To the Moon

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  1. MsSebie
    Aug 23, 2015
    9
    To the Moon is a single player game puzzle game that is story-oriented. The game is set in a world where the player controls two employees from the Sigmund Corporation where they have the technology to create artificial memories for dying seniors so that they may live out their dreams.

    The nature of the game is very simple. The player has to walk around the memory and find 5 objects    To the Moon is a single player game puzzle game that is story-oriented. The game is set in a world where the player controls two employees from the Sigmund Corporation where they have the technology to create artificial memories for dying seniors so that they may live out their dreams.

    The nature of the game is very simple. The player has to walk around the memory and find 5 objects that serves as a key to the next memory. The game is much less a game than it is a story. I personally do not mind the simple puzzles because it doesn’t take away from the story and rather just prompts the player to do some simple mind exercise.

    Dr. Eva and Dr. Neil are the two employees that you control throughout the game, their dialogue is funny and engaging and serves a comic relief as they travel through the memories of the dying patient Johnny Wyles. His lifelong dream is to travel to the moon however when asked why, his reply was, “I don’t know why. I just do.”

    I would like to say that this is one of the most bittersweet stories I’ve ever played through and that I highly recommend it for its' brilliant story and touching music.    … Expand
  2. SergioVM87
    Jan 24, 2016
    9
    Más que un juego, es una novela interactiva. Debes resolver puzzles y buscar objetos. Es simple, pero a la vez algo nuevo para cambiar de aires de tanto matar, correr o saltar. Le doy un nuevo por ser una historia muy original y bien escrita. Recomendado si quieres despejar tu mente y jugar a algo más tranquilo y emotivo.
  3. JustSomeGamer
    May 9, 2018
    9
    Such a beautiful story. I love how they handled the ending. It was a good ending, but there is still so much underlying sadness. "River died thinking Johnny forgot. Johnny died thinking he never forgot".
  4. langelm
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    Милая игра, за которую я очень долго не мог взяться, все таки достаточно сильно отталкивал движок рпг мейкера, сомневался что на нем вообще могли сделать что-то годное, но большое количество положительных оценок и наличие свободного вечера сделали свое дело. История рассказанная в игре действительно очень необычная, заставляет немного задуматься о жизни. Шарм в этой игре заключается вМилая игра, за которую я очень долго не мог взяться, все таки достаточно сильно отталкивал движок рпг мейкера, сомневался что на нем вообще могли сделать что-то годное, но большое количество положительных оценок и наличие свободного вечера сделали свое дело. История рассказанная в игре действительно очень необычная, заставляет немного задуматься о жизни. Шарм в этой игре заключается в пиксельной графике. На мой взгляд, именно неченткая прорисовка дает большой простор для фантазии. Каждый сам представляет себе героев такими, какими он хочет их видеть, а соответственно "игрок" переживает историю как свою личную драмму.… Expand
  5. Demon2017
    Jun 19, 2022
    9
    Очень трогательная история, очень жаль, что полное наслаждение не дают получать эти странные головоломки и прочие затянутости, но попробовать эту игру я советую абсолютно всем.
  6. natanfk
    Jan 21, 2017
    9
    There are those crying conservatives that say "this isn't a game" because "it's just story". However, this "no-game" involved much more than many AAA "games" out there. I play because I seek emotions. And if you seek emotions while playing, then play this GAME.
  7. Leo_Manzano
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
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  8. auditbadger
    Oct 15, 2017
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  9. RagingPoet
    Jan 6, 2018
    9
    To the Moon is not-really-interactive story made with terrible generic RPG-maker engine. But it still works very well because the storytelling is what matters the most and TtM does it perfectly.
  10. DRainbow
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    This isn't a game for everyone. Mostly because it isn't much of a game at all. This is an interactive story experience that is so good, you'll probably finish it without taking a break. The characters are fun, the music is beautiful and the game deserves every single tear you will shed.
  11. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    9
    Hikaye = 10
    Oynanış = 7
    Grafikler = 4
    Sesler = 5
    Keyif = 10
    Atmosfer = 10
    Süre = 10
  12. Kuniza
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    THIS REVIEW INCLUDES BOTH THE MAIN GAME AND THE TWO MINISODES

    "9/10 - This is a very good game, and you need to play it. Period." - Bruce Stracci Where do I begin to even describe this masterpiece of an RPG/Visual Novel? I guess I should start by giving some context: This game made an impact right away on my first playthrough a couple of years ago. Something in regards to the    THIS REVIEW INCLUDES BOTH THE MAIN GAME AND THE TWO MINISODES

    "9/10 - This is a very good game, and you need to play it. Period." - Bruce Stracci

    Where do I begin to even describe this masterpiece of an RPG/Visual Novel?

    I guess I should start by giving some context: This game made an impact right away on my first playthrough a couple of years ago. Something in regards to the story, pace, humor, and how everything is perfectly crafted.

    I've recently re-played the entire saga, in light of the arrival of "Impostor Factory". The sheer amount of details that can easily be missed, may become important later on in future games.

    "To the Moon" is, in my opinion at least, the best game of this franchise so far. To even talk about the story in this review would be a disservice to how it was presented to me by Kan Gao and his amazing team, so I won't go into much detail over it. It's one of those games that needs to be played before you pass away. It's THAT GOOD.

    In regards to the minisodes: They are two isolated but very lore-important chapters that can be easily ignored by the player. I think it's MANDATORY to play them, before exploring both sequels "Finding Paradise" and "Impostor Factory" - But perhaps Minisode 2 spoils a LOT of the fun for the future installments of the series (This is especially noticeable in "IF"). I still will recommend playing them despite everything.

    Now, for the more technical part:

    Story: 9.5/10 - This is the strongest part of the game. To The Moon can be played in less than two hours if you are that focused, however, it's best to take the time and take it easy with this. Johnny and River's story is a tragic one, and the slower you take it, the further you understand the main conflict and motivation of his final wish. This is half a point away from the perfect score, however, as I feel the story at times can be too reliant on "comedic" moments where it kind of drives away the urgency of the plot.

    Gameplay: 6/10 - Oof, just OOF. Let me be clear: I'm familiar with RPGMaker games, and with similarly-created RPG titles. An RPG maker game can have both nice gameplay, and a visually stunning graphics, TODAY (titles like Omori, Lisa the Painful, Grimms Hollow came with a more powerful version of the engine) For the time this first title was created, gameplay wise is very similar to older games of it's era, considering titles such as Yume Nikki and Lisa the First, to name a few. If I were to judge with modern standarts, this score would be lower, but cosidering that this game is more than a decade old, and first came out in 2011, I think it's decent enough. The minimalistic style, lack of combat areas, difficult navigation at times, and certain bugs that I encountered during my second playthough didn't make it an enjoyable experience. The most FRUSTRATING aspect of this game are two moments that I can remember: The first being the frustrating "memento activation minigame" which I think adds nothing but extending unnecessarily the game and breaking the pace of this game - this mechanic was further improved in "FP", with the same problems, and outright removed in "IF", so I think it was really unnecessary. The second moment highlights one of the biggest flukes in terms of gameplay: This was SUCH A MISSING OPPORTUNITY, GAMEPLAY WISE! I still think that the game would greatly benefit from some sort of combat mechanics. Overall, It could be so much better, but it's understandable given the context.

    Characters: 10/10 - The main cast (Eva & Neil) have such chemistry together. Their back and forth, not only as playful banter, but also in the more "serious" moments of the story is such a delight to see, and the way they interact with both the patient and the world is what sold me from literally the opening scene. The supporting cast has also a lot of "believability" to them, and I could immerse myself right in the story. This also applies to the minisodes, where we get to meet some of their co-workers and see the relations from a different perspective. Nothing else to add, since that would ruin the fun of the first gameplay for the uninitiated ones.

    Original Sound Track (OST) - 10/10 - Also a perfect score. Not only the ambient music mind you, but the experience really compliments the experience - Fun fact: A couple of years ago, and 5-6 years after my first and only playthrough of this game, a friend of mine played "For River/To the Moon" (the main theme of this game) just for fun at the piano. I instantly recognized the song, despite not having any contact with the game in a long time. It's THAT GOOD.

    Accessibility: 9/10 - Yes, this is a very easy game to pick up, especially if you are new to videogames, or just a casual player. Since it can take you no more than 4 hours if you take your time to complete the main story, and right now is a very cheap game to get, it's very accessible.

    Overall review: 9/10 - This is a very good game, and you need to play it. Period.    … Expand
  13. VG_Alex
    May 26, 2019
    9
    'To the Moon' is a game with wonderful music and touching narrative. I witnessed Johnny and River's vows from Rosalene and Watts'perspectives.

    9.0 Artwork
  14. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    Incredibly well written and emotional loaded story. It's a small masterpiece.
  15. Lugocain
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    Amazing and beautiful game, I'm just re-playing it before start with Finding Paradise, and always impresses me with what people can do with very little resources but a lot of passion.
  16. Prometheus1241
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    I do not actually know, what to write here. Just play this one. You'l have zero regrets.
  17. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    9
    This game is perfect for what it is. The fact that it manages to tell an emotional story, when games with hundreds of times bigger budget don't really manage to is a fantastic accomplishment. This is an example of what indie games can be.
    Towards the end, it does get just a bit more melodramatic than it should and there is an action sequence that did no sit well with me, pulling it down    This game is perfect for what it is. The fact that it manages to tell an emotional story, when games with hundreds of times bigger budget don't really manage to is a fantastic accomplishment. This is an example of what indie games can be.
    Towards the end, it does get just a bit more melodramatic than it should and there is an action sequence that did no sit well with me, pulling it down from a perfect rating, but they are of minor concern and you should experience this game.
    Rating of 0 for metacritic's search though, searching for the title, this game was on page 3    … Expand
  18. kezzyhko
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
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  19. MiaBlaiscote
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    “To The Moon” is one amazing story game. I can’t believe it was made in RPG Maker. Again, this shows the engine can create great games.

