Moonlighter is an action role-playing game that mixes two distinct styles of gameplay into one amazingly fun experience. One half of Moonlighter involves you diving into dungeons to fight monsters and collect loot. The other half of the game has you taking your loot and selling it in your titular shop, aiming to get the perfect price that customers won't mind paying. You'll then take your proceeds and spend them upgrading the town, your shop, and your equipment so you can take on even greater challenges!
From the game's official website:
During an archeological excavation – a set of Gates were discovered. People quickly realized that these ancient passages lead to different realms and dimensions. Rynoka, a small commercial village, was found near the excavation site – providing brave and reckless adventurers with treasures beyond measure.
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Shopkeeping
While conducting your business in Rynoka village, you can put items on sale, set their price carefully, manage gold reserves, recruit assistants and upgrade the shop. Be careful though – some shady individuals may want to steal your precious wares!
Meet the villagers
Getting to know Rynoka’s residents and understanding the needs of customers is crucial. Some folks may have special quests for you, requesting rare items and offering handsome rewards in return.
Craft & enchant
Crafting and enchanting system is essential for your progression. Interacting with the villagers is the way to craft new armors, weapons and enchant existing equipment. This creates a great deal of flexibility and spices up the way the equipment is used.
Get the loot
While visiting other worlds, collect valuable resources, weapons, armors, treasures and peculiar artifacts. Then, manage acquired loot using unique inventory-based abilities.
Fight with style
Defeating various enemies and bosses, revel in the challenging and deep combat mechanics. The depth of combat depends on the interactions between weapons, abilities, enemies and secondary effects of items. Feel comfortable developing your own battling style.
Open the gates
Gates lead to different worlds. Each run is unique and forces you to take some smart decisions. You never know what you will encounter next – that’s why you have to be prepared for everything.
