To the Moon

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. frozenfeet99
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    A man with a wish, a broken past, and a girl with a funny name. To The Moon is a 16 bit game with brilliant story telling, a wonderfully amazing and beautiful soundtrack that you have to listen to, characters so deep and relatable. A must play, with its subtle yet amazing references to pop cultures, including Animorphs Dragon Ball Z and Street Fighter in its dialogue. Dr. Neil Watts andA man with a wish, a broken past, and a girl with a funny name. To The Moon is a 16 bit game with brilliant story telling, a wonderfully amazing and beautiful soundtrack that you have to listen to, characters so deep and relatable. A must play, with its subtle yet amazing references to pop cultures, including Animorphs Dragon Ball Z and Street Fighter in its dialogue. Dr. Neil Watts and Dr. Eva Roseline are the perfect odd duo. This game is not one to be missed, and is immensely satisfying.… Expand
  4. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    A Very emotional and captivating story, it is a story well done, very well written, and good job with the RPG Maker engine... Good job to the studio for making a very nice RPG indie game
  5. TheShinyOne
    Jul 15, 2014
    9
    Beauty, pure beauty, it had me sobbing, it was so amazing. It was truly original, a game played backwards, and if you play the holiday sequel, you get an even greater feel for the two main protagonists.
  6. Allyptic
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  7. 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!
  8. InfoGuy
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    This game has one of the best storylines I've played through, and almost every moment of it was an enjoyable experience. The gameplay is straightforward and remains unchanged through much of the game, and the graphics are reminiscent of SNES style pixel graphics. In those two aspects it doesn't outperform other titles. However, there's a sort of charm that comes from pixelated graphics,This game has one of the best storylines I've played through, and almost every moment of it was an enjoyable experience. The gameplay is straightforward and remains unchanged through much of the game, and the graphics are reminiscent of SNES style pixel graphics. In those two aspects it doesn't outperform other titles. However, there's a sort of charm that comes from pixelated graphics, which ties in perfectly with the gut-wrenching storyline.… Expand
  9. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    To The Moon
    Here comes the tears.
    To the Moon is a 4 and a half hour long narrative adventure about a man who loses his wife, a couple years have passes, he is now on his death bed, and he has one final wish.. to go to the moon. He cant remember why, but this is all he wants.. so he hires an agency to come in and help him do just that.. and to do that they go into his memories and slowly    To The Moon
    Here comes the tears.
    To the Moon is a 4 and a half hour long narrative adventure about a man who loses his wife, a couple years have passes, he is now on his death bed, and he has one final wish.. to go to the moon. He cant remember why, but this is all he wants.. so he hires an agency to come in and help him do just that.. and to do that they go into his memories and slowly go back in time one memory at a time to push him on the path to joining nasa… here youll be reliving Johns life through the eyes of these two agents.. Niel and Eva.. aand their banter is hilarious, theres tons of humor here to be found across this emotional journey, theyre here just doing job, but you cant help but get attached to the love store.. unplaying out right infront of your eyes, from his last moments with his wife River, to their marriage, their first date.. the story telling here is amazing.. in each memory you have a goal, find mementos.. items that can take you deeper and deeper into Johns memories, once you find 5, you can then solve a simple picture puzzle to use that item and go back.. over and over and over, until you can finally get to the right moment to put him on his path to going to the moon..
    If to the moon a little too drawn out thouh? Yeah.. I wouldn’t cut too much from this game, but there are definitely moments here and there that could’ve been tightened up, and going through the larger memories in general just isn’t really enjoyable.. the hcarcters move pretty slowly, and youre not realy sure what you should be interacting with, youre kinda just going up to everything in sight, wondering what is it im missing, to make matters worse, though rare.. there are a couple of items where you have to be in the perfect spot to interact with it… for example the table in the beginning, he elevator towards the end.. or even walking of the stairs to the liht house in one sequence..
