Alone? VR
- October 7, 2016
- Deceptive Games Ltd.
Get on Steam"Alone? VR" is a survival horror game where players are trapped in a strange world filled with dangerous creatures. The game utilizes VR technology to provide a fully immersive experience, allowing players to feel like they are truly in the game. Players must gather resources, craft items, and solve puzzles to survive and uncover the mysteries of this terrifying realm.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere and effectively creates a sense of suspense and fear.
- Jump scares are well-executed and varied, providing genuine moments of terror.
- The graphics and sound design contribute to an immersive experience, making players feel like they are in a real horror film.
- There are significant gameplay issues, including controller tracking problems and bugs that hinder the experience.
- The lack of a save feature can be frustrating, forcing players to restart the game after dying.
- The game relies on predictable jump scares and has pacing issues, making it feel stale over time.
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its ability to evoke genuine scares, with many reviewers highlighting the effective use of suspenseful audio and impressive graphics. It creates an immersive and creepy environment that enhances exploration, making it particularly appealing to fans of atmospheric horror over action-driven gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's horror experience.
“Other developers should take cues from this game on how to create atmosphere.”
“A horror game needs to have a foundation built on an increasingly intense and creepy atmosphere; without it, the game either gets off on the wrong foot and doesn't succeed or it doesn't become innovative as it progresses and dies off.”
“However, where this game really excels is the environment and atmosphere.”
“A horror game needs to have a foundation built on an increasingly intense and creepy atmosphere; without it, the game either gets off on the wrong foot and doesn't succeed, or it doesn't become innovative as it progresses and dies off.”
“I think if you're an old-school gamer who prioritizes exploring and atmosphere in a big empty house with millions of doors to open and rooms to explore over big, loud, brash in-your-face action, then you may find you enjoy this game - if not, refund it!”
“The atmosphere and sound in the game are very scary, and there are some nice jump scares too, but I have only completed the first floor of the house so far, so I'm still quite early into it.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as immersive and atmospheric, particularly in virtual reality, while others find them merely adequate. The visuals contribute to a creepy ambiance that enhances the horror experