A Wake Inn
- February 25, 2021
- VR Bros
Get on Steam"A Wake Inn" is a first-person psychological horror game where you awaken in a mysterious, ever-changing hotel filled with puzzles and strange inhabitants. With no memory of how you arrived, you'll need to explore the dark corners of the inn and uncover its secrets to escape. The game features a unique mechanic that allows you to possess inanimate objects and manipulate them to progress.
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and an immersive atmosphere, making it one of the most visually impressive VR experiences.
- The unique wheelchair movement mechanic adds a layer of realism and tension to the gameplay, enhancing the horror experience.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements to the game, addressing many initial issues and bugs.
- The wheelchair controls can be cumbersome and lead to motion sickness, making exploration and combat frustrating for some players.
- There are performance issues, including frame rate drops and stuttering, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The inventory and interaction mechanics can be awkward, leading to difficulties in gameplay, especially during combat situations.
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "A Wake Inn" is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by stunning graphics and impressive audio design. Players appreciate the game's attention to detail, which creates a thrilling environment that encourages exploration and heightens tension. Despite some control issues, the overall ambiance is considered a standout feature, making it one of the most atmospheric VR experiences available.
“This is one of the most atmospheric and immersive games I’ve played in VR.”
“It outshines the vast majority of VR games in its captivating atmosphere and extraordinary attention to detail.”
“The atmosphere is creepy as hell and it always sets you up to carefully peek around the corner not knowing what may be there.”
“The atmosphere is creepy as hell and it always sets you up to carefully peek around the corner, not knowing what may be there.”
“As others have stated, the controls can be a little janky and frustrating, but I think this actually adds to the atmosphere and tension.”
- story11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story of "A Wake Inn" is described as dark and atmospheric, effectively blending horror with exploration and puzzles, though some reviewers find the plot itself unimpressive. While the game appeals to fans of single-player, story-driven experiences, technical issues and control limitations detract from the overall immersion. Despite these drawbacks, the eerie environment contributes to a compelling narrative experience.
“A Wake Inn is a soft horror game combining exploration, puzzles, action, and storytelling.”
“Especially for people who like single-player, story-driven horror/suspense and exploration.”
“The game has a very dark story, and the environment is truly atmospheric and eerie, including the body of the player.”
“The plot isn't impressive, although the theme is interesting.”
“The game has a very dark story, and the environment is truly atmospheric and eerie, including the body of the player.”
“I think the moral of the story for this one is just because you came up with a unique locomotion method for VR, doesn't mean it's actually fun or intuitive.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 91 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique wheelchair locomotion mechanic that adds realism, though it can feel limited and occasionally wonky. While some players appreciate the originality and refined mechanics, others have noted issues like frame rate drops and a lack of engaging content, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“However, this is not a defect; on the contrary, this is proof of how realistic and refined the locomotion mechanic is.”
“You’re on a wheelchair and your movements are limited; a mechanical prosthesis comes in handy to pick up the most distant items.”
“The wheelchair mechanic is something unique so far.”
“There were also some major frame rate drops when entering a new room, and I found the gameplay to be rather dull.”
“But the movement is wonky and doesn't jibe well with the gameplay.”
“It's not just a matter of locomotion and mechanics.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning visuals and intricate details that contribute to a creepy atmosphere. Reviewers describe the graphics as "eye candy" and comparable to AAA quality, enhancing the overall immersive experience, although some players have noted that the realism can lead to motion sickness. Overall, the game's visual and sound design are highlighted as standout features, making it a visually impressive horror experience.
“Great graphics with a creepy atmosphere.”
“Like other reviewers are saying, the graphics are pure eye candy, even AAA quality, and the sound is really great too.”
“Graphics are downright amazing, a ton of detail was put into the environment.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance, characterized by constant stuttering and movement issues, which detracts from the overall experience. Users have reported difficulties with controller recognition and limited access to options, further compounding the frustration. Some players have suggested potential fixes for the stuttering, indicating that the performance issues may have developed over time.
“The game started developing serious performance issues somewhere along the way, which could very well be the stuttering you're talking about.”
“I wish I could have played more of the game, but with the current performance issues, such as movement problems and incorrect controller displays, there was no way I could enjoy it.”
“Performance is bad, constant stuttering.”
“I wish I could have played more of the game, but with the current performance, movement, game shows wrong controllers, and no way to bring up options except going back to the main menu, there was no way I could enjoy it.”
“It started developing a serious performance issue somewhere along the way that could very well be the stuttering you're talking about.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience; however, some players note that it can play unexpectedly at times, which may detract from immersion.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is diverse and keeps the gameplay engaging.”
“The background music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on high-demand setups, such as a Ryzen 7 4000 series paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, indicating strong stability across capable hardware configurations.
“It is pretty demanding, and I use a Rift S with a Ryzen 7 4000 series and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, and it runs great.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's horror elements effectively evoke a deep sense of fear, creating a physically unsettling experience without relying on jumpscares. However, technical issues like frame drops can detract from the overall emotional immersion.
