Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon
- May 2, 2018
- Google Inc.
Get on SteamA charming illusionist, an adventurous queen of hearts and an evil green man journey through early cinema, film magic and love. Back to the Moon VR is an animated, interactive short celebrating the artistry of French film director and magician Georges Méliès.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The animation and art style are charming and beautifully crafted, making for an enjoyable visual experience.
- It's a free short VR experience that offers a fun and engaging story, even if it's brief.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall atmosphere of the experience.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about 2-3 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Some users reported issues with movement fluidity, leading to feelings of nausea.
- While it has its merits, it is considered weaker compared to other titles in the Google Spotlight Stories series.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is a charming, wordless narrative centered on love and the lengths one will go to for it, featuring a gentleman and his clones in a whimsical tale of romance and rivalry. The experience is brief yet engaging, highlighting the dynamics of affection and competition in a playful manner.
“It's a story of love and fighting for it.”
“I focus mainly on single player story-driven experiences.”
“[i]Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon[/i] is a 2-minute long experience about a simple love story involving a gentleman (with several clones of himself) and a girl he fancies while his clones assist him... except for one who wants to thwart him.”
“Another cute story without words from our Google friends.”
“Free short 360° story.”
“[i]Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon[/i] is a 2-minute long experience about a simple love story involving a gentleman (with several clones of himself) and a girl he fancies while his clones assist him...except for one who wants to thwart him.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as charming and spectacular, enhancing the overall experience with a fun and engaging soundtrack. It cleverly incorporates cues to maintain viewer attention, while the absence of dialogue allows the rich animation and music to shine. The 360-degree presentation further immerses players in the action and sound.
“Charming and spectacular, with amazing music to boot.”
“It features no dialogue, but is rich in both animation and soundtrack quality.”
“It looks amazing and the soundtrack is really fun.”
“The music is often overshadowed by the visuals, making it easy to forget it's even there.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the music is intended to enhance the atmosphere, it often feels out of place and disconnected from the action.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users report initial graphical issues when launching the app directly from the Steam library on Oculus, but these problems resolve quickly, leading to a smooth experience thereafter.
“I started the app straight from the Steam library and experienced graphical issues at the start, but then it ran smoothly.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is perceived as straightforward and unremarkable, lacking any standout features or innovations.
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report occasional lag and frame rate drops during intense scenes. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with room for improvement to enhance the user experience.
