LunarLux

The story is refreshingly earnest, woven with sci-fi themes, emotional stakes, and a dose of anime-styled melodrama that suits its aesthetic well.

Combat never becomes a repetitive slog thanks to the variety of enemy types, creative boss fights, and the ability to customize your approach with different skill loadouts.

LunarLux is a fantastic example of a game that breathes its own style into combat and movement mechanics that have been successful in past games.

The soundtrack complements the aesthetic beautifully, shifting between serene ambient tracks during exploration and energetic compositions for battles and key story beats.

Visually, the game stands out with its vibrant pixel art style that manages to feel both nostalgic and distinct.

The character design is somewhat tropey but still enjoyable, the worldbuilding is solid with extra depth for explorers to find, and the music is pretty good with some standout tracks.