    Unlike “Finding Paradise”, there are more “game-y” aspects, like puzzles, and I was stuck at some points. However, I keep on, since I wanted to know how the story end. It’s also rare to have an autistic character in gaming, so I was cool with River.    “To The Moon” is one amazing story game. I can’t believe it was made in RPG Maker. Again, this shows the engine can create great games.

    Unlike “Finding Paradise”, there are more “game-y” aspects, like puzzles, and I was stuck at some points. However, I keep on, since I wanted to know how the story end.

    It’s also rare to have an autistic character in gaming, so I was cool with River.

    Yes, the story does have some bits I liked less (some dramatic events only for more drama!) but overall, I had a good time with “To The Moon”.

    Recommended with “Finding Paradise” and “A Bird Story”.    … Expand
  20. Jattaman
    Sep 19, 2022
    9
    Più che un videogame, è una storia da seguire.
    Grafica in pixel art semplice ma efficace.
    Colonna sonora splendida e trama da urlo.
    Commovente.
    Capolavoro.
  21. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  22. GenuineOpinion
    Sep 8, 2012
    8
    Everything MarkDarkness says is absolutely true. I PERSONALLY felt the comedic relief was a little too much sometimes. Certainly not the best GAME I've ever played, it probably could have been done in movie form and had just as much of an emotional impact. All in all, it was very sad, and the soundtrack is definite fire.
  23. vahn
    Sep 22, 2012
    8
    Really enjoyable story and a very touching ending are the best words to descrive this piece of art. However, this is the issue I had at the start and probably some gamers are complaining or might complain: this isn't really a game, but a piece of art, and some people might not like this kind of "games", although it's mostly a "2 sided" fight which nobody will win and, personally, I don'tReally enjoyable story and a very touching ending are the best words to descrive this piece of art. However, this is the issue I had at the start and probably some gamers are complaining or might complain: this isn't really a game, but a piece of art, and some people might not like this kind of "games", although it's mostly a "2 sided" fight which nobody will win and, personally, I don't care who is right, as long as we enjoy the software, game or art that is. With that big detail, my biggest complains on the game are mostly three: dialogue, length, and replay value. Now, the game has a very well told story (minus some issues to understand), but I'm probably not alone when I say that the dialogue of the 2 characters, for the most part, are unnecessarily funny, and I mean unnecessary. Sometimes the characters tend to put on jokes on jokes that really won't make you laugh, but just facepalm thinking "this wasn't really needed". The problem here is that the unnecessary funny dialogue RUINS the atmosphere, which is very serious and sometimes even dark, and doesn't help at all, luckily the story hooks you in so you'll easily ignore those dialogues and focus on the plot. The length of the game also is very short, clocking in about 4-5 hours tops of gaming to reach the end...not a big deal if it wasn't that other games like this that can last much more (like visual novels). Also there isn't many puzzles (and a small action scene) in this game and that means that there aren't obstacles stopping you at all. This issue can be a big problem, especially when we can find flash games that lasts for double the time, but it's also unfair to compare games of different genres. Still, hope for some more length...especially when there's also issues with the replay value. Now, the game isn't costy, which means the cost won't stop people, but the game has almost no replay value because, unfortunely, there aren't many choices to do in the game: the story is EXTREMELY linear and, unless I'm wrong, there is no other ending. Add the 4-5 hour length, you'll easily get a good "game" but that probably won't be played again for a while, which is a pity because adventure games and story driven games (visual novels, again), have at least more than one ending, which gives us more longevity and more ways to experience a story. I'm still giving a 8 because not only it was a very touching game and a bitter yet sweet story, but also because the concept is "kinda" original and I can't wait to see this concept amplified and to see what other stories we will see like this. It's still a game to try and to enjoy despite everything: even with flaws, the rest of the game will easily make you enjoy the money spent, even for a short time: it's definitely a story to enjoy and I can't find a reason to avoid it or tell people to not play it, so... see you to the moon!… Expand
  24. gmboy902
    Jul 18, 2013
    8
    The main characters occasionally clash with the story they are observing and sometimes plot elements get contrived to keep the story moving, but if you're looking for a moving story and don't care too much about the graphics or utter lack of gameplay, then look no further.

    I usually criticize games for adopting retro graphics. Touted too often as an artistic choice, in most games the    The main characters occasionally clash with the story they are observing and sometimes plot elements get contrived to keep the story moving, but if you're looking for a moving story and don't care too much about the graphics or utter lack of gameplay, then look no further.

    I usually criticize games for adopting retro graphics. Touted too often as an artistic choice, in most games the presence of retro graphics is most likely the result of the developer's laziness. In some, such as Minecraft, it compliments the nature of the game quite nicely and perhaps nicer than more modern graphics would. I can thankfully add this game to the latter list, as the presence of 3D graphics or voice-acting (all dialog is in text form) would actually take away from the characters and story. It is meant to be simple but elegant, and the graphics do suit it in this case.

    Bearing in mind that this game is not trying to be a game so much as an interactive story, I won't really critique the gameplay elements so much. They mostly consist of searching for items with relevance to the story itself, and so fall under the story category. There are a few very simple puzzles that seem a bit out of place.

    Since this game takes the role of an interactive story, most criticisms of it must be based on that aspect. Fortunately, To the Moon really does pull its weight in that category. The setup is simple a man is on his deathbed two years after his wife passed, and his last wish was to go to the moon for some uncertain reason. The two main characters, who act as observers most of the time, are doctors with the ability to enter the man's unconscious mind and alter his memories such that he believes he actually did. In order to do so, they must trace their way back through his memories until his childhood to find out why he wants to go to the moon. The emotional story centers itself primarily around the man's relationship with his wife, and builds to a climax that is both startling and heartbreaking.

    The two main characters sometimes clash with the plot in a non-productive way, however. One of them is meant to provide comic relief and admittedly, there were some pretty fantastic moments in that field but on occasion the comedy will come in contrast to the serious tone of the story which you are observing at the moment. Also, many of the elements of the story feel made up, out of place, and contrived simply to provide a reason for the story to continue in the manner the developer wanted. This is a sign of poorly thought out writing.

    But overall, To the Moon will provide you with about 3 hours of the most powerful writing I have ever seen in this medium.    … Expand
  25. ddrussianinja
    Jan 11, 2014
    8
    It's common to see a game with really fun, solid gameplay to have a really weak, pointless story, but it's far less common to see the opposite. That's exactly what we have in "To The Moon". We have an expertly-crafted narrative with great art, atmosphere, and music, but the gameplay is shoehorned-in, tedious, and doesn't serve the narrative in any significant way. This game would have beenIt's common to see a game with really fun, solid gameplay to have a really weak, pointless story, but it's far less common to see the opposite. That's exactly what we have in "To The Moon". We have an expertly-crafted narrative with great art, atmosphere, and music, but the gameplay is shoehorned-in, tedious, and doesn't serve the narrative in any significant way. This game would have been far better without the gameplay constantly slowing down the pacing. Still, the story is so good that I can't in good conscience give this a score any lower than an 8. The fact that I can care so much about this story in spite of gameplay that literally had me groaning for hours is a testament to just how strong a story it is. Perhaps it would have been a better book or movie, but even if this isn't the ideal medium for it, it's still a strong enough story to deserve praise and make it worth playing.… Expand
  26. BasilZero
    Jun 2, 2014
    8
    Game: To The Moon
    Genre: RPG-Adventure
    Developer: Freebird Games System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 75/100 Value Score: 7.5/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 8/10 • GamePlay: 7/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 7/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 3/10 • Replay Value: 5/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Great emotional and original storyline +Modern style cliches, jokes, etc which is rare    Game: To The Moon
    Genre: RPG-Adventure
    Developer: Freebird Games
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 75/100
    Value Score: 7.5/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 8/10
    • GamePlay: 7/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 3/10
    • Replay Value: 5/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Great emotional and original storyline
    +Modern style cliches, jokes, etc which is rare in games these days
    +Fantastic soundtrack which fits perfectly with each and every aspect of the game

    Cons
    -Too short
    -Feels like a fetch quest of a game
    -Controls feel sluggish
    -Should of been an anime like Clannad rather than a game (lol)    … Expand
  27. fartheststar
    Dec 13, 2012
    8
    This is a game/story that is well worth experiencing. I'm not a game snob and am not scoring this highly because it's the "in" thing to do. This is simply good. It has a story that makes you want to see it through. I got started today and couldn't stop playing until I got to the end. maybe 7-8 hours later. The interactivity with the characters has some surprising empathetic moments ofThis is a game/story that is well worth experiencing. I'm not a game snob and am not scoring this highly because it's the "in" thing to do. This is simply good. It has a story that makes you want to see it through. I got started today and couldn't stop playing until I got to the end. maybe 7-8 hours later. The interactivity with the characters has some surprising empathetic moments of game play - you might be surprised at your responses. The "horse" scene came closer to conveying "joy" in a game than anything I've seen. The music is especially on point in facilitating the story - and the story has complexity that keeps you pushing forward to unravel what's going on. I don't give many 8s, but this is very well done.… Expand
  28. p360assassin
    Feb 7, 2013
    8
    Firstly, I want to begin my review by saying that people should stop calling this an adventure game. It is more of a visual novel, which there is nothing wrong with that, you just must expect little gameplay with extremely large amounts of text speech bubbles. The game's story I won't say, since that can be read in tons of other places and much better then I could. All I will say is it isFirstly, I want to begin my review by saying that people should stop calling this an adventure game. It is more of a visual novel, which there is nothing wrong with that, you just must expect little gameplay with extremely large amounts of text speech bubbles. The game's story I won't say, since that can be read in tons of other places and much better then I could. All I will say is it is extremely emotional, and feels quite unique. While some complain about the jokes, they are never told during scenes which would be greatly detrimental to the scene, and the game reduces the amount Neil says as the seriousness of the situation pushs him more and more from his usual sarcastic and casual manner, although it never completely changes him from the character you love.
    The 16 bit art style is done well, and the developer showed some real creativity. The music quality is incredibly good, easily one of the best soundtracks ever made for a game. (The guy who said it sounded like what he would play when he was 12 must of been a fantastic pianist) And the music always feels perfect for the scene when it is used.
    The game does have a couple of puzzles which feel out of place and simply designed to make it feel less like a visual novel and more of a game. I would of preferred they not be in the game, but at least they are short and very easy.
    The game has a distinct lack of polish, and there is such a large amount of bugs and lack of responsiveness with the controls (only apparent in the scenes that require the keyboard, which are far and few between, and always very short) except strangely when using a 360 gamepad, which the game does not even remember to claim to support (despite full compatibility). Also, the game has the most screen tearing I have ever seen with no vsync option. This may be due to an oversight or it may be due to the RPG maker engine that I have 'heard' the game uses (although I have never used it, so I wouldn't know) However, these bugs will never prevent you from beating the game with little problems.

