Moonlighter
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Moonlighter

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Released:2018-05-29
Genre:
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer:Digital Sun Games
Publisher:
11 bit studios

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Reviews

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GamesRadar

Sam Loveridge

Moonlighter manages to perfectly balance the best bits of Stardew Valley, Dark Souls and Binding of Isaac for a game that just keeps you coming back for more.

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Playstation Lifestyle

Bradley Russell

9/10

No summary available

May 28, 2018 Read Full Review
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Game Skinny

Zack Palm

9/10

Moonlighter is an exciting dungeon crawler that offers a change of pace as you run the town's shop by day, making for an impressive adventure.

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TechRaptor

Alex Santa Maria

8.5/10

Moonlighter is an absolutely gorgeous adventure that tells an effective and heartwarming tale. The gameplay is top notch, even if it's a bit simplistic. Take away the launch day technical issues and you've got one top shelf production.

May 28, 2018 Read Full Review
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DualShockers

Jordan Boyd

8.5/10

Moonlighter is available now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the title will be coming to Switch sometime at a later date. Players can grab the game on PC via Humble Bundle.

May 29, 2018 Read Full Review
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Nintendo Life

Eric Bailey

8/10

If you want to play a top-down Legend of Zelda game as a rogue-lite while also taking shifts as a shopkeeper then, hey, Moonlighter is about to scratch a distinctive itch for you. It hits a sweet spot somewhere between satisfying swordplay and nitty-gritty economic sim, although some players may feel it gets ‘grindy’ after a while in its mechanics. Nonetheless, Digital Sun Games has produced a lus...

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PC Gamer

Lauren Morton

78/100

Moonlighter leaves the training wheels on to better appreciate the scenery.

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GameSpot

Daniel Starkey

7/10

Crawling in the abyss.

Jun 11, 2018 Read Full Review
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StartMenu

Dan Baker

Unscored

Overall, it’s a good little game that kept me engaged and happy for a solid 25 hours. Even though I have some issues with parts, it ultimately rewards you generously for your efforts and stays fresh dungeon dive after dungeon dive. Even with somewhat repetitive concepts at play, I never felt like I was grinding and didn’t really get bored. I am glad I had my controller at the ready though. The inb...

Jul 20, 2019 Read Full Review
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Kevin Tucker

8/10

Because of this, Moonlighter feels like one of the more immediately gratifying action RPGs on the current market. It may not do anything players haven't seen before, but the focus on earning and selling items transforms simple commerce from a banal activity into an addictive process that only gets more entertaining as the game progresses. There are a few annoying flies in the ointment — item descr...

May 29, 2018 Read Full Review
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Destructoid

Patrick Hancock

6.5/10

A lot could be tightened up to make the game feel more snappy and responsive in almost every aspect, especially when it comes to moving inventory items. Moonlighter is incredibly captivating on the surface, but there is a lot of frustration just waiting to be uncovered.

May 28, 2018 Read Full Review
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The Nerd Stash

Jordan Baranowski

Unscored

There is still a good amount of fun to have with Moonlighter. The music and art style are both extremely charming, and the combination of genres feels like a natural marriage. It never quite gets past the “great idea” realm though, and winds up being a bit too simple and short to become the next great indie title.

Jul 28, 2018 Read Full Review