Moons of Madness is a welcome addition to the wider Lovecraftian catalogue, and its cosmic aspects really get to the heart of the mythos’ insanity. While there are annoying moments when the developers see fit to include some of the worst excesses of modern horror games, the quality of the writing and the atmosphere is enough to justify seeing things through to a conclusion that is as epic as it is satisfying. This is one trip to insanity that you shouldn’t pass up.
By tsa onMoons of Madness has a cinematic flair to its Lovecraftian horror, but the chore-like gameplay does nothing but get in the way of that.
By IGN on"Lovecraftian" horror that doesn't quite stick the tentacled landing.Tepid TentaclesI'm a big fan of science fiction and the works of H. P. Lovecraft, so when a game claims to be a Martian exploration game shrouded in a Lovecraftian cloak my interest...
By ImpulseGamer onAn interactive narrative that's fun and fluid with constant and satisfying progression and occasional Lovecraftian...
By Game Chronicles Magazine onMoons of Madness is the best of the recent rash of Lovecraft games. It isn’t as dark or atmospheric as some of its macabre competitors, but it’s well-crafted, nicely varied, and builds to a satisfying, pulse-pounding crescendo. If you don’t mind your Lovecraft with a touch of Michael Bay, don’t hesitate to blast off for the Moons of Madness.
By WCCFTech onWith a few key exceptions, it wasn't so long ago that the horror game genre swerved obnoxiously hard towards stealth-first gameplay that outright denied you the chance to face your fears head-on.Brought about by Amnesia ( The Dark Descent, not the...
By Good Gear Guide onJe n'attendais rien de ce Moons of Madness et finalement j'en suis quand même très déçu. Le postulat de départ m'a beaucoup plu comme son ambiance lourde et inquiétante, jusqu'à que tout soit foutu en l'air en progressant de plus en plus. Le studio a...
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Fesselndes HorrorabenteuerAuch wenn es als Horror-Adventure angepriesen wird, ist Moons of Madness eigentlich eher einer Art Science-Fiction-Thriller mit Gruselmomenten. Das ist gar nicht schlimm, denn das Spiel funktioniert auch ohne übertriebenen...
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