Have you ever imagined a dream world full of monsters, where your only defense is a collection of stuffed animals? This unique concept is offered by Reverie in the Moonlight, game roguelike action from the developer room6.
The game promises to blend adorable visuals with deep strategic combat mechanics, taking you on a surreal adventure to survive the terrors of the night.
Unique Stories and Mechanics in Reverie in the Moonlight
In Reverie in the Moonlight, You will follow the story of a boy named Tete who is haunted by nightmares of horrible monsters every night. His fear turns to resistance when he meets a mysterious figure named Luna. Luna teaches Tete how to harness the power of his favorite stuffed animals to fight back against the attacking monsters.
The main mechanic is quite interesting. As Tete, you don't have the ability to attack directly; the only action you can take is running and dodging monsters. This is where the puppets become crucial. They are your real warriors, who will actively attack and defeat any approaching threats.
You need to position yourself smartly so that the puppets can work effectively to protect Tete.
Find the Best Strategy from Dozens of Dolls
You won't be fighting alone. There are 40 different types of dolls you can collect, each with different roles and abilities. This diversity opens up a huge space to experiment with different strategies.
Some puppets focus on melee attacks, others are experts in long-range attacks, and there are those who play the role of support to help you survive.
Some examples of dolls that you will come across include:
- Ham Jr: An agile puppet that will run right and left, hitting monsters that get too close to its staff.
- Snoozy-G: As the name implies, this doll loves to sleep. Monsters that attack her will be affected by slow for a while, giving you a chance to adjust your position.
- Striped Angel: Dolls with roles healer which will restore Tete's HP from a distance whenever you are in danger.
Choosing the right combination of puppets to deal with the waves of monster attacks is the key to surviving until morning.
Items and Costumes for Replayability in Reverie in the Moonlight
The adventure doesn't stop once you've defeated the monster attacks. After each night ends, you can use the gold you've accumulated for shopping. You can buy new puppets to strengthen your army or get special items that can increase Tete's power.
There are over 100 items to collect, but you need to be careful. Some powerful items may come with new weaknesses, bringing the strategy element into play.
For those of you looking for more of a challenge, this game offers replayability high. After completing the main storyline, you can unlock more than 20 different costumes for Tete. Each costume not only changes your appearance, but also grants you a status. buff and debuff which is unique.
For example:
- Moonlight Wizard: Strengthens ranged attack dummies, but limits you to only being able to use that type.
- Nap Cloud: Make a stationary puppet attack twice as fast.
- Doggy Friend: Limits you to only being able to use dog-type puppets that have respawn speed Fast.
This forces you to completely change your playstyle and find new synergies between costumes, puppets, and items.
Early Release Surprises and Special Offers
There is update important regarding the game's release schedule. Originally scheduled for November 25, developer room6 announced via their social media that Reverie in the Moonlight has launched early. Due to a technical error when pressing the release button on Steam, the game is unexpectedly available for you to play right now.
To celebrate this unexpected launch, the game is now being offered with a 10% discount as a special release offer. If you're also interested in the music, there's a selection of bundle which includes games and original soundtrack at a more economical price.
This game is available for PC via Steam with a base price of 1,200 yen or Rp 90,999 for regional Indonesia, and supports English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. For those who still want to try before they buy, the Trial or demos remain available for download.
With a mix of strategy, collectibles, and the element of surprise, Reverie in the Moonlight ready to provide experience roguelike that is fresh and challenging.
Source: Official X/Twitter room6, Steam
