Stunning hand-animated scenes and evocative soundtrack Super-cute pet fluff companion Touching story but frustrating last chapter I've always believed that throwing a chonky pet into the mix makes everything better and brighter in practically any kind of scenario, and LUNA The Shadow Dust knows it all too well. The charming point-and-click adventure tells a wordless tale of light and darkness in just a little over two hours, with gorgeous visuals and an evocative soundtrack to boot. But underneath all the enchantment (and the distraction of a fluffy pet), is it truly a story that's one for the books, or is it all a trick of the light? LUNA The Shadow Dust: Story and Visuals It's hard not to compare the vibes here to anything Studio Ghibli, as the visuals really do evoke a sense of magic and wonder with every hand-drawn stroke.
This is even truer with the way the adventure thrusts you right into the thick of it all with no introduction or premise on its worldbuilding, which isn't exactly a bad thing. - "Nothing beats the power of childlike imagination" This simply heightens the sense of exploration here, as all you really have to go on is this unnamed boy in a bubble who falls down from the sky out of nowhere and lands at the bottom of a dark tower. You somehow know you'll have to make your way up, and as you solve puzzles on your ascent, you'll also discover more about the lore, the world's origins, and your own past along the way.
The star of the show, however, is the fluffy.
