Greetings, fellow bedroom gamers! Today, I'm excited to introduce you to a brand new retro gem on Steam called "Moonring." This retro-inspired RPG, available for 100% free, offers a nostalgic journey into the past of gaming. If you're a fan of retro RPGs, vibrant neo colors, and a touch of nostalgia, "Moonring" is an experience you really don't want to miss.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
"Moonring" invites players to relive the magic of old-school RPGs, all while adopting a contemporary design approach. Its captivating graphical style, featuring neon colors and an old-school TV filter, transports players to a bygone era of gaming. It's like stepping into a time machine, returning to the golden age of RPGs.
Retro Mechanics
One of the defining features of "Moonring" is its distinctive gameplay mechanics, setting it apart from modern titles. In a gaming landscape filled with objectives and quest markers, "Moonring" doesn't hold your hand at all. You have to figure out what to do next by conversing with the town folks and finding clues yourself. Conversations in the game revolve around actually typing keywords to talk to the townsfolk, instead of a multiple choice question. While this mechanic may feel a bit tedious or even outdated in today's gaming world, it creates a sense of immersion to the world of Caldera. It really makes me wish that more modern RPGs had this mechanic.
Moonring: a True Open-World Adventure
In "Moonring," you assume the role of a dreamless individual, unburdened by godly devotion. The game offers complete freedom, allowing you to shape your own adventure in its expansive open-world setting. During my two hours of gameplay, I explored diverse dungeons and visited various towns. When you reach a town for the first time, you will earn devotion points of a particular devotion, which enable you to unlock new skills and abilities, similar to a skill tree. To earn more devotion points, you have to do things that favor that devotion. Every devotion is different and the choices you make in the game are entirely up to you.
Neon Retro
The retro aesthetics, combined with the neon color palette, create a visually stunning world. The music complements the gameplay, immersing you further into the game's atmosphere. Maybe because I am a sucker for pixel art, I personally find the game very charming.
The Best Part: It's Free!
I, like a lot of the reviewers on Steam really don't understand why "Moonring" is 100% free. This isn't a limited demo or a "first chapter" gimmick; it's a full-fledged game that you can enjoy without spending a dime. Games like this don't come by often. It's got neon pixel art, it's got a pretty good sound track, it's got rogue-like dungeon exploring, it's got a true open-world for you to explore. Need I say more?
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