    And finally, something I truly found awesome was how almost everything you find in the first part of the game as you explore the house and lighthouse (which is entirely optional) is explained throughout the story and usually has major significance.
    What will likely tun lots of people off is the length. The game is only four hours long, and due to its story based nature and lack of branching unlike many visual novels do; it has very little replay value. Of course, it is still a fantastic experience and only costs ten dollars anyway.

    Overall, a great experience with fantastic story, slightly hurt by puzzles and bugs that don't take away too much on the experience, and I highly recommend the game.    … Expand
  29. Bongo_clive
    Feb 9, 2013
    8
    Perhaps it's only as you get older that this game resonates so much. Do you risk messing with loving memories, even if it's to get rid of painful ones. Lovely story, brought tears to the eyes.
  30. mckw
    Feb 3, 2014
    8
    Such a beautiful and well written story that really hits the spot, despite occasional parts where rather bad dialogue flatten the mood, the beauty is not tarnished. Not much of a game, but the story has every bit of redeeming value. Enjoyed the art style and soundtrack as well to complement the emotions and scenes portrayed.
  31. Menaxene
    Mar 8, 2013
    8
    To the Moon is a awesome story but I could be a good game if the gameplay wasn't so "basic". Like I said, the story is realy well writen, like a short novel or a manga. Very smoothy. It's rare in a game, but not just in video game. Personaly, I hope there is a sequel (as it seems to be at the end of the game) but with more gameplay. Music is also greeat.
  32. YellowSnow
    Oct 22, 2013
    8
    If you are looking for an emotional story, nice pictured but not that deep characters and a story that keeps you guessing till the end look no further. This game has it all.
    Yet there are some aspects you should know before starting this. It is more like reading a novel then actually playing a game. The few gameplay parts are pretty standard and repetitive Sequences where you are looking    If you are looking for an emotional story, nice pictured but not that deep characters and a story that keeps you guessing till the end look no further. This game has it all.
    Yet there are some aspects you should know before starting this. It is more like reading a novel then actually playing a game. The few gameplay parts are pretty standard and repetitive Sequences where you are looking for pieces of memories that will let you continue in the story. Which means you are running around ingame trying to interact with every object there is which is maybe the weakest part of the game.

    Yet the story is just brilliant. Exploring the life of a person and finding out which events lead to other events is just so much fun.

    At the end this game left me with a deep sense of satisfaction and some sadness as the story finally unwinds.

    In my opinion this is a must play.    … Expand
  33. DeusXCom
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    One of most impressive stories told in a video game accompanied by really beautiful piano soundtrack? Absolutely! The problem is that the actual gameplay here is little to none and what little gameplay it has doesn't work well at all. The movement is clunky, minigames and other mechanisms are annoying and there are few game breaking bugs, where either engine collapses making you unable toOne of most impressive stories told in a video game accompanied by really beautiful piano soundtrack? Absolutely! The problem is that the actual gameplay here is little to none and what little gameplay it has doesn't work well at all. The movement is clunky, minigames and other mechanisms are annoying and there are few game breaking bugs, where either engine collapses making you unable to interact with anything or walk through walls, or the game stops completely, so you're unable to progress either way. I will still rate this game highly positively, because if you overcome these problems, you can experience one of the best and most touching stories, but if it's primarily the story and music you have to offer, there might be more suitable mediums to tell it like a movie or animation perhaps, because really, gameplay here is just dragging it down, slowing the story-telling pace or in case of bugs preventing you to progress, forcing you to reload and annoying you. Gameplay isn't any enjoyable here anyway, so there might be much better ways how to present this masterpiece of a story, but it is still highly recommended to check it out, because you don't want to miss such a beautiful tale. 8/10… Expand
  34. CiloH
    Nov 26, 2013
    8
    This game is one heck of a tearjerker. To the Moon is all about it's fantastic story. Not much game play is present. It will make the men weep the sweetest tears and make the women shed the manliest tears.
  35. Trunks252
    Jan 9, 2014
    8
    To the Moon...an interesting review. Its about as much of a game as a movie is. Its linear, with virtually no gameplay. So, all it really has going for it is the story and the music (both of which are excellent). It really is a good piece of media.

    However, i'm not so willing to forgive the game's shortcomings as others. I'm not comfortable calling it a game. Games have gameplay, and    To the Moon...an interesting review. Its about as much of a game as a movie is. Its linear, with virtually no gameplay. So, all it really has going for it is the story and the music (both of which are excellent). It really is a good piece of media.

    However, i'm not so willing to forgive the game's shortcomings as others. I'm not comfortable calling it a game. Games have gameplay, and are more than just interactive. Gameplay is integral to the experience, whereas this 'gameplay' just feels tacked on.

    Dialogue from certain characters feels questionable at best. Neil was not funny in the slightest. He completely ruined the atmosphere and made me very aware that I was playing a game. He seemed less of a scientist and more of a teenage anime pedophile. I understand the benefits of comic relief but this hurt the game without helping at all.

    Also, while the pixel graphics were good and implemented well, I don't really understand why that style was chosen for this game. It has nothing to do with the story or gameplay. I would have expected some type of dreamy style, or even just normal hand drawn sprites. Again, I like the graphics, they just don't feel right for this game.

    Regardless, the story was moving, and the music is very fitting and well done. I foresee listening to the soundtrack for years to come. I would recommend this game to the refined, open minded gamer. Anyone who wants good gameplay needs to skip this one.    … Expand
  36. Maluko
    Jun 19, 2014
    8
    Gave it a 8 because of the amazing story, I can't get myself to give it a 10 because of the annoying scientists trying to be funny and their annoying "intrusion" in the story. I was deeply involved in the story eager to the next scene...and then the scientist appear and make a joke...

    If anyone read this and play it knowing beforehand of their annoyance, maybe you can ignore it, focus    Gave it a 8 because of the amazing story, I can't get myself to give it a 10 because of the annoying scientists trying to be funny and their annoying "intrusion" in the story. I was deeply involved in the story eager to the next scene...and then the scientist appear and make a joke...

    If anyone read this and play it knowing beforehand of their annoyance, maybe you can ignore it, focus on the story and eventually give a 10 to the game.    … Expand
  37. pmart4
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    This game just goes to show that you don't need stellar graphics to create an awesome game. An inspiring and deep story, coupled with an epic music score and you can create gold.

    Serious onions!
  38. BrotatoSoup
    Nov 24, 2014
    8
    Can someone please get me a tissue! To the Moon was very emotional and I loved it! It was so good. I appreciated and valued every moment of it. From the characters to the music, especially the music! I'm not giving a 9/10 or 10/10 because the two main characters seemed to carry on and ruin the moment sometimes with their playfulness. These characters somewhat stopped doing this as the gameCan someone please get me a tissue! To the Moon was very emotional and I loved it! It was so good. I appreciated and valued every moment of it. From the characters to the music, especially the music! I'm not giving a 9/10 or 10/10 because the two main characters seemed to carry on and ruin the moment sometimes with their playfulness. These characters somewhat stopped doing this as the game progressed at least. Other than that I really enjoyed it… Expand
  39. bskierys
    Jun 2, 2019
    8
    The heart-touching story told with humor and pixel art. The story is accompanied by a great piano soundtrack that fits well into the game. this is a story of dreams that can come true.
    It is a short game, but you will remember it for years.
  40. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    It's a good game. Not one of my favorites but it's alright. Worth buying if you can get is cheap.
  41. SrPepe
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    To the moon es esplendido, atrapante y cuenta una historia muy linda. Disfrute mucho jugarlo y controlando los dos protagonistas que me cayeron muy bien. Ansioso por jugar el 2.
  42. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good legend moon
  43. muldoon
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    “To the Moon” was a very frustrating videogame for me. This is because, although it had some of the most beautiful/poignant moments of any game I had ever played, this was almost ruined by other factors.

    Technically, “To the Moon” is a science-fiction, as two of the four primary characters in the game are employed as memory editors. The other two characters of interest are an old man,    “To the Moon” was a very frustrating videogame for me. This is because, although it had some of the most beautiful/poignant moments of any game I had ever played, this was almost ruined by other factors.

    Technically, “To the Moon” is a science-fiction, as two of the four primary characters in the game are employed as memory editors. The other two characters of interest are an old man, who is dying, and his wife, who at the time of the story is already deceased. The dying man’s memory is being edited. The memory editing is the most outlandish story element. The vast majority of the story is fairly down to earth. The story revolves around a great secret/mystery, which the now deceased wife tried to tell her husband before she died.

    The parts of the story which are supposed to be sad are wonderful, but this is damaged by two other facts: 1) the story is sad in a way which it seems like it was not intended to be, and 2) there are some very obnoxious elements which were intended to be humorous.

    The dialog from young male memory editor in the beginning is incredibly annoying. It was apparent that the game creators intended for him to so-over-the-top, that he was funny. However, I have a very different sense of humor. It got so bad in the beginning, very nearly stopped playing the game.

    The second disappointment relies on the fact that the old dying man is the character to whom the mystery being revealed would matter the most. However, the truth is never revealed to him. It is a bit like reading a murder mystery novel, where you learn from reading the book “who dunnit,” but the primary detective figure in the book never finds out. The mystery in this game is not quite so malicious as a murder, however, there is very much a secret as if it were a murder mystery. There is a consolation in that after the old man’s memory is edited, he still remembers the best parts of his marriage, but he never learns what his wife was trying to tell him. Perhaps even the memory that his wife was trying to tell him something is removed entirely; it’s not clear.

