Moonglow Bay

Moonglow Bay

October 26, 2021

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HOME IS WHERE OUR STORY BEGINS... Moonglow Bay is set along the Eastern Canadian coastline during the 1980s and offers players a diverse and emotionally charged story, complemented by a relaxing, slice-of-life fishing RPG. You play as a rookie angler, struggling to fulfil your partner’s final wish by keeping a …

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Oct 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Moonglow Bay is a fun and relaxing game that I found very rewarding to play, there&s;s a huge variety of things to do in this game so I never get tired of it. Every day I play I can&s;t wait …"

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Oct 2021
65.0 /100

"The fact that Moonglow Bay has already been released previously for other platforms increases the size of its problems, as they should have already been fixed. Furthermore, what we have here is a game with a simple and captivating proposal, …"

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Chloe Osborn Rapid Reviews UK Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

57.0

Story

63.0

"Living in an idyllic seaside town situated along the Eastern Canadian coastline, where your job is to go out on your boat, catch fish and sell them with your trusty dog Waffles by your side… sounds like the perfect retirement …"

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Chris Jecks PCGamesN Oct 2021
70.0 /100

"Its voxel art visuals are beautiful and the soundtrack is suitably chill. Moonglow Bay has been developed by a truly passionate team, one with so many great ideas that, in trying to implement them all, perhaps haven’t had the time …"

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Dom Kim RPG Fan Oct 2021
72.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

62.0

"There are sparks of greatness all throughout Moonglow Bay but are almost all buried beneath a mountain of technical issues."

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Dylan Blereau WellPlayed Oct 2021
59.0 /100

"Moonglow Bay starts strong with its emotional story and initially solid gameplay loop of fishing and cooking. Unfortunately, bugs and the lack of variety quickly become its downfall, resulting in an experience that grows more bland and frustrating to play …"

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Dylan Blight Explosion Network Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"There&s;s not an ounce of badwill in this game, and no matter what minor irritations I may have, it&s;s a very wholesome, relaxing and gorgeous experience."

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Jade Sayers Push Square Oct 2021
40.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Moonglow Bay has a lot of promise; it’s easy to spend hours with it when it’s working properly. But when it’s not, it turns into a nightmare you don’t want to revisit. The cosy vibes of the gameplay, fun characters, …"

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Jamie Laike Tsui Capsule Computers Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"A fantastic casual fishing/cooking/life sim game marred by a myriad of quality of life issues."

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Jason Flatt But Why Tho? Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Exploring the seas to find new fish, complete quests, and uncover the game’s overarching mystery is never tiresome as Moonglow Bay’s ambiance and gameplay combine for a relaxing experience. It’s a lovely game all around with a few small but …"

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Jeff Wagoner Digital Chumps Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"This kind of game is a welcome change to the farming/life RPG genre. If you are a player that enjoys fishing in games, then this is the game for you because it’s all fishing, all the time. Moonglow Bay is …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2021
77.0 /100

"While it lacks a bit in structure and direction, this fishing adventure does have some charm"

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Kat Oliveira NintendoBoy Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"At the end of the day, Moonglow Bay falls into a monotonous gameplay loop that doesn&s;t seem to try very hard to make it interesting. This negative aspect could easily be fixed if the game set out to have a …"

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Lasse Laters GamesFinest Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"The fishing role-playing game Moonglow Bay from indie developer Bunnyhug can safely be described as a mix of Minecraft and Animal Crossing. Players of both titles will quickly find their way around the small fishing village and, in my case, …"

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Laura Gray Gamepur Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

63.0

"Moonglow Bay is a good game for those who want a fishing-heavy simulation game with a cute story. That said, the game would benefit from some large updates to improve minigame controls and shopkeeping mechanics, creating a more intuitive experience …"

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Lucas Oliveira Nintendo Blast Oct 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

80.0

"Moonglow Bay offers an experience that starts off incredibly engaging, but becomes monotonous and tedious before its conclusion. Throughout the campaign, its deficiencies and lack of a minimum of depth become increasingly evident, resulting in the limitation of the game&s;s …"

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Mark Isaacson WellPlayed Oct 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Pure joy from start to finish, Moonglow Bay delights in its colour and story with some well executed fishing mechanics."

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Oct 2021
91.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"You wouldn&s;t think a fishing game, of all things, as being cuddly and cozy and inviting -- but Moonglow Bay proves that it&s;s not just possible, it&s;s also pretty fun."

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Michael McKean Goomba Stomp Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"If game quality is represented by the depth of the ocean, then Moonglow Bay goes down deep, without quite touching the seafloor."

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Michelle See-Tho Nintendo Life Oct 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"We really wanted to like Moonglow Bay. It has the bones of a great fun cosy game: collectibles, a heartwarming story, fishing! Unfortunately, between the bugs, bland characters, and unnecessarily frustrating boss battles, the meat is a little thin. We …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Oct 2021
75.0 /100

"Moonglow Bay is a genuinely moving and surprisingly feel-good tale about coming to terms with grief and embracing change."

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Nathan Hermanson video games are good Oct 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"Moonglow Bay is a frustrating one, mainly because we wanted to love it so much more. It tries a lot of new things with varied success, focuses on a few core gameplay systems that we wish were a little more …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Moonglow Bay tells a tale of a quaint town, with people afraid to go into the sea mixed with a story about grief. But, it also has lots of feel-good themes of resilience and community spirit. While the game could …"

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Sakura Cantini Console-Tribe Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"If you’re ready to explore the wonders of the sea, get comfortable, grab your fishing gear, and dive into Moonglow Bay: a game that combines immediate gameplay, deep reflections, and unique aesthetics. If you&s;re ready for a story of fishing, …"

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Sam Wachter RPGamer Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Bunnyhug’s Moonglow Bay is a fantastic fishing RPG that embodies the idea of slow-moving, intentional living, and is great for anyone who is in dire need of some calm and chill vibes. The game is not without flaws, but overall …"

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Tanushri Shah TechRaptor Oct 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Moonglow Bay offers is an escapade to a seaside fishing town, but at times, it gets a little fishy."

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Thorne Stone Cultured Vultures Oct 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"Moonglow Bay is a fun fishing/slice of life game with a charming story and rock-solid gameplay."

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Tom Wilson The Game Crater Oct 2021
75.0 /100

"Moonglow Bay is another entry into the ever-growing life sim genre and feels as relaxing and stale as many of the other entries before it."

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Oct 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"Moonglow Bay failed to hook me, but as the debut game from a small studio, it&s;s a solid enough start overall for the subset of gamers who haven&s;t yet had their fill of titles like this. I hope the team …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Oct 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Understood according to its focused proposal, Moonglow Bay is a quiet game of melancholic but hopeful daily life. The simplicity and conciseness make it fall into routine, but there is purpose in the cycle of actions that fits well with …"

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