Salman Al Farisi
2023/09/21
Moonlighter Review: A Pixelated Adventure-Merchant Game with Room for Improvement
"Moonlighter" is a pixel-based adventure-merchant game where we delve into dungeons, defeat enemies, collect their loot, and eventually return to town to sell our spoils and enhance our gear. The game features five dungeons comprising three floors and a formidable boss. We can return to town through various means, such as defeating the boss, paying a fee for a one-way trip back, or opening a portal that allows us to return to the same floor, fully rejuvenated and restocked. In this game, we have a choice of five weapon types: sword and shield, big sword, spear, gloves, and bows. Each weapon type offers two upgrade paths, one focused on raw damage and the other on elemental damage. Spears are the best option due to their remarkable range, swift attack speed, and substantial damage output. However, big swords are cumbersome, while the other melee weapons need more range. While having its uses, the bow may need to provide more benefits to justify its inclusion. Players can freely switch between two weapons within a dungeon, but upgrading armor merely enhances its stats.