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'''''Savage Moon''''' is a [[PlayStation 3]] [[tower defense]] [[strategy game]] by British studio FluffyLogic which sees the player protecting a remote, off-world mining facility from constant attack by Insectocytes, a type of carnivorous creature inhabiting the planets. The mission is to strategically place an array of upgradeable, defensive weapons in the way of the bugs. There is a range of towers, from rapid-fire machine guns to support towers such as the chaos tower.
'''''Savage Moon''''' is a [[PlayStation 3]] [[tower defense]] [[strategy game]] by British studio FluffyLogic which sees the player protecting a remote, off-world mining facility from constant attack by Insectocytes, a type of carnivorous creature inhabiting the planets. The mission is to strategically place an array of upgradeable, defensive weapons in the way of the bugs. There is a range of towers, from rapid-fire machine guns to support towers such as the chaos tower.


The game was released for download on the [[PlayStation Network]] in the PAL region on 24 December 2008<ref>{{cite web |last=Alexander |first=Jem |date=24 December 2008 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-12-24-european-psn-releases-for-december-24th.html |title=European PSN releases for December 24th |website=[[Engadget]] (PS3 Fanboy) |publisher=[[Yahoo! Inc. (2017–present)|Yahoo! Inc.]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225080832/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/12/24/european-psn-releases-for-december-24th/ |archive-date=25 December 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=19 October 2024}}</ref> and in North America on 29 January 2009.
The game was released for download on the [[PlayStation Network]] in the PAL region on 24 December 2008<ref>{{cite web |last=Alexander |first=Jem |date=24 December 2008 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-12-24-european-psn-releases-for-december-24th.html |title=European PSN releases for December 24th |website=[[Engadget]] (PS3 Fanboy) |publisher=[[Yahoo! Inc. (2017–present)|Yahoo! Inc.]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225080832/http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/12/24/european-psn-releases-for-december-24th/ |archive-date=25 December 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=19 October 2024}}</ref> and in North America on 29 January 2009. A '''''Waldegeist Pack''''' edition was released in the UK on 6 August 2009.


In 2010 the soundtrack to the DLC of ''Savage Moon: Waldgeist'' - also composed by Elsaesser, was nominated for Best Original Video Game Score in the 55th [[Ivor Novello Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |date=20 April 2010 |url=http://www.fluffylogic.net/savage-moon-waldgeist-nominated-55th-ivor-novello-awards |title=Savage Moon: Waldgeist - nominated for 55th Ivor Novello Awards! |website=FluffyLogic |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513032509/http://www.fluffylogic.net/savage-moon-waldgeist-nominated-55th-ivor-novello-awards |archive-date=13 May 2010}}</ref> This was the first year that music from games was given a category in the awards.
In 2010 the soundtrack to the DLC of ''Savage Moon: Waldgeist'' - also composed by Elsaesser, was nominated for Best Original Video Game Score in the 55th [[Ivor Novello Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |date=20 April 2010 |url=http://www.fluffylogic.net/savage-moon-waldgeist-nominated-55th-ivor-novello-awards |title=Savage Moon: Waldgeist - nominated for 55th Ivor Novello Awards! |website=FluffyLogic |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513032509/http://www.fluffylogic.net/savage-moon-waldgeist-nominated-55th-ivor-novello-awards |archive-date=13 May 2010}}</ref> This was the first year that music from games was given a category in the awards.
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==Reception==
==Reception==
===''Savage Moon''===
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| MC = 73/100<ref name=MC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/savage-moon/ |title=Savage Moon |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] |archive-url=https://archive.is/E5nCU |archive-date=19 October 2024 |url-status=live |access-date=19 October 2024}}</ref>
| MC = 73/100<ref name=MC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/savage-moon/ |title=Savage Moon |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] |archive-url=https://archive.is/E5nCU |archive-date=19 October 2024 |url-status=live |access-date=19 October 2024}}</ref>
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The game received above-average reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MC/>
The game received above-average reviews according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MC/>

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===''The Hera Campaign''===
{{Video game reviews
| title = Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign
| MC = 75/100<ref name=MC2>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/savage-moon-the-hera-campaign/ |title=Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |archive-url=https://archive.is/GYafH |archive-date=20 October 2024 |url-status=live |access-date=20 October 2024}}</ref>
| VG = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=7 January 2010 |url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/savage-moon-the-hera-campaign-review/ |title=Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign Review |website=VideoGamer.com |publisher=Resero Network |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529230324/http://www.videogamer.com/psp/savage_moon_the_hera_campaign/review.html |archive-date=29 May 2016 |url-status=live |access-date=20 October 2024}}</ref>
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''The Hera Campaign'' received a bit more favourable reviews according to Metacritic.<ref name=MC2/>


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Revision as of 16:04, 20 October 2024

Savage Moon
PlayStation Store icon
Developer(s)FluffyLogic
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
Designer(s)Ana Kronschnabl, Tomas Rawlings, Stuart Griffin
EnginePhyreEngine
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
Release
  • PAL: 24 December 2008
  • NA: 29 January 2009
Genre(s)Tower defense, strategy
Mode(s)Single-player

Savage Moon is a PlayStation 3 tower defense strategy game by British studio FluffyLogic which sees the player protecting a remote, off-world mining facility from constant attack by Insectocytes, a type of carnivorous creature inhabiting the planets. The mission is to strategically place an array of upgradeable, defensive weapons in the way of the bugs. There is a range of towers, from rapid-fire machine guns to support towers such as the chaos tower.

The game was released for download on the PlayStation Network in the PAL region on 24 December 2008[1] and in North America on 29 January 2009. A Waldegeist Pack edition was released in the UK on 6 August 2009.

In 2010 the soundtrack to the DLC of Savage Moon: Waldgeist - also composed by Elsaesser, was nominated for Best Original Video Game Score in the 55th Ivor Novello Awards.[2] This was the first year that music from games was given a category in the awards.

On 22 December 2009 a new game set in the same universe and featuring some of the same units and towers was released, titled The Hera Campaign.

Reception

Savage Moon

The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3]

The Hera Campaign

The Hera Campaign received a bit more favourable reviews according to Metacritic.[11]

References

  1. ^ Alexander, Jem (24 December 2008). "European PSN releases for December 24th". Engadget (PS3 Fanboy). Yahoo! Inc. Archived from the original on 25 December 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Savage Moon: Waldgeist - nominated for 55th Ivor Novello Awards!". FluffyLogic. 20 April 2010. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010.
  3. ^ a b "Savage Moon". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 19 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  4. ^ Pearson, Dan (26 January 2009). "Savage Moon". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 17 September 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  5. ^ Ramsay, Randolph (6 February 2009). "Savage Moon Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on 3 March 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  6. ^ David, Mike (4 February 2009). "Savage Moon - PS3 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  7. ^ Haynes, Jeff (3 February 2009). "Savage Moon Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Savage Moon". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK. Future plc. February 2009. p. 97.
  9. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (15 December 2008). "Savage Moon Review". VideoGamer.com. Resero Network. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  10. ^ Rodriguez, Armando (20 February 2009). "Savage Moon (PSN) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on 13 May 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on 20 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  12. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (7 January 2010). "Savage Moon: The Hera Campaign Review". VideoGamer.com. Resero Network. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
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