Developed/Published by Turtle Cream
Released for Xbox One (12/11/2015)
Also on 3DS/Linux/Mac/PC/Switch/Wii U
6180 the Moon is a 2D platformer from Korean developer Turtle Cream. The sun has vanished and it's up to you, the moon, to navigate through 100 levels in your search to restore the sunlight. This one's a bit different than your standard game in this genre, as the moon jumps very high, all the way through the top of the screen and up through the bottom.
6180 the Moon is likely not going to grab you from the screenshots. Everything is very minimalist and the primary focus is just the gameplay. The graphics are basically just composed of basic shapes with stars in the background; it's a simple style but it works well here. The music is smooth and relaxing, which fits the game's overall mood and tone. Sound design is basic and unobtrusive. Presentation-wise, 6180 the Moon sports a minimalist aesthetic that works in its favor.
Similar to Atari 2600 titles of old, the top and bottom of the screen are interconnected. It's a minor difference from your standard platformer, but it gives 6180 the Moon a unique feel. It's a bit refreshing to not have to worry about dying when falling over the edge. It's not as if you can't die, as there are still hazards in the form of spikes and various objects you'll have to avoid, not to mention vanishing platforms.
Each set of levels is represented by a planet, with each planet containing 10 levels. There are 5 planets which you'll have to go through twice, making for a total of 100 levels. Once you reach the end, the sun advises you that it's waiting on you (the moon) to set and you need to go back to set things straight. So you go back through the game again, this time both in reverse order and upside down. It sounds much more difficult than it is, with the entire game only lasting 2-3 hours. A few stages can be a bit challenging, but nothing is too frustrating and they get back in the action quickly when you die.
6180 the Moon is a fun game for the hour or so it lasts, but due to the brief length you may want to wait on a sale before picking it up, though the $4 asking price is quite fair. Give it a look if you're into 2D platformers; it's a nice little game. There's an interesting bit of text at the end of the credit roll that says the following: "We're Korean. But we don't make games in Korean. Because the South Korea government thinks video games are social evils, just like drugs." Just wanted to make a note of that as I found it interesting and not you don't commonly see messages from the devs in the credits.
Final Verdict: 6180 the Moon is a fun 2D platformer where you can jump really high through to the other side of the screen. While short and a bit on the easy side, it's still a good time for platformer fans.
Related Links:
Buy 6180 the Moon - Microsoft Store
Platformers - Xbox Overview
Turtle Cream - Official Site
Video Gaming in South Korea - Wikipedia
6180 the Moon - GameFAQs
6180 the Moon - True Achievements
6180 the Moon Achievement Guide - Xbox Achievements
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