    I am more frustrated than disappointed, because I never a view a book, or game, or anything as “cast in stone.” Somebody could always modify it and republish. Although it is not a very old videogame, I hope that “to the moon” will remade with the following changes: 1) some of the male character’s obnoxious early-game dialog is toned down, and 2) it would be nice at the end if the mystery is revealed to the old man.

    It is frustrating to know that neither of these changes will likely ever occur. I imagine that the game will be entered into the annals of great works of art, and never be touched again except to occasionally be played/viewed/read in its original state by some art historian of the future.    … Expand
  44. Kelen
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    7.5 / 10 ❤️ - Very good
    (after 8.5 hours of playing & completing the game)

    An interesting story that can touched you and make you think. Choices are usually just an illusion of influencing on the plot
  45. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    To the Moon is a psychological drama adventure game developed and published by Freebird Games. The story follows two doctors who offer to fulfill a dying man's last wish using artificial memories. The game features relatively few gameplay mechanics, with the player controlling the two doctors, exploring the narrative and solving puzzles as they try to reconstruct the dying man's memoriesTo the Moon is a psychological drama adventure game developed and published by Freebird Games. The story follows two doctors who offer to fulfill a dying man's last wish using artificial memories. The game features relatively few gameplay mechanics, with the player controlling the two doctors, exploring the narrative and solving puzzles as they try to reconstruct the dying man's memories in order to fulfill his wish.… Expand
  46. juanfrandegea
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    ¿Vienes a jugar o a ver una historia que solo puede ser contada de esta forma en el medio del videojuego? Mira, el gameplay es prácticamente inexistente pero ¿Importa? Al final del juego abandonas a sus protagonistas con la sensación de que algo ha cambiado y eso vale más que muchas cosas que se cen en el medio.
  47. EmirhanSahin
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    Great storyline and storytelling. The soundtracks are really good and the art design is very attractive. But gameplay promising us almost nothing.
  48. ertyz
    Jan 13, 2022
    8
    If you want to cry :)
    +2 for one of the best OST
    very nice game if I need to compare among all other games by the way.
  49. MissingNo000
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    A truly tearful story that engages you from start to finish. characters characterized really well that thanks to their dialogues make you look away from a type of woody and cumbersome gameplay.
    Truly sublime ost that make you immerse yourself even more in this melancholy mood.
  50. justanormie
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    An emotional rollercoaster - I laughed, I cried. Don't play it for the gameplay though.
  51. saraysamuel
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    un juegpo muy god la verdad, y triste , o masomenos , pero si que buen ahistoria y que inovador
  52. imalynxcat
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    sadece hikayesi için oynanacak bir oyun oynanış olarak hiçbir derinliği yok.
  53. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 3, 2015
    7
    This is not a game in any real sense. While it is “interactive” in the sense that you move around the environment and interact with objects, in truth the interactivity is an illusion; yoru movement in the environment is about as interactive as turning a page in a book most of the time, and at times is actually more tedious because you have to search for where you need to click to get toThis is not a game in any real sense. While it is “interactive” in the sense that you move around the environment and interact with objects, in truth the interactivity is an illusion; yoru movement in the environment is about as interactive as turning a page in a book most of the time, and at times is actually more tedious because you have to search for where you need to click to get to the “next page” – in the case of this game, the next bit of dialogue or cut scene. The only real “game” elements it contains is a single game of whac-a-mole towards the very end – which you do not need to succeed at to progress in the game, and which actually has no impact on the game at all, as far as I can tell – and some simplistic tile-flip puzzles which are present for the first third or so of the game. These feel wholly out of place in the game and are simply discarded later on. There is no possibility of failure in the game, and the one section that might feel remotely “game-like” is mostly just tediously walking down a hallway for about five minutes – if that. In the end, it is much closer to a movie than anything else – and most likely, should have been exactly that.

    The story ultimately has four main characters. Dr. Eva Rosalene and Dr. Neil Watts are the two primary protagonists of the game, and are who the player controls throughout the length of the story. They work for the Sigmund Corporation, a corporation which specializes in rewriting the memories of dying people so that they can experience a different life in which a single wish comes true. The way this is accomplished is by entering the minds of the dying person, viewing their memories, and going back to their childhood and implanting a very strong desire to complete whatever one wish they wanted to see; because they would have a singular, powerful drive their whole life to achieve that goal, their mind will simulate them succeeding at that task (most of the time, anyway; it is implied that it is not foolproof, but that it is pretty reliable) and they will live out their dream in their mind before dying.

    The inspiration from is obvious, but the game itself has a very different take on things; the goal, in the end, is very different, and the Sigmund Corporation is paid to by the dying people to grant these mental wishes. We immediately see that Dr. Neil Watts is the funny, goofy, eccentric guy, while Eva Rosalene is the competent, no-nonsense character; even still, both have their moments of seriousness and comedy, and Dr. Neil Watts is definitely a Jerk with a Heart of Gold type character, who tries to cover up his soft spots whenever he does not absolutely have to do so.

    In the end, the story took a fairly long time to get through, and I got the feeling that it would have made more sense as a movie than it did as a “video game” – moving around in the environment was mostly unnecessary tedium, and the game at times went into cutscenes which showed that it could have simply been a movie the whole way through. It would have gone by a lot more quickly, and likely been several hours shorter as more of a visual novel or movie-like experience, and I think I would have enjoyed it more as such. The pacing was a bit of a problem in places, particularly towards the end when Eva sets everything up for the grand finale off-screen without explaining it to Neil (and thus, the player), creating some unnecessary tension between the two for no good in-character reason. The sequence could have been greatly shortened, made much more visually interesting, and it still would have worked; instead, it felt weird and unnecessarily drawn-out.

    There were also a few moments of extreme strangeness. Perhaps the greatest is when the characters at the start of the second act of the story, unable to figure out how to get Johnny to want to go to the Moon, start bursting into Johnny’s memories at random to pitch the idea of going to the Moon to him. While the characters at this point are very sleep deprived, the mood whiplash in this section of the story is severe, as went from some fairly serious memories with humor thrown in to lighten the mood to frenetic comedic action on the part of both of the protagonists. While the humor which was interspersed into the rest of the game actually worked pretty well, the humor in that particular section felt off and too extreme; it is never mentioned again afterwards.

    All that aside, the core of the story worked well enough, and while it wasn’t as good of a story as the one I made up in my mind about halfway through the game, I can’t say that I disliked it or felt like the game cheated me, and am interested in seeing if they do something else interesting with the characters in the future.    … Expand
  54. JimCorbett
    Jan 9, 2014
    7
    To be honest, I am a bit disappointed by To The Moon. I have heard only the highest praise for its story, but when I actually got the game it seemed to be only an above average story. The game is meant to be a sad story about a dying mans last wish, but they put it way too much cheesy humor that ruins the flow of the story. The gameplay is very basic, and there really isn't much of it. YouTo be honest, I am a bit disappointed by To The Moon. I have heard only the highest praise for its story, but when I actually got the game it seemed to be only an above average story. The game is meant to be a sad story about a dying mans last wish, but they put it way too much cheesy humor that ruins the flow of the story. The gameplay is very basic, and there really isn't much of it. You go around finding items in a level and solving simple flip puzzles. The controls are a bit awkward and you often don't go to where you click. However, I do appreciate a game that focuses on a good story and To The Moon does that well. the addition of an excellent soundtrack is a great bonus as well. If you're a fan of story based games, then you'll want to give To The Moon a look, if you're looking for stellar gameplay, then look elsewhere.… Expand
  55. FirestormMk3
    Jan 24, 2014
    7
    This is a pretty simple game made in RPG Maker, but the real focus is on the story. You won't level up, there's only one instance of a battle screen, and you won't hunt monsters, but if you're like me "To the Moon" will surprise you with its characters and its heart. It's a game that made a cynic like me consider believing in love, if only for a moment.

    The text-boxes and pixelated    This is a pretty simple game made in RPG Maker, but the real focus is on the story. You won't level up, there's only one instance of a battle screen, and you won't hunt monsters, but if you're like me "To the Moon" will surprise you with its characters and its heart. It's a game that made a cynic like me consider believing in love, if only for a moment.

    The text-boxes and pixelated graphics may be a turn-off to some, but let me assure you that this game was more immersive that many of the AAA titles I've played. The writer's craft here is truly astounding. Lines of text aren't wasted, effects are always used with a purpose. I played the entire experience in a single sitting and was engrossed from start to finish.

    The story is about two people from an agency that can enter and alter people's memories. They provide this as a service to the dying to give them the memories (and make them plausible) of whatever their life's ambition was. The dying man in this case has no idea why, but since he was a boy he wanted to go to the moon. What seems like a typical boyhood dream becomes a story of trauma, life-long love, and an exploration of the human psyche. But it does all of this without getting preachy or keeping a single tone. Through the game you'll laugh at its surprisingly varied humor, you'll feel like shutting down the game because of the sorrow, and you'll be on the edge of your seat for the ending sequence as you struggle with very real questions about your obligation to the dying man whose head you are inside.

    To the Moon is a great emotional ride, and even if like me you only take the ride once, you'll remember the experience for a long time to come. I myself am writing this review a year after having played it, but its impact on me is a fresh now as it was then.    … Expand
  56. bagobonez
    Oct 28, 2013
    7
    The game seems to have done a good job wringing the most that it can from it's 16-bit graphical style of gameplay. Now obviously this game is one based largely on story telling and emotion than gameplay or any kind of RPG elements. And that's where the game ultimately succeeds but not without some glaring flaws.

    My only real complaint about the game was that the writer of the story    The game seems to have done a good job wringing the most that it can from it's 16-bit graphical style of gameplay. Now obviously this game is one based largely on story telling and emotion than gameplay or any kind of RPG elements. And that's where the game ultimately succeeds but not without some glaring flaws.

    My only real complaint about the game was that the writer of the story seemed to be intent on breaking immersion at every given opportunity! This centers largely around the male doctor character of the game (Dr. Neil) and how he has the maturity of a 10 year old. He's constantly trying to make jokes which are bad 90% of the time.

