Moonchild

Buy75%

Mostly Positive · 162 player reviews · Low confidence

Worth it for the right player.

Aldorlea Games · RPG · Apr 22, 2016

Player review score
75%
Mostly Positive
Price
$9.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
23
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles0 of 1

Should I buy Moonchild?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 40 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 13 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 82 sampled reviews

Based on 162 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 82 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
83% of themes are praise17% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
40 of 82 sampled reviews raised it
Another thing from the horse's mouth: the ending WAS an unexpected one for me, which is seriously rare in these 16 bit games.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
24 of 82 sampled reviews raised it
From the moment the adventure begins, it becomes clear that the game is designed for players who grew up with pixel-art classics and enjoy lengthy journeys filled with exploration, turn-based battles, and a steady stream of character progression.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
13 of 82 sampled reviews raised it
Combined with multiple difficulty options, the game succeeds in making itself accessible to both experienced RPG enthusiasts and those looking for a gentler introduction to the genre.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
8 of 82 sampled reviews raised it
Moonchild features a cast of nine recruitable characters, each contributing unique abilities and combat roles that encourage experimentation.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
6 of 82 sampled reviews raised it
Great dialogues, nice graphics, I even liked the music... highly recommended for role playing fans!

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story40 reviews
Gameplay24 reviews
Difficulty13 reviews
Combat8 reviews
Graphics6 reviews
Divided opinion
Audio
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud
  • Steam Trading Cards

Platforms

  • Windows

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$9.99

The lowest we've tracked is $0.79.

7 points recordedtoday · $9.99

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