Alice VR

Alice VR doesn’t have the most engaging puzzles, and its slow pace may be off-putting to some, but this VR ‘walking simulator’ through a sci-fi re-imagining of Wonderland is a beautiful, trippy and clever experience.

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Alice VR is an adventure sci-fi game exploring the power of virtual reality.An unexpected malfunction forces your ship’s AI to wake you from the cryo sleep. You have to make an emergency landing on an alien planet and your goal there is simple: find or purchase fuel and escape. This straightforward task gets complicated when you realize that all of the planet’s citizens had disappeared in mysterio…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 196 reviews

story17 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game features customizable controls and resolution settings, allowing some level of personalization for players.
The environments are visually appealing, with some players enjoying the surreal and imaginative aspects of the game.
The game has a unique premise, combining elements of Alice in Wonderland with sci-fi themes, which some players found intriguing.

The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including crashes on various VR headsets, particularly with Oculus Touch controllers.
Many players reported that the game is unplayable due to bugs, poor optimization, and a lack of proper VR support, making it difficult to recommend.
The puzzles are often described as simplistic and unchallenging, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment for players.

story
71 mentions
24 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing elements and environmental storytelling, while others criticize it for being weak, confusing, or lacking a coherent narrative. Many users noted that the gameplay mechanics detracted from the story experience, and technical issues on various VR platforms further hampered engagement. Overall, while there are moments of promise and interesting twists, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a sense of disappointment for some players.
- “The story is pretty neat, the visuals are nice and the shrinking and growing mechanic is fun to explore the map with.”
- “I enjoyed the graphics, and the mystery surrounding the colony - environmental storytelling made me really curious about the people that lived there.”
- “Alice VR is a single-player story-driven exploration game with puzzles designed to be a unique VR experience.”
- “The story starts nowhere and goes nowhere.”
- “This is a perfect example of bad VR game design... this is an adventure, without a plot or driving narrative.”
- “The story also just kind of ends without any real finale.”
graphics
65 mentions
29 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful environments and detailed artwork, while others criticize the overall quality, describing it as grainy, blurry, and inconsistent even at high settings. Many users report issues with aliasing and performance, leading to discomfort during VR play, although some note that recent patches have improved the experience. Overall, while the visuals can be appealing, they often fall short of expectations, particularly for a VR title.
- “The graphics are way off visually; they are terrible, which is a dead giveaway that it isn't a VR build game.”
- “I enjoyed the graphics, and the mystery surrounding the colony - environmental storytelling made me really curious about the people that lived there.”
- “Set on a mysterious planet and inspired by Alice in Wonderland, it's a thrilling, immersive adventure with beautiful graphics and an atmospheric electronic soundtrack.”
- “Graphics are sometimes grainy, especially with middle distances, which can lend to a headachy experience after too much time in VR.”
- “On the highest available graphics settings, everything is blurry and low resolution looking.”
- “Graphics, graphics, graphics... I have everything turned up to very high and the game runs smoothly on my GTX 1080, but looks terrible, so terrible in fact that I simply cannot get immersed in the world at all.”
gameplay
36 mentions
17 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique mechanics and exploration elements, while others find it slow-paced, tedious, and filled with simple puzzles that fail to engage. Technical issues, such as poor performance and motion sickness, have also been highlighted, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its intriguing concepts, many feel the game does not fully utilize its potential, leading to a lackluster gameplay experience.
- “The story is pretty neat, the visuals are nice, and the shrinking and growing mechanic is fun to explore the map with.”
- “Interesting use of perspectives and game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is slow, but I like that for an exploration game like this.”
- “Gameplay itself is boring, straightforward, and unfun.”
- “Runs like crap, walking speed is less than slow, bad antialiasing, boring gameplay.”
- “Mostly tedious gameplay within repetitive levels.”
stability
22 mentions
14 % positive mentions
-9 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe bugs, crashes, and glitches that render it unplayable. While a few players experienced smooth performance on mid-range PCs, the overall consensus highlights a frustratingly buggy experience, including issues with the interface, vehicle controls, and graphical fidelity. Many reviewers expressed disappointment, suggesting that the game could have been enjoyable if not for its numerous technical problems.
