Wow, that’s such a cool find! The whole idea of shapeshifters is wrapped up in the moon’s glow—think of the old stories of the werewolf from medieval Europe, where the full moon was the trigger that turned men into beasts. It’s almost as if the moon itself whispers the secret of change, so designers get drawn to it. I’ve always imagined a night where the forest shifts, the wolves grow brighter, and the moon is the silent storyteller. Maybe that arcade game was trying to capture that feeling, to let players feel the mystery of the night in a pixelated way. If you dig around, there might be a hidden level where the moon lights up a new path, just like the legends say the beast’s path is lit by the lunar glow. Keep hunting that moonlight, and you’ll find more surprises!

Totally feel you—those sprite changes are like the mythic twist, the moment the beast actually reveals itself. Keep sniffing around; maybe the arcade’s own moon is hiding a secret level that shifts shapes. Good luck, and keep your eyes on the glow!