Moss

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 221 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 179 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 221
  3. Negative: 30 out of 221
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  1. Ryugene
    Mar 2, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ***May contain small spoilers***

    Moss is an entertaining game with a very unusual style. The world is beautiful and full of mystery, unfortunately it is a very straightforward game and the puzzles do not present any sort of challenge. This is just Book 1 of the series and because of that the plot raises more questions than it answers, however the bond that you create with Quill will definitely leave you wishing for more. To me this game is a 7/10 due to the lack of content for it's price and the lack of game mechanics (would be cool if Quill could unlock different abilities). The VR also seems a bit pointless and doesn't add much to the game. Nevertheless this is a good begin for the world of Moss and I hope Polyarc improves on what they gave us this time, with more complex gameplay and level design that can actually make use of VRa as there is definitely a chance for a 9/10 or 10/10 game with this IP.    … Expand
  2. XxKwijiboxX
    Aug 20, 2018
    7
    I unfortunately cannot give a full 10 to this game even tough i want to because it's a wonderfull one but lacks on 2 vital points

    first one would be longevity. i beat the game within around 6 hours, finding most collectibles in the game on the first run, for a pro gamer it could be done withing 4 hours on first attempt, for the price i would expect a solid 10 hours of gameplay. VR needs    I unfortunately cannot give a full 10 to this game even tough i want to because it's a wonderfull one but lacks on 2 vital points

    first one would be longevity. i beat the game within around 6 hours, finding most collectibles in the game on the first run, for a pro gamer it could be done withing 4 hours on first attempt, for the price i would expect a solid 10 hours of gameplay. VR needs content to take off and moss could be the kind of game that makes people take the dive

    second one would be the lack of diversity wich could be related to the length of the game. 3 different kind of monsters is way too little and gives close to no challenge

    as for the soundtrack, the graphic and the story. SOLID 10, if the second part fixes the shortcomings i mentionned, Moss will be a perfect game    … Expand
  3. Progressive-T
    Jan 22, 2019
    7
    The settings are indeed beautiful and there is a nice fairy tale atmosphere to the game. I also liked the protagonist Quill and how you, as The Reader, who is watching over her from the sidelines, can help her by manipulating certain pieces of the decor. But that about covers the positive aspects of this game.
    Moss is just way too short, even considering that this is just Book 1. The    The settings are indeed beautiful and there is a nice fairy tale atmosphere to the game. I also liked the protagonist Quill and how you, as The Reader, who is watching over her from the sidelines, can help her by manipulating certain pieces of the decor. But that about covers the positive aspects of this game.
    Moss is just way too short, even considering that this is just Book 1. The first playthrough took me around two and a half to three hours and this is with also having gathered all the collectibles that serve no other purpose than trophies. Once you have the trophies, the collectibles are essentially useless.
    After having beaten the boss, I had to do another playthrough for the no death run trophy. I could ignore the useless collectibles and because the simple puzzles offered no more challenge, I was able to reach the boss in just under an hour. Call me crazy, but that is just too short for a price tag of 29,99 euros. Luckily I was able to buy Moss in the PS Store for a discount price of 17,99 or I would have seriously felt ripped off.
    There is also not enough variation in the enemies. They are mechanical beetles of which there are maybe 4 different types. More could possibly have been done here, but I could live with it.
    In conclusion: Moss is worth a try, but in the end the experience is too basic. Don't pay full price unless you have money to burn.    … Expand

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Worth Playing
    Aug 31, 2018
    88
    Moss is a gorgeous virtual reality experience that combines the eloquence of a theatrical play, the cuteness of smaller-sized subjects and making their scale feel grander, and the enjoyment of playing video games. I have never experienced something quite like Moss, and although it is partially due to the VR headset, it's more than equally due to how the developers used the technology to create a genuinely enjoyable experience. Moss is probably my favorite VR game yet, and I'd expect that sentiment to be echoed by many others.
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  2. DualShockers
    Jul 29, 2018
    90
    Moss hits way above its weight — creating one of the few captivating, must-play stories on VR.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 9, 2018
    80
    Enchanting. [May 2018, p.81]
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