General info
Platform: PlayStation VR
Release date: February 27
Genre: Action/Adventure/Puzzle
Price: $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99
Developer: Polyarc
Publisher: Polyarc
What is Moss?
From the official website:
Moss is a single player action-adventure puzzle game for all ages. Built for virtual reality from the ground up, Moss reimagines classic action-adventure gameplay in a first-of-its-kind fully immersive environment.
Your every action has meaning. Moss takes full advantage of today's virtual reality technology, letting you move objects, battle enemies, and manipulate the field of play as the key ally to our hero, Quill.
Travel to a lively world that hums with wonder and legend. Explore caves, forests, and foreboding ruins that are filled with ancient artifacts, mysterious creatures, and sprawling views.
Your abilities are complementary to Quill's in an alliance for the ages. Combine classic, action-adventure controls with a world that responds to your touch. Solve puzzles, combat evil, and achieve victory together.
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ReviewsEurogamer - Recommended
Push Square - 7/10 (Video)
Metro - 8/10
Critical Hit - 8.5/10
TheSixthAxis - 8/10
UploadVR - 9/10
VentureBeat - 9/10
Road to VR - 7.9/10
Digital Trends - 9/10
VRFocus - 5/5
Playfront.de (German) - 9.2/10
SpazioGames (Italian) - 8/10
Polyarc really has created the perfect game for PSVR here. It's not just something that youngsters and adults alike can enjoy; it's also an experience you'll want to share with as many people as possible. This is VR that's capable of changing people's perception of the platform from one that's a novelty, to one that's a legitimate, exciting progression for gaming as a whole.
Push Square - 7/10 (Video)
Moss is sublime throughout, but it's so good that you'll wish there was more of it. Much more of it. Clocking in at just a few hours, the game feels like the prologue for a much bigger adventure, and it'll leave you yearning for more. As a virtual reality experience, only minor technological limitations detract from its lush fantasy world and cunning use of the medium. There's no doubt that Polyarc's built the foundations for something truly special here; it now needs to write a few more chapters in Quill's tale.
Metro - 8/10
If you own a PlayStation VR then there is no question: you must play Moss. Given the length we wouldn't go so far as to say this is a game worth buying the hardware for, but it is the most compelling post-launch title so far and a hugely encouraging sign of things to come.
Critical Hit - 8.5/10
Moss is a joyous, delightful experience that is both captivating and enchanting. It's one of those games that leaves you with an indelible smile on your face from beginning to end. It's just a pity that the end comes so soon.
TheSixthAxis - 8/10
Moss is an absolute joy to play, proving that a great VR experience doesn't always require that you flail your arms around while fending off bouts of motion sickness. It's a wonderfully realised puzzle platformer with clever twists, beautiful backdrops, and an adorable hero, making PlayStation VR even more tempting for prospective buyers.
UploadVR - 9/10
Moss is the hidden gem the PSVR never knew it needed. From the first moment we played the game at E3 almost a year ago until we saw the closing credits roll, Quill's adventure has captivated our hearts and minds. Moss strikes that perfect balance between tense, action-packed moments of combat with slow, methodical puzzles that require you to rethink the way you interact with video games through the power of VR. Polyarc has crafted one of PSVR's most essential games to date.
VentureBeat - 9/10
Moss is my favorite VR experience so far. This is partly due to the fact that it's extremely gentle. Because it doesn't task you with moving through the environment, it's an accessible VR game for people who are prone to getting motion sick. The world's beauty is also a draw.
Road to VR - 7.9/10
Moss is the beautiful opening to a promising tale of an adorable mouse and her silent helper. It's an artfully crafted game that you will want more of—more content, more story, and more depth. Moss feels like an opening chapter that's trying too hard to be a self contained story. It got the ball rolling but fumbled when it came to bring all the pieces together. If Polyarc can follow through with their (apparent) plans for timely episodic installments to the world of Moss, and continue building on this foundation, this could be the start of a world you'll look forward to losing yourself in any time there's a new story to be told.
Digital Trends - 9/10
Moss bridges the gap between traditional games and virtual reality experiences. It's an adventure game brimming with charm, crafty puzzles, and a fully realized fairy tale world that makes you feel as if you are really there. Moss is proof that virtual reality games can redefine well-known genres.
VRFocus - 5/5
Moss is a flawlessly crafted experience starring a character that absolutely deserves to be the face of modern VR. Every inch of the world shows attention to detail, and a story is woven that draws you in, making you truly invested in the world and in Quill as a person. All that can be wished for is that there was more. Get on that, Polyarc.
Playfront.de (German) - 9.2/10
Moss galt von Anfang an als echter Geheimtipp für PlayStation VR, das sich durch sein nicht ganz konventionelles Konzept von den meisten Spielen im VR-Bereich abhebt. Und es wird euch auch nicht enttäuschen. Auch wenn die Story mit seinen 3 bis 4 Stunden recht schnell wieder vorbei ist, denkt man immer mit einem Lächeln im Gesicht daran zurück. Die kleine Heldin Quill punktet von Anfang an mit einem enormen Sympathiefaktor, gepaart mit niedlich umgesetzten Ideen, innovativen Gameplay-Ansätzen, einer wunderschönen Spielwelt und einem verträumten Soundtrack, mit denen man sich in der Welt von Moss verlieren kann.
SpazioGames (Italian) - 8/10
EveryEye (Italian) - 8.5/10Moss is a charming puzzle game that every Playstation VR owner should play.
Although it is a title as short as it is simple, Moss still manages to ensnare our body and soul in an adventure that we would never want to end: the PlayStation VR becomes the gateway to a world that is amazing and enveloping, to explore in the company of one of the most "living" virtual characters of all time.
FAQ
- Can I play this game without PlayStation VR?
No, the game is designed around VR and it's the only way you can play the game. No plans to release a non-VR version have been announced.
- Is a physical release planned?
Not at this time.
- How do I get the sweet dynamic Moss theme?
Sadly, it was pre-order exclusive so it's not available anymore.
- Is Quill a boy or girl?
Quill is a girl.
- Is the game localized?
Aside from the standard English options, the French and German versions will have voice over and text translations. There are also English, French, German, Korean and Japanese text translations.
- Does this game have a Platinum Trophy?
As a matter of fact, it does!
Also something worth of note: Quill communicates with the player in sign language! :)
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