I had no idea when I woke up this morning that I was about to get one of the best surprises of the day. No, it wasn?t the Splinter Cell tease/troll/joke/PR disaster/whatever the hell is happening over there in Ubisoft-land. It was a press release about the little mouse that could, my VR friend Quill, expanding her adventures in Polyarc?s Moss. While we?ve been eagerly anticipating Book 2 and what comes next for this story, Polyarc?s been hard at work on a free update to Moss, which includes an all new story chapter. But it?s oh so much more than that.
The Twilight Garden update isn?t just a tacked on expansion or additional piece of content. It?s a complimentary experience that weaves its way throughout the existing game via portals that Quill can use to visit the Twilight Garden. New areas, challenges, and story will be presented through this interwoven update. Twilight Garden is releasing at launch with Moss on the Oculus Quest, but will be made available for all other platforms in June.
Now, I haven?t played Twilight Garden yet, but I?m excited for any opportunity to revisit Quill?s world and play through that game again. In my original review, I thought what Polyarc did explored some amazing pathways in terms of what could only be achieved through VR. The bond the player has with the character is one aspect, but the entire package comes together perfectly. The music is emotional and moving. The story is a simple one, but involves the player right in the heart of it. An...