18 Floors
- July 4, 2018
- Aoga Games
18 Floor's two puzzles are fantastic, and left me wondering where on Earth the rest of the game is.
Get on Steam18 Floors is a VR experience combining room escape gameplay with puzzle elements. Players are transported to a mystic and foreboding space, where they must complete interconnected puzzle to escape each sealed room. The first episode of the game is comprised of two rooms, the Phantom Room and Sea Express stage.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
- Puzzles are challenging and well-designed, providing a satisfying escape room feel.
- The game has potential for future updates, with players eager for more levels and content.
- The game only has 2 levels available despite the promise of 18, leading to disappointment among players.
- Numerous bugs and glitches can cause crucial items to disappear or puzzles to not trigger correctly, resulting in frustrating gameplay.
- The lack of a save feature forces players to restart levels after losing progress, which can be tedious and discouraging.
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their immersive quality and fantastic visuals, with many users noting them as some of the best they've encountered. The unique design element of having a different floor each time you use the elevator adds to the overall appeal, enhancing the gaming experience.
“The visuals are fantastic, and the idea of having a totally different floor every time you use the elevator is really cool.”
“I thought the graphics were great, and I was fully immersed in the game.”
“The visuals are top-notch (among the best I've seen so far), and the puzzles are initially a bit confusing, but once you figure them out, they seem relatively straightforward yet satisfying.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits stability issues on Windows Mixed Reality devices, including bugs that affect note rotation and minor physics glitches, such as objects flying off the train. Despite these problems, it remains highly recommended for puzzle enthusiasts.
“It's buggy on Windows Mixed Reality devices, and besides visual artifacts, you can't properly rotate notes, which is something you'll want to do a lot.”
“Despite some small physics glitches, like rings and glass flying off the train, this game has stability issues that need to be addressed.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its disjointed and chaotic mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience that feels poorly constructed and lacking coherence.
“They're just broken-down trains of thought on unruly tracks, with a big helping of bad physical mechanics.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the immersive atmosphere of the game, highlighting the effective use of VR controllers to enhance puzzle-solving experiences.
“I enjoyed the atmosphere and the way of solving the puzzles with VR controllers; it was very well done.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express that the game lacks replayability, suggesting that this diminishes its overall value and may deter players from investing in it.
“Considering there's really no replayability in these types of games, I don't think most people would be willing to pay that much for so little.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and outcomes makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
