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Whispers in the Moss

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Whispers in the Moss
Description
Whispers in the Moss DEMO is available here "What a strange dream. A young man, chased by a pack of wolves..."  WHISPERS IN THE MOSS is a full-scale retro JRPG experience that embraces the nostalgic charm of 8-bit and 16-bit console classics.  Embark on an epic journey with three young heroes...
Genre:
Role-playing - Adventure - JRPG
Tags:
Adventure, Indie, Fantasy, Story Rich, Atmospheric, show 13 more... Role-playing, Exploration, Funny, JRPG, Magic, Retro, Cartoony, Emotional, LGBTQ+, Dystopian, Text-Based, Mythology, Steampunk
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Product details
2024, Uncultured Games, ...
System requirements
Windows 10, 1.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM (32-bit)/2 GB RAM (64-bit), 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9...
Description


Whispers in the Moss DEMO is available here


"What a strange dream. A young man, chased by a pack of wolves..." 

WHISPERS IN THE MOSS is a full-scale retro JRPG experience that embraces the nostalgic charm of 8-bit and 16-bit console classics. 

Embark on an epic journey with three young heroes from a tranquil fishing village, thrust into a world dominated by an empire seeking ultimate power and a banished prince determined to restore balance. As they traverse the world, our party uncovers an even more sinister secret—fiends of the underworld are stirring... 
 

  • An Epic Story: Prepare for emotional plot twists, lighthearted humor, and vibrant characters. 
  • Classic Turn-Based Battles: Inspired by the early Final Fantasy games, strategically exploit your enemies' weaknesses using physical attacks, black and white magic, items, and special skills. Witness your characters' growth and customize their abilities. 
  • A Highly Unique Visual Style: The game boasts beautiful and ambitious textmode (ANSI/ASCII-style) graphics, offering an unparalleled retro atmosphere. This innovative use of text-based graphics on such a scale and level of ambition is a first in gaming. What’s more, "Whispers in the Moss" is coded entirely in QB64, a modern take on the legendary QuickBASIC programming language, completing the genuine retro experience. 
  • Original Custom Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the game's world with sound effects and a full original soundtrack featuring over 50 unique tracks, composed by the game's developer, Tapio of Uncultured Games. Drawing inspiration from JRPG music legends like Nobuo Uematsu, Yoko Shimomura, Yasunori Mitsuda, and Michiru Oshima, the music brings the world of the game to life. 
  • Abundance of Optional Content: In addition to the main story, explore a vast array of side quests, monster hunts, fishing and other mini-games, and other hidden secrets. Can you locate and conquer all 170 unique monsters and complete the bestiary? 
  • Retro Gaming for Modern Systems: "Whispers in the Moss" is set to launch on Windows in June 2024, and it will be available on Steam and other platforms. 
  • Over a Decade in the Making: "Whispers in the Moss" has been meticulously crafted over a span of more than twelve years by Tapio of Uncultured Games, a Finnish game development studio. Throughout this time, Tapio has undertaken the roles of coder, engine developer, artist, scriptwriter, composer, and even press release writer. Balancing responsibilities as a parent and a communications professional during the day, Tapio has dedicated his late evenings to the pursuit of his passion as a hobbyist game developer.
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
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Game details
Genre:
Role-playing - Adventure - JRPG
Tags:
Adventure, Indie, Fantasy, Story Rich, Atmospheric, show 13 more... Role-playing, Exploration, Funny, JRPG, Magic, Retro, Cartoony, Emotional, LGBTQ+, Dystopian, Text-Based, Mythology, Steampunk
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2024-05-31T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Uncultured Games / Uncultured Games
Size:
228 MB
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Game features
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
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Posted on: November 15, 2025

Hawke_404

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Lacks rebindable controls

The keyboard controls are not rebindable and there are very few settings in general. While the arrows might be comfortable for the left-handed players, the lack of WASD support makes it extremely uncomfortable for me. The avatar is not possible to rename and it starts auto-responding as soon as the game starts. Granted, the latter is on me for not trying the demo and missing the J before RPG, so all roleplay is how to murder things. On a positive note, the colour pallettes for the avatar and the best friend are customisable and there are difficulty options, including saving anywhere, rather than at checkpoints only. Also, the game is VA-free, though the sound design is annoying. If the content of the review did not give it away, I have played it for 10 minutes, but, unfortunately, I have missed the refund window.

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