GameSpot writes: "As extraterrestrial shooters go, Moon is more like an actual lunar landing than a science-fiction adventure; it's technically impressive, but a bit dull. The gameplay is brisk and satisfying because the game runs smoothly, controls sharply, and features a solid array of weaponry. However, Moon doesn't capitalize on this foundation: The levels and enemies are repetitive and there isn't much of a story, so for all its technical vigor, it feels a bit lifeless. Still, Moon provides enough solid, fast-paced action to make it worth the trip for those craving some handheld action."
The Good
* Smooth, responsive controls
* Solid, varied arsenal
* Great atmospheric music
The Bad
* Levels get repetitious
* Not a lot of different enemies
* Derivative story
* A few annoying sound effects
Today, Onion Games announced that the legendary RPG – or rather, the anti-RPG – Moon has been re-released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game was originally released on PlayStation in 1997. It was resurrected 22 years later on Nintendo Switch and now on other platforms.
1990s anti-RPG Moon is getting a PC and PlayStation re-release "soon".
"it turns RPG conventions on their heads, including the trope of storming into someone’s house and going through all their stuff." What? Those are pretty typical RPG conventions. Anti RPG? Maybe, but not evidenced based on anything described in the article.
As the wait for Deltarune continues, this writer wanted to offer her readers a collection of similar experiences. Considering Undertale’s beginnings as an Earthbound hack, this piece aims to explore some of what could be considered Undertale’s family — games that also began with RPGMaker, were inspired by Earthbound, share a similar ideology, and games focus on reactive stories. Additionally, this piece hopes to highlight some of the lesser known Undertale-esque works, the ones readers might not immediately find when sifting through Google’s suggestions. As an added bonus, these games are budget-friendly - several of them are even free! Others range from $5-20. (Many were included in the BLM bundle on Itch.io, both Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and Anodyne from this list are included.) There’s something for every Undertale fan in this list, so hopefully you readers will find something new to ease the anticipation for Deltarune!
