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Moon: Pushing the DS to it's Limit
I don't know about you, but I have been a devout follower of Moon since I first heard about it. The shooter from Renegade Kid (the people behind the horror game Dementium: The Ward) is a FPS that puts you on the moon (shocker!) as you try and uncover the truth behind paranormal activity. Or something like that. I've yet to play the game, so I don't know a whole lot about the story.
But what I do know is that the game looks beautiful. Now, I'm not one to judge a game based solely on looks (I chose the DS over the PSP, after all) but this game is stunning. We're talking legitimately good graphics, and not just "good for the DS." These aren't next-gen graphics, obviously, but man do they look good. Here, have a look for yourself:
Color me impressed. Anyway, the next bit of information that made me excited was the revelation that this game will not be a straightforward, run and gun FPS. Instead, Moon is all about atmosphere. It focuses on the desolation of the moon, and so the focus is much more and searching for answers. Yes, there is still shooting robots and other various enemies, but I like the Metroid Prime approach.
Even better still is the RAD, a small vehicle that goes with you through the levels. This little car is used to solve puzzles and reach places that you couldn't go normally. On top of that, it has a stun gun, making it a neat gadget to use as a companion to your normal weapon. It is a cool feature, and one that will surely break the monotony of the run and gun formula.
There are even some driving missions, because who doesn't want to drive around on the moon? Apparently, controlling the "LOLA" 4x4 is done by using both the stylus and the d-pad. Definitely sounds interesting, and will be another way to mix things up.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement with you all. The game hits shelves on January 13, so it's heading to stores soon. If you want more information about the game, I would advise you to check out the IGN Review of the game, which offers a lot of information about the game. And also, head over to the Moon forum and help start some discussion about this awesome game.
But what I do know is that the game looks beautiful. Now, I'm not one to judge a game based solely on looks (I chose the DS over the PSP, after all) but this game is stunning. We're talking legitimately good graphics, and not just "good for the DS." These aren't next-gen graphics, obviously, but man do they look good. Here, have a look for yourself:
Color me impressed. Anyway, the next bit of information that made me excited was the revelation that this game will not be a straightforward, run and gun FPS. Instead, Moon is all about atmosphere. It focuses on the desolation of the moon, and so the focus is much more and searching for answers. Yes, there is still shooting robots and other various enemies, but I like the Metroid Prime approach.
Even better still is the RAD, a small vehicle that goes with you through the levels. This little car is used to solve puzzles and reach places that you couldn't go normally. On top of that, it has a stun gun, making it a neat gadget to use as a companion to your normal weapon. It is a cool feature, and one that will surely break the monotony of the run and gun formula.
There are even some driving missions, because who doesn't want to drive around on the moon? Apparently, controlling the "LOLA" 4x4 is done by using both the stylus and the d-pad. Definitely sounds interesting, and will be another way to mix things up.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement with you all. The game hits shelves on January 13, so it's heading to stores soon. If you want more information about the game, I would advise you to check out the IGN Review of the game, which offers a lot of information about the game. And also, head over to the Moon forum and help start some discussion about this awesome game.
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Ive felt the same, although my mind has changed on the graphics I think -- they don't look that great to me anymore. But maybe when I actually play it I'll feel different. Anyway, still excited about this one. Hopefully it's solid.
Anyway, I'm anxious to see what other game sites besides IGN think of the game. I like IGN's reviews, but their scores aren't always the most reliable...