    Negatives aside, To the Moon is a beautiful game made even more beautiful with updated visuals, and a story guaranteed to make you cry at least twice..
    I give to the moon
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. manahe
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    I never actually played the game, but I've seen Markiplier play it. Just before the end I couldn't handle my tears. I want to see a sequence. A true love story.
  12. hw75
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    I expected something different from this game. Before I bought it I've read that it had a pretty good story. But after playing it I must say, it's really a masterpiece. Deeply emotional, artwork and soundtrack fit perfectly. Not really a classic computergame, more like an interactive visually presented story. Was definitely worth buying.
  13. petshopboys
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    I played this game three years ago, but still can't forget the sad feelings it gives. Although the game is quite simple, the story and music are awesome!
  14. holland23
    Dec 30, 2014
    10
    My wife isn't a gamer by any means, although she does play NBA 2K from time to time. But as soon as i finished To the Moon, i told her she had to start playing it. It took a lot of convincing but i said it would be good for our relationship - which i totally believe. It's a beautiful story with absolutely incredible messaging. It won't take long to play through so give it a shot. It's moreMy wife isn't a gamer by any means, although she does play NBA 2K from time to time. But as soon as i finished To the Moon, i told her she had to start playing it. It took a lot of convincing but i said it would be good for our relationship - which i totally believe. It's a beautiful story with absolutely incredible messaging. It won't take long to play through so give it a shot. It's more of a visual novel than an actual game so don't expect defeating monsters or challenges.… Expand
  15. quastra
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    There comes a time in one's life when they wonder how they missed out on such an amazing experience until now, that time comes when you play To The Moon. The work is a VN in an RPG, but irregardless it is art, it is one of the media forms that transcend simply a "game" and in our future it is among those that I want our time to be judged by.
  16. Vzhik
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Вспомнить о своей самой главной мечте, которая меняет всю жизнь, это стоит многого. Таких игр должно быть больше.
  17. idanidan123
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    OMG What a fantastic game !
    Beautiful story, simple yet gorgeous design, tremendous characters and most of all- WHAT A GREAT EMOTIONAL ENDING !
    No flaws for this masterpiece !
  18. whitecrystall
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    There has been a lot of sad games and movies however nothing has really affected me.
    This game however! the story is the most amazing thing i have ever seen in a game and its really thought out
    Sometime you see something and don't think much of it then later in the story it returns and you suddenly just GET IT! Its just so sad when you see the fate of something before its start. Every    There has been a lot of sad games and movies however nothing has really affected me.
    This game however! the story is the most amazing thing i have ever seen in a game and its really thought out
    Sometime you see something and don't think much of it then later in the story it returns and you suddenly just GET IT! Its just so sad when you see the fate of something before its start.
    Every time i hear the song For River i cry... Just play the game and don't look up anything before just go and play it.    … Expand
  19. Basquilly
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    One of the most beautiful pieces of art I've ever experienced. Is it a game? Who cares? Boasting one of the finest soundtracks in gaming history, and a gripping story to complement it, this game is an experience you'd be foolish to pass up. Before playing this game I had a firm opposition to the pixel-art style, and to games lacking in any true gameplay. After playing this game I am happyOne of the most beautiful pieces of art I've ever experienced. Is it a game? Who cares? Boasting one of the finest soundtracks in gaming history, and a gripping story to complement it, this game is an experience you'd be foolish to pass up. Before playing this game I had a firm opposition to the pixel-art style, and to games lacking in any true gameplay. After playing this game I am happy to acknowledge how wrong I was.… Expand
  20. Artick
    May 7, 2015
    10
    [Spanish Review]

