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Review of Moonlight Syndrome on PlayStation

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Oct 1997
Cover image of Moonlight Syndrome on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 09 Oct 1997
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Human Entertainment
Publisher: Human Entertainment

Introduction

Grab your glow-in-the-dark snacks and settle into your comfiest beanbag because we're delving deep into the eerie realms of 'Moonlight Syndrome'. This PlayStation adventure taps into the 'Twilight Syndrome' series and serves up a psychological horror dish that'll have you questioning your very existence and possibly your snack choices. Directed and co-written by the enigmatic Goichi Suda (because why wouldn't you want a game about dark psychology from the mind behind 'Killer7'?).

Gameplay

'Moonlight Syndrome' places you in the shoes of Mika Kishii, a high school detective who seems to have the uncanny ability to attract supernatural phenomena like a moth to a flame. The gameplay is a delightful fusion of adventure and visual novel, where you explore environments in real-time and are greeted with mind-boggling CGI cutscenes-somewhere between creepy and cringe. You'll toggle your way through ten chapters, checking each corner for hints, chit-chatting with colorful characters (who might make your high school buddies seem boring), and making choices that lead to... well, mostly similar outcomes. Choices, it turns out, can be as meaningful as your last pizza order.

Graphics

Visually, 'Moonlight Syndrome' captures the quirky horror aesthetic perfectly. Imagine if Tim Burton and Edward Gorey painted a town on a caffeine binge. The character designs are distinctive if a bit quirky, reminiscent of a dark comic book. It's evocative enough to get under your skin and into your dreams-though maybe stick to a lighthearted anime right before bed just to be safe. The CGI sequences? They can be a mixed bag; some moments will have you entranced, while others might leave you scratching your head, questioning what you've just seen.

Conclusion

'Moonlight Syndrome' does serve up a buffet of psychological intrigue and supernatural mischief. The plot twists and eerie elements almost make up for the long-winded dialogue trees that sometimes feel like they're auditioning for a part in a soap opera. With a score of 7 out of 10, this isn't just another spooky tale but a dive into humanity's darkest corners. Whether you're just looking to get your spook on or are a die-hard fan of psychological horror, strap in. This one's worth a moonlit dance.

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