To The Moon is a wonderful little visual novel. Without spoiling much, you play as two futuristic doctors who use memory-altering tech to grant an old man his dying wish. As you step backwards through time and relive the man's memories, you slowly piece together fragments of his past and begin to understand his character and motivations. The concept is kinda similar to Inception, but way more wholesome. The narrative is at times mysterious, at times delightfully cheesy, and as a whole simply beautiful.

The retro art style is charming if a bit dated. The music is excellent. The controls are kinda janky and there isn't much gameplay to speak of, but this game really doesn't need it. Definitely worth the 4-hour runtime to experience!

Reviewed on Jan 08, 2021


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