Author Topic: Moon (Read 19092 times)

BeautifulShy · « **on:** January 08, 2009, 08:50:41 AM »

I didn't see a thread about this.
Publisher:Mastiff
Developer:Renegade Kid(Makers of Dementium:The Ward)
Release Date:Jan 13th 2009
A video

It looks interesting.

Game Design Vlog 1
Game design Vlog 16

Caliban · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2009, 09:07:50 AM »

I've been trying to pre-order this game since last September at my local EB. They never had it in the system to begin with, well at least not here in Canada. I'm still wanting it though.

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2009, 03:36:56 PM »

I might have to pick this when it releases. It looks cool.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2009, 08:38:23 PM »

Interview with Moon Composer

Kairon · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2009, 01:59:31 AM »

OMG this is coming out right soon!

*checks wallet*

... damn.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2009, 01:47:55 AM »

It's time to hype Moon. It looks AMAZING for a DS game.

http://ds.ign.com/dor/objects/14215698/project-m/videos/Moon_Review_010909.html

KDR_11k · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2009, 05:14:48 AM »

Dementium is going to be released in February here. I hope the delay for Moon won't be as long. GameRankings also listed a game called CORE for the DS as being released soon in the US, another FPS.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2009, 01:51:39 PM »

I was already impressed with Moon, but the footage in IGN's video review is mind-blowing. My only worry (besides the repetition Bozon notes) is that the bobbing up and down might get annoying after a while. Pending NWR's review, I'm pretty sure that I'll be paying for this one.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2009, 05:30:46 PM »

Not an hour after I posted that, a review copy of Moon (mistakenly) showed up at my apartment! I'm going to play it as much as possible before I have to forward it to the reviewer on Monday, so I'll let you guys know how it is. :-)

ShyGuy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2009, 02:17:05 AM »

cool, thanks.

jakeOSX · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2009, 11:37:43 AM »

this is a day one purchase for me. dementium was a great game (and i recommend it for anyone who doesn't have it) and the Moon looks even better.

AV · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2009, 08:07:19 PM »

Quote from: jakeOSX on January 11, 2009, 11:37:43 AM

this is a day one purchase for me. dementium was a great game (and i recommend it for anyone who doesn't have it) and the Moon looks even better.

I wish I could buy it. I did enjoy Dementium but little things like saving and map system ruined it for me. Anyway 8.5 from IGN and Editors choice is great.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2009, 02:45:31 PM »

I haven't played nearly as much Moon as I wanted to (the weekend was loaded with social events), but I did boot it up this morning for a few minutes. The bobbing effect hasn't bothered me yet, but the first gun is LAME. I hope it's meant to be a joke or something until I get some cool alien stuff.

Adolph, the map and save system seem to be really good so far.

TheFleece · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2009, 08:56:25 PM »

I didn't find out this was out until I got home, but I plan to pick this up this week. I've been looking forward to Moon for a while

AV · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2009, 05:28:50 PM »

Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on January 12, 2009, 02:45:31 PM

Adolph, the map and save system seem to be really good so far.

Good, I'm glad they learned from mistakes of previous game.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2009, 02:42:27 AM »

Interview with Jools Watsham

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2009, 05:47:37 AM »

I really want to get this game but with the reviews being in the 6-8 range worry me a bit. Maybe NWR will be the source that determines whether I purchase it or not!

KDR_11k · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2009, 07:18:30 AM »

I think the rating spread means the game is not something everyone will like.

jakeOSX · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2009, 04:31:10 PM »

ok, i've played a bit of this game and here are some impressions.

first the game looks great. the graphics and animations are all very well done.

the game has the feeling of the first metroid prime. in fact, i find myself shooting doors to open them. (in moon, there is an 'open door' button on the touch screen).

The game starts off with you and your crew landing on the moon. they have found a hatch with markings that match the rosewell landing craft. your group is there to investigate. while you are getting a de-brief from your general, bad stuff happens, and well, you are on your own.

because who would have it any way?

you cannot jump, duck, swing on vines, or any of those kinds of things. you do get an RC unit with camera and EMP gun. this is used to travel where you cannot, usually to open some door.

there are save spots similar to metroid. the map is pretty good in this one as well.

the voice acting is good, but i noticed the actual sound of the voices was quiet, even all the way up.

it is rated T. after demetium, i was assuming it was M, dunno if that means anything either way, but since i was rambling, i thought i'd add it in.

ok, i am back to playing. all in all, good game, definately NOT a 6, more like a 7.5 or 8 (of you take ocarina of time as a perfect 10)

Halbred · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2009, 09:56:15 PM »

Just got my review copy from Metts. Make no mistake, kids: This is Dementium in space. Same graphics engine, same control scheme, even many of the same sound effects. However, Renegade Kid has taken some of my complaints from Dementium to heart. Namely the map, which is actually useful here. There are also save points liberally sprinkled throughout each level. They've also thrown out the survival-horror flavor in favor of straight shooting. Interestingly, like Jake, I'm instinctively shooting doors, too. :-)

The music is atrocious, though. Really, it's like a MIDI file that just keeps repeating. Two really interesting things about the game, though:

1) Vehicular segments: They are cool and they work well. It's kind of like driving a Warthog, honestly.
2) Recon droids: Early in the game, you pick up recon droids which you control remotely. It's very fun, and they're used for opening force fields and finding secret items.

So I love it so far. Were I to review it today, after getting through the first (enormous) level, I'd say "buy it."

Tybo68 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2009, 09:52:03 PM »

I'm starting a new job soon, and once I get financially able to buy games again, this is first on the list.

jakeOSX · « **Reply #21 on:** January 19, 2009, 02:11:31 PM »

zomg, the second boss is kicking my a$$.

still dig the game though.

Halbred · « **Reply #22 on:** January 19, 2009, 02:48:21 PM »

BEWARE: GAME ENDING BUG

THE LEADUP:

After beating the first boss, you are instructed to get into your moon buggy (Warthog) and drive to the second hatch. After driving a ways, you come to a row of silo-shaped beacons. To your right is a parking spot. Most people, including me, would park the Warthog on that spot. That's what it's THERE FOR, right?

THE PROBLEM:

No, it's not. If you park it there, then go traipsing on foot past the beacons and into the second hatch, you may as well restart your game.

WHY?

Because after beating the second boss, you will be told to return to your Warthog and go somewhere else. Upon stepping once more onto the platform, a cutscene will immediately interrupt you (doesn't give you time to enter the buggy). After you ascend what's apparantly an elevator and regain control, the Warthog will be GONE, and you will be SCREWED. You cannot get to the next area on foot.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO INSTEAD?

Park the buggy next to the beacons, and NOT on the elevator. After beating the second boss (yeah, he's hard), go back outside, enter your buggy, and DRIVE IT onto the elevator.

This is a really horrible bug, given that:
1) You didn't know it was an elevator; and,
2) It looks like a parking spot.

So thanks, Renegade Kid! Watch out for this, readers!

KDR_11k · « **Reply #23 on:** January 19, 2009, 04:30:32 PM »

IGN also mentioned it and they said RK is working on getting a fixed version out.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #24 on:** January 19, 2009, 04:35:16 PM »

I heard that the bug affects review copies but not the final version.

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Author Topic: Moon (Read 19092 times)