- “I have the in-game settings set to 220 scaling with graphics maxed out, and it runs great.”
- “The game maintains a smooth frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or major bugs, which really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “Bought it a year ago and it was so buggy and unplayable; tried it now again and it crashes on start.”
- “The textures are weirdly blurry, the tooltips show up in the far corners of the display (where they're basically unreadable), the interface for the puzzles is buggy (had to try to restart the game on the second puzzle when the robot got stuck on a tile that would retract into the floor, glitching and looping doing the same thing over and over), and when I tried to restart, suddenly it froze on the loading screen.”
- “It's a buggy, crash-ridden mess.”
music
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its atmospheric and immersive qualities, featuring a blend of genres like psy-ambient, synthwave, and chillwave. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout element that enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's relaxing and thrilling ambiance. Overall, the music is described as lovely and well-integrated, complementing the game's graphics and narrative effectively.
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric and lovely.”
- “Set on a mysterious planet and inspired by Alice in Wonderland, it's a thrilling, immersive adventure with beautiful graphics and an atmospheric electronic soundtrack.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and improved graphics after recent patches, while others report significant stuttering and bugs that hinder gameplay. Certain levels perform well, but issues arise particularly in "dream states," leading to inconsistent experiences across different settings. Overall, while some users find the game playable and visually appealing, others struggle with performance problems that detract from immersion.
- “Haven't had any performance issues.”
- “The performance overall was good.”
- “Especially after the game patched up with the latest attempt, it has optimized the gaming experience dramatically and sped up graphic card performance.”
- “This game is so bugged and badly optimized that it is unplayable.”
- “Whenever I entered the 'dream states,' the graphical performance became poor.”
- “Lots of stuttering until the dream was over.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, featuring beautiful graphics and a lovely electronic soundtrack that enhances the experience. While some players feel the story lacks depth, the enchanting setting and its ties to the "Alice in Wonderland" theme contribute to a captivating adventure. However, a few users noted that certain areas felt empty, detracting from the overall atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric and lovely.”
- “The atmosphere was really great and I like the tie-in with the Alice in Wonderland storyline.”
- “Set on a mysterious planet and inspired by Alice in Wonderland, it's a thrilling, immersive adventure with beautiful graphics and an atmospheric electronic soundtrack.”
- “The world just feels empty with no atmosphere.”
- “I won't say much about the ending, but as with a lot of the game, it's a letdown. I was hoping for a lot more; it totally screams for a scriptwriter to flesh out the story and give it some jazz. If it wasn't for the wondrous atmosphere, it would be a negative, but as it is, I think it's worth $15 for a rather cool experience and a trip to another planet.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of emotional responses, with some feeling frustrated due to technical issues that detracted from their experience, while others found the immersive driving mechanics to evoke a strong sense of exploration and wonder. However, one player reported significant motion sickness, highlighting the varied emotional impact of the game on different individuals.
- “I have an iron stomach most of the time, but this game made me feel really, really sick.”
- “The driving was super smooth, caused no motion sickness, and really made me feel like I was exploring an alien planet.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often involving repetitive levels, though it is recommended for those interested in farming mechanics.
- “Mostly tedious gameplay within repetitive levels.”
- “Recommended for game farming.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability due to its numerous branching paths and hidden secrets, encouraging them to revisit the game to uncover all content.
- “There are many branching paths and hidden secrets, so there is great replayability. I will definitely play this again to discover everything.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that significantly change the story, making it highly replayable.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “There are many branching paths and hidden secrets, so there is replayability, and I will surely play this again to find everything.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, and I don't see much incentive to go back.”
- “While the story is engaging, once you finish it, there's little reason to replay the game.”