Savage Moon

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jan 29, 2009
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73

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Playstation Network] This action-packed tower defense strategy game takes you to distant planets where you must defend mining facilities from relentless Insectocyte monsters. Build towers in strategic locations in order to fend off wave after wave of increasingly tough attackers. Then use[Playstation Network] This action-packed tower defense strategy game takes you to distant planets where you must defend mining facilities from relentless Insectocyte monsters. Build towers in strategic locations in order to fend off wave after wave of increasingly tough attackers. Then use funds from kills and mining to build, upgrade, or research new weapons and technologies to strengthen your defenses. It will take equal parts skill and strategy to survive in Savage Moon. [SCEA]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Play UK
    86
    Savage Moon is a fine companion piece to PixelJunk Monsters. However, the learning curve is softer, visually it’s a lot less obscure and there are a few more options that make it the deeper strategy experience.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Of all the new tower defense games that have come out out recently, I have to say that I was very impressed with Savage Moon. Sure, it may not be a beauty in the graphics or audio department, but the layered combat and multitude of tactical options make Savage Moon a must for fans of the ever-evolving tower defense genre, and it isn't a bad choice for those who are interested in RTS-style games in general.
  3. Gamer 2.0
    77
    While Savage Moon doesn’t really provide as satisfying of an experience that PixelJunk Monsters offers, it does enough of a good job to be something that Monsters’ veterans should give a shot.
  4. Gamers' Temple
    75
    Savage Moon is the creepy-crawly version of Pixel Junk Monsters.
  5. Eurogamer
    70
    Still, on the whole Savage Moon is a well-executed and polished example of what tower defence has to offer, and for GBP 6.29 offers a great play-for-pound ratio.
  6. IGN
    70
    While the inclusion of Vengeance mode adds a level of replayability, you'll have to fight your way through a lot of strategy problems to enjoy it. It's still a decent game, but expect a lot of frustrating flaws along the way.
  7. DarkStation
    50
    I was expecting a tower defense game because that is how it was described, but it was almost certainly more of an RTS that just focuses on the construction small towers. Some people could find fun in this game, but sadly I didn’t enjoy my time with Savage Moon too much or too often.

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Antiquecardboar
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    I had a blast playing this game when it was first released. Some challenge but not impossible (I got every trophy...including DLC). It takesI had a blast playing this game when it was first released. Some challenge but not impossible (I got every trophy...including DLC). It takes some strategy yes...but isn't that the point of these games? If you enjoy tower defense at all buy this game. Simply fun.… Expand
  2. Shanked_Salt
    Jan 24, 2011
    7
    At the time this game achieved something for me that no other PS3 game had previosly. It was actually addictive and made me come back forAt the time this game achieved something for me that no other PS3 game had previosly. It was actually addictive and made me come back for more. Fighting off waves is more of a trail and error puzzle than I would like but there is still alot of satisfaction to be gained from roasting hoards of insects and finding the key to beating a map. It is on the challenging side of things and at times incredible frustrating.
    Remains a great value download which still has life in it if your up for the challenge.    … Expand
  4. AnonymousMC
    Feb 10, 2009
    5
    Absurdly difficult, frustrating game. Strategy is strictly trial-and-error, and when you find a tactic that works the next wave will be customAbsurdly difficult, frustrating game. Strategy is strictly trial-and-error, and when you find a tactic that works the next wave will be custom designed to destroy your towers, making you have to start all over again. At 17 waves, its not challenging, it's just sadistic. This could have been a fun game if not for the awful balancing and poor play testing. Save your money.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#78 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009