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.
The animation and soundtrack quality are impressive, creating a charming and visually appealing experience.
It's a free short VR experience that is fun and worth checking out, especially for its engaging details.
The story, while simple, is enjoyable and showcases a cute love narrative without the need for dialogue.
The experience is very short, lasting only about 2 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
Some users reported issues with framerate and movement fluidity, leading to discomfort or nausea.
While it has its merits, it is considered one of the weaker entries in the Google Spotlight Stories series.
story
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The story centers around a charming love narrative featuring a gentleman and his romantic interest, supported by his clones, one of whom seeks to sabotage his efforts. This short, wordless experience emphasizes themes of love and perseverance, making it a delightful, albeit brief, storytelling venture.
“It's a story of love and fighting for it.”
“I focus mainly on single player story-driven experiences.”
“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.”
music
12 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 fun and engaging soundtrack. Notably, it cleverly incorporates cues to re-engage players who may lose focus, such as a musician snoring or subtle prompts. The absence of dialogue allows the rich animation and high-quality music to shine, creating an immersive 360-degree experience.
“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 & action take place 360 degrees around you.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported initial graphical issues when launching the app directly from the Steam library on Oculus, but these problems seem to resolve quickly, leading to smooth performance thereafter.
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as straightforward and unremarkable, lacking any standout features or complexity.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like it requires an additional life to manage effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising its smooth performance while others note issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a point of contention among players.