Release Date: February 17, 2017
A narrative adventure game inspired by the legends of the Czudow tribe, formerly inhabiting the north-western regions of modern Russia. In The Mooseman players take on the role of the title shaman discovering the secrets of the world hidden from the eyes of mortals.
The Mooseman is a narrative adventure game developed by independent Russian studio Morteshka, founded by Vladimir Beletsky and Mikhail Shvachko.
The story told in The Mooseman is inspired by the legends of the Chud tribe, which used to inhabit, among others, the north-western regions of modern Russia. According to them, the world consists of three dimensions - the lowest, inhabited by spirits; the middle, in which people live; and the highest, which is the domain of ancient deities. During the game the player takes on the role of the title Mooseman, a shaman able to travel between all layers of reality.
In The Mooseman we observe the action from the side. In the course of our adventure we travel through locations inspired by nature from the vicinity of Perm (where the studio is located) and enriched with fantastic elements. When traversing them, the protagonist meets ancient deities and spirits, learns the secrets hidden from mortals, and solves numerous puzzles. Over time, the hero gains artifacts and new abilities to give him access to the highest dimensions.
Characteristic feature of The Mooseman are hand-drawn graphics maintained in gloomy, almost monochromatic palette. The unique atmosphere is also built by folk music, which accompanies us on our journey.
Platforms:
PC Windows February 17, 2017
PlayStation 4 July 18, 2018
Xbox One July 18, 2018
Android April 10, 2018
Apple iOS April 17, 2018
Nintendo Switch July 18, 2018
PlayStation 5 March 16, 2022
Xbox Series X/S March 16, 2022
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System Requirements for The Mooseman Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 or better, 600 MB HDD, Windows XP.
Game Ratings for The Mooseman Video Game.
TheSixthAxis: 8 / 10 by Dominic Leighton
The Mooseman is a unique, significant, and often beautiful indie game that proves there's room in the video game space for all kinds of different experiences. There's every chance you won't have heard of the Perm region of Russia or its pagan mythology, but this is a game that places you within its traditions and iconography with sympathetic artistry.
Planet PlayStation: 8.9 / 10 by Charles Kyle
If you are a lover of the arts and really enjoy the different mythologies from around the world then you definitely owe it to yourself to experience The Mooseman. One of the draws this game had with me was the artistic approach and covering a subject matter I knew little about going in. While not a truly heavy "gameplay" component is in the game, it makes up for with the story telling through lore and collectibles. The art style is also something to behold as it truly feels that you are experiencing the telling of Russian Perm tribes.
NEOsite: 8 / 10 by Bartosz Krukowski
The Mooseman is an interesting experience for patient players. It doesn't pose a challenge, but offers a chance to learn about another culture's mythology – and all of this with really great soundtrack.
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