    Perhaps this was the writer's attempt at some levity to what is a deeply moving overall story? If so, I can do without that levity. It's extremely hard to believe (even though we are supposed to suspend belief) that this doctor has the intellectual prowess and dedication to become a scientist capable of helping create, or at least navigate a machine that can enter the memories of the human mind and alter them, all the while he's making jokes that Bart Simpson would find immature and needless.

    At times this alone almost caused me to stop playing, but I decided to try to shrug this character off and I'm glad I did, because underneath lies a story that pulls on the heart strings like few others in gaming. If you don't get a little watery eyed at the game's final scene you might want to check your pulse.

    Overall it was worth the time put into it, but it's hard to ignore the glaring fact that Dr. Neil's immersion breaking lack of humor continuously injects itself into the situation.    … Expand
  57. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Single Player/Multi Player (1/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (0/2) Visuals/Story (2/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/Multi Player (1/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (0/2)

    Visuals/Story (2/2)

    (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is better than the visuals, review this section as if the visuals didn’t matter)

    Accessibility/Longevity (2/2)

    (Review this section only on Accessibility if the game has no longevity) (Review this section only on longevity if the game isn’t accessible)

    Pricing (2/2)

    Wildcard (0)

    This is a guideline for how to properly review games. Many reviewers like to get a “feel” for a game, and arbitrarily give a game a score that they believe it deserves. This results in wildly different scores between different reviewers, and vastly different scores between similar games. This guideline addresses these problems and scores games fairly and consistently. This guideline also gives scores that are usually similar to the metacritic score.

    The review score is based out of 10 points. There are no “half” or 0.5 increments. It is impossible to have a score above 10 or below 0. The review score will change as the game gets new dlc, drops in price, or if more secrets are found through the game increasing its appeal.

    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

    Notice that 3 of these sections have two parts. These particular sections will be scored based on the stronger part of the game of the two. For example, if a game has a lousy single player campaign, but an excellent multiplayer component, that section will be based solely on the multiplayer as if the single player did not exist. This allows games to be based on their own merits, as many unnecessary features are shoehorned into video games by publishers to reach a “feature quota”. Games that excel in both areas of a section don’t receive should be noted in the written review, but cannot increase the score past 2 in that section. However, it can be taken into account in the final section

    The final section can add 1, add 0, or subtract 1 to the final score. This final section is the “wildcard” section. This section is for how the reviewer “feels” about the game, but limits this only to this section, rather than the entire 10 point review. This section can include any positive or negative point that was not covered in the previous 5 sections.    … Expand
  58. carlosgtardon
    Jun 10, 2014
    7
    Interesante narrativa e historia, pero no es un videojuego, no hay estructura de jugabilidad pero la idea es muy interesante. Si te lo tomas como una historia interactiva disfrutas mucho de este programa.
  59. 23123123
    Jan 5, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest, I think it is hard to sympathize with the story of this game. However, the memory distortion was quite impressive. I think it's a game worth trying once you get a chance.… Expand
  60. Crimert
    Mar 12, 2020
    7
    The good story combined with the good soundtrack. I liked the game itself. Also, I played two minisodes. I liked the things between Neil and Eva too. 6hrs on record.
  61. Relkad
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    Good story,a game that proves rpg maker has a lot of potential.
    Not a must-play though.
  62. Wondux
    Jun 29, 2022
    7
    Beautiful story, presentation, art style, and soundtrack. Made me cry and laugh within a 5 minute period. However, the gameplay adds nothing to the product. If the story was below average the game would be unplayable.
    The controls were clunky; moving the characters around was frustrating. I might have even enjoyed the game more if it was on auto-pilot and I didn't have to touch the    Beautiful story, presentation, art style, and soundtrack. Made me cry and laugh within a 5 minute period. However, the gameplay adds nothing to the product. If the story was below average the game would be unplayable.
    The controls were clunky; moving the characters around was frustrating. I might have even enjoyed the game more if it was on auto-pilot and I didn't have to touch the keyboard and mouse.
    Still, awesome story. Will definitely give the sequel a try.    … Expand
  63. Ave-Nar
    Nov 17, 2021
    7
    I liked the bittersweet emotional story. The artstyle and music is decent and fitting. The game mechanics was a little dull and the goofy personality of the protagonists didn't really match the seriousness of the story.
  64. christyguy
    Aug 10, 2022
    7
    Great story. Many, many tears were had. I ugly cried. Movement and gameplay is a bit clunky in parts, and in parts I wished it would hurry the story along. Otherwise, great game.
  65. KinimodYunmi
    Aug 6, 2023
    7
    Erfordert starke Nerven und Geduld, die Geschichte ist nämlich sehr "besonders" aber doch schön.
    P.S. Achievement gibts nur, wenn es spätestens am Ende auf der Brücke auf Englisch gestellt wurde.
  66. AyHy
    Nov 25, 2013
    6
    Okay, let's say you download an eBook of the graphic novel "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." The style of the graphic novel kind of looks like a video game. And to turn the page, you have to click on the "next page" button, so it is interactive. The eBook requires you to take an action before you can see more of the story.

    Is that a video game? No. No one would call that a video game.    Okay, let's say you download an eBook of the graphic novel "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." The style of the graphic novel kind of looks like a video game. And to turn the page, you have to click on the "next page" button, so it is interactive. The eBook requires you to take an action before you can see more of the story.

    Is that a video game? No. No one would call that a video game. They'd call it an eBook.

    To the Moon is an eBook. It is more "on rails" than any game I've ever seen. There's virtually no player choice; there's virtually no interaction with the environment. Basically it's "Here's a scene. Enjoy that? Good. Now walk to the next one." All the gameplay is just a glorified "Next Page" button.

    This game has received "Universal acclaim." That's because it's an outstanding graphic novel. And it really is. I teared up just like everyone else. It's beautiful without crossing the line into saccharine. It's thought-provoking and heartfelt and touching. The soundtrack is breathtaking.

    But why was it released as a game?? What about this story makes it best told as a game?? It seems it would have been just as good, if not better, as a novella. Or movie. Or graphic novel. Or play. Or puppet show. Why is it a game??

    I tend to think that a "game" needs to meet a few minimum qualifications. Maybe "It is possible to fail"? Well, here, no, it's not. Maybe "The player must make choices"? No. No choices are made. Maybe "Some degree of skill is required to progress"? Nope! Pretty much zero.    … Expand
  67. drlowdon
    May 12, 2014
    6
    Dr. Wyatt and Dr. Rosaleane are scientists that can recreate memories in order to enable dying people a chance to live out their final request through their dreams. As the game starts the pair arrives at the house of a dying, elderly man whose last wish is to visit the moon. In order to grant this wish they must travel back through his memories to discover the roots of his desire.Dr. Wyatt and Dr. Rosaleane are scientists that can recreate memories in order to enable dying people a chance to live out their final request through their dreams. As the game starts the pair arrives at the house of a dying, elderly man whose last wish is to visit the moon. In order to grant this wish they must travel back through his memories to discover the roots of his desire.

    Whether or not you enjoy To the Moon will depend entirely on whether you become invested in the story of a dying man and his last wish of going to the moon. There is virtually no 'gameplay' to speak off and, aside from a few simple puzzles that bookend each memory, players will spend most of their time just clicking on objects in the game world in order to progress whilst listening (well reading) the conversations of the NPCs. There aren't even any decisions to be made like there are in games such as The Walking Dead.

    Fortunately however the story, while in some ways clichéd, is heartfelt and a real step above what you'll find in most video games. At around four hours long it is also just the right length to ensure it doesn't out stay its welcome.

    To the Moon won't be for everyone, I can certainly understand some of the negative reviews, but those after a more sedate and thoughtful experience should give it a try.    … Expand
  68. MarkDarkness
    Dec 24, 2011
    6
    To the Moon was both pleasing and disappointing... you see, its plot is great, not much to argue there. I even cried by its end, because it actually made me ponder my personal values. How many games truly manage to have that effect on a person? But the writing can often be hit or miss. It tries too hard to be funny when it shouldn't, an issue often linked to the character of Dr. Neil, whoTo the Moon was both pleasing and disappointing... you see, its plot is great, not much to argue there. I even cried by its end, because it actually made me ponder my personal values. How many games truly manage to have that effect on a person? But the writing can often be hit or miss. It tries too hard to be funny when it shouldn't, an issue often linked to the character of Dr. Neil, who in many scenes crushes the mood that the game tries so hard to set. The soundtrack and art design are clearly lovingly built, and are a big plus.

    Really, To the Moon is worth playing, but feels bipolar. It feels bipolar in how it is trying to weave a complex tale that requires so much thinking and emotional investment from the player, and at the same time goes out of its way to make vomit jokes. It's a shame that it doesn't take itself more seriously. The post-ending also feels direly unnecessary, presenting a confusing and self-serving commercial hook that only dampens the impact of the real ending.    … Expand
  69. HSuke
    Jan 31, 2016
    6
    The game is very inconsistent interactive story. Some parts of the storytelling are wonderfully-emotional. Other parts are random and heavy-handed. Most of it is either confusing or illogical. In the end, except for a few brief moments, there isn't much of an emotional impact. Even if it the story were 10 times better, it still wouldn't live up to a Telltale Game or earlier Final Fantasy games.
  70. Laer
    Mar 14, 2017
    6
    Una gran historia, una gran banda sonora, un aspecto artístico brutal, un muy buen acabado...
    Lo único que se le puede echar en cara es su jugabilidad, que es casi nula (es decir, lo único que hay que hacer es mover al personaje, y resolver algún "rompecabezas"), pero dado el motor gráfico con el que esta creado, no se puede pedir mas.
    En definitiva, una maravilla que nadie se debe    Una gran historia, una gran banda sonora, un aspecto artístico brutal, un muy buen acabado...
    Lo único que se le puede echar en cara es su jugabilidad, que es casi nula (es decir, lo único que hay que hacer es mover al personaje, y resolver algún "rompecabezas"), pero dado el motor gráfico con el que esta creado, no se puede pedir mas.

