"Moment of Moonset" è un RPG narrativo testuale ambientato ai giorni nostri: il protagonista Panglu incontra il colossale Handhand e si lancia in un'avventura surreale tra una dimensione misteriosa e la città di Wàngxiāng. L'atmosfera unica è data dalle inquadrature ravvicinate sui piedi, insieme a scelte semplici che mostrano subito le conseguenze e statistiche sempre visibili sullo schermo dall'inizio alla fine. Opzioni stravaganti portano a scene peculiari e trame intrecciate, con pochissime punizioni al di là di specifici finali mortali.
I giocatori aumentano l'affinità con personaggi romanceabili come Zuoxiao, Erin, Anna e la misteriosa Lily per sbloccare storyline personali e finali multipli, mentre i percorsi non-romance mantengono accessibile la trama principale. La bassa difficoltà permette di completare facilmente le route desiderate. Questo indie RPG è perfetto per chi ama narrazioni curiose e guidate dalle scelte, che premiano l'esplorazione senza gravi penalità.
"Moment of Moonset" is a unique text-based narrative game where close-ups of feet play a prominent role, adding to the game's distinctive atmosphere. In addition to this, the inclusion of bizarre choices and curious scene designs provides players with a truly special gaming experience.
The story of the game unfolds in modern times, where the protagonist Panglu encounters the towering figure "Handhand," setting off on a bizarre and peculiar adventure. In the game, there are no hidden attributes; all values are displayed on the left side of the screen from the beginning of the game until the story concludes. Additionally, the options presented throughout the game's storyline are straightforward, allowing players to easily discern the outcomes associated with each choice. This greatly enhances the comfort of progressing through the plot.
"Moment of Moonset" has almost no punitive options except for individual death endings, and most choices are connected to corresponding plot lines.
Character introduction:
Panglu: Height 162cm, weight 51kg.
As the protagonist of the game, Panglu refuses to settle for a mundane life and sets out to find her childhood friend "Handhand" in the town of Wàngxiāng. Little does she know, she enters a strange and mysterious dimension, embarking on an adventurous journey.
Zuoxiao: Height 159cm, weight 48kg.
She was Panglu's schoolmate from kindergarten to middle school, but Panglu fails to remember her due to her low profile. In Panglu's memory, only fragments of their time together in middle school remain, and she starts the game showing positive feelings towards Panglu. Whether or not she can deepen her relationship with Panglu depends entirely on the players' choices. She is a romanceable character in the game.
Erin: Height 168cm, weight 56kg.
She was lively and cheerful during her childhood, but became quiet and reserved after her mother's death and her father's disappearance.
She works as a resident singer in a bar, with long black hair and fair skin. When performing, she often portrays characters similar to Snow White.
She is a romanceable character who plays a pivotal role in the main storyline.
Anna: Height 155cm, weight 44kg.
She is the daughter of a wealthy family, with beautiful golden hair and purple eyes. Due to congenital spina bifida, she is often bedridden.
Her daily life is taken care of by her maid, A Qing. She yearns for freedom and loves the sea. Her physical ailments often make her feel inferior.
She is a romanceable character in the game.
A Qing: Height 160cm, weight 48kg.
She is Anna's personal maid and harbors strong feelings for Anna. As the story progresses, her relationship with Anna becomes increasingly intimate. However, In the game, she cannot be romanced.
Lily: Height and weight unknown.
Clearly not human, Lily is the most mysterious entity in the storyline, possessing indescribable superpowers. She appears to be the origin of all the turmoil. To uncover the truth behind the mysterious events in the town, one must get close to her. In this game, she is a romanceable character!
Leader: Height 250cm, weight 125kg.
The leader of the Lunar Humor Sect. He is a mutated being with certain special abilities, which he uses to deceive and manipulate people into forming a cult, becoming its leader. He is the ultimate antagonist in the game.
Bob Cut: Height 158cm, weight 47kg.
A clear-headed advocate for justice, she goes undercover within the cult to rescue those who have been misled. In the game, she is a non-romanceable character.
Each character has their own storyline, and players can freely choose to increase their favorability with certain characters to trigger related plotlines and endings.
Of course, even if players don't develop romantic feelings for any of the characters, they can still progress through the game. The game features many bizarre scenarios to satisfy the curiosity of some players. These seemingly outlandish options don't abruptly end the game; instead, they lead players into increasingly strange storylines.
The game offers multiple storylines and endings. Furthermore, each storyline has low difficulty in terms of completion, allowing players to easily achieve the endings they desire.
