Moss
A tiny hero, a grand adventure.
Moss is a virtual reality action-adventure game developed by Polyarc and released in 2018. The game follows Quill, a young mouse who embarks on a quest to rescue her uncle from a mysterious evil. Players interact with the world as a benevolent spirit, guiding Quill through puzzles and combat. The game was highly regarded by video game critics, as noted in the source listing it among 2018's critically acclaimed titles.
- Role
- Non-Canonical
- Affiliation
- None (Canon)
- First Appears
- N/A
- Status
- Unverified/Myth
- Weapon Type
- Unknown
Lore & Background
In Moss, players assume the role of a mysterious spirit known as the Reader, who discovers an ancient book that tells the story of Quill, a brave mouse. Quill's uncle is captured by a serpent-like creature called the Glass Serpent, and she sets out to save him. The game's narrative unfolds through the book's pages, with the Reader directly influencing Quill's journey. The source confirms Moss was released in 2018 and was among the year's critically acclaimed games, but provides no further details on its story or characters.
In Their Own Story
Quill, a young mouse, lives peacefully with her uncle in a woodland kingdom. When the Glass Eye, a sinister serpent, kidnaps her uncle, Quill takes up a sword and sets off on a perilous adventure. She traverses ancient ruins, solves puzzles, and battles enemies, all while the Reader—the player—assists her from a separate realm. The source does not specify the game's full plot, but it notes Moss was a new property introduced in 2018 and received critical acclaim.
Reader's Guide
Moss is a VR-exclusive game, requiring a compatible headset such as PlayStation VR or PC VR systems. Players control Quill directly with a controller while using motion controls to interact with the environment as the Reader. Combat involves timing attacks and dodges, while puzzles require manipulating objects in the world. The source lists Moss among 2018's critically acclaimed games but offers no specific gameplay tips or strategies.
Did You Know?
- Moss was released in 2018 as a new property, according to the source.
- The game was highly regarded by video game critics in 2018, per the source.
- Moss is a virtual reality action-adventure game developed by Polyarc.
- The protagonist is a mouse named Quill, who uses a sword.
- The source lists Moss among 2018's critically acclaimed games alongside titles like Celeste and Dead Cells.
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