Luna Abyss is now available on Xbox Game Pass as a day one release, giving subscribers a new single player shooter to try across Xbox Series X and S, PC, and cloud. The game mixes first person shooting, platforming, and bullet hell combat inside a dark sci fi setting built around a mysterious moon and the abyss beneath it.
The early response is positive. Luna Abyss currently sits around 80 on Metacritic and 78 on OpenCritic, which suggests reviewers are finding enough style, challenge, and atmosphere to make it stand out. It is not being described as a perfect game, but the common message is clear: if you enjoy fast movement, strange worlds, and single player shooters that ask you to dodge as much as aim, this is worth trying on Game Pass.
Reviewers like the movement, atmosphere, and combat, though some found the action uneven
Luna Abyss is built around exploring a brutalist alien megastructure, uncovering what happened to a fallen colony, and surviving battles that fill the screen with enemy fire. The game uses sprinting, jumping, dashing, and first person platforming to keep movement active, while combat asks players to react quickly and adjust during fights.
CGMagazine gave the game a 9 out of 10, calling it a standout for FPS fans who want a challenge. The review praised how it combines shooting with parkour style movement and described the game as atmospheric, stylish, and substantial. PlayStation Universe gave it an 8.5, pointing to intense combat, strong traversal, and atmospheric world design, while noting some issues with combat readability and visual softness.
| Outlet | Score | Main takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| CGMagazine | 9 out of 10 | Strong challenge, shooting, and parkour |
| PlayStation Universe | 8.5 out of 10 | Stylish combat and traversal, with some visual issues |
| COGConnected | 8.2 out of 10 | Fresh first person bullet hell idea with strong mechanics |
| Wccftech | 8 out of 10 | Strong overall package for single player shooter fans |
| Final Weapon | 8 out of 10 | Bold shooter with a haunting world |
| The Sixth Axis | 7 out of 10 | Story and world stand out more than every combat section |
COGConnected also liked the game, giving it an 8.2 and noting that first person bullet hell shooters are not common. The review said the game works because it does not overload players with too many mechanics. However, it also pointed out that the game is linear and that its environments can feel repetitive despite their creepy atmosphere.
Wccftech gave Luna Abyss an 8 out of 10 and described it as a game that works better as a full package than as a list of separate ideas. The review praised its character design, environmental storytelling, writing, level design, shooting, and 3D platforming. Final Weapon also gave it an 8, calling it one of the more creatively bold shooters of recent years.
The most reserved score came from The Sixth Axis, which gave Luna Abyss a 7. That review said the game does not always deliver rewarding gameplay moments, but its strange world and story make it worth continuing.
For Xbox Game Pass, Luna Abyss looks like a useful addition. It is not another massive open world game or live service release. It is a focused single player shooter with a clear identity, short enough to avoid overstaying its welcome and different enough to catch attention. If you are already subscribed, it is an easy game to sample between larger releases like Forza Horizon 6 or Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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