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What if a game mixed Stardew Valley with Pokémon? Moonstone Island is the answer
2K View2023-09-24
We love cozy games around here, and it doesn't get much cozier than games like Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons. There's nothing more relaxing than building up a farm, harvesting crops, and getting to know townspeople. On the other hand, sometimes when we're playing a cozy game, we want a little more to keep us busy—like creature collecting or turn-based RPG battles.
If you feel the same, it's time to meet Moonstone Island. This new game from developer Studio Supersoft has everything you'd expect from a cozy life sim, like crafting, fishing, and of course growing crops. But it also has a huge roster of monsters to collect, like a Pokémon game, and turn-based battles that use deck-building mechanics. It's a little bit of everything, and it's all super-cute and done super well!
TapTap editor Ndi has posted her thoughts about Moonstone Island, and coming from someone who adores both life sims and Pokémon, she was very impressed. You can find out more in her Quick Review here:
At last! Moonstone Island is the Pokémon/Stardew Valley hybrid I've been dreaming of
https://m.taptap.io/post/6335935
Moonstone Island is available now for PC and has been announced for Switch at some point in the future. It costs $19.99 but is available on Steam for a reduced price of $17.99. There's also a Collector's Edition available for $34.96, which includes a digital art book and soundtrack and some cosmetic DLC.
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At last! Moonstone Island is the Pokémon/Stardew Valley hybrid I've been dreaming of
SHOULD I PLAY MOONSTONE ISLAND?
If you’re a fan of cozy life sims, this is a must-play. Moonstone Island gave me so much to do—there’s farming, creature collecting, decorating, deck-building, and more—but it never felt messy or overwhelming. The final package is a near-perfect combination of some of my favorite games of all time. It’s got the relaxing vibes of Stardew Valley, the decorating tools of
TapTap Editor9K2023-09-23
A Relaxing Yet Fun Indie Game Worth Your Time! - Moonstone Island [3-Min. Review]
Moonstone Island is many things. It’s a monster fighting/catching game with a card battle system. It’s a crafting and resource-gathering chore quest on floating isles in the sky. It even has light social and dating sim elements in there as well. All of this is wrapped in a cutesy, 2D pixel art package.
We live day to day and have to manage our time and resources wisely to accomplish as much as we can in our allotted time. These activities can range from mining rocks, cutting down trees, crafting a whole bunch of things, planting and harvesting crops, you name it. There’s a lot of hidden treasures in the wild and smashing a rock open might sometimes lead to a hidden dungeon beneath.
R8 Gaming (HyRool)2K2023-09-28
🏝️Moonstone Island ⛏️ Is A Game FULL OF HEART💖 , And I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT‼️
🎮 Game: Moonstone Island 🍭 Platform: Available on Steam (PC)丨Nintendo Switch | Mac | Linux ✨ Genre: Pixel Art | Sandbox | Farming | Creature Collector
I recently got the game Moonstone Island, and this is one of those games that you will love instantly. With it's beautiful pixel art, to it's fun gameplay, ranging from farming, to monster combat with a great card battle system. If you have played games like Stardew Valley, I'm sure you will enjoy Moonstone Island.
Sora Synn2K2023-09-25
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