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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (6h 39m in total). The problem that came up most: relic burn and curse rules are hard to understand, in 4 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 6h 39m analysed · English, Russian, French · analysed in the week of 28 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
76
Ideas
8
Highlights
31

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 45 min analysed: 17 problems, 6 highlights.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 9 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 3, 37 min analysed: 9 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 54 min analysed: 15 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 1h analysed: 18 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 8 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 44 min analysed: 6 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 8 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 40 min analysed: 20 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 6 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 1h analysed: 12 problems, 3 highlights.
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Problems (76)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bug

    enemy stands idle and stops acting

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bug

    a shock triggered relic effect did not activate

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    forge weapon preview does not update while browsing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Confusion

    relic burn and curse rules are hard to understand

    4 of 8 streams · 9 moments

    9 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Confusion

    relic pricing with quality bonus is hard to follow

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Confusion

    relic descriptions lead to misreading which items an effect targets

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Confusion

    ranged attack recharge rule is not explained

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Confusion

    quick travel point never pointed out to the player

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Confusion

    defeat screen makes the relic penalty sound worse than it is

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Confusion

    petrify and absorb relic rules are hard to follow

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Confusion

    unclear what several keyboard bindings actually do

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Confusion

    shop decoration menu hides new items and rotation keys

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Confusion

    foam detonation and stacking rules are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Confusion

    story link to the first game and the new setting is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    shop perks and perk meter are not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    unclear which dungeon obstacles can be broken

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    random transform burn effect feels odd

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    no clear route to items on raised ledges

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    double modifier does not duplicate blacksmith reward

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    item purpose not explained when offered

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    projectiles thrown from outside the view

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    purpose of an on screen bar is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    sound options are hard to locate in settings

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    unclear which difficulty modes can be changed later

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Confusion

    relic codex location not obvious when first mentioned

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Confusion

    quest hints omit whether the target is in the day or night realm

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Confusion

    unclear which rewards a room type can contain

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Confusion

    unclear which items use bag space

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Confusion

    perk status keywords are not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Confusion

    vision quest cannot be picked up clearly

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Confusion

    reason a shop shift ends is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Confusion

    how to edit a shop price is not obvious at first

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Confusion

    route from the docks to the shop is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Confusion

    identical items do not stack in shop inventory

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Confusion

    item on shelf lost its price

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Confusion

    shop open and closed state is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Confusion

    vault name clashes with its small number of trials

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Confusion

    no clear sign that the game autosaves

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Confusion

    newly unlocked ability is forgotten right away

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Confusion

    unidentifiable items in the town shop

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Confusion

    unclear whether bloblets cost regular loot

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Frustration

    starting with only a broom feels like a letdown

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Frustration

    upgrades and crafting demand very large material counts

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Frustration

    first boss is hard to read and hard to beat

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Frustration

    audio is too loud at start and spikes suddenly during play

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Frustration

    boss fights end runs even with potions

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Frustration

    boss becomes invulnerable near death

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Frustration

    relics that shock the whole backpack feel unusable

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Frustration

    boss double shots and minion summons feel unfair

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Frustration

    dodge on left trigger is hard to find and awkward to rebind

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Frustration

    shop tutorial and story dialogue delay getting back to play

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Frustration

    no way to discard unwanted relics from backpack

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #53Frustration

    some relic offers have negligible stats

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #54Frustration

    mini-boss attack under the player is hard to notice

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #55Frustration

    burn direction and slot rules constrain backpack builds

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #56Frustration

    gauntlet rooms feel like a chore

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #57Frustration

    boss offers too little reason to fight at low health

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  58. #58Frustration

    relic bonus condition asks to avoid the special attack

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  59. #59Frustration

    falling into pits during fights

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  60. #60Frustration

    difficulty gets confirmed while still reading descriptions

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  61. #61Frustration

    many status perks are useless against bosses

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  62. #62Frustration

    no way to view the dungeon map during a run

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  63. #63Frustration

    gunshots miss the enemy being aimed at

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  64. #64Frustration

    accepting a boss challenge starts it immediately

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  65. #65Frustration

    starting bag feels too small

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  66. #66Frustration

    sprint movement is disliked

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  67. #67Frustration

    miniboss weapon cannot be looted after the fight

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  68. #68Frustration

    new weapons are equipped automatically on pickup

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  69. #69Frustration

    merchant progression unlocks feel expensive

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  70. #70Frustration

    no shortcut to move all found relics into the backpack

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  71. #71Frustration

    item values are hard to guess when pricing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  72. #72Frustration

    floor traps are easy to miss

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  73. #73Frustration

    challenge icons have no tooltip

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  74. #74Frustration

    gold runs out quickly between shop and upgrades

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  75. #75Frustration

    relic rarity raised by accident

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  76. #76Frustration

    percentage tip perk gives a tiny flat amount

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (8)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #77Suggestion

    no health recovery between dungeon floors

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #78Suggestion

    broom as only early weapon leaves players wanting more

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #79Comparison

    overall run structure differs from the first game

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #80Comparison

    permadeath mode likened to survival game hardcore saves

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #81Comparison

    sound design evokes a classic open world adventure

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #82Comparison

    inventory system measured against the first game

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #83Comparison

    healing potion mapped like in soulslike games

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #84Comparison

    weapon choice before runs recalls hades

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (31)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #85Highlight

    building relic synergies in a run pays off

    4 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #86Highlight

    backpack knockback attack is a standout combat move

    4 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #87Highlight

    double rewards modifier pays off well

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #88Highlight

    several weapon types to craft excite players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #89Highlight

    interrupting flying enemy attacks feels rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #90Highlight

    dungeon traps are fun to use against enemies

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #91Highlight

    tip jar upgrade is highly desirable

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #92Highlight

    satisfying loot haul after a safe extraction

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #93Highlight

    bag weapon feels very strong

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #94Highlight

    healing spot before the boss is welcome

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #95Highlight

    relic effects are an interesting part of the design

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #96Highlight

    audio keeps playing when the window is unfocused

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #97Highlight

    overpricing warning in the shop is appreciated

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #98Highlight

    dungeon music praised

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #99Highlight

    foam and poison perk synergy feels strong

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #100Highlight

    knocking enemies into each other deals damage

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #101Highlight

    shop assistant storing spare relics is appreciated

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #102Highlight

    visible progress toward the first vault trial motivates

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #103Highlight

    max health upgrade is a welcome purchase

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #104Highlight

    punishing difficulty modes with relic loss and permadeath appeal

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #105Highlight

    movement feels fluid from the start

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #106Highlight

    melee hits recharging the ranged attack is well liked

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #107Highlight

    arranging relics in the backpack to raise value is enjoyable

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #108Highlight

    village event calendar is a pleasant surprise

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #109Highlight

    first shop day and early sales feel rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #110Highlight

    combat has a good rhythm and is easy to pick up

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #111Highlight

    small 3D vault scene at day end is charming

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #112Highlight

    forge looks great

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #113Highlight

    damage boosting challenge modifiers are fun to pick

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #114Highlight

    zephyr fields area is well liked

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #115Highlight

    realm specific upgrades during runs are appreciated

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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