Moss: The Forgotten Relic

“The platforming puzzles are interesting and the way that mechanics expand as the game goes on is delightful.”

“Cute little puzzle platformer where you get to be a sexy little mouse, starts off pretty slow but once you get into the meat of book 2 they start really flinging mechanics around and there were a few rooms in the later segments that made my head spin, in a good way.”

“The gameplay is good, the main character is so adorable, the puzzles at perfect point not too hard not too easy.”

“An absolute masterpiece, narrative, art style, animation... an absolute dream, all games should be this quality and craftsmanship level.”

“The art is beyond gorgeous, but in almost every other aspect of this game's design there are absolutely gaping inadequacies ultimately leading to the worst kinds of friction, friction that serves no aesthetic-gameplay purpose.”

“The visuals were my favorite part; you would enter an area and I would take a few seconds to take it all in.”

“The atmosphere is further enhanced by the beautiful music that accompanies the player from the very first moments, perfectly adapting to the surroundings and the action unfolding on the screen.”

“It ended up way more polished than expected, works really well as an adventure game, the story beats have some nifty ideas, the mousy hero is adorable and really well animated, the music fits the tone super well no matter the kind of situation, it's the full package.”

“And a raised glass for Jason Graves, for a truly wondrous soundtrack.”

“Her interactions with the player are so fun and legitimately heartwarming.”

“If you're looking for a beautiful adventure with a genuinely touching story and the occasional emotional rollercoaster, look no further.”

“It makes the experience engaging and, at times, truly heartbreaking - especially when you contrast the grand scale of the world with the sheer peril our tiny protagonist faces on her classic hero's journey.”

“Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a wonderful adventure filled with a magical, mystical atmosphere, where each new level feels like a beautiful diorama through which our tiny protagonist makes her way.”

“The ambient noises—Quill’s little footsteps pattering softly in the open air or echoing through old ruins, her gentle squeaks, crisp sounds of blades, armor, and mechanical contraptions, and the warm voice of the narrator telling the story as though reading from a great, old book of fables—all weave together to create a distinct, immersive atmosphere that is incredibly easy to lose yourself in.”

“The atmosphere is further enhanced by the beautiful music that accompanies the player from the very first moments, perfectly adapting to the surroundings and the action unfolding on the screen.”

“Her movements are fluid, her animations highly expressive and full of character, and, at times, delightfully funny.”

“Just an hour played and there is only one thing I have to say (hopefully not a spoiler): Quill gets mad if you make her go a path she is not supposed to... and that's hilarious.”

“Not many games do narration like it's a parent telling a story with the funny voices of other characters.”

“Graphics are sharper on a high-end display versus the limitations of VR goggles; performance is spectacular and most of the overall gameplay is preserved.”

“I like this approach; the music, visuals, and performance have all been quite good.”

“Easy replayability to collect missed items, which is great for completionists like me, including the option to skip combat gauntlets to make finding collectibles less tedious.”