GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon

Getsufumaden: Undying Moon is a 2D action game, which refers by its gameplay model to the well-known Castlevania series. The game is set in a fantasy universe known from the game Getsu Fuma Den. The game offers a lot of spectacular action with elements of the roguelite sub-genre, as well as a beautiful setting based on hand-drawn illustrations. It was developed by GuruGuru studio, and the publisher is Japanese company Konami.

Plot

The player assumes the role of a mystically powerful protector of living beings - a member of the Getsu clan - who fights evil spirits. The protagonist descends to ever lower levels of hell to find and eliminate the cause of the monstrous cataclysm that has struck the world.

Mechanics

Getsufumaden: Undying Moon is a 2D side-scrolling platform game. It is about moving around the map (often we have to jump and use the hero's abilities to get to certain places) and fighting with the appearing enemies (including powerful bosses - e.g. five-headed hydra or giant scolopendra).

In battles we use an assortment of cold weapons (such as katanas, spears or... combat umbrellas), which can be strengthened over time. Dexterity and a good sense of rhythm are key - we have to avoid attacks made by enemies. We also have access to various special attacks and reinforcements gained by devouring the souls of fallen enemies.

It is worth noting that Getsufumaden: Undying Moon has mechanics associated with the roguelite / roguelike subgenre. After death, we keep our unlocked reinforcements, and the game world changes - each approach looks a little different.

Game modes

In Getsufumaden: Undying Moon we can only play solo. The core of the gameplay is the story campaign.

Technical aspects

Getsufumaden: Undying Moon has a beautiful, 2D graphics. Colourful locations, backgrounds, as well as models and animations of individual characters and monsters make a great impression here (especially spectacular are the effects accompanying the more deadly special attacks and powers of the main character).