Moonstone Island Review – Making Magic

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Moonstone Island

Farming Sim season continues to reap a bountiful harvest with the arrival of Moonstone Island. From the moment the Studio Ghibli-inspired opening credits roll and the score kicks in, it was clear that this has the vibes I thrive on. Magic, crafting, farming, and an abundance of weird little guys.

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The three spirits in your locket will also follow you as you wander the world. For now, though, you get to pick one.

Luckily, local inn owner Ossono finds you, your tools, and an unfortunately broken broom. Fear not, though, because you are now the Alchemist for Moonstone Island!

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WOLFENSTEIN 3D HELPED BIRTH THE FPS GENRE

Like in Stardew, you can only give people gifts once a day and a couple of times a week. Where it differs is that you will have three options of conversation style: Chat, joke, and flirt. You will have a percentage chance of interactions being successful, and as you become better acquainted with people and level up your skills, that chance of success will increase.

WOLFENSTEIN RPG The core gameplay is the same, but Wolfenstein’s story, style, and lore help to put the game over the top.

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Speaking of dating, there is only one valid option for me. That is the weirdo Magic Man. Magic Man proclaims himself to be called Waldo, lives in a chicken-legged Baba Yaga house, and has lost shards of his memory.

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MOONSTONE ISLAND LET ME FIND MY ONE TRUE LOVE WITH ITS ROMANCE OPTIONS

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Now, I’m going to tap into my Medium side because it’s time to talk spirits. There are eight basic types of spirits: Earth, Fire, Water, Electricity, Poison, Ice, Psychic, and Dark.

The designs for the spirits are adorable and varied. My personal favorites are Loony Lid, Coolslime, and Fishbo, although there isn’t a design among them that I don’t like (take note, Pokemon Company.) There is also a fun crossover with one of my favorite indie games, Ooblets, as Radlad from their game appears as a spirit here.

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WOLFENSTEIN RPG The core gameplay is the same, but Wolfenstein’s story, style, and lore help to put the game over the top.

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Other absolutely delightful quality-of-life additions in-game consist of not having your inventory stolen or lost if you pass out or are defeated and that you never have to fill your watering can. Do you understand how monumental this is? 

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