To the Moon in IOS

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98/100

To the Moon is not just a game; it is a profound emotional experience that stays with you long after the credits roll. It tells the story of two doctors who use a technology to enter the memories of a dying man to fulfill his final wish. That wish? To go to the moon. The catch is that he doesn't know why he wants to go there.

Technically, it uses a classic RPG Maker aesthetic, but don't let the 16-bit graphics fool you. The writing is world-class, blending sharp wit with heartbreaking sincerity. The soundtrack, primarily composed of hauntingly beautiful piano melodies, is the heartbeat of the game. There is no combat and very few puzzles—this is a pure, story-driven narrative. If you are looking for a game that will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about the nature of regret and love, To the Moon is an essential masterpiece.

Reviewed on: Wed Aug 14 2024
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Dinsun Review

I don't usually go for 'walking simulators' or RPG Maker games, but To the Moon is something special. Let’s be clear: the 'gameplay' is almost nonexistent. You walk around, click on a few objects, and solve a couple of kindergarten-level puzzles. If you’re looking for combat or complex systems, you are in the wrong place.

But the writing? It’s exceptional. It’s one of the few games that has actually made me feel something meaningful. It handles heavy themes like grief, neurodivergence, and regret with a level of maturity that most AAA games can't touch. The soundtrack is also incredible—simple piano melodies that stay with you long after the credits roll. It’s a short experience, but it’s a powerful one. It’s less of a game and more of a visual novel, and as such, it’s one of the best on the platform.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredible, emotionally resonant story
  • Beautifully composed piano score
  • Memorable and well-developed characters
  • Practically zero 'gameplay' challenge
  • Dated RPG Maker aesthetics
  • Very short (around 4 hours)

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless port; controls are well-adapted for touch.

Accessibility:
  • Simple One-Touch Navigation

Audience Fit

Buy if: You value narrative and emotion over action and mechanics.

Skip if: You need high-fidelity graphics or engaging gameplay loops.

Similar Games:
  • Finding Paradise
  • Rakuen
  • What Remains of Edith Finch

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 4 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 3.7Fri May 28 2021

Bug Fix


A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

ABOUT THIS GAME

Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning... but only in their patients' heads.

Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath. 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.

This particular story follows their attempt to fulfill the dream of an elderly man, Johnny. With each step back in time, a new fragment of Johnny's past is revealed. 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.

MORE DETAILS

"To the Moon", a story-driven RPG with pixel graphics, was originally developed six years ago for PC by Canadian producer Kan Gao and Freebird Games, his indie game studio.Rights to develop and publish the remastered mobile and Apple TV version of "To the Moon" were acquired by X.D. Network Inc.

The story of "To the Moon" unfolds before players, much like a movie. While the entire game has no battle system and can be completed in a few hours, the compelling story and moving original soundtrack resonated with players worldwide. On top of receiving overwhelmingly positive ratings, "To the Moon" received multiple awards from Gamespot, Metacritic, WIRED, and more, and was nominated for "I'm Not Crying, There's Something In My Eye" in the 2016 Steam Awards.

KEY FEATURES

• Unlocked 29 new iMessage stickers.

• Added "Music Box" function, allowing backstage music playing& in-game music downloading(will be enabled automatically after clearing the stage).

• Added "DIY QR code" function, allowing one-key sharing of player data for playing on different devices.

• A unique & non-combat story-driven experience

• Innovative mix between adventure game elements and classic RPG aesthetics

• Acclaimed original soundtrack that closely ties to the story

• An espresso execution with zero filler and no time drains

Languages Supported:

* English

* Français

* Deutsch

* Español (Latinoamérica)

* Español (Europa)

* Português

* Polski

* lingua italiana (Italian)

* русский(Russian)

* 한국어 (Korean)

* 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)

* 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese)

* 日本語 (Japanese)

* Türk dili(Turkish)

* Українська(Ukraine)

Facebook: /TotheMoonHD

Twitter: @TotheMoonHD

Service email: TotheMoon@xindong.com

© 2017 X.D. Network Inc. All rights reserved.


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.

ABOUT THIS GAME

Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning... but only in their patients' heads.

Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath. 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.

This particular story follows their attempt to fulfill the dream of an elderly man, Johnny. With each step back in time, a new fragment of Johnny's past is revealed. 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.

MORE DETAILS

"To the Moon", a story-driven RPG with pixel graphics, was originally developed six years ago for PC by Canadian producer Kan Gao and Freebird Games, his indie game studio.Rights to develop and publish the remastered mobile version of "To the Moon" were acquired by X.D. Network Inc.

The story of "To the Moon" unfolds before players, much like a movie. While the entire game has no battle system and can be completed in a few hours, the compelling story and moving original soundtrack resonated with players worldwide. On top of receiving overwhelmingly positive ratings, "To the Moon" received multiple awards from Gamespot, Metacritic, WIRED, and more, and was nominated for "I'm Not Crying, There's Something In My Eye" in the 2016 Steam Awards.

KEY FEATURES

• Unlocked 29 new iMessage stickers.

• Added "Music Box" function, allowing backstage music playing& in-game music downloading(will be enabled automatically after clearing the stage).

• Added "DIY QR code" function, allowing one-key sharing of player data for playing on different devices.

• A unique & non-combat story-driven experience

• Innovative mix between adventure game elements and classic RPG aesthetics

• Acclaimed original soundtrack that closely ties to the story

• An espresso execution with zero filler and no time drains

Languages Supported:

* English

* Français

* Deutsch

* Español (Latinoamérica)

* Español (Europa)

* Português

* Polski

* lingua italiana (Italian)

* Người việt nam

* русский(Russian)

* 한국어 (Korean)

* 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)

* 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese)

* 日本語 (Japanese)

* Türk dili(Turkish)

* Українська(Ukraine)

Facebook: /TotheMoonHD

Twitter: @TotheMoonHD

Service email: TotheMoon@xindong.com

© 2017 X.D. Network Inc. All rights reserved.


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 510 Counts
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Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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To the Moon is a story-driven experience about Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts, who give people a second chance to live—in their heads. This particular story follows their attempt to fulfill the dying wish of an elderly man named Johnny. As they traverse his memories, a beautiful and tragic life story unfolds. This non-combat adventure features an acclaimed soundtrack and a script that has won awards worldwide.

Features

1

Award-winning narrative and script

2

Acclaimed original piano soundtrack

3

Classic RPG aesthetics with modern storytelling

4

Deeply emotional and character-driven plot

5

Innovative memory-traversal gameplay

Recommended Links

Freebird Games - To the Moon

The developer's site featuring merchandise and sequel info.

Official

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Cameron University to hold ‘They Promised Her to the Moon’ play at Cameron Theatre  KSWO 7News

KSWO 7News - Wed Sep 23 2026

To the Moon creator explains why he still makes games with RPG Maker. The "just right" simplicity that lets you focus on the creative sides of development  AUTOMATON

AUTOMATON - Fri Aug 28 2026

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AUTOMATON - Tue Aug 18 2026

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Mammoth Red Sox prospect hits home run to the moon, then promptly slaps the catcher and ignites a brawl  Fox News

Fox News - Thu Jul 23 2026

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MLB - Mon Jul 20 2026

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No, this is a narrative adventure focused entirely on story and character.

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