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Moonrise Fall

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

​Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric exploration puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Put your detective skills to the test. Unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures (cryptids) that reside there.

What works
  • Beautiful and immersive atmosphere
  • Unique camera and kalimba mechanics
  • Thoughtful and accessible puzzles
  • Rich pixel art and sound design
  • Meaningful exploration and discovery
Things to keep in mind
  • Very slow character movement
  • Lack of guidance and explanations
  • Some repetitive puzzle sections
  • Limited replay value
  • No language localization beyond english

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Firmament

  • XING: The Land Beyond

  • Kairo

  • AER Memories of Old

  • Mr. Pumpkin Adventure

  • Lake Ridden

  • Verne: The Shape of Fantasy

  • Isles of Sea and Sky

  • Darkestville Castle
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • XING: The Land Beyond

  • Mr. Pumpkin Adventure

  • Lake Ridden
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Moonrise Fall: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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