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.
PC
Windows
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 have shown responsiveness to player feedback, implementing updates to improve the game and fix initial issues.
- The wheelchair controls can be cumbersome and lead to motion sickness, making exploration and gameplay 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 clunky, leading to difficulties in managing items during gameplay.
- atmosphere24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "A Wake Inn" is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by stunning graphics and impressive audio design. Players find the hotel environment engaging and filled with tension, making exploration thrilling as they navigate its dark story. Despite some control issues, many believe these quirks contribute positively to the overall atmospheric experience.
“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.”
“As others have stated, the controls can be a little janky and frustrating, but I think this actually adds to the atmosphere and tension.”
- story22 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 the plot itself is considered unimpressive. While the game appeals to fans of single-player, story-driven experiences, some players find the unique locomotion method less intuitive. Overall, the narrative's eerie environment enhances the experience, despite technical issues on certain hardware.
“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 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.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique wheelchair mechanic that adds realism and depth, though it can lead to limited movement and some wonky controls. While the initial experience is intriguing with original mechanics, players have reported issues such as frame rate drops and a generally dull gameplay experience. Overall, the game showcases refined mechanics but struggles with execution in certain areas.
“However, this is not a defect; on the contrary, this is proof of how realistic and refined the locomotion mechanic is.”
“The wheelchair mechanic is something unique so far.”
“Interesting start with very original game mechanics.”
“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.”
“You're on a wheelchair and your movements are limited; a mechanical prosthesis comes in handy to pick up the most distant items.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, described as "pure eye candy" and comparable to AAA quality, with a high level of detail that enhances the eerie atmosphere. Reviewers note that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience, although some players have reported feeling motion sickness while playing. Overall, the graphics are highlighted as a standout feature, making it one of the best in the VR genre.
“Great graphics with a creepy atmosphere.”
“Graphics are downright amazing, a ton of detail was put into the environment.”
“So far, the atmosphere is the high point with some of the best VR graphics I've witnessed to date and sound design to match.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting constant stuttering and performance issues that hinder gameplay enjoyment. Additionally, there are problems with controller recognition and limited access to options, further complicating the experience. Some players have suggested potential fixes for the stuttering, but overall, the performance remains a significant concern.
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience; however, some users note that it occasionally plays unexpectedly without clear context.
“Great music, although sometimes it starts playing for no apparent reason.”
- stability2 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 and a Rift S, indicating good 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.”
- emotional2 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.