    En definitiva, una maravilla que nadie se debe perder (sobre todo, si quieres llorar como si no hubiera un mañana).    … Expand
  71. iwek
    Oct 18, 2021
    6
    As others say story is nice and touching but seriously game mechanics and design is just atrocious. Among worst offenders are:
    - loading times between very small levels, levels so small could be easily loaded in memory
    - invisible doors - sometimes it is not possible to tell door from the wall - worst offender are one particular doors made in place that everywhere else in game is    As others say story is nice and touching but seriously game mechanics and design is just atrocious. Among worst offenders are:
    - loading times between very small levels, levels so small could be easily loaded in memory
    - invisible doors - sometimes it is not possible to tell door from the wall
    - worst offender are one particular doors made in place that everywhere else in game is impassable wall (ragged memory edge)
    - clunky movement, easy to get stuck on the edge of something
    - dialogs can't be fast forwarded

    However, despite those issues game can really enthrall player into it's melancholic magic circle. I'd recommend this game only for people who like this kind of sob stories.    … Expand
  72. hazy7687
    Oct 23, 2012
    5
    I was very excited to finally get my hands on To the Moon, I had purposely waited for it to come to Steam, and once it did I wasted no time securing a copy and playing through it. However, I'm afraid I found this game to be a bit overrated.

    I knew going in what the graphics looked like, I knew the game was mainly about story so game play was going to be lacking, and I knew it was an    I was very excited to finally get my hands on To the Moon, I had purposely waited for it to come to Steam, and once it did I wasted no time securing a copy and playing through it. However, I'm afraid I found this game to be a bit overrated.

    I knew going in what the graphics looked like, I knew the game was mainly about story so game play was going to be lacking, and I knew it was an indie so at the end of the day it simply wasn't going to have that polished big game feel. I was perfectly fine with all those things, I just wanted a good story. The story is To the Moon is toted as its crowning achievement, and after reading the short summary I figured it would be. Sadly the story simply falls flat and has too many inconsistencies and cliches for my taste. First you have one of the main characters who is almost a pure annoyance. The character acts like a teenager, and not even a mature teenager, an average immature, annoying teenager. Yet this character is presented as a scientist and has Dr. at the beginning of his name. His dialogue constantly pulled me out of the story and made me wonder why he was written the way he was. Clearly he was meant to be a form of comedic relief but I found the whole concept to be unnecessary as the story is supposed to be serious and emotional. His counter part wasn't all the much better.

    The story is supposed to be deep and thought provoking, yet it often tries way too hard to be comedic to the point where its not taking itself seriously. The whole time I got a sense that this story was conceived by two young, probably high school level guys, one who wanted to tell a serious story and the other who wanted to get cheap laughs. Unfortunately both of them fell short. The story tries way to hard, and ultimately uses too many cliche formulas. I won't go further into them because it would be too hard to avoid spoilers. I was really let down by the way the story was handled, it could have been really great but it simply fell flat. In the end I feel in falls in that category of "oh its a good story, for a video game..." which really isn't saying much. If this were presented as a book or movie I think it would be altogether ignored. . The game play is practically non-existent and consists of walking a few steps, clicking through some dialogue and solving a simple puzzle. Which would have been fine if the story held up it's end. I will say the music was really well done though and fit quite well. In the end To the Moon really didn't do it for me, but I can see why people praise it. It does try to be different and its story has real potential. Given some tweaking this could be a remarkable story and game, but as is its not worth the $10 imo.    … Expand
  73. I_Am_Turok
    Nov 28, 2012
    5
    The graphics (of basic Zelda Link to the Past) style are fine, though moving around is not great, not clear what you can walk through and what not. The music is nice, in a background music whilst reading a book type way, similar to the quieter piano pieces from the movie Spirited Away et al (nice touch on 50% of music sales to charity). The story is fine overall, but after hour 2 youThe graphics (of basic Zelda Link to the Past) style are fine, though moving around is not great, not clear what you can walk through and what not. The music is nice, in a background music whilst reading a book type way, similar to the quieter piano pieces from the movie Spirited Away et al (nice touch on 50% of music sales to charity). The story is fine overall, but after hour 2 you begin to wonder when it will actually end. Some parts are tedious and an editor would probably have dropped them. And the lack of a back story of the 2 main scientist protagonists dialogue means we care little about them. Unfortunately the sum if its parts does not add up to anything extra for me. Each element is weak to a degree, and combined does nothing to suggest otherwise. In particular, with such poor basic graphics, we need to focus on the story (substance some may call it), but when the story weakens from halfway, the poor graphics begin to irritate and you wonder why they didn't choose a better engine (and looking at the credits, what they all worked on anyway!). Fortunately, I got for for something like $2 on sale, so at least it was a cheap four hours. It's a fine game to pick up and if you have really nothing else to do. I wouldn't go as far to say as I was annoyed to give this game 4 hours, that's harsh, but it's borderline.… Expand
  74. thetetter
    Apr 13, 2012
    5
    More of a Visual novel than a game really. The only reason I think it deserves to be called a game is the really bad puzzles between each "level". The game uses RPG maker or something of sorts, which really makes you think badly about the quality of the game. The music on the other hand is good, the makers made good choices and used a very touching tune that follows you during the gameMore of a Visual novel than a game really. The only reason I think it deserves to be called a game is the really bad puzzles between each "level". The game uses RPG maker or something of sorts, which really makes you think badly about the quality of the game. The music on the other hand is good, the makers made good choices and used a very touching tune that follows you during the game with alterations depending on the place. The one thing that makes the game redeemable is the story, if it wasn't for the story I'm sure no one would even bother playing the game, let alone buy it.
    I'm really not sure how to rate this game, as a game it lacks everything that makes a game good, but as an interactive movie it does so well I cried 3 times in one session. If I would rate it as a game I'd rate it 4.0, but as a movie I'd rate it 10.0. Since it is a game I have to give it a low score, sorry.    … Expand
  75. timmytime
    Dec 12, 2013
    5
    I really didn't like the dialogue in this game. A good example that summarises the problem is this; there is a character who has clocks in his house that never tick. Later on, you witness an earlier memory in which he asks to have a clock switched off because the ticking sound is annoying his girlfriend. Then, other characters, witnessing the memory, say "Oh, so that's why the clocks don'tI really didn't like the dialogue in this game. A good example that summarises the problem is this; there is a character who has clocks in his house that never tick. Later on, you witness an earlier memory in which he asks to have a clock switched off because the ticking sound is annoying his girlfriend. Then, other characters, witnessing the memory, say "Oh, so that's why the clocks don't tick!"

    We didn't need that last bit of dialogue. I wish the game in general had been a lot more "show, don't tell" as the characters comment on literally everything. It could have been a more interesting game if it was more like something akin to Gone Home where the player is able to interpret and explore the objects, rather than having everything over-narrated by the player characters. It made the writing feel amateurish, and lacking in confidence. Also, the timeline of the game is confusing; all the clothes and objects seem to be intended to have this timeless quality, but then the dialogue is referencing things like Animorphs and Street Fighter. This in particular doesn't make any sense; the present era of the game is meant to be 60-70 years after Animorphs books were popular, but characters still reference things like Dragon Ball Z. Is anyone really going to care about DBZ and Street Fighter that long from now? It just feels like the writer inserted things from their own pop cultural frame of reference than really putting effort into the dialogue. It should have either stuck with that timeless quality and not have any pop culture references, or be more consistent about it.

    There are other things I didn't like, but I do want to admit that I did find some aspects of this game quite poignant and sweet, and it is only 4 hours long so you can burn through it in an afternoon. That's why I'm nitpicking it so much; I wanted to like it more than I did.    … Expand
  76. Jawapaw
    Nov 16, 2013
    5
    I'll admit, this is a great indie title. It has an emotional story that will definitely make you cry. But, there are quite a few flaws that I have found throughout the game. For example, the puzzles. The puzzles (or should I say "puzzle") is the same puzzle throughout the entire game. Other than giving you a variety of puzzles, it just gives you one, cliche' puzzle. Also, the game thinksI'll admit, this is a great indie title. It has an emotional story that will definitely make you cry. But, there are quite a few flaws that I have found throughout the game. For example, the puzzles. The puzzles (or should I say "puzzle") is the same puzzle throughout the entire game. Other than giving you a variety of puzzles, it just gives you one, cliche' puzzle. Also, the game thinks it's much more funny than it really is. The dialogue is full of easter eggs and jokes which, to be honest, aren't really that funny. And lastly, the gameplay itself. The gameplay really is not that good. All you do is witness Johnny's memories, solve cliche' puzzles and find "orbs" throughout each memory.

    But, the story, yes is good. But try to buy this game when it's on sale, 9.99 seems a little too overpriced for a game like this.    … Expand
  77. PublicNuisance
    Feb 17, 2020
    5
    I have seen a lot of praise for the story for To The Moon. This is one time where the praise was due. What I saw of the story was very well done. The problem I had was that most everything else, aside from an awesome soundtrack, was not. Had this been a kinetic visual novel I would have enjoyed it much more. Had it had better thought out puzzles, such as Rakuen, I would have enjoyed itI have seen a lot of praise for the story for To The Moon. This is one time where the praise was due. What I saw of the story was very well done. The problem I had was that most everything else, aside from an awesome soundtrack, was not. Had this been a kinetic visual novel I would have enjoyed it much more. Had it had better thought out puzzles, such as Rakuen, I would have enjoyed it much more. Sadly what I was left with was a quality story that to enjoy I had to wade through input issues; low frame rates; and poor puzzles. The input issues were such that when I clicked on a location for my character to move they sometimes would go there. Other times they would go part way and stop. The same would happen when I clicked on objects to investigate, sometimes they would go right to it and others only a bit and stop. The puzzles mostly consisted of mini games of “preparing” mementos to go further back in Johnny’s memories. To do this you had to clear away white blocks on a picture by pressing buttons that correspond to columns and rows. In doing so you would creat white blocks elsewhere. You had to anticipate where they would form (there is a pattern) and you could them clear them all. I found this pretty annoying. Even the basic puzzles of finding keys had issues at times. I was supposed to read this passage of a book to find a key hidden there but it wasn’t until the third time I read the passage that my character found the key.

