Moonscars
Release Date: September 27, 2022
Action, fantasy, platformers, 2D, metroidvania, indie games, side-scroll, singleplayer
OpenCritic
Moonscars is a metroidvania action platform game about a clay warrior Grey Irma, who wanders the dark world in search of the truth about herself. It was developed by Black Mermaid, an indie studio.
Moonscars is a metroidvania action platform game set in a dark fantasy world. It was developed by Black Mermaid, an indie studio, and published by Humble Games.
Plot
We play as Grey Irma, a clay warrior who has one goal - she wants to find the Sculptor and reveal the secret of her existence. During her journey, she encounters many enemies as well as other beings searching for truth and purpose in these dark and dangerous realities.
Game mechanics
The game is a side-scroller, in which we move on two-dimensional platforms in a non-linear world. We fight with numerous enemies, using sword, spells and unique special weapons. Along with the progress we also gain new skills useful during battles. The developers focused on a high level of difficulty, assuming that the player will die often and the trial and error method will lead him to success.
Technical aspects
The game features dark pixel art graphics and dynamic animations.
Videos and Screens
[1:11] Moonscars launch trailer
[1:12] Moonscars trailer #2
Screen Rant: 4 / 5 by Scott Baird
Moonscars is an amalgamation of different ideas merged into one 2D Soulslike package, and while a few feel undercooked, the rest manage to tie everything together into an excellent action-RPG experience. The gorgeous visuals are also worth experiencing, as it's rare to see a gameplay pull off an art style as well as Moonscars. The dark world of the clayborne is a fascinating and deadly one, and like its clay protagonist, the player only gets stronger as each death reshapes them.
God is a Geek: 7 / 10 by Mick Fraser
Moonscars is an intentionally bleak adventure in an unforgiving world, but players who seek a genuine challenge will certainly find it here.
COGconnected: 82 / 100 by Mark Steighner
Moonscars is a beautiful, grimdark homage to the Soulsborne genre, with engaging art and challenging action. Not everything is well explained, and both the game’s narrative and mechanics can feel unnecessarily opaque. It takes some time and effort to master Moonscars’ combat and systems, but the effort is worth the reward. It can be punishing, but only rarely feels unfair, and it’s one of those games that will probably compel you to keep inching forward.
Moonscars Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Black Mermaid
Publisher: Humble Games
Age restrictions: 18+
Moonscars System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-530 2.93 GHz / AMD Athlon II X2 270 3.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 530 / 1 GB Radeon HD 6570 or better, Windows 10