Moss: The Forgotten Relic Reviews
Charming platformers that didn't lose their appeal after the disappearance of VR requirements. The main drawback is that the second game is much better than the first one, but it doesn't mean that you won't have fun playing both of them.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Moss: The Forgotten Relic proves that the journey of Quill and the Reader never relied solely on the novelty of virtual reality, but rather on the strength of its narrative, the care put into puzzle design, and the genuine bond forged between protagonist and player. The package serves both as an entry point for those who have never experienced the series and as a heartwarming reunion for those who have already lived this VR adventure. It is a modern fable that can finally be shared with everyone, without losing what made it special.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite some obvious shortcomings, Moss remains a really fun, fairy-tale-like experience. Don't have a VR headset but have always wanted to try these games? Then Moss: The Forgotten Relic is definitely worth your time!
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an incredibly charming fairy tale, and aside from a couple of minor issues, this is a very smooth remake that doesn’t feel compromised by breaking free of its VR-exclusive origins.
Even if Moss: The Forgotten Relic loses a little bit of the personal magic that it's become known for with the removal of VR, Quill’s charming adventure absolutely manages to stand on its own two paws as a slightly more traditional puzzle platformer.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic loses some of the immersive wonder that made its VR origins so memorable, but its charming world, clever puzzles and lovable heroine shine through. Shallow combat and limited enemy variety are bugbears, but don't detract too much from a breezy, beautifully presented adventure-puzzler that deserves a wider audience.
The world of Moss is rife with potential. Quill is about as endearing a main character as there is and there is room for so much more.
It's not without its minor flaws, such as the camera work and its simplicity, but nothing serious enough to prevent us from connecting with the narrative and its message. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this style; you won't regret it.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a fantastic fantasy adventure, with some truly beautiful visuals and endearing characters. The first half of the release might drag it down a bit, but with things picking up after a couple of hours, this is a tale well-worth your time.
Both books of Moss, now together on console as The Forgotten Relic, tell a beautiful tale of a small but mighty mouse, an apt metaphor for a great game breaking out of its trappings on a less popular platform, and while its design loses some precision in the transition from VR, the combination of the story, puzzles, and combat holds up as a lovable and emotionally impactful package, nonetheless.
The best way of enjoying Quill's journey on Nintendo Switch 2
Those without a VR headset can now be captivated by the adventures of the little mouse Quill in Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a pair of games that form a single epic. While the immersive quality of virtual reality is inevitably lost, the exuberant visual presentation and the fairy tale told by an excellent narrator captivate and give strength to a campaign that, although it has a somewhat clunky platforming gameplay mechanics, is entertaining enough with its environmental puzzles and charm.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Despite a number of minor downsides, this is a successful collection of two well-made games'originally designed for VR'that lost something in the transition to flat screens but also gained something in the process. The charming fairy tale about a little mouse will delight not only children but also parents, and even experienced gamers shouldn't find themselves bored.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The original game cuts off somewhat unceremoniously so being able to immediately swap over to Book II greatly improves that element of the presentation. The move to non-VR displays clearly hasn't been the easiest for a game so inherently built for VR. And even with that in mind, there are some clear areas where this misses the mark. Still, if you can get past the awkward moments, the Switch 2 makes a great window through which you The Reader can go along with this little mouse on her tiny adventure.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic contains 2 lovely adventures that are easy-breezy and memorable with gorgeous presentation and intuitive gameplay. With that being said, they're so much better in VR that these iterations are a substantial downgrade. 🐭
Moss: The Forgotten Relic successfully brings one of VR's finest adventures to everyone, preserving its emotional storytelling, ingenious puzzles, and irresistible charm despite camera compromises and the unavoidable loss of VR immersion.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic combined heartfelt storytelling, inventive puzzle design, satisfying gameplay, and a presentation that's bursting with charm. It delivers an adventure that's as memorable as it is inviting. A few pacing issues and narrative gaps keep it from reaching true greatness, but they do little to overshadow a journey that is a reminder why simple fairy tales have endured for generations.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic weaves enchanting storytelling with satisfying action, creating an indie gem that genuinely tugs at your heartstrings. That’s the TBB Curator blurb and it holds — but the more precise framing is this: Moss was a VR masterpiece, and The Forgotten Relic is a very good flatscreen adaptation of a VR masterpiece. Those are different things, and which one you’re getting depends entirely on what you’re bringing to it. If you’ve never played Moss and don’t own VR: buy this. Two acclaimed games, all the DLC, twenty dollars, a mouse you will absolutely become emotionally attached to, and one of the most distinctive presentations in the medium. Use a controller. Pet the mouse. If you’ve never played Moss and do own VR: play it in VR. This version is good and that version is extraordinary. If you’ve played Moss in VR and are considering this: you’ll enjoy revisiting it, the bubble controls on the right stick are a genuine improvement over motion controls, and Book II being bundled in is worth it on its own. Just know going in that you’re returning to a world you used to be able to sit inside.
The wealth of good ideas here remains incredibly valuable, and I can easily recommend the experience to any fan of platformers with a healthy dose of puzzle-solving. Actually, I don't need to overcomplicate things: if you appreciate cute visuals and found the game's little female mouse protagonist absolutely charming, this is certainly a great recommendation for you.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Moss: The Forgotten Relic proves that an adventure doesn't rely solely on the technology that gave it life. While it may lose some of the virtual reality magic, everything that made Quill special remains: a beautiful world, expertly designed puzzles, and a protagonist you simply can't help but want to join on her journey. Polyarc has succeeded in bringing one of its finest creations to a much wider audience without losing its essence. It is a small adventure with immense charm that remains just as special as it was on day one.
Review in Spanish | Read full review