    Excelente juego, algo que hay que aclarar al inicio que es un juego de toma de decisiones, de "aventura gráfica". el ejemplo perfecto de que un juego puede ser de los mejores sin usar gráficos de ultima generación, el guion de esta historia es de lo mejor, son las mejores 4 horas que he jugado un RPG.
  21. AlainPerez
    May 28, 2015
    10
    El mejor puto juego al que he tenido el placer de jugar desde hace 21 años que nací.

    En esta época donde predominan los DLC, los micropagos, los juegos salidos a la venta con millones de Bugs... que un tipo haga esto y me haga llorar como una niña pequeña no tiene precio. Obra Maestra

    10/10
  22. 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.
  23. Nuker
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    - Good: Story, Writing, Soundtrack, Atmosphere, Characters
    - Mixed: ---
    - Bad: Gameplay

    Lovely game very touching. Fantastic writing and story, memorable characters. Must play.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. Pitonas
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    I normally am to lazy to write a review but this game is something. Makes you wanna laugh and cry...
  27. janosbiro
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    To the Moon is a very different kind of game made with RPG Maker. The main objective of the game is to create an emotional effect, and it is very successful in doing that. It is about finding your way to reconnect with a lost love, even when everything is broken. It is about healing by dealing with memories from the past, and about the sacrifices you do in the hope of staying togetherTo the Moon is a very different kind of game made with RPG Maker. The main objective of the game is to create an emotional effect, and it is very successful in doing that. It is about finding your way to reconnect with a lost love, even when everything is broken. It is about healing by dealing with memories from the past, and about the sacrifices you do in the hope of staying together forever. It is about something that you said or heard that would determine your whole life from that point on. When you look at the sky and you see meaning in what could be just a set of lights, and you find someone that shares this meaning. It is about the lighthouses we build to find our way home, back to our first love. It is one of the most beautiful love stories I ever heard. I cry just talking about it.… Expand
  28. sanchouz
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    The game is amazing. The storytelling is perfect, so emotional . I cried in the end of the game. The graphic is not important when the story is perfect.
  29. ClapTrap101
    May 18, 2016
    10
    I think it is safe to say that this is the best RPG so far this century, not on the level of The Last of Us but still beautiful. Also I'm just going to say that the story and soundtrack is better than Undertale's.
  30. 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.
  31. JediahSk
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    Esse game é simplesmente do ca ra lho!!! É uma obra de arte!! História fenomenal e digna de um filme! Um dos poucos (se não o único) game que me fez chorar! Acabei de jogar agora e digo que esse jogo entrou pra o meu top 3 jogos favoritos de todos, só ficando atrás de Bloodborne e Dark Souls 1.

    Apesar de ter uma jogabilidade um pouco simples demais e do fato de você praticamente só    Esse game é simplesmente do ca ra lho!!! É uma obra de arte!! História fenomenal e digna de um filme! Um dos poucos (se não o único) game que me fez chorar! Acabei de jogar agora e digo que esse jogo entrou pra o meu top 3 jogos favoritos de todos, só ficando atrás de Bloodborne e Dark Souls 1.

    Apesar de ter uma jogabilidade um pouco simples demais e do fato de você praticamente só assistirr, e quase não jogar, que é um dos fatores que leva muitos a dar uma nota de 9/10, ou até de 8/10, eu acho que isso não importa tanto, porque com ou sem uma gameplay realmente relevante, a história compensa totalmente a compra do jogo, ela me manteve totalmente preso ao jogo, não tive vontade de parar de jogar em nenhum momento! Literalmente zerei em uma jogada sem parar, o que durou pouco menos de 5 horas.

    Outros fatores que me fizeram amar esse jogo:

    .A trilha sonora espetacular, que combina perfeitamente com o jogo! São várias músicas fenomenais que compõem a soundtrack, incluindo For River (Johnny), For River (Sarah and Tommy) e To the Moon, que são basicamente a mesma música, mas com algumas mudanças que me fazem sentir como se fossem músicas diferentes. Outro exemplo é Everything's Alright, que toca em um dos momentos mais marcantes do jogo, e me deixa emocionado toda vez que escuto.

    .Os cenários bem feitos, lindos e marcantes, como por exemplo o lugar onde Johnny contrói a casa, na primeira vez que cheguei lá, fiquei pasmo, porque eu não esperava algo tão bonito que um jogo pixelado em 2D, principalmente logo no início do jogo!

