A Show of Kindness

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A Show of Kindness is a single player action game. It was developed by Google and was released on November 15, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

A Show of Kindness is a three-act VR experience through which the user navigates an unfolding story frozen in time, crafted with meticulous detail by concept artist Peter Chan using a custom build of Tilt Brush.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful and mesmerizing artwork, showcasing impressive use of Tilt Brush technology.
It offers a unique and emotional experience, immersing players in a visually stunning environment with a deep atmosphere.
As a free VR experience, it provides a brief yet enjoyable artistic journey that can evoke strong feelings and interpretations.

The experience is very short, lacking meaningful gameplay or a coherent story, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
There are significant issues with loading times, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel it does not qualify as a game due to the absence of interactive gameplay loops, making it more of an art piece than a traditional game.

story
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The story aspect of the experience is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many users noting its brevity and ambiguity. While the visuals are praised, the narrative is described as minimal or non-existent, leaving players to interpret their own meaning rather than engaging with a structured storyline. Overall, it seems more like an artistic experience than a traditional story-driven game.
- “The story is told by traveling through the image/experience from beginning to end, in order to fully comprehend the earliest image.”
- “Be both a customer to an extraordinary show, and a fly on the wall to understand the truth hidden from the observer you began the story as.”
- “It looks absolutely fabulous and I hope they create more of these types of experiences, but maybe next time with a real story.”
- “I have no idea what the story was or what was going on.”
- “You are free to interpret your own story because there really isn't much of one here.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their nice art style and beautiful artwork, creating an appealing visual experience. However, some users note that the gameplay is dull and lacks engagement, with the graphics primarily serving as a backdrop to the limited interactions. Overall, while the visuals are commendable, they do not compensate for the lack of gameplay depth.
- “This piece is beautifully done - I love the artwork!”
- “You're mostly just teleporting and seeing the artwork (the 3D environment).”
- “Nice art style.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The environments are visually unappealing and lack any real depth.”
- “You're mostly just teleporting and seeing the artwork in the 3D environment.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful interaction and engaging loops, with many describing it as dull and boring despite its appealing art style. Overall, players feel that the experience does not deliver on traditional gameplay elements.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected art school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “Nice art style but dull and boring gameplay; it's free, so there's that.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a well-crafted and heartfelt experience, enhanced by visually pleasing elements that resonate with players.
- “A very well thought out and heartfelt creation, visually pleasing.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; it truly resonated with my own experiences.”
- “The characters' struggles and triumphs felt so real, I couldn't help but become emotionally invested in their journey.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”

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A Show of Kindness is a action game.

A Show of Kindness is available on PC and Windows.

A Show of Kindness was released on November 15, 2018.

A Show of Kindness was developed by Google.

A Show of Kindness has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

A Show of Kindness is a single player game.

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