Moon River is an atmospheric experience with very light narrative and gameplay elements. You'll explore different areas of Elapse Island, searching for ways to dispel dark shadows that block your path along the river. This is not intended to be thrilling or challenging, but rather to evoke emotions through the colors and sounds of this environment.
Played this a few weeks back, have since found myself thinking about it again. I think Moon River epitomises the kind of passion and ideas that appeal to me more than anything when it comes to indie games.
The world of Moon River is dark, empty, and melancholy, but it is still teeming with so much richness and character that even though what you're...
I just finished the game and WOW. I am at a loss for words a bit still but had to give my support for this game immedietely, it is a very beautiful and emotional provoking visual novel game - with pieces of lore strewn around in a fashion reminscent of forgotten dying worlds like Hollow Knight and Angel's Egg. I feel this hits a very specific niche,...
people just make peak like this for fun for free for people to enjoy purely for the love of it, it's super inspiring
Moon River is less a game than an emotive (sometimes melancholy, sometimes upbeat) experience, in which the background story and the main character's reasons for trying to navigate the river before daybreak are gradually revealed, particularly through conversations with other characters.
The pixel graphics artwork (black & white, and one other colour...
Got invested in the game right away!
It was definitely a nice experience on all points.