    Por esses e outros motivos eu dou a esse jogo um 10/10!    … Expand
  32. 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.
  33. kilo54
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    To The Moon looks like it'll be more at home on a Gameboy Advance, but beneath it's pixelated appearance is a touching tale combined with an excellent soundtrack. The tale ranges from humorous to being a tearjerker, but it's worth the ride. It's not quite as interactive as the usual videogame since the entire experience is well on-rails, but when thought of as a sort of visual novel orTo The Moon looks like it'll be more at home on a Gameboy Advance, but beneath it's pixelated appearance is a touching tale combined with an excellent soundtrack. The tale ranges from humorous to being a tearjerker, but it's worth the ride. It's not quite as interactive as the usual videogame since the entire experience is well on-rails, but when thought of as a sort of visual novel or movie, expectations align and if you're up for it, jump in.

    If you enjoyed Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and maybe Undertale, this is definitely worth a look.    … Expand
  34. 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".
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. Valdigleis
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    The best game I've played in my entire life. The excitement, the little references and the easter eggs and make love this game with never loved another game in life. The story of the game borders on perfection, can be easily confused with the history of a bestseller book!
  40. Celo_Neves
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    I loved the premise. Now comes the cool part: you have to analyze Johnny's memories, understand them, and make the necessary changes. But the process is done backwards. You begin by analyzing what is most recent, because it is easier to access in his mind; going towards the one that is deeper, with everything divided into layers.

    Many times we are perplexed with Johnny's certain    I loved the premise. Now comes the cool part: you have to analyze Johnny's memories, understand them, and make the necessary changes. But the process is done backwards. You begin by analyzing what is most recent, because it is easier to access in his mind; going towards the one that is deeper, with everything divided into layers.

    Many times we are perplexed with Johnny's certain attitudes and choices, where each layer we enter into brings new mysteries around his relationship with his dead wife, River, who also has mysterious and intriguing attitudes (which also has a good, explanation) and also around his own personality.

    It is a game full of adventure, tragedy, mystery and an ideal dose of humor with comic references to games, movies and anime, like Street Fighter, Matrix and Dragon Ball Z; beyond the relationship full of sarcasm, and friendship, between Rosalene and Neil. A game that makes us reflect about life, the problems that we go through, how they affect us and what we can do to adapt and overcome them. Seriously, it's so well built, that a trivial thing dictates in the first 5 minutes of play, will connect with something at the end and blow your mind! A semiotic analysis of this game would be a full plate for an academic.

    I'm here reflecting on the experience that this game has given me and the mix of emotions he made me feel, with charismatic characters and their attractive story (which is their strongest point). I may not have wept with the game, which I hardly do; but my heart was tight! I think that have playing from the start to finish with my girlfriend must have been a factor that made the experience even better, as we discussed theories about what was happening (and she did cry with the game). And it's a short game, we finish it in just under 5 hours. But even so, the experience was surreal! Do not connect the number of hours played into the fun, connect to the experience that the game provides you! Let's remember another short game that brings a fantastic experience? JOURNEY! And it is worth mentioning that "To The Moon", game made in RPG MAKER, has 81 points in Metascore! More points than too much "Triple A" what we have around.

    And one more thing: the story and script of this game would turn into a movie, or a miniseries, easily. With the right to be called masterpiece, if it is well produced, after all we have examples of the film industry **** over game franchises and books that were almost ready to make sucess on the movie theater.

    To conclude, I can only say two things: play that game and be happy with this experience that goes beyond expectations.    … Expand
  41. Leo_Manzano
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
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  42. MatYagami
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    One of the best game I've ever played!
    The story is very touching and made me cry. The soundtrack is good and the songs will remain in your mind for long time.
    For me this isn't just a game, this is an experience.
  43. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Very human!
    A very well narrated story, lovely art and excellent soundtrack ♥
    Don't get confused of it's SNES style graphics. This game has a nice lenght, a very well planned pace and is not all sadness. It has some good little touches of interesting details and also funny jokes about japanese and gaming culture.

    The feeeeeeeelssss!!! :')
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    It's a pretty unassuming game, and there are lots of indications throughout the game that this was made by a very small studio - the sprites are all pretty cliche, the environments are pretty standard, and the movement is often janky. But despite all of that, few games have ever touched me in the way that this game did. The story is truly out of this world (no pun intended).
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    Incredibly well written and emotional loaded story. It's a small masterpiece.
  56. kamik
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Just remember to keep your tissues close. This production will make you cry like a little baby.
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. Daitya
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Brillante, mágico, emotivo... Se puede decir tantas cosas de este juego para lo poco que dura. La historia te atrapará y junto con la música te hará llorar a mares. Recomendado? Recomendadísimo.
  60. Prometheus1241
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    I do not actually know, what to write here. Just play this one. You'l have zero regrets.
  61. 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
  62. Relkad
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    Good story,a game that proves rpg maker has a lot of potential.
    Not a must-play though.
  63. 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
  64. TRshoote31
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    hiakye,müzik,atmosfer,hikaye anlatım şekli olsun tam bir şaheser oynamayanların en kısa süre zarfında oynamasını yada izlemesini şiddetle tavsiye ederim to the moon gerçekten fevkalade bir eser
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. fs34
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    ни разу так не плакал)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  68. DenisBerger
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Шедевр, круто, очень круто.
    Крутой сюжет, интересные персонажи, трогательный финал вызывающий слёзы.
    Кан Гао ГЕНИЙ!
    Даже не знаю, что добавить еще, 10/10
  69. 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.
  70. Amos_bobo
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    I don't often think a game deserves a perfect score, but I have to make an exception with this one. The story here is simply the best I have experienced through any medium. Once you really understand the message (which took me 2+ play throughs), you can't help but bawl your heart out. Kan Gao is teller.
  71. PedregulhoBr
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo vai mexer com seus sentimentos e vai te fazer se emocionar, uma história bem impactante e cheio de reviravoltas. Recomendo muito esse jogo!
  72. 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.
  73. akcafurkan
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    The best story, ever seen. The only negative aspect of this game is its ending. Because it ends and you wake up to the real world. Story includes so many brilliant dialogues that forcing to you thinking about it. Even some dialogues may makes you laugh sometimes.

    The major difference between other story games and this game is; this Original screenplay reflected very naturally. Actually    The best story, ever seen. The only negative aspect of this game is its ending. Because it ends and you wake up to the real world. Story includes so many brilliant dialogues that forcing to you thinking about it. Even some dialogues may makes you laugh sometimes.

    The major difference between other story games and this game is; this Original screenplay reflected very naturally. Actually it's not an artificial melodramic emotion game, it shows us a possible real story which we may see in the future.

    I'm strictly suggest you must play this game, before you die.    … Expand
  74. kassalex
    May 13, 2023
    10
    nagyon történet központú játék egyszerűen zseniális ahogy az embert a képernyő elé tapasztja
  75. 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.
  76. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    ELMAS zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  77. 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
  78. SaberHazari
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    A really emotional and amazing short game.... made me cry at a certain part
  79. Subaru69
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Игра очень душевная, захватывает всем сердцем.Очень интересно рассказана история, есть минусы как длинна геймплея
  80. AlexSchneider
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    If you didn’t like it, you’re dead inside. No game game make me feel connected with characters like this since TLOU2
  81. argonautmagneto
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    this is one of the most emotional games I have ever played. the story is just... amazing. the pixel art style does not stand in the way for you to embrace the characters as living-breathing people. you should definitely play it if you are looking for a good story but don't care about gameplay.
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. justanormie
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    An emotional rollercoaster - I laughed, I cried. Don't play it for the gameplay though.
  88. lucvsds
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Eu chorei, e foi bastante. Gostei da arte simples e ao mesmo tempo bonita e interessante.
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. Torafo1
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Very good game , if you want to see a good story that's the spot, it's such a good story with amazing characters.
  92. 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.
  93. saraysamuel
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    un juegpo muy god la verdad, y triste , o masomenos , pero si que buen ahistoria y que inovador
  94. imalynxcat
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    sadece hikayesi için oynanacak bir oyun oynanış olarak hiçbir derinliği yok.
  95. piepy314
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    One of my favourite games ever, period. This is truly a masterpiece, the narrative and the music are simply amazing. It's very good also the pixel art graphic style. The only drawback is from the technical point of view, the engine performs quite badly and the screen ratio is not well handled. But I cannot give less than a 10 just for what it made me feel.
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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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