When comparing To The Moon vs After The End: The Harvest, the Slant community recommends To The Moon for most people. In the question“What are the best RPGMaker games on Steam?” To The Moon is ranked 1st while After The End: The Harvest is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose To The Moon is:
The main story is actually told backwards, ala the movie Memento. While not the most original concept, still a cool way to tell a story. In the end there is quite the happy ending that will result in many tears being shed.
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Pros
Pro Cute story told backwards with an unexpected happy ending
The main story is actually told backwards, ala the movie Memento. While not the most original concept, still a cool way to tell a story. In the end there is quite the happy ending that will result in many tears being shed.
Pro Well written characters
As the story progresses the characters attitudes and emotions change in response to the ever evolving story. This makes fro what is a very well written game that makes the story and characters seem genuinely real.
Pro Huge open-world style gameplay set across space and multiple planets
You can do what you want, how you want. Go anywhere, attack anyone. Quests can also be taken in almost any order. You can fly, fight as well as land a spaceship through space and dozens of planets with various climate hazards.
Pro Action-adventure combat, monster catching, crafting and rune sockets
Action-adventure combat similar to Zelda. Over 100+ weapons and magic spells. Flexible combat which allows you to have two weapons equipped at a time. Weapons include things like shotguns, energy swords, walking sticks, bows and flamethrowers. Items can be combined with each other, and magic spells to create stronger magic.
Most monsters you fight can also be caught and will follow you around and help you fight. NPC characters that are in the game can also have their own monsters that you can battle against. Defeating monsters owned by NPC's will award you Arena Coins which you can use to participate in various Battling Leagues across space.
Pro Loads of loot, sidequests and secrets
Hidden areas and powerful items can be found all across the various galaxies and deep space. Rob, steal and trade your way to wealth. Hunt Titans and make your way into the Center of the Universe. Investigate ancient alien inscriptions scattered across various dungeons.
Cons
Con Gameplay is lackluster
The actual gameplay of the game consists of tile flipping and a few other mini type games.
Con Too short
Averaging play at around 4 hours to complete the game is quite short, good thing there are a bunch of free DLCs released that extend the gameplay.
Con Controls configuration initially confusing
Controls on keyboard are adequate but controller definitely recommended. Make sure to read instructions on how to configure controls!