Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon

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Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon is a single player action game. It was developed by Google Inc. and was released on May 2, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A 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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming and beautifully crafted with a whimsical art style that immerses players in a magical experience.
The interactive elements allow players to engage with the story in a unique way, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
It's a free experience that, despite its short length, leaves a lasting impression and showcases the potential of VR storytelling.

The story is simple and may feel underwhelming compared to other titles in the Google Spotlight series.
Some users experienced low frame rates, which affected the overall smoothness of the experience.
The short duration (around 2 minutes) may leave players wanting more content and depth.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a captivating blend of animation and VR, offering a unique storytelling experience reminiscent of a pop-up storybook. It revolves around a simple yet engaging love story, featuring a gentleman and his clones, with themes of love and conflict as one clone attempts to thwart his romantic pursuits.
- “This is a wonderful example of how animation and VR can perfectly combine to create a unique storytelling experience.”
- “ Gorgeous 360° animation — you feel like you’re inside a pop-up storybook.”
- “Its a story of love and fighting for it.”
- “[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.”
- “☐ story?”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as charming and spectacular, enhancing the overall experience with a rich soundtrack that complements the stunning visuals. Unique cues, such as a snoring musician, engage players and guide their attention, while the 360-degree format allows for an immersive auditory experience. Overall, the combination of high-quality animation and fun music creates a captivating atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “One super cool thing is that they set up various cues for when the viewer isn't paying attention to the main events, such as the musician beginning to snore and fall asleep, or point you in the right direction with an ahem after a while of the viewer spacing out looking at the gorgeous details.”
- “A 360 animation short with music.”
- “Music and action take place 360 degrees around you.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a whimsical and cinematic art style that appeals to both VR and non-VR users. However, some Oculus users reported initial graphical issues when launching the app from the Steam library, though performance improved afterward.
- “The art style is whimsical and cinematic — a real treat for VR and non-VR users.”
- “I started the app straight from the Steam library and experienced graphical issues at the start, but then it ran smoothly.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to run smoothly on the Valve Index, delivering a strong theatrical performance that enhances the overall experience.
- “Runs smoothly on Valve Index.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it primarily focuses on the core mechanics without additional layers or features.

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Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon is a action game.

Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon is available on PC and Windows.

Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon was released on May 2, 2018.

Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon was developed by Google Inc..

Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its story.

Google Spotlight Stories: Back to the Moon is a single player game.

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