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Moss: Book II

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR, SteamVR, PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2 • 2022

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Quick resume

Quill is back—and she’s being hunted. To stand a chance, Quill will need a true partner by her side—and we hope that partner is you. Moss: Book II is an action-adventure puzzle game and award-winning sequel (The Game Awards "Best VR/AR Game") to Moss.

Global score

99/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and immersive vr environments
    • Engaging and accessible puzzles and combat
    • Strong emotional story and character attachment
    • High production values with excellent animation and sound
    • Meaningful use of vr mechanics and perspective

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some minor graphical and control issues
    • Combat is relatively simple and sometimes feels like padding
    • Story pacing and exposition sections occasionally less engaging
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players control Quill and the Reader, with freedom to explore environments and solve puzzles using multiple weapons and abilities, indicating a good degree of player agency."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers engaging puzzles and combat that require skill and problem solving, though generally accessible and not overly difficult."

    • Competition
      -4

      "The game is single-player focused with no mention of competitive elements or leaderboards, emphasizing personal pace and experience."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long play sessions, emotional attachment to the story and characters, and desire for sequels, indicating strong continuation motivation."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "The game is a single-player experience focusing on individual interaction with the world and character, with no multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize Quill's outfit and use various weapons and abilities, but mostly work within designed puzzles and environments."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; the game is cooperative with an emphasis on partnership with Quill."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players describe immersive, magical worlds and emotional storytelling that provide strong escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players express intrinsic motivation and personal desire to play, often after waiting eagerly for the sequel."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "New mechanics and weapons encourage players to try different approaches to puzzles and combat, supporting experimentation."

    • Exploration
      3

      "The game features richly detailed environments and encourages looking around and discovering secrets, though within a guided structure."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character customization (outfits) is available, allowing limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "The game is set in a fairytale world with anthropomorphic characters and magical elements, strongly embodying fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "The experience is primarily single-player with limited social connection or community involvement described."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills through puzzles and combat, and the game introduces new abilities and mechanics over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "The game is designed for seated play with minimal physical activity, typical of many VR platformers."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement with puzzles and combat, not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Players form emotional bonds with Quill and the story, experiencing meaningful connection despite solo play."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; the player supports and guides Quill cooperatively."

    • Progression
      4

      "The game features item collection, new weapons, abilities, and upgrades that mark player progression."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "The game is described as relaxing and immersive, balancing challenge and flow without frustration."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Highly praised visuals, sound design, and music provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; the game focuses on personal experience rather than social evaluation."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative immersion is a core aspect, with engaging story, characters, voice acting, and emotional moments."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Puzzles and combat require problem solving and planning, though generally accessible and not overly complex."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and boss fights provide moments of tension and excitement, but overall the game is calm and relaxing."

    • Value
      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its quality and length, though some note it is short."

    • Violence
      1

      "Combat involves fighting enemies but is light, non-gratuitous, and integrated with puzzle elements."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some combat and health mechanics exist but the game is not focused on survival or high-risk scenarios."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026