Moonshot is a furious mash up of Angry Birds Space, Smash Bros, and the vintage classic Scorched Earth. Pilot space tanks and wield physics as a weapon to pull off impossible shots in this fast-paced space battle. An instant party game classic guaranteed to get you and your friends laughing.
Players pilot space tanks in furious battles, blending elements of "Angry Birds Space", "Smash Bros", and the classic "Scorched Earth".
The goal is to destroy the opponent's tank and quickly eliminate the ejected pilot before they can respawn. Players utilize a variety of weapons, including projectiles, boosting, and environmental hazards like asteroids, solar flares, and supernovas.
The physics-based movement of the tanks requires players to carefully consider gravity, momentum, and trajectory when maneuvering and firing. The controls are intuitive and responsive, working well with both controllers and keyboard/mouse.
The diverse arsenal includes projectile-based weapons, bombs, and special abilities. As players progress, they can collect and upgrade these weapons, expanding their strategic options and firepower.
Treacherous obstacles, such as asteroid belts, solar flares, and a deadly supernova, force players to constantly adapt their tactics to the changing battlefield conditions.
The game supports local and online multiplayer, offering various modes like Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Last Man Standing, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for strategic gameplay.
Players have overwhelmingly praised the game's "furious", "superb fun" core gameplay, highlighting the physics-based mechanics, varied weapon selection, and environmental hazards as standout features that create a highly engaging and replayable experience, particularly in local multiplayer sessions.