Moon

Moon

August 27, 2020

AdventureRPG Nintendo Switch

In 1997, the now legendary anti-RPG “moon” launched in Japan. Now, under the watchful eye of its original creators, it&s;s finally in English! Have you ever felt it odd that the heroes of RPGs go around opening villagers&s; closets and stealing from them? Or that they travel the world indiscriminately …

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81.9

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Critic Reviews (18)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2020
80.0 /100

"Playing Moon: Remix RPG Adventure nowadays cemented my notion that some games are truly timeless and it&s;s quite funny, too."

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Alan Wen GameSpot Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Moon may look dated and its mechanics and puzzles can be obtuse as hell compared to what you might expect in 2020. Stick with it however and it&s;s one of the most charming and unusual RPGs you can play that&s;s …"

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Aug 2020
75.0 /100

"Every time Moon would lose me with its constant waiting around or head-scratching puzzle solutions, it would win me back with its humor, characters, writing, and music. This is a game that exudes joy, and while I wasn&s;t always having …"

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Cullen Black Nintendo Insider Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"I think calling moon a “parody” of the RPG genre is both slightly fitting yet doesn’t give it enough credit. It’s rather impressive that a smaller budget game released over 20 years ago has aged as well as it has. …"

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Eric Layman Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Moon&s;s commentary on the nature of its hero, expressed not only through its narrative but also its entire suite of mechanics, is its toolbox for deconstructing the template of the JRPG. Learning it&s;s a long-lost game from 1997, operating with …"

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Evan Bee SwitchRPG Aug 2020
75.0 /100

"Though ambitious in intent, moon struggles to be engaging or enjoyable in a way that feels relevant today, which is why it is best appreciated as a forgotten relic."

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Aug 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"Moon: Remix RPG Adventure is an extremely esoteric game that won’t be for everyone. Despite its quirkiness and unconventional design, it flawlessly execute’s the designer’s intentions. Everything is seemingly very deliberate and confident in its design. It may not be …"

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Francis Kenna GameGrin Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Although it sometimes pushes the boundaries of adventurous puzzle solving too far, venturing into occasionally absurd degrees of vagueness, moon has generally stood the test of time, managing to still provide an inspired and novel romp through a perplexing world …"

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Heidi Kemps GameSpot Aug 2020
80.0 /100

"Moon&s;s surreal world, fascinating characters, and subversive story make for a cult classic well worth thoroughly exploring on Switch."

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James Colozzi Pure Nintendo Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Through and through, Moon is the anti-RPG. It&s;s a satirical stab at the RPG genre. While it could have been better with a more updated look, I still find this game innovative and fresh even by today&s;s standards. It&s;s cute …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

80.0

"There are times I loved Moon. I really enjoyed training Tao and adore my Gramby. I liked talking to and reviving flowers. There were also times when I felt completely lost and flummoxed, wondering what it is I was supposed …"

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Luis Mauricio RPGamer Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Recommendations for the game come with caveats, but if nothing else it’s worthwhile checking out to see how it influenced later beloved titles such as Undertale. Moon serves as a great reflection upon the genre and is ideal for those …"

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Luke Hemming Cubed3 Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

84.0

"It&s;s been a long wait for western audiences to get their hands on [i]Moon[i/] and for the most part, it&s;s been a wait worth taking. The initial hours are certainly going to put off gamers looking for a normal RPG …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Aug 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Whether or not Moon is for you ultimately depends upon your tolerance level for aspects of late &s;90s game design and your overall interest in the RPG genre. As a standalone product, Moon has plenty of amusing commentary about RPGs, …"

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Neal Ronaghan NintendoWorldReport Aug 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

86.0

"I enjoyed the remixed take on the traditional RPG and the meta-commentary it provides. Exploring the world and uncovering its intricacies in the quest for love was enthralling when it wasn&s;t revolving around waiting for something to happen. I love …"

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Spencer Johnson The Thirsty Mage Aug 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

86.0

"Only so much can be said without potentially spoiling the story but rest assured, Moon is a one of a kind experience. It’s bizarre humor and captivating world have made this easily one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences released …"

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Vítor M. Costa NintendoBoy Aug 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"Despite its simplicity in many ways and its sounding a little confusing or overly wacky, Moon: Remix RPG Adventure is perhaps one of the most unique and interesting games ever made with gameplay and storytelling that have not only aged …"

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عصام الشهوان Saudi Gamer Aug 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"A unique game still without peer 20+ years after release, with its only signs of age coming from some obtuseness and lack of modern quality of life features, bit aesthetically it&s;s still pleasing and brimming with ideas and soul."

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