Moonlighter for Mac

A game that combines two different genres

Moonlighter is a premium action game. It is also a combination of rogue-like and RPG elements about the protagonist Will, a shopkeeper with a taste for adventure who fantasizes about being a hero. To earn a living, he must journey into the nearby dungeon and defeat monsters to obtain valuable treasures he can sell at his shop.

The dungeons in Moonlighter are randomly generated and include many excellent items. The enemies within each dungeon have weird creatures and bosses made entirely of adamantium. Many weapons are available and hundreds of golds are scattered throughout the different areas you explore.

A unique gameplay concepts

Moonlighter is a hybrid action-roguelike that combines the dungeon exploration and looting of legend with elements focused on combat. In order to become more powerful, you need to sell the items you find in the dungeons and spend the money wisely on shop upgrades, recruiting assistants, buying new equipment, and much more. However, be alert and watch out for thieves who might try to take your valuable items.

Further, this game has a crafting and enchanting system vital for your character’s development. Crafting weapons and armor and enchanting existing equipment is done by interacting with the NPCs in town. Enchanting lets you customize and add unique features to items, making them more powerful. Crafting weapons will allow you to make more powerful versions and ones with unique attributes. This game has intricate combat with deep strategic elements.

Moreover, the depth of the game's combat system is determined by how well abilities, weapons, and enemies interact with each other. However, the combat can be repetitive in the long run. Additionally, the glitches encountered in this game are somewhat troublesome. There have been a handful of instances in which players experienced crashing and needed to restart the game. For example, this game crashes when exploring dungeons and running a shop.

See for yourself

Moonlighter can be a fun game for shopkeepers and dungeon-crawling aficionados alike. It has ample character and an excellent sense of humor and offers a satisfying experience.  It has engaging gameplay combining the best two genres to create a unique experience. However, the game has some issues, including crashing and being repetitive sometimes. Overall, it is a worthwhile addition to any library of games.