Moonlight Peaks

I am very glad I got this game and do not regret it at all. I really enjoy farming sim games and was getting burnt out, but this has me excited. I played the demo and was sad when it was over. I know veryone has their own opinions, but I'm glad I took the chance and got this game! There are a lot of reviews on here & I was skeptical at first wanting to purchase this game due to some negative feedback, but the response from the devs who now have already done an update to fix some of these issues is impressive!

This is literally whimsy goth animal crossing! As a big vampire (and monster) fan I am having a blast <3 I have encountered a couple of minor bugs, however the development team seems very passionate and has patched the game multiple times since launch, listening to feedback. Said minor bugs have not ruined this relaxing experience, but your mileage may vary and if you have any doubts it would be a good idea to read the bug reports on the Steam community page or online elsewhere. The game should also run more than fine on machines that are not very powerful, which is a plus. Interestingly the modding scene is already quite active and I really suggest checking out what is available on Nexus Mods to improve your experience further! I recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a story-driven supernatural cozy game where the farming does not require a lot of grinding and there are layers and conflict in the writing. I genuinely hate farming in most games, and yet I have grown quite attached to my little gothic farm. The decorating gives you a lot of freedom, and if you love stacking clutter and curating the aesthetic of every nook and cranny you can like me this will satisfy your bloodlust. While the majority of the very diverse cast is lovely, I can't stand a couple of the characters, but that does not ruin the experience. All of them are more than interesting that first impressions led me to believe and surprisingly down to earth and "human" despite their monstrous proclivities. Do keep in mind that the subject matter can be intense, and perhaps adding trigger warnings for some of the themes (the main ones that emerge very early in the story are regarding grief, addiction, and specifically alcoholism) would definitely be beneficial. One of the core elements of the story has to do with the relationship between the main supernatural clans of Moonlight PEaks, and a lot of the more or less serious drama comes to family conflict as well, which once again could upset some people with similar experiences. It is not a perfect game, and the art style for the character models and portraits might not be for everyone. It is one of the very few cozy games of this genre that has really captured my attention in years for the effort that has been put into it, the attention to detail, the fun layered writing and the magical atmosphere. I look forward to seeing what future updates bring :)