Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault was sent my way by 11 Bit Studios, a company I love working with. Obviously, I appreciate being sent a copy of what could be argued is their most anticipated title. Being a fan of the first game, I have been waiting for this one to hit consoles and to see what Will has been up to. Now, it is worth saying this: Moonlighter 2 is a direct continuation of the first game; it takes place right after the first game, and you will play as Will, the main character from the original, with many characters returning. The game does a great job of catching you up if you want to start here, however.
The main gameplay is simple: at night, head out into the dimensional gate, collect relics to sell in your shop, and sell them to the people of Tresna. The more money you earn, the more upgrades you can buy to make these journeys easier, grab more loot, make more money, and appease the endless vault to get more of its secrets. Why do you want its secrets? Well, to find out, you will need to play the game; I won’t spoil the story for you.
Each weapon feels vastly different, and you will find your favorite very quickly, just to discover that every weapon within those categories of weapons are also quite different. I fell in love with the great sort originally to later find a spear I didn’t want to live without, even though I didn’t like my first spear.
Combat is quick and fluid, and each dimension has its own enemies and gimmicks to contend with, and relics that act differently in your backpack. If you want to make the most money, you will need to master them all, and dying will bring their worth down immensely, so know when to retreat with what you have. It is far better to retreat with a couple of relics worth a bit of money than to leave with a lot worth next to nothing. Trust me, I have the trophy for dying with a backpack filled with relics, and not on purpose.
The one issue I had with the game is that the very beginning of the game can be one hell of a grind if you aren’t smart about how you pick your upgrades, and if you are, it is still a hell of a grind. You only get 2 potions to start healing, and very few hit points, with no way to really replenish them, and the money early game just isn’t there to afford upgrades. Unless RNgeus is on your side and blesses you with some great loot and perks early, your starting runs will be a struggle to even reach the boss, let alone beat him. But once the upgrades start a couple of hours in, the game really opens up.
/ So is Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault worth the $30 price tag? If you liked the original, this is everything the first one was and better; if you missed the first and are worried because it is a continuation, don’t be. The game starts by telling you how we got here. It is a 9/10 experience that I am glad to have experienced. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
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