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LUNARK

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!

What works

  • Faithful homage to classic cinematic platformers
  • Beautiful pixel art and rotoscoped animations
  • Engaging sci-fi story and atmosphere
  • Challenging but fair gameplay
  • Well-balanced level design with varied environments

Things to keep in mind

  • Save system only at level start, causing frustration
  • Controls can feel stiff and unresponsive at times
  • Some players find story underdeveloped or clichéd
  • Pixel art resolution sometimes too low for clarity
  • Short game length with limited replayability

What to play next

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

LUNARK: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

Last update: 26/07/2026