Moss Reviews

Moss is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
10 / 10.0
May 16, 2022

An adventure that connects the player to the main character in a bond that once made is never broken. From the brilliant animation and interactions between player and character, to offering a platforming adventure with puzzles and healthy doses of challenge and magic, it's simply impossible not to get your heart filled.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 24, 2018

Moss is a fantastic game despite an imperfect ending. The fantastic protagonist Quill, great gameplay and clever puzzles make Moss an experience to remember.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2023

There's little to dislike about Quill and Moss outside of how short it is, especially now that the technical complaints are cleared up. This is a beautiful entry into a VR series that'll hopefully have more than just one sequel, and Quill is a wonderful character who deserves more players to get to know her.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 14, 2018

As the debut release from Polyarc, Moss offers a surprisingly gorgeous world filled with wonder and delight.

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Feb 28, 2018

For a debut game, Moss is a remarkably mature, intelligent, confident and purposeful game by Polyarc.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
100%
Mar 1, 2018

PSVR has found its champion, its poster child. Quill is so happy to have you join her on this journey, and the camaraderie you two create is unforgettable.

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VGN
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Mar 2, 2018

Moss in an amazing adventure that any PSVR owners should try. The first game from Polyarc Games is an inspiring fairytale that allows you to create a connection with its protagonist Quill and experience a good mix of puzzle, exploration and storytelling in a beautiful world you won't wanna leave anymore.

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Drew Hurley
Top Critic
9 / 10
Mar 4, 2018

The PlayStation VR deserves to be thought of as a whole separate platform, and thus far that platform has been lacking in the killer games to sell it. This is the first must-have release to arrive; something truly special. Moss is an absolutely phenomenal experience; completely captivating, utterly endearing, and absolutely magical. Ghibli fans will find this closer to the works of the legendary studio than the Ni No Kuni games. Best of all, it finishes on a promise of more adventures to come and, like a bibliophile desperate for that next book, players will be left desperately wanting the next chapter in this story.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2018

Moss is one of the best reasons yet to buy a PlayStation VR and, if you already own one, you owe it to yourself to add the book of Moss to your library.

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8 / 10
Mar 5, 2018

A charming game that is probably the best use of PSVR so far, with a nice variety of locations and decent puzzles and action, marred only by some tracking issues and a short running time.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2018

Moss ranks among games that were developed for VR not only for the effect, but to utilize it as a gameplay tool. This unique experience has only been spoiled by the short gameplay time.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2018

While Moss is a short adventure, it's one filled with awe and wonder. The storytelling is superb with brilliant writing and a great atmosphere. The gameplay while basic is so much fun that you will never want to stop playing this game. If you have a PlayStation VR you need to pick up this game, Moss is a masterpiece that is going to go down in the history books for the first game of this genre to work and play well in VR.

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90 / 100
Aug 13, 2018

Moss is yet another great example of how Virtual Reality can enhance traditional game genres, whether they are first person or third person games. Creating such a dynamic and creative exploration of the environment, as well as establishing a strong connection with Quill in such an immersive and engaging way are qualities that only Virtual Reality could provide. A sequel, bigger and as good as this first volume of Moss, is more than obligatory.

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8.8 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2018

Moss is a gorgeous virtual reality experience that combines the eloquence of a theatrical play, the cuteness of smaller-sized subjects and making their scale feel grander, and the enjoyment of playing video games. I have never experienced something quite like Moss, and although it is partially due to the VR headset, it's more than equally due to how the developers used the technology to create a genuinely enjoyable experience. Moss is probably my favorite VR game yet, and I'd expect that sentiment to be echoed by many others.

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9 / 10
Jun 14, 2023

Moss and Moss: Book II are exemplary virtual reality titles. The visual design, levels and characters are awesome, and this implementation increases the immersion through new control methods and greater player interactions. With PS VR2, the increased detail and fluidity is also excellent news for those who struggle with VR comfort. Without any doubt, this series is highly recommended to all who have a PS VR2 device.

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GBAtemp
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2018

Starting with its world building atmosphere and simple but polished gameplay, the addition of your presence via PlayStation VR takes Moss to the next level. It is an example of how genres can grow and evolve and how our participation as the player can become more personal and connected.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2018

Moss is a charming puzzle game that every Playstation VR owner should play.

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4 / 5.0
Feb 28, 2018

Moss is an exceptionally thoughtful, beautiful and unique experience.

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4.4 / 5.0
Mar 5, 2018

With the advent of VR games, I assumed that the best experiences would, logically, be those with a first-person perspective, and as such wasn't all that interested in Moss when it was first announced. After all, how could a third-person platformer be any good when you can play games where you literally inhabit the main character?

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9 / 10.0
Feb 26, 2018

Moss is a magical adventure creating one of PSVR's absolutely must play games with one of its most memorable characters

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