    I played To The Moon on Linux. It never crashed on me once. There are no graphics options at all. Alt-Tab doesn’t work. It uses a total of 223MB of disk space. It uses the RPG Maker XP engine. The game allows you to manually save at any time outside of dialogue and has 3 save slots. There is also an auto save feature for those who prefer that. During play my GPU usage was 3-7%; my VRAM usage was 537-594MB; my CPU usage was 0-3%; my RAM usage was 2.6-3GB and my frame rate was a constant 40 FPS. Why it was stuck at 40 I have no idea.

    I got through 79 minutes of To The Moon before the I came to the conclusion that the story wasn’t worth putting up with the gameplay. I paid $2.52 for the game and would say that is very much a steal for the story but way overpriced for what I put up with for it. Your enjoyment of the game will hinge on whether you value story and whether you have similar pet peaves as me with gameplay.

    My Score: 5.5/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 19.3.4 | Samsung 850 Evo 250GB | Manjaro 19.0.0 | Mate 1.24 | Kernel 5.5.2-1-MANJARO    … Expand
  78. Dco326
    Jan 14, 2023
    5
    Meni je bilo samo meh iskreno. Nista novo u prici malo i cheesy, sporo do bola za mene licno i to je to. Nije za mene.
  79. Egres
    Oct 27, 2014
    4
    It's is no game at all. It is cartoon, book, whatever, but not the game. 95% of 'game' time is not interactive and 95% of these 5% can be changed to "press any key". I can't explain these high ratings myself. I think the game must have something more than good plot, but not in this case, apparently.

    P.S. The story itself is very touching and interesting enough.
  80. fhouse
    Aug 26, 2013
    4
    I think it became a trend to say they cried at this game. I don't get why, they probably haven't played Shadow of the Colossus yet. It was ok, I had some fun with it but I wouldn't ever play it again.
    The dialogues are cheesy, especially the funfair part with those drawings, the music gets annoying after so many repetitions. And the story is the mix of Inception and a Eternal Sunshine of    I think it became a trend to say they cried at this game. I don't get why, they probably haven't played Shadow of the Colossus yet. It was ok, I had some fun with it but I wouldn't ever play it again.
    The dialogues are cheesy, especially the funfair part with those drawings, the music gets annoying after so many repetitions. And the story is the mix of Inception and a Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.    … Expand
  81. drh3010
    Apr 29, 2013
    4
    Being a 40 year old gamer, I don't understand why this game is rated so high. I support independent games, many are quite good despite minor flaws, but this one's feeble attempt at humor is particularly groan-worthy. I may let my 7 year old niece play to see if she thinks it's funny. Apart from the poor dialog perhaps lost in translation, the gameplay is ok with only a few nuances and theBeing a 40 year old gamer, I don't understand why this game is rated so high. I support independent games, many are quite good despite minor flaws, but this one's feeble attempt at humor is particularly groan-worthy. I may let my 7 year old niece play to see if she thinks it's funny. Apart from the poor dialog perhaps lost in translation, the gameplay is ok with only a few nuances and the story is nice so I give it a 4 for that.… Expand
  82. Aunvre
    Nov 26, 2012
    3
    Giving this game a full score seems like it has become a sort of hype. I understand that the game tries to achieve some level of deepness however it fails miserably by trying to do so. I literally forced myself to see the ending of this game just to be convinced that people were at some point right at praising the game so much. The story is cliche and boring. It lacks originality and theGiving this game a full score seems like it has become a sort of hype. I understand that the game tries to achieve some level of deepness however it fails miserably by trying to do so. I literally forced myself to see the ending of this game just to be convinced that people were at some point right at praising the game so much. The story is cliche and boring. It lacks originality and the humor just doesn't work. If you add lack of gameplay to this formula, you get a very, very frustrating "game". I've payed a very little amount of money for this game on steam and still I regret doing so. Moreover, I want my 3 hours back I've spent on this game.

    If we discuss the cheesy soundtrack, it sounds exactly like what me and my sister used to play when we were 12 years old on the piano. I just do not understand why people pay money to buy this album except for charity. The graphics are actually nostalgic which I liked, until they added the ignoring "flash back / sepia" effect for the rest of the game after the first 15 minutes or so. The colors faded and so as the game. I don't understand why they switched to actual drawings from pixels at important "cinematics" (which I suppose was a way of separating the game from the cinematic parts but that doesn't make sense neither since the game is kind of a movie itself, so why bother?) Sadly, those special scenes were not executed very well either. Some drawings were just plain lazily done. As you all can see, I am actually spending my time to write this long review because this ongoing hype about this game is really disturbing me. The game delivers nothing it tries to stand for so why are all these people praising this game as if they've never seen any better story before? There are plenty of indie games out there with some really "poignant" stories and good gameplay.    … Expand
  83. MightyThor
    Aug 27, 2013
    3
    It's all about the story! The problem is it's extremely overrated. When I read reviews of people who played this game who say they were so touched tears came to their eyes I think they need to get a life outside their computer. Trying not to spoil it, the resolution in the end is stupid. It *might* have worked as a movie where real actors could interject human emotions, but ultimately it'sIt's all about the story! The problem is it's extremely overrated. When I read reviews of people who played this game who say they were so touched tears came to their eyes I think they need to get a life outside their computer. Trying not to spoil it, the resolution in the end is stupid. It *might* have worked as a movie where real actors could interject human emotions, but ultimately it's a video game about dreams and memories... the premise is basically "your mind and memories can be manipulated to make you happy, just like a video game." Stupid premise because it's not meaningful at all. In the end I was like uh what was the point of all that? The guy just got played.

    I will admit some of it was very compelling. There's a lot of breadcrumbs and allusions/foreshadowing where I couldn't put it down because I was dying to know what came next but in the end was let down. There was no plot defining twist, all pretty predictable. I did think the dialogue was clever and fine though. I did like the music but it wasn't like oscar worthy as many would make you think. It's just catchy little piano pop songs. Nothing special, but enjoyable.

    The gameplay is awful. Clicking was very not responsive. Controls are bad. I don't mind a full story driven game with little game play, but this game should've just been an E book/video game animated movie because the game play gets in the way of the story and becomes an annoyance. Gameplay is also non consistent. Some plot points require you to do a bunch of mundane junk while others breeze right through with cutscenes (my preference).

    Thankfully the game is short and cheap. I'm not upset I played it, more upset at the lavish praise it's getting because it's simply not deserving.    … Expand
  84. dlddr
    Sep 10, 2013
    3
    People seem to be very impressed with this game, especially the story.

    First of all, the story in this game is not sad/tragic/beautiful. I think the amazing storyline hype comes from few people overreacting to mediocre storyline and rest just hopping on the train tossing their thinking caps out the window. If you've read more than 5 books or are older than 15, you probably heard/read    People seem to be very impressed with this game, especially the story.

    First of all, the story in this game is not sad/tragic/beautiful. I think the amazing storyline hype comes from few people overreacting to mediocre storyline and rest just hopping on the train tossing their thinking caps out the window. If you've read more than 5 books or are older than 15, you probably heard/read sadder stories or have experienced much more tragic events than this game has to offer. Story is a very generic "love story" with repressed memory playing a major role. While the game can take you about 4 hours, you can accurately guess how the story will pan out after about 20 min of play. I can see how some people might find this story really sad and beautiful but I assume these are the same people who would break down sobbing if they ever saw a roadkill. I admit, the story is slightly better than typical fps shooters that seem to dominate the market but this isn't really saying much for a game that supposedly has an amazing storyline.

    The gameplay is a very simple 16-bit game that you might find in your gameboy but with more details and vibrant colours.. Most of gameplay is talking to significant characters and solving a series of very simple puzzles. No fights and no real puzzles to get you thinking. Searching for items and solving puzzles are mostly there to give you small breaks throughout the game. Also, the game is story-driven and is very linear. You cannot go back to place you visited earlier for check for foreshadowing or re-read some lines to clarifies some details.

    Sound has always been very important aspect of game for me and I was mildly intrigued by the soundtrack and bought it off the main website. After thoroughly listening to them all for a while, only one track is decent/memorable enough that I will occasionally look back on it. The track is called 'For River' and feels like a mix of 'Thousand Words', 'Tifa's Theme' and one more track from FF series I can't remember.

    Recommended if you've never played a game with a decent story and are interested what current gen has to offer. However, if you have experience with sad/tragic/beautiful stories and expect to find it in To the Moon, you will be very disappointed.    … Expand
  85. mmmMatto
    Apr 24, 2014
    3
    Totally disappointed.

    The story is bland, not the eloquent tearjerker everyone says it is. It tries to be moving and thoughtful, but it's at the complexity level of a 7th grade creative writing assignment, and I found the comic relief segments irritating. Playing through to the end was a chore, and the finale wasn't worth the effort. I had to play in short sessions because it became so    Totally disappointed.

    The story is bland, not the eloquent tearjerker everyone says it is. It tries to be moving and thoughtful, but it's at the complexity level of a 7th grade creative writing assignment, and I found the comic relief segments irritating. Playing through to the end was a chore, and the finale wasn't worth the effort. I had to play in short sessions because it became so tedious. A 4-hour game took me a couple weeks to finish up.

    There isn't much to the game play. There's no challenge, no puzzles. You wander around locating the people and items needed to progress the story and they're only there to give you something to do.

    I believed the hype and was let down by Gone Home, and wasn't surprised to find hundreds of user reviews sharing my sentiment. This time I payed attention to the hundreds of 9s and 10s from users rather than critics and now I'm baffled by the responses. I really do want to find a game with a moving, emotional story with characters I can get to know on an intimate level and empathize with, and I just can't seem to find it.

    I'm 30-something. If I had played this game in 5th grade I might have been more moved. I think someone that age might get more out of it than I did. Show it to some kids and see what they think.    … Expand
  86. SmallRedMachine
    Sep 7, 2017
    3
    I am an avid adventure games player and unfortunately I'm just dragging myself to finish this game just because I spent money on this. I initially thought this is kind of an adventure game which totally was not, I was ok with the retro graphics because that usually means in this day and age that the developers focused on the gameplay instead but To The Moon is barely a game so.

    The    I am an avid adventure games player and unfortunately I'm just dragging myself to finish this game just because I spent money on this. I initially thought this is kind of an adventure game which totally was not, I was ok with the retro graphics because that usually means in this day and age that the developers focused on the gameplay instead but To The Moon is barely a game so.

    The humor was really weak, disliked the two main characters, it just came off very childish and I felt being too old to play this game. Definitely overrated when you compare the story telling and gameplay to Telltale games, To The Moon is not the total package and the rating it received is misleading.    … Expand
  87. ritas666
    Mar 31, 2021
    3
    Была попытка создателей сделать слезовыжимательную историю, но в итоге получилась игрулька для детей начальных классов. История банальная, скорее даже примитивная, а твист в концовке в лучших традициях мексиканских сериалов. Прошел игру до конца, до последнего надеясь на какое-то чудо, которое сможет вытянуть эту пиксельную тягомотину, но его (чуда) так и не произошло. Так что неБыла попытка создателей сделать слезовыжимательную историю, но в итоге получилась игрулька для детей начальных классов. История банальная, скорее даже примитивная, а твист в концовке в лучших традициях мексиканских сериалов. Прошел игру до конца, до последнего надеясь на какое-то чудо, которое сможет вытянуть эту пиксельную тягомотину, но его (чуда) так и не произошло. Так что не повторяйте мою ошибку, не заставляйте себя играть ради того, чтобы посмотреть "че там в конце". Откуда такой хайп мне в принципе понятно. Незамысловатая история любви на фоне псевдофилософских размышлений о памяти, времени и судьбе - идеальная формула для любителей постить пафосные цитаты в ВК и прочих соцсетях. Целевая аудитория этой игры - подростки. Им, может, и стоит в это сыграть. Если вы постарше, а тем более вам за 30 - не теряйте время на To the Moon.… Expand
  88. GRANITsalvo
    Dec 23, 2013
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game that is desperately trying to be deep and moody, is held to the ground and beaten mercilessly by shoe-horned Adam Sandler dialogue.

    Controls: Acceptable
    Music: Good
    Graphics: Decent retro
    Story: Flimsy

    Notes to the creators [If they happen to be reading]:
    - Hospice related workers that are unprofessional and disrespectful toward the client/patient are usually fired.
    - People who make it a job to help others do not treat people they help as burdens.
    - Young children do not all talk like the kids in Talladega Nights.
    - Momentos should have had descriptions of WHY they were important. A little effort here would have really helped the story.
    - The random shouting of "HADOOKEN" during dramatic moments was not acceptable.
    - The Final Fantasy style encounter with the squirrel was not acceptable.
    - Do not use names from Sci-Fi characters to name people in a somewhat modern time.
    - *SPOILER* Building a two story [+basement] stone mansion is not cheap, even though the elderly man did it by hand in two years. So, having the wife demand one built for her stuffed platypus [or she would refuse expensive treatments] is a poor plot when they argue that they could barely afford the treatment.

    FINAL THOUGHT: Stopped playing after 90 minutes. Biggest disappointment for me since Fable 3. Glad it was on sale.    … Expand
  89. Tritten
    Jan 8, 2014
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It might be because I actually have the condition River has and I was able to tell what was going on right from the moment Isabelle mentioned 'neurotypical', but I found the game to be incredibly boring. I did play it through to the end, but I was getting more and more frustrated as it was turning out that nothing major was going to happen.

    The puzzles are extremely easy, there's one spot that is not intended to be difficult to get over but it is (the end of the horse-riding scene) and the rest of the game play consists of running around the screen finding places where the cursor changes shape, then clicking them. That's it.

    Also, I've found the dialogues of the two doctors very annoying towards the end. They just keep talking and talking.

    Overall, it's really nice that someone out there made a game featuring Asperger's (although it's never directly mentioned), but I still think the game sucks.

    Major spoiler: River died because she demanded that her husband use the money for her treatment to finish the house that she won't be able to live in and keep the lighthouse (which she named Anya) company? Really??? WTF!? The ending was, for me, 'meh', so the only tears I'm crying right now are of frustration over spending an afternoon playing this game.    … Expand
  90. Alexol
    Mar 7, 2019
    1
    This isn't a game. It's a waste of time with a poor plot that feels like it was written by a "creative" teenager as a first draft, having zero experience with plot building or game design.
  91. ndruha
    Jul 9, 2020
    1
    The story is very disappointing. The whole gameplay is not the best, but when I played I was waiting for some magic, some revealing twist to happen in the end. But the end was just gray and boring. It's pity that people even call such products "games".
  92. the_blueprint
    Dec 9, 2014
    0
    What the hell is this? Basically it's only story. There's practically no gameplay and what there is, is annoying. The graphics are basic at best and there are no animations to speak of. I have no idea why this isn't just a book or graphic novel or something. I continued to read this "book" because I still expected a good story. But the book keeps you in the dark for about 4 hours, doesn'tWhat the hell is this? Basically it's only story. There's practically no gameplay and what there is, is annoying. The graphics are basic at best and there are no animations to speak of. I have no idea why this isn't just a book or graphic novel or something. I continued to read this "book" because I still expected a good story. But the book keeps you in the dark for about 4 hours, doesn't make any sense at any point and the ending is a complete letdown.… Expand
  93. lokuspokus
    Mar 20, 2012
    0
    Look, I'm all for games who choose to work on their story-line as one of their main things, but if a game has only story-line and nothing else...it's really just a book. You can't classify this as a video game if all you are really doing is watching but clicking to go forward. I have to admit, I only played the demo since I didn't want to waste any money. And I have to say it's not a goodLook, I'm all for games who choose to work on their story-line as one of their main things, but if a game has only story-line and nothing else...it's really just a book. You can't classify this as a video game if all you are really doing is watching but clicking to go forward. I have to admit, I only played the demo since I didn't want to waste any money. And I have to say it's not a good "game". If this was a book, or some kind of movie I would give it a different score. But the so called "compelling" story-line is not interesting in my opinion, just to be plain old sad with random "funny" moments for no apparent reason. I'm not saying that game's have to have guns-blazing action packed game-play with no story-line, but come on put SOME game-play in it. Anything, I wouldn't care then. Graphics are fine, who cares if it's 16-bit or 3D, graphics don't matter much. But this is not a "masterpiece". It's boring. I really have no idea why everyone is so enthralled by a game that really should have been some new movie that gets all the good reviews.… Expand
  94. GuntherUltrabol
    Jul 2, 2016
    0
    Folks, this is not a game. This is a short story that could be told in a half hour were it not for the mundane, tedious tasks you are forced to perform before moving on. Imagine reading your favorite book but before turning each page you and to toss 5 pennies into a jar from accross the room? I voted 1. Because this is not a game. Not even close to a game. You can't affect theFolks, this is not a game. This is a short story that could be told in a half hour were it not for the mundane, tedious tasks you are forced to perform before moving on. Imagine reading your favorite book but before turning each page you and to toss 5 pennies into a jar from accross the room? I voted 1. Because this is not a game. Not even close to a game. You can't affect the end, you don't develope your character. You actually at one point play a very poorly rendered version of whack-a-mole so that you can move to the next chapter/paragraph/whatever. By the the time the story ended i was so irritated by the tedium, there wasn't any hope for a sad ending. It was a HAPPY ending for me because it was FINALLY over.… Expand
  95. Prettypinkcloud
    Sep 24, 2014
    0
    A friend recommended this game to me, although I will say now, whenever I use the word "game" here I am referring to "To the Moon" for the sake of simplicity. A Choose Your Own Adventure book involves more gameplay than this did. For this reason (and because it's already overrated here), I give this game a 0.

    The only part of the game where you feel like you're "playing" anything is    A friend recommended this game to me, although I will say now, whenever I use the word "game" here I am referring to "To the Moon" for the sake of simplicity. A Choose Your Own Adventure book involves more gameplay than this did. For this reason (and because it's already overrated here), I give this game a 0.

    The only part of the game where you feel like you're "playing" anything is towards the end when your coworker takes over the memories and it feels a little chaotic, but even then if you take a step back and realize it, there's still only 1 thing to do and that's press the arrow keys toward the rest of the story.

    I feel like To The Moon would have made a somewhat less inconsequential animated feature film considering any interaction the player has with this game is literally just moving from one dialogue to the next. The little requisite puzzles that hinder your progress to the next memory jump offer no meaning, reasoning or challenge. They're just...there.

    ***

    But on to the story. To The Moon's story feels like a slow stroll down a path you've never been but you know exactly where you're going. There are supposed to be a couple of A HA moments, but they're so contrived that I actually chuckled when they happened. I was trying to convince myself that they were too obvious and the story would go a different direction. But it didn't. And anyone who paid attention and has read or watched anything in the last 20 years would know exactly what will be happening.

    And the sad attempts at base comedy are, for some reason, being lauded on many of the other reviews. I'm not quite sure why someone would find kindergarten humor funny. But maybe the joke's on me and i'm actually too old for this game altogether.    … Expand
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#40 Best PC Game of 2011
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#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Gamer.no
    Oct 27, 2012
    100
    To The Moon is one of those games you instantly fall in love with. With it's simple, but elegant design, incredible writing, and thrilling, heartfelt tale, To The Moon is more story than game, but what a story it is.
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  2. DarkStation
    Oct 23, 2012
    80
    To The Moon's charming sense of humor and unabashed ease with tossing around pop culture references (from Dr. Who and Animorphs down to Dragon Ball Z) kept the serious, and at times quite gloomy overtones from feeling too self-serious. And so, with John and River's tale being told, restructured and sent to the moon in a heartfelt and memorable way; I am able to walk away from To The Moon satisfied, and looking forward to the next installment in this world.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    Sep 3, 2012
    60
    If you're into having your tears tugged at, this will definitely be a change from nights spent curling up on the couch spectating those romance flicks that no one else gets. If you're someone who winds up stuck with the aforementioned individual, originally promised beer and tricked into the awkward Kleenex duty, no guilt will be harbored from missing out.
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