To the Moon

 Switch
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 75
  3. Negative: 13 out of 75
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  1. jfranklin
    Jan 20, 2020
    4
    I had high hopes when I heard about To the Moon, but unfortunately I found it rather disappointing. It has a great ending, but getting there is a slog - mostly due to the poor pacing, dull gameplay, and cringe-worthy dialogue (the author or translator does not appear to be a native english speaker, and most of the "jokes" are dated references that fall flat and keep getting repeated).I had high hopes when I heard about To the Moon, but unfortunately I found it rather disappointing. It has a great ending, but getting there is a slog - mostly due to the poor pacing, dull gameplay, and cringe-worthy dialogue (the author or translator does not appear to be a native english speaker, and most of the "jokes" are dated references that fall flat and keep getting repeated).

    The experience is salvaged by some story beats towards the end, and a nice soundtrack, particularly the song "Everything's Alright" played over an emotional sequence. But the overall game, especially with the bugginess of the Switch version, was a chore to get through, and I can't recommend it.    … Expand
  2. B-Bog
    Feb 2, 2020
    1
    + Nice pixel-art

    + Beautiful music (though only MIDI) - Terrible, clunky controls. You constantly get stuck on objects, you can't move diagonally, your character doesn't go up stairs normally, you can't exit screens if you're not in exactly the right spot etc. etc. Seeing as walking around and looking at stuff is basically the whole game, this is pretty terrible. - Absolutely    + Nice pixel-art

    + Beautiful music (though only MIDI)

    - Terrible, clunky controls. You constantly get stuck on objects, you can't move diagonally, your character doesn't go up stairs normally, you can't exit screens if you're not in exactly the right spot etc. etc. Seeing as walking around and looking at stuff is basically the whole game, this is pretty terrible.

    - Absolutely unacceptable load times for very small and simple 2D environments! I'm talking several seconds just for entering another room in the house!! Are you f**king kidding me??

    - As other people mentioned, this seems to have been poorly translated into English. I first thought the problem was with the German version and switched to English, but that wasn't any better unfortunately. Sadly, I can't speak Japanese or whatever language this game was written in...

    - Cringe-worthy writing in general. All the dialogue and story just comes across like a teenager wrote it, working with a 15-year-old's idea of how people talk and behave, emotional "depth", tragedy, mental illness, sarcasm and humorous banter, just everything. The two protagonists are deeply unlikeable tw*ts. The male character especially was probably the writer's idea of a quickwitted smartass, but just comes across like a total a**hole.

    Seeing as this is a very story-driven game, the last point is basically the nail in the coffin. Save your money, everybody.    … Expand
  3. prettykitty100
    Jan 24, 2020
    1
    Normally, I like games that are story-centric, even at the cost of gameplay. And To The Moon is one of those story-centric games. But this game blows. The story sucks; it's really schmaltzy. The gameplay was minimal and tedious. I spent the whole game (which lasts several hours) wondering when it was going to get good. I'm very puzzled by the positive reviews this game has gotten. It wasNormally, I like games that are story-centric, even at the cost of gameplay. And To The Moon is one of those story-centric games. But this game blows. The story sucks; it's really schmaltzy. The gameplay was minimal and tedious. I spent the whole game (which lasts several hours) wondering when it was going to get good. I'm very puzzled by the positive reviews this game has gotten. It was totally unenjoyable for me.… Expand
  4. autumn77
    Jan 27, 2021
    2
    Just watch a playthrough on 1.5x speed. The controls are clunky, and their minigame attempts at making this something other than a walking simulator just make it more miserable to complete. Objectives are unclear, with no visual indication of what arbitrary objects (most of which contribute nothing to the story) you're supposed to click to progress the story. Cutscene art is blurry andJust watch a playthrough on 1.5x speed. The controls are clunky, and their minigame attempts at making this something other than a walking simulator just make it more miserable to complete. Objectives are unclear, with no visual indication of what arbitrary objects (most of which contribute nothing to the story) you're supposed to click to progress the story. Cutscene art is blurry and dominates the game yet somehow managed to be the best part of the experience. This should've been a film.… Expand
  5. Turbotegs
    Oct 16, 2020
    1
    Terrible clunky controls and truly awful object collision detection spoilt the experience.
  6. Nintendist
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    this game has a terrible gameplay. the soundtrack is very frustrating. why this game sounds like these

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#69 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 16, 2020
    90
    After 9 years, To the Moon still brings tears to our eyes.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 18, 2020
    90
    I may be some nine years late to this party but I’ll reiterate the opinions of countless reviewers before me – To the Moon is a writing excellence and most of all – a truly unique experience. [03/2020, p.64]
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Feb 12, 2020
    90
    It could have easily punched below the belt with some of its themes but was able to stave off dreariness in favor of a heartfelt story that has you think about the moments in life that matter. The only question left is if they can find paradise? Oh, wait, that’s the sequel.
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