Platforms
- PCFeb 13, 20208.2playscore7.215 Critics9.91.00K Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 22, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
19 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- LUNA The Shadow Dust is an enchanting point-and-click adventure that's recently made the jump to mobile. The stunning hand-animated scenes and evocative soundtrack complement the wordless storytelling beautifully, and if you can get past the rage-quit-inducing last chapters, a memorable ending awaits - and maybe even a lesson on persevering through adversity too.
Catherine Dellosa · Jun 26, 2024 Reviewed onRead full review - There are minor issues with the Switch port and the controls â this is a title best suited to a mouse and keyboard â but ultimately LUNA is a solid fit for the console and there are no performance issues.Â
Maria Alexander · Nov 16, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - In the end, I felt that Luna: The Shadow Dust ebbed and flowed more like a beautifully soundtracked picture book than an actual video game, which is admittedly a refreshing change of direction for this genre. If you're looking for something a little more out of the box than a typical point-and-click experience, then Luna: The Shadow Dust might be the game for you.
Lauren Hall · Apr 07, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - There’s no question that LUNA: The Shadow Dust has been a passion project for Lantern Studio. The care and attention that’s gone into even the smallest details is plain and clear to see. While its puzzles can be quite obtuse at times, any video game enthusiast will be happy to turn a blind eye to experience what this game has to offer. It isn’t perfect, and it isn’t for everyone, but it’s a true accomplishment – of that I have no doubt.
Becca Smith · Feb 19, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - LUNA: The Shadow Dust is an audio-visual delight, with charming hand-drawn animation accompanied by a stellar soundtrack, though its gameplay isn’t very inventive and is ultimately more a case of style over substance.
Joe Keeley · Feb 19, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - LUNA The Shadow Dust is a fun adventure with some stellar artwork. The puzzles and their magical twists were a joy to solve, even though there were one or two that left me floundering. As much as I appreciated its mysterious silent storytelling, it left me wanting more and not in a good way. I would have loved to know more about the roles that light and shadow play in this fantasy universe, and how all the gods and saints tie into this dark tower at the edge of the world.
Rachel Watts · Feb 14, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - If you’re looking for an adventure game that’s a bit more out of the box without breaking the mold entirely, you may just find your companion. That being said, there's not a bad thing to say about taking a few hours to look at some gorgeous artwork. If you want to understand the story though, the artbook is a worthy investment.
Courtney Ehrenhofler · Feb 14, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Without a doubt, LUNA The Shadow Dust is the most beautiful game I’ve played in a long time. A scintillating yet simple story told with no words, only the deepest emotions conveyed through glorious art and hypnotizing music, I was legitimately moved to tears multiple times. Of course, a few of those tears shed were in frustration over a puzzle or two, but in the end, it only extended my time with a phenomenal masterpiece crafted by video game artisans. A powerful, cautionary tale of those who forget that the brightest lights yield the longest shadows, LUNA The Shadow Dust is worth every single penny and will no doubt stay with players for years to come.
Heather Johnson Yu · Feb 13, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Luna: The Shadow Dust has a beautiful art style, and the early puzzles are fun and interesting, but it falls short of becoming a truly great game. Players who are adept at out-of-the-box thinking might find more to enjoy here, but many will be put off by the levels of frustration prompted by later puzzles.
Rebecca Hills-Duty · Feb 13, 2020 Reviewed on PC - If Luna had not been so obtuse, it might have been close to greatness. I loved the atmosphere and the little touches in this world. Many puzzles are a joy to solve, but the bad ones are so poorly constructed that they tipped my frustration over the edge. As much as I wanted to love Luna, I felt like the game was pushing me away.
Ben Reeves · Feb 12, 2020 Reviewed on PC
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Inspired by the adventure games of old, LUNA The Shadow Dust is a moving tale of two playable companions drawn together in a hand-animated puzzle adventure, featuring a breathtaking original soundtrack and beautiful 2D cinematics.
To light a candle is to cast a shadow
Behind the shadow of reality, an enchanted world awaits illumination. Experience the magical journey of a young boy and his companion as they solve puzzles and trace back the memories of old, brought to life with visually stunning, wordless cinematics.
Enter the ancient tower that stands at the edge of the world and discover the hand-drawn cinematics, intricate puzzles and haunting music of this indie gem.
Developer: Lantern Studio