Moss Reviews

Moss is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2018

Moss takes you on a virtual fairy tale as you aid a brave mouse in her adventures. It's short, but will leave a lasting impression on you in a game that can only be experienced in VR.

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Loved
Feb 28, 2018

Moss really has something for everyone. Adventure, combat, puzzles, friendship, and even the world itself. The narration is spot on and just pulls you in and not wanting to look back, but yet somehow makes you remember the beauty of what you and Quill already have. When a game is played in VR it allows us to escape, but when that game allows us to escape within the escape, that is something special. It just goes to show that sometimes the biggest heroes come in the smallest packages.

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9 / 10
Mar 1, 2018

Simply put. if you have PSVR then you need to have this game, if you don’t have a PSVR, then this maybe is the kick you need to buy one. Amazing.

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87 / 100
Mar 2, 2018

If you need a reason to buy a PSVR headset, then use Moss as that reason. It may not be perfect, but it's easily one of the best and most memorable VR experiences to date.

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8.2 / 10.0
Mar 5, 2018

A short but lovely jump and run adventure that makes you ask for more of the same. For those who hungered for some good VR gaming, this is a must buy. For anyone else, the 30€ might be a bit steep for just 3 hours of story.

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A or higher
Mar 5, 2018

Moss surpassed my expectations and is my favorite VR game of all time. It offers a wonderful story, engaging character, and utilizes VR in a way that I have not experienced before. If you are a PSVR owner, then you owe it to yourself to purchase this game.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 12, 2018

This game’s intelligent mechanics kept me intrigued, sustained my interest to finish the game as quickly as possible. Although the experience was more of experimentation and a series of trial and errors for me (a couple of mouse-drowning deaths as well), the game still leaves me asking for more: more of the story, and more games like this in VR. My adventure with Quill in Moss was more than satisfying. It was excellent, magical, and truly a gem.

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Yes
Mar 13, 2018

Moss is a lovely little game that applies VR in ways I’m excited to see develop. The simple platforming, puzzling and fighting aren’t anything fantastic on their own, but together in a precious little storybook world, and elevated by a VR perspective, they’re a delight. It’s a shame Moss feels a little cut short, but what remains is an endearing adventure that’s a joy to take part in. A healthy mix of interesting puzzles and satisfyingly, simple combat make Moss a stand out PSVR game and a beacon for the potential of third-person games in the virtual realm.

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8 / 10
Mar 25, 2018

Polyarc’s Moss joins a small library of titles that are nearly essential for PlayStation VR owners.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 4, 2018

If you own a PSVR it’s a no-brainer, Moss is an absolute must play title. It may very well be the highest quality, most polished game available on the platform. It makes smart use of the PSVR system and it’s characters, combat and cleverly designed puzzles will leave you craving more when the credits begin to roll.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 1, 2018

Short but irresistibly sweet, Moss may just be one of the best reasons for you to pick up a VR headset.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 26, 2018

It’s a truly immersive experience that really shows just what VR can do in the right hands. Bravo to Polyarc for Moss, it’s a testament to creativity and design.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2018

There are multiple layers to this beautiful VR title that truly makes the game a joy to play through. The idea of bonding with the protagonist as another character, while helping her solve puzzles in a fantasy world is endearing and plucked at my heartstrings.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 7, 2018

Moss is an outstanding achievement for VR and further proves what makes the platform so compelling. If you own a PS VR or are looking to buy one, Moss is a perfect reason to jump in.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 7, 2018

Moss has simply raised the bar on all PSVR games going forward. Among its beautiful landscapes, pleasant music, clever puzzles and great narration is a story about a cute mouse name Quill who you will instantly fall in love with and be willing to do anything for by the end of the story. Some say we have been waiting for the definitive game to buy a PSVR for, I believe Moss has just stood up and taken that position. Be aware though, this is only part one of Quill's tale, so don't expect a grand finale as I'm sure we have plenty more still to come; however, what an introduction! I'm a #Quill4Life guy now and I believe you will be too as we eagerly await the se-Quill…

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8.3 / 10.0
Jun 21, 2018

On the one hand, one could argue that Moss is a success in simply leaving me wanting for more. There is some truth to that, as this is one of the most engrossing stories I have played in VR or any other platform. The presentation is top-notch, the storytelling has charm in spades and the puzzles make excellent use of the VR technology. A little more maturation in the combat and gameplay coupled with a longer tale would have made Moss an absolute treasure, but what we have here is still one of the most endearing experiences in virtual reality to date.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 1, 2018

A terrifically executed, endearingly cute and thoroughly immersive romp, even if its disappointing brevity may leave you both craving and expecting more.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 27, 2018

Moss is a mature PSVR title that strives to bring you into a miniaturized world and largely succeeds.

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Jan 27, 2021

Moss is a great game, not only for VR but in general. Quill and the characters she meets are charming, and the storybook nature of this tale are a great hook. The story itself is nothing especially groundbreaking, but it’s well-written, and I love the presentation. The only other animal protagonist I’ve found as endearing as Quill is Trico from The Last Guardian, and that is high praise. I love her. Please give me all the merchandise of her. My biggest complaint is, simply, that the game ends so soon! You can easily finish Moss in about three to five hours, depending on how determined you are to find all the hidden items across the game’s seven chapters, and each chapter is an easily-digestible 20-30 minutes. Since the puzzles always have the same solutions, there isn’t a lot of replayability, but that didn’t stop me from thoroughly enjoying the time I spent with the game and its DLC. This is a must-play for anyone interested in VR and a great showcase for the medium’s strengths.

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GameBlast
Camila Berka
9 / 10.0
May 30, 2021

Moss reminded me that fear is an understandable feeling in the face of the unknown, but that bravery takes us beyond what we expected when we considered ourselves so small and powerless in the face of everything, even more so when we can count on fellow travelers who are there for support and teach us valuable lessons in overcoming our trials.

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