Moonlighter (video game)

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Moonlighter
International cover art
Developer(s)Digital Sun
Publisher(s)
Composer(s)
  • David Fenn
  • Pablo Caballero
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
Release
May 29, 2018
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
    • WW: May 29, 2018
  • Nintendo Switch
    • WW: November 5, 2018
  • iOS
    • WW: November 19, 2020
  • Stadia
    • WW: July 1, 2021
  • Android
    • CAN: September 12, 2021
    • WW: May 24, 2022
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Moonlighter is an action RPG indie game developed by Spanish indie studio Digital Sun and released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on May 29, 2018.[1][2][3][4] A Nintendo Switch version was released on November 5, 2018.[5] The game was made available for iOS and Android in November 2020 and September 2021, but were subsequently delisted.[6][7] The mobile version was re-released for iOS and Android on May 24, 2022, via Netflix Games.[8] A Stadia version developed by 11-bit studios in partnership with Crunching Koalas was released on July 1, 2021.[9][10] A DLC expansion, subtitled Between Dimensions, was released on July 23, 2019.[11]

Gameplay[edit]

Moonlighter has the player manage their shop during the day and go exploring at night. Shop keeping involves managing goods and receiving money, which the player can invest to upgrade the town and add services like a potion-maker and a blacksmith. These town upgrades allow the player to craft weapons, armor, and health potions, hire a part-time worker to sell things during the day, as well as upgrade the characters' equipment. At night, the player can explore dungeons and confront hordes of enemies, which drop loot upon defeat; loot can also be found in chests once the player clears a room. The game is divided by four different dungeons, the Golem, Forest, Desert, and Tech dungeons.[4][2][12][13]

Reception[edit]

On Metacritic, Moonlighter received mixed reviews on PC platforms and positive reviews on the others.[14][15][16][17][18] It was nominated for "Fan Favorite Indie Game" and "Fan Favorite Role Playing Game" at the Gamers' Choice Awards,[19] and for "Most Fulfilling Community-Funded Game" at the SXSW Gaming Awards.[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Moonlighter (IGN)". IGN. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  2. ^ a b MacLeod, Riley (May 29, 2018). "Moonlighter Lets You Run A Shop By Day And Kill Monsters By Night". Kotaku. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Frushtick, Russ (May 31, 2018). "Moonlighter beginner's guide". Polygon. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Wood, Austin (May 29, 2018). "Delightful shopkeeping action RPG Moonlighter is out today". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  5. ^ Romano, Sal (October 16, 2018). "Moonlighter for Switch launches November 5". Gematsu. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "Netflix Is Bringing Moonlighter Back To Mobile Devices". GameSpot. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
  7. ^ Meena, Sumant (12 September 2021). "Moonlighter is now available for Android, but only in the Philippines and Canada for now". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
  8. ^ "NETFLIX Moonlighter – Appar på Google Play". play.google.com (in Swedish). Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  9. ^ "Your Stadia Pro games for July include Moonlighter, Terraria, and more". Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
  10. ^ "Launch & Play Moonlighter in Seconds - Stadia". stadia.google.com. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
  11. ^ "Moonlighter - Between Dimensions DLC | Official Release Trailer - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  12. ^ Hancock, Patrick (May 28, 2018). "Review: Moonlighter". Destructoid. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  13. ^ "Moonlighter (Rock, Paper and Shotgun)". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved May 29, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ "Moonlighter for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 19, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
  15. ^ "Moonlighter for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  16. ^ "Moonlighter for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  17. ^ "Moonlighter for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  18. ^ "Moonlighter for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  19. ^ Glyer, Mike (November 19, 2018). "2018 Gamers' Choice Awards Nominees". File 770. Archived from the original on December 16, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  20. ^ Trent, Logan (February 11, 2019). "Here Are Your 2019 SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists!". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on February 15, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2019.

External links[edit]

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