Acan's Call: Act 1
- August 11, 2016
- Cyberith GmbH
Get on SteamSword and Shield in hand, fight your way along this sword-fighting experience, exclusively for VR.
Reviews
- Great atmosphere with high-quality graphics and sound effects.
- Fun sword and shield mechanics, with enjoyable exploration and gem collection.
- Promising potential for future updates and expansions, especially if combat mechanics are improved.
- Glitchy performance with issues like poor collision detection and inconsistent sword tracking.
- Combat feels dull and floaty, making it too easy to block attacks and lacking depth.
- Lack of updates and content, leaving the game feeling incomplete and not recommended in its current state.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enjoyable sword and shield mechanics, but the teleportation mechanics feel outdated and problematic. Users express disappointment with a broken shield mechanic and a lack of progression, leading to a recommendation against even trying the demo.
“The fun sword and shield mechanics add a unique layer to the gameplay.”
“The teleportation mechanics are interesting, though they feel a bit outdated.”
“The teleportation mechanics are limited and feel outdated.”
“I no longer recommend this title even as a free demo because the shield mechanic is broken, Act 2 is nowhere in sight, and it looks like it's going to stay that way.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance, inadequate collision detection, and lackluster combat, leading to issues such as motion sickness for some players. Despite these shortcomings, there is a sense of potential for improvement in future updates.
“I think the game could be optimized a lot more.”
“I've heard that this issue occurs when the game can't run smoothly enough, which can lead to motion sickness.”
“Poor performance, poor collision, dull combat... but shows promise.”
“Regardless, I think it could be optimized a lot more.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stunning quality and immersive atmosphere, complemented by high-quality sound. However, some players note that the game's demanding performance may hinder the appreciation of these visuals due to potential framerate issues.
“The visuals are stunning, but you may not appreciate them since the game is too demanding for a decent framerate.”
“Great atmosphere, including high-quality graphics and sound.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by impressive graphics and sound design that contribute to an immersive experience.
“The atmosphere is incredible, with stunning graphics and immersive sound design.”
“The game creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story to engage with.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“I found the story to be completely absent.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences some glitches that may require multiple attempts to progress, but players can successfully complete objectives, such as escaping the dungeon, once these issues are navigated.
“It took me two tries because the game has some glitches, but in one go, I managed to escape the dungeon in under 50 minutes.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicited mixed feelings, with some players experiencing discomfort while still finding enjoyment in the overall gameplay.
