
Moss stands out as one of the best Action/Adventure titles in recent memory.
90
Verdict
95%
Steam
84
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (95% positive from 3K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (84/100 critic average)
Standout indie gem
No significant drawbacks reported
Moss is a virtual reality adventure game developed and published by American video game development studio Polyarc. The game is presented from a blend of first-person and third-person perspectives, with a primary focus on solving puzzles. Moss was released for the PlayStation 4 in February 2018. In June, a PC version featuring high-resolution graphics was released. A PlayStation 5 version was released in February 2023 for the PlayStation VR2.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Absolutely loved my time with Moss, even going so far as to get all the achievements. If you're looking for a great showcase for VR that doesn't go crazy with motion sickness inducing movement or overly complicated controls, this is it. Played it on a PSVR2 with the PC adapter and it worked perfectly with no tinkering.
Aside from the game being both fun and adorable, I thought I'd mention the fact that, when you launch it, it immediately loads back right into the same spot you quit it in, instead of giving you 3 minutes of unskippable intros. That alone would make this game be worth praising.
Moss is a great VR game. The diorama like lands that you go through are clear, colorful, mood setting and appropriate. The play is intuitive with you playing the part of a “reader” who helps a little mouse named Quill battle to save her uncle and land. An innovative inclusion by the developers is that Quill often helps you out with gestures and sounds to determine your next direction or action. I used the Valve Index “knuckles” VR controllers and they were very responsive during the game. I accessed the game through my PC and Steam with the Vive Pro 2 headset. The game downloaded and played without any crashes or freezes. The commands are easy to learn with no noticeable time lag. The only MINOR problem was getting the shooting crabs to fire in the right direction. This is a great story that kept my interest throughout. The boss challenges are intense but due to the programmed save check points, they are not extremely frustrating. Once you figure out their weaknesses, they can be defeated. Buy this game and you won’t be disappointed!
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