Moon Diver
Moon Diver, formerly known as Necromachina, is a side-scrolling platforming video game developed by feelplus and published by Square Enix. It was released in 2011 for the PlayStation Network in March, and for the Xbox Live Arcade on May 4.
Moon Diver
- Date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Genre
- platformer
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Moon Diver, formerly known as Necromachina, is a side-scrolling platforming video game developed by feelplus and published by Square Enix. It was released in 2011 for the PlayStation Network in March, and for the Xbox Live Arcade on May 4.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Moon Diver • Developer — feelplus • Publisher — Square Enix • Producer — Andou Takehiro • Director — Koichi Yotsui • Released — PSN XBLA May 4, 2011 • Genre — Side-scroller, platformer • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer • Platforms — PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade
Plot
Plot
It is the dawn of the 22nd century on the third planet from the sun. Humanity, broken free from its eschatological thralls, now watches as a lone boy stands before it. Within his hands, he controls the power of Mephistopheles – a force which can breathe life into that which has none. Animated machines devour the helpless; buildings shower the streets with storms of glass; cups, trains, bridges, whole towns – the remnants of civilization are transformed into bloodthirsty beasts whose only purpose is to wield the hammer of judgment. The boy's name is Faust, and he will not stop until he has cleansed the planet of humankind and claimed it as his own. Centuries have passed since his advent, and the world now holds its breath as the End of Days draws ever closer, yet hope is not lost. Hidden among humanity's last remaining survivors, an elite unit of specially trained ninja known as Moondivers have been lying in wait for orders from their Shogun to embark on one final mission to reclaim the planet. Today, those orders arrived.
Development
Development
Koichi Yotsui directed the four-player side-scroller, with gameplay reminiscent of the Strider game series, which was also helmed by Yotsui.
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Reception
The game received "mixed" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. IGN called it fun but inconsistent and flawed. Official Xbox Magazine praised the co-op mode but criticized the unnecessary long stages and called the solo mode a hopeless grind. Game Informer said that the multiplayer component was more enjoyable and polished than the single player.
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- 15.Schiller, Mike. Moon Diver review: Lunar Mayhem (PS3) [author mislabeled as "Justin McElroy"]. Engadget (Joystiq). Yahoo. April 6, 2011.
- 16.Lewis, Cameron. Moon Diver. Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. 71. May 2011.
- 17.Future plc. Review: Moon Diver. PlayStation: The Official Magazine. 46. 75. June 2011.
- 18.Barker, Sammy. Moon Diver Review. Push Square. Gamer Network. April 2, 2011.
- 19.De Large, John. Moon Diver (XBLA, PSN) Review. 411Mania. May 26, 2011.
- 20.Hargreaves, Roger. Moon Diver review – platforming for four (PS3). Metro. DMG Media. April 4, 2011.
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