Daisy Flies to the Moon

Daisy Flies to the Moon is certainly an interesting game. I am a huge fan of obscure media and when I received an ad for this game I knew I had to try it out. It has some interesting ideas and strange writing, but those things aren't my issue with the game. The single greatest problem with the is game are the random encounters. There are way too many and you can't lose to the enemies. Positives: -The price is really low. -It is a real passion project. A lot went into this game, although i feel it was working hard in the wrong places. -This is a very unique experience. -Writing can be funny with how the creators message is ham fisted down your throat. -Finding spare parts and robot parts is always exciting, but the game offers so many that you get maxed out towards the middle-late part of the game Negatives: -Difficulty is non-existent after you complete the early game. -The entire game is a maze, filled with unlosable random encounters. gameplay is as fun as driving through traffic. -The writing as a whole is horrific. -The art/direction is pretty awful. (this isn't a problem for me, but it is important to acknowlege) -The gameplay is so tedious that there is no reason to play…

As a small indy passion project, it's hard not to like this game. It's definitely got some flaws, which I'll go into in a moment, but for a $5 game with RPG Maker vibes you'll definitely get your money's worth. There is a system under Admin for using skill points to customize characters, which is neat in theory, but there is no way to see how many points you've spent on what... and if you've maxed out elemental resistances, you'll still lose a skillpoint before it stops taking more. This is an easy mistake to make, since it appears these resistances cap at 27 but there is an achievement for getting several to 30. The boss fights I've come across so far have been incredibly lackluster. Hoping for more variety. Also, after the fights, I have to slowly make my way back through the dungeons again unless I have a specific item. That item, by the way, says that it will take you back to the first moon base... but it doesn't, it just takes you back to the start of the current dungeon you're in. The game has something of an open world design, which feels less "come explore me" and more "good luck figuring out what you're supposed to be doing next, and yes you will be punished for t…

A fun sci-fi RPG. Fully compatible on the steam deck. It starts off pretty hard but gets easier as you upgrade and gain levels so there is a bit of a grind in the beginning. You will get plenty of items as you go so don't hoard them. Some people don't like the graphics, but as I said with Elijah and The Great Adventure, to me it's retro (think Windows 3.1 and Flash games on Newgrounds). I found this game comparable to Phantasy Star (PS) I and II. As with PS I some dungeons take you into first person mode, but at least you will get a minimap (you can find items that give you a full map). The battles made me think of PS II mostly in that you will have difficulty at first. Also some mazes (like in PS II) are very cruel. I did like some of the puzzles in the game (see the discussions if you're stumped). Making your own maps will be helpful (as some of us had to do in the old days). As with Elijah and the Great Adventure you will come across areas that may require you to come back later with particular key items. There are a handful of extra areas not required to beat the main story but reward you with powerful gear. Suggestions: The resistance stats cap at 25, you will end u…

I received this for free to create content, but did not create content. The game's writing isn't for me. There are also some jokes about implied rape, misogynistic to an extreme, and just overly a writing style that makes it feel less than ideal to play.

Definitely worth the price. I only have less than an hour in the game, but it seems like a solid RPG, the dialogue is funny enough to make me want to talk with EVERY npc, and the music is pretty nice as well. And it's $5. So if you enjoy RPGs even a little bit, just buy it.

Daisy Flies to the Moon from PDS Games is an indie science fiction RPG that reaches well beyond its modest presentation, attempting to tell a large, character-driven story within a retro-styled framework. It follows Daisy, a young engineering graduate whose life has not unfolded as planned, leading her to accept an underwhelming position on a lunar installation. What begins as a grounded and almost mundane setup gradually shifts into something far more ambitious, as the station becomes isolated and events spiral into a broader narrative involving survival, strange phenomena, and escalating stakes that stretch beyond the Moon itself. The story is clearly the centerpiece, and its strongest moments come from how it contrasts ordinary personal struggles with extraordinary circumstances. Daisy’s initial situation feels relatable, rooted in disappointment and uncertainty, which gives the early parts of the game a sense of authenticity. As the plot expands, it moves into more traditional science fiction territory, introducing new threats and mysteries that push the narrative into grander territory. This transition is interesting in concept, but the execution is uneven. Dialogue can feel …