To the Moon Series

is one of those games that by now requires little introduction; anyone with an interest in deep, emotionally powerful interactive narratives has at the very least heard of, if not played Freebird Games’ 2011 indie darling themselves. The tale that started with that game and continued with 2017’s (and to a lesser extent, 2014’s spin-off […]

A second installment in the free To the Moon spinoff series starring Dr. Watts and Dr. Rosalene.

Three years later, To the Moon remains one of my most memorable gaming experiences—not thanks to flashy graphics, innovative gameplay, or big budget production values, but because of its unassuming, emotional story. In the 2011 release from indie developer Freebird Games, two doctors manipulate a dying man’s memories from within to fulfill his lifelong wish. […]

Neil Watts and Eva Rosalene move around the offices of SigCorp talking to co-workers about events of the day, the upcoming New Year and about a group of angry protestors who have gathered outside. The Christmas party should be a time of merriment, but it’s putting a strain on Eva and Neil’s belief in SigCorp.

Can a video game make you cry? I’m always surprised by this question, because I know the answer is yes. In fact, games make me cry fairly regularly—and I like it that way. As a fan of emotionally charged stories, I feel cheated if a dramatic game doesn’t make me sniffle a bit during its […]