to IGN reviews play the goddamn game yourself!
02:28 The editing in this video is *mediocre* more like.
... So I guess players these days demand lots of guns with lots of bullets in horror games so that instead of a horror "walking simulator" game you get a boring FPS DOOM copycat game instead.
There's also a plethora between a walking simulator with barely any gameplay mechanics and a 3rd person action shooter like Doom. There's a lot of great horror games that were able to implement gameplay mechanics to keep the players involved in them.
@@QuebecSouverain Yes, there are. In fact I recently played Amnesia: The Dark Descent through and I have to say it STILL holds up even after all the horror games that have come after it.
@@IceRuler Alien Isolation is a great example of balance between the two.
Generally speaking most old school survival horror games weren't action oriented. You had all sorts of guns but ammo was scarce and enemies were tough (not to mention tank controls).
@@Cavirex All true. It was all about when to use weapons and when to run. A decision that would determine several things at once like how hard the game will be later on. Something I found out multiple times in Alien: Isolation.
-Heh, if I’m in a real life horror situation, I’m at least picking up a Bat. But say a 700 lbs Bear is after me, fuk if I’m gonna fight it with a Bat. But a rabbit dog would get the business... till like 5 more show up. There’s a balance, Humans have a natural Fight or Flight you have to tune into to bring out real fear. Even if we stand out ground, doesn’t mean we aren’t scared... we just don’t wanna die.
"Horrifyingly simple" says the simpleton who cannot create anything even remotely as detailed as the game he is reviewing.
Yeah cause you're not allowed to critique something if you can't make it yourself. Wtf?
@@seadog327 Not SO harshly, especially when some of the critique is overexaggerated, which is obvious from the footage.
O snap I’m finally first!
whats with the tentacles.. its always tentacles
I tried putting my pp on the tentacles aaaaand
I didn't woke up from the dream
This game is full of stuttering. Unplayable. And I've got a GTX 1070 8 GB, 4 x 8 GB DDR4 2400 MHz, Ryzen 5 1600, 250 GB SSD + 1TB hybrid drive, windows 10 pro.
Wannabe Lovecraft game. Boring.
Oh cool, a space game! Oh its a horror... how original, yawn. what a waste
Boring waste of time Game
brahmburi brahmburi exactly. I just finished this crap
Moons haunted