Moon Studios Founder Warns Review Bombing Could Lead to Dev’s Closure

You ever have one of those days where everything seems like it could go either way? Like, it’s not fully bad, but there’s this undertone of “uh-oh” lurking around? That’s what’s happening with Moon Studios right now. So, they’re the folks behind “No Rest for the Wicked,” which sounds like a badass name for a game, right? But then — bam — review bomb drama hits them straight on.

Thomas Mahler, the studio’s head honcho, kinda spilled the beans on Discord. You know, that chat app where everything feels both intimate and chaotic. Anyway – wait, you ever notice how Discord notifications can either be the best or the worst sound in your life? No idea why I think this, just popped into my brain. Back to Thomas. He made this post that basically says, “Hey, if you’re enjoying our stuff, maybe, you know, leave a nice note or something?”

You’d think big-time video game companies have cash reserves swimming around somewhere, right? Like Scrooge McDuck style. But nope. This review bombing nonsense might actually close their doors. Apparently, it’s like a scene from an old Western where if they don’t get enough positive reviews, they’re done for. Doesn’t seem fair, does it? Reviews are strange beasts. Like, I never leave them on Amazon. Those socks might be life-changing, but who has the time?

Just months ago, Moon Studios shook off the corporate chains and went all “we’re independent now!” And their Ori series? I think it sold like 15 million. I tried Ori once, not great at platformers, but the music? Chef’s kiss, folks. Anyway, not sure where this leaves Thomas and his crew. Maybe if they rally those positive vibes, something good will happen. Or not. Who knows. Such is life and the universe of game development, I guess.