If your idea of a good time involves an awful lot of enemies, an even larger number of bullets and a ship that keeps getting stronger every time you inevitably explode, Moonbringer could be worth a look.
This cheap-as-chips shoot ’em up has now launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Play Anywhere support included.
Priced at just £4.19, Moonbringer combines top-down shooting with roguelite progression, throwing players into three dangerous worlds filled with enemy waves and bosses. The twist? Your ship fires automatically, leaving you to concentrate on movement, survival and grabbing as much loot as possible.
At A Glance
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere
- Price: £4.19
- Genre: Shoot ’em up / Roguelite
- Developer/Publisher: 2dragontails
Shoot, Loot and Try Again
Moonbringer keeps its basic idea straightforward. Take control of your auto-firing ship, head into battle and attempt to survive increasingly dangerous waves of enemies.
There are three worlds to tackle, each bringing different enemy types and bosses into the fight. Staying alive is obviously useful, but collecting loot is just as important, because death isn’t quite the end of your run.
Instead, the resources you’ve gathered can be put towards a skill tree, allowing you to unlock new abilities and upgrades for future attempts. That’s where Moonbringer’s roguelite side comes into play. Every run gives you another opportunity to make the ship stronger and push a little further.
The progression system looks set to give players plenty of freedom when it comes to deciding how their ship develops. A fury bar can trigger a berserk mode, while powerups can introduce new bullet types to change the way you approach combat. Support units can also join you in battle, giving your little ship some additional firepower.
Then there are perks that can increase things such as damage and attack speed. The idea is simple enough – keep stacking upgrades and see just how powerful you can become. Moonbringer doesn’t appear particularly interested in making you choose a single path either, with the game encouraging you to experiment with different combinations and eventually build a ship capable of having it all.
Moonbringer Is Ready to Fire
Moonbringer isn’t trying to hide what it is. This is a compact top-down shoot ’em up built around shooting, collecting, upgrading and doing it all again when things go horribly wrong.
For Xbox players looking for an inexpensive arcade distraction, it could prove to be an appealing little blast. With Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Play Anywhere support, there’s little stopping you from picking up the ship and seeing how long you can survive. Pick up a copy of the game from the Xbox Store.
Just keep firing. Moonbringer certainly will.
