This retro Action “save them all” platformer is gaining positive reviews.
Developed by Dr. Kucho! Games released just a few days ago, this puzzle platformer is already gaining major traction. Released on the 19th of April Moons Of Darsalon is a fun and silly game about rescuing astronauts.
The official steam overview of Moons Of Darsalon states:
“Teams of darsanauts got lost during their mining missions on the different moons of the planet Darsalon. You need to complete several rescue missions in which you will have to lead them to the closest base station.
They will use their own AI to follow you and to obey your commands. On your way to the base, you will have to protect them from dangers and enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, pilot ground, and air vehicles, destroy terrain, and even make new paths with the ground maker gun.”
Each level requires you to rescue a certain number of colleagues. Light up the path, control ammunition, fuel, and energy… and don’t let the bad guys kill you or your team!
This game is a unique blend of retro styles. It features a 16-bit side-scrolling look with a CRT overlay, layered backdrops, and chintzy 3D spaceships that resemble Netscape loading icons upgraded into UFOs.
Playing the game feels reminiscent of a fantastic Flash game from the late 2000s, complete with a surprisingly complex physics system and a level editor available.
Additionally, the floppy characters and bobbly terrain are reminiscent of Earthworm Jim, and the game’s humor is partly made up of meta jokes like hurrying home for “pizza and PS4,” but mostly it’s centered around things going horribly wrong.
In this game, the teleporters are triggered by anything passing over them, including yourself, the rickety rocketship you’re battling, or even a fleeing friendly astronaut caught in the midst of the fight.
The seven-level Steam demo showcases only a fraction of the gameplay, which includes the ability to pilot gunships and drive multi-wheel rovers. I have a feeling that I’ll likely tip over the rovers at the earliest opportunity!
The recommended system requirements for Moons Of Darsalon:
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7 64 bits
- Processor: i3 2GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD later than 2013
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 800 MB available space
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64 bits
- Processor: i7 3Ghz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Iris
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 800 MB available space
The game features colorful scenery and an enjoyable gameplay experience for players of all ages.
Some of the features of the game include:
- Retro style: CRT screen simulation, carefully selected color palette, classic Disney animation of characters.
- Liquid Physics: Enemies can explode on jelly. There are small rivers, waterfalls, and ponds moving in a very natural way.
- Lighting: night and day cycle, the atmosphere changes depending on the nebulas or stars passing by, glass on buildings and water reflects the color of the sky.
- Comic bubbles: with them, characters express their intentions and replies. Expressivity is also shown with their gestures, a way to include humor into the video game.
- Lots of weapons to use: laser gun, ground maker, light gun, and flashlight…
- Lots of vehicles to drive: jet pack, trucks, and spaceships.
The official trailer for Moons Of Darsalon:
Moons Of Darsalon has only been out a few days and is already turning out to be a fun and cheeky take on the sci-fi 2D platformer.
To get your copy check out the Steamstore where they currently have it at a 15% discount.