May 31st is a special day! Today we witness a Blue Moon, which means the second full moon in the same month. This phenomenon occurs once every 2 to 3 years. Unfortunately, the moon doesn't actually turn blue.. Still, that's why we say “Once in a Blue Moon” for something that definitely happens but rarely happens.
This event gave us the following thoughts: What game utilizes the moon for more than just its beauty? Many titles have skyboxes that show some form of natural satellite, but not many of them actually do anything interesting. Usually the moon exists simply to exist. However, as with everything, there are some exceptions. We'll cover a video game masterpiece that turns the moon into an integral part of the experience.
Rather than simply listing the games, I'll divide everything into three categories: Red, Blue, and Strawberry Moons.
Red Moon – An expression of the cosmic fear of destruction.
Bloodborne & Zelda
The game's crimson sky with a blood moon isn't just an aesthetic choice, but a showcase of the developer's commitment to creating a universe defined by existential dread. Like the Sun, the Moon acts as a comfortable blanket that humanity can rely on for consistency. No matter how bad or bad things get, we can look up at the night sky, look at the moon, and find solace in the presence of tomorrow. These games remove the safety net, turning the moon into a symbol of despair, death, and fear.
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Bloodborne's Blood Moon is a cosmic horror.
Perhaps the most famous example of a red moon, FromSoftware's gothic masterpiece pulls a bait and switch on players. During the first half of the campaign, the Moon is removed from Yharnam, bringing light and beauty to a doomed world defined by tragedy and corruption. Bloodborne This one sign of normality disappears when the player defeats Rom, the void spider, and shatters the great illusion that obscures reality. You, yes you, are directly responsible for this transformation of the sky into a broken canvas. The Blood Moon falls so low that it almost touches the city.
Anyway, Yharnam gets worse and worse from this point on. The blood moon physically changes the environment while simultaneously driving the few remaining citizens completely insane. The shattered sky unleashes cosmic-level madness, and the moon's changes mark the point of no return. Now the battle for survival is against the indifferent gods of the universe. Real confirmation comes in BloodborneThis is the secret ending of Hunter's Dream: , which introduces the true architect of The Moon Presence. This skeletal, multi-tentacled Great One literally descends from the blood-red sky in the final moments of the game, essentially serving as the embodiment of the Moon (she is not the literal Moon, but she controls it).
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The Legend of Zelda: Blood Moon in BOTW & TOTK resets the state of the Ruins of Hyrule.
breath of the wild and Tears of the Kingdom I handle Blood Moon very differently than others. BloodborneAlthough they share some similarities. FromSoftware uses transformations as “before” and “after” points; zelda Blood Moon integrates blood moons directly into the gameplay loop, signaling the resurrection of defeated enemies. Both significantly change the status quo and remind players that they exist in a world filled with nightmares. zelda It does all this while significantly extending the life of your playthrough. At the same time, it tells you that you are not safe and will never be safe unless Hyrule is restored.
The moon in Majora's Mask shows the inevitable fear of death.
It's not always red, Majora's MaskWhen the three-day limit ends, the moon turns that color. He then jumps into Termina, ending reality and starting Link's loop again. During those three days, the moon grows larger, casting a wider shadow over the world and plunging the world into darkness. In its final hours, it burns an apocalyptic fiery red-orange color, choking the atmosphere and shaking the Earth.
Blue Moon – Paradox and Subverted Reality
Portal 2 and Final Fantasy 9
Previously we discussed what Blue Moon actually means, and this fact seems to have some impact on its usage in game design. A blue moon represents something rare and almost logic-defying, a subversion that breaks the rules of the universe. In reality, that's not exactly what happens, but the concept is close enough.
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Portal 2
Leave it to Valve to turn skybox expectations on their head. For 99% portal 2The moon is just an occasional blip in the sky, peeking through a broken panel in the ceiling. It's so small and insignificant that it doesn't feel real, and more importantly, it's not noteworthy. However, the story quietly reveals one important fact that foreshadows the ending. The gel that creates the portal uses moon rocks. This fact comes back in a big way in the finals. When the facility is torn down, revealing the night sky, Chell appears to have nowhere to go…until the moon suddenly changes from a background asset to a lifeline. Using a portal gun, Chell sends Wheatley to the Shadow Realm (aka the Moon). The skybox in the game is absoluteness It's more than just a scenery portal 2 I challenge that.
final fantasy 9
We almost went together final fantasy 4He made a legendary transition from fantasy to pure science fiction by revealing that the seemingly ordinary moon was actually a space ship…
Fortunately, final fantasy 9 It goes really well with this concept. During the game, the player will occasionally see two moons in the background: a large blue moon and a small red moon. The Celestial Twins don't appear much throughout the campaign, only appearing in fantasy set costumes. However, legend has it that the Blue Moon and the Red Moon belong to different worlds, and their current twin status represents an attempt by a dying civilization to absorb the other planet. The Moon is a constant reminder of the history of Gaia and Terra.
Strawberry Moon – Cozy Tides and Changing Seasons
Don't Starve Together & Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Red Moon is Lovecraftian horror and Blue Moon is a subversion of sci-fi. Is there a gaming moon in the night sky that's more than just a pretty piece of furniture but also not extreme? Yes, technically it is. Certain games can use natural satellites to create routines around them based on gameplay or players.
Strawberry Moon will occur on June 29, and its name comes from its connection to the short season during which strawberries ripen and are ready for harvest. Unfortunately, the moon doesn't actually turn pink..
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Don't starve together
Okay, “cozy” isn't the word I would use to describe it. Don't starve togetherBut it fits this section pretty well. The multiplayer game runs on a 20-day lunar cycle, with the full moon on the 1st acting as a catalyst to change the environment and the world. Such as when the Gloomer's Flower spawns and Pig and Merm open their eyes and gain Nightmare Fuel. The werepig also automatically transforms.
This design extends to Lunar Island, a free DLC map set literally on a fragmented part of the moon. On this island, the game's core “spirit” mechanic is completely reversed into “enlightenment.” Instead of remaining calm, the characters must embrace the otherworldly energy of the moon and create powerful tools. unequal BOTW and torqueThe blood moon that resets the world, Don't starve together Use the full moon to force players to adjust and change their strategies.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Let's end with the coziest slice-of-life game imaginable: ACNH. Famously, Nintendo's games are synchronized with the console's clock, so the day progresses in real time, extending all the way to the moon. Not only do your residents see the moon at the same time as you, they see the same moon. great, ACNH It perfectly reproduces moon states such as full moon, half moon, and quarter moon. That's a really cool detail. Characters sometimes mention the beauty of the night.
You can also unlock the Moon as a piece of furniture.
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