Whispers in the Moss is an artisan retro JRPG featuring unique and beautiful text-based graphics. A love letter to the 8-bit and 16-bit greats, it offers a world full of mysteries, an epic story, a fun turn-based battle system, and a full soundtrack.
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Positive (17) - 100% of the 17 user reviews for this game are positive.
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May 31, 2024
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Recommended

“Comfy retro-inspired adventure that has good amount of ideas left over for you imagination. Could take a while to get into, if you're not very familiar with these types of gameplay.”

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“A traditional role-playing adventure, crafted with time, skill, and care, delights with its unique appearance. The ambition is unprecedented, considering the chosen style.”
90 – Pelit

“Whispers in the Moss is a genuine joy to play for a retro enthusiast with a penchant for old-school RPGs. It is both steeping in gaming history and modern enough to be enjoyable without taking a 12-week correspondence course first.”
8.0 – Gaming Respawn

“Then, like in The Matrix, shapes become familiar in the code: crackling fireplaces, wooden bridges across thin streams, crops in sprawling fields, and thick mountain ranges. ... Whispers in the Moss is one of the most unique games I’ve had the pleasure to try in the last twenty years.”
8/9 – Ladies Gamers

About This Game



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" launched on May 31, 2024, and it is available on Steam and other platforms.
  • Over a Decade in the Making: This artisanal game is the sole creation of Tapio from Uncultured Games, a Finnish game development studio. He has managed the coding, game engine, art, script, soundtrack, and even crafted this god-forsaken press release. Over the course of well over 12 years of development, Tapio, a father of two and a marketing professional by day, has remained a dedicated hobbyist game developer by night.




Whispers in the Moss ANSI logo, drawn by Zeus II

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: Any
    • Memory: 256 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Any
    • DirectX: Version 5.2
    • Storage: 300 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Default
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: 2.4GHz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce 7800
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 300 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Default
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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