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Is Yi and the Thousand Moons worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy musical games with story progression
- Fans of fantasy tales about archers and village-saving journeys
- Players looking for a short, song-driven game rather than a long campaign
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a long campaign may find the short format too brief.
- Players seeking levels that are not structured as songs may not enjoy the song-based progression.
- Players who prefer stories without musical character interactions may not enjoy this format.
Our take on Yi and the Thousand Moons
The defining structural choice is that every level is a song: musical numbers serve as the stages players progress through, while character interactions also happen through music.
What is Yi and the Thousand Moons?
Yi and the Thousand Moons is a brief musical game about an archer tasked by the gods with bringing down the moons.
Her villagers warn that the moons shield Earth from stardust, putting their safety at risk if Yi follows the command. The story traces her effort to protect the village as darkness grows and the gods seek moonlight. Gameplay is arranged as interactive musical levels: players perform through songs, and character exchanges unfold in music. The soundtrack contains seven original songs and six introductory pieces by David Su, performed by a live band and singers.
How Yi and the Thousand Moons plays
- 01Song-based levels
- Progress through the game by playing its musical stages.
- 02Original musical score
- The soundtrack comprises seven songs and six preludes composed by David Su.
- 03Musical character interactions
- Conversations with the story’s characters happen through music.
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Yi and the Thousand Moons: platforms & release
Is Yi and the Thousand Moons worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy musical games with story progression. Skip it if: players looking for a long campaign may find the short format too brief.
Where can I download Yi and the Thousand Moons?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Yi and the Thousand Moons's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Yi and the Thousand Moons on?
Windows and macOS.
