"To the Moon is an indie Adventure RPG Developed by Freebird Games, about two doctors traversing through the memories of a dying man to fulfill his last wish."" How do I explain why it’s brilliant without spoiling what makes it so?" - Eurogamer 9/10 " To the Moon is a game you must play." - GameSpot 8/10 " I guess the music’s kinda nice." - Developer’s Aunt " It’s simple, poignant, and full of heart." - PC World (GamePro) 10/10 " I'm making a lasagna..." - Flight of the Conchords | |
Trailer Back to TopThe launch trailer can be viewed
here.
Description Back to TopDr. Eva Rosalene and Dr. Neil Watts have rather peculiar jobs:
They give people another chance to live. Literally.
There exists a technology that allows doctors to weave artificial memories, such that a patient can request attempts to alter their mind, and wake up with memories of things that didn’t actually happen.
However, since these new memories are permanent, the conflict between them and the existing authentic memories clash in such a way that it ceases the person’s ability to properly function.
Thus, the operation is only done to people on their deathbeds, to fulfill what they wish they had done with their lives… but didn’t.
But creating a new memory is not as simple as pressing a button.
The technology requires the doctors to step into the memories of the patient, which are reconstructed as interactive scenes. The doctors then gradually traverse backwards through memories of the patient’s life until they reach childhood — at which point, the wish of the patient in present time would be transferred over.
Along with the doctors’ influence, the patient (as a child) could then lead an entire different life inside their head, working toward and fulfilling their dying wish themselves.
And if all goes well, they would wake up, having lived the dream life they never had, and embrace a brief moment of blissful fulfillment.
Shortly after, they’d draw their last breath.
Every once in a while, there comes a life that is rather peculiar.
This particular story follows Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts’ attempt to fulfill the dream of the dying elderly man, Johnny. In their mission to do so, they traverse backwards through the man’s memories, unfolding his curious life story before their eyes.
With each step back in time, a new fragment of Johnny’s past is revealed. And as the two doctors piece together the puzzled events that spanned a life time, they seek to find out just why the frail old man chose his dying wish to be what it is.
And Johnny’s last wish is, of course… to go to the moon.
Characters Back to TopDr. Eve Rosalene: One of the two main characters in the game. She is an employee of the Sigmund Corporation and partner of Dr. Neil Watts. She takes her work much more seriously than her partner Dr. Neil Watts, but has a very kind heart.
Dr. Neil Watts: One of the two main characters in the game. He is an employee of the Sigmund Corporation and partner of Dr. Eva Rosalene. He finds humor and almost every situation you encounter in the game and will keep you laughing throughout your entire experience.
Johnathan "Johnny" Wyles: The elderly man that the Sigmund Corporation is hired to help in fulfilling his dream. | Left: Eve Right: Neil |
Where to buy Back to TopThe game can be bought for the small price of $9.99 (And trust me it's well worth it)
Buy directly: Freebird GamesBuy on Steam: SteamSoundtrack Back to TopOne of the most memorable features in this game is its beautiful soundtrack written by Kan R. Gao and Laura Shigihara.
It can be listened to
here and bought for $5.00
Please do not spoil the game if you have already played.