Platforms
- PCSep 27, 20227.5playscore7.714 Critics7.31.18K Players
- PlayStation 5Sep 28, 20227.7playscore7.28 Critics8.31.14K Players
- Xbox Series X|SSep 28, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.2531 Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 28, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.2850 Players
- Xbox OneSep 28, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.2532 Players
- Nintendo SwitchSep 27, 2022NAplayscore6.87 CriticsNA0 Players
32 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Moonscars is an entertaining and accessible Metroidvania that won’t rock anybody’s world, but it offers a fair amount of content. Containing about 8 to 10 hours of gameplay, Moonscars can be beaten in a few sessions and is a good starting point for those looking to get into “Soulsy” Metroidvanias, as the game is easier than Blasphemous or Hollow Knight.
Noparg · Feb 10, 2023 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Moonscars is a dark and punchy 2D action adventure that tweaks the Soulslike formula just enough to make it worth jumping into yet another entry in this most overstuffed of genres. The combat here is super slick stuff that's meticulously animated through the game's exquisite pixel art style, there are a ton of cool skills and weapons to get your hands on, and the world and its enemies are thoroughly well-designed.
PJ O'Reilly · Oct 11, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Moonscars has an enormous skill tree, but the cost to learn new attacks, or upgraded versions of learned attacks, increases exponentially so you won’t be learning new magic attacks at a steady pace.
Zachary Miller · Oct 11, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The gameplay isn’t the only area of the game with an unforced error either – as gorgeous as the game looks, the music is completely forgettable. I will say that to its credit it’s not bad, and at the very least it does contribute to the mood and tone the game is going for, but it just could have been so much better.
Pramath · Oct 04, 2022 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Moonscars’ fluid combat mechanics, fun boss battles, and lovely art stylings kept me engaged and made me a believer that there is a lot more enjoyment still to be milled from the souls-like subgenre. Black Mermaid has molded themselves a familiar work of video game art that is also unique in enough ways to stand out as its own thing.
Pernell Vaughan · Oct 02, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Its atmosphere is thick thanks to its moody visuals and soundtrack, while its moment-to-moment gameplay is utterly engrossing once it has its hooks in you.
Richard Seagrave · Sep 28, 2022 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - To sum it up, the developers of Moonscars have taken the old hackneyed Metroidvania techniques and Souls-like game mechanics and managed to mix them in a unique way, creating a wild fusion of visual style, emotions and gameplay.
Taoshi · Sep 28, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - All in all, Moonscars came in hot with all the tools that could’ve made for an engrossing Souls-like Metroidvania. Sadly, it fell flat with its attempt at the former. As for the latter, it had too many ideas that didn’t necessarily mesh well with others.
Jason Rodriguez · Sep 27, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Despite minor bugs and a save system that could cause frustration, the core of Moonscars is a pleasurable journey through a crushingly dark world. Black Mermaid’s first title is filled with love for the platforming genre, and it shows in every aspect of the game.
Shane Robert Moyer · Sep 27, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Moonscars is a collection of good ideas executed poorly and held back by a baffling story. In the heat of battle with one of the game’s well-designed and memorable boss fights, it shines almost as brightly as those it's inspired by.
Joshua Robertson · Sep 27, 2022 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Under grim moonlight, the fierce clayborne warrior Grey Irma battles, driven by a lonesome purpose: Find the Sculptor, and unravel the mystery of her existence. Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Death shapes you Before you rise, you first must fall. Mold yourself into a master warrior through a cycle of trial and triumph. A grimly gorgeous world Explore the shadows and secrets concealed in the moonlight of a painterly nonlinear 2D realm marred by desperation and despair. Test your resolve Sharpen your skills and reflexes in challenging, action-packed combat. Slash and parry with your sword, wield unique special weapons, and command powerful Witchery.
The Moon hungers Unearth a strange, dark fantasy tale filled with twists and intricate worldbuilding. Seek the truth of your creation and be rewarded. Clay, bone, and ichor Bear witness to tales and memories of betrayal, suffering, and revenge as Grey Irma and her fellow beings of flesh and clay seek truth and purpose.
Developer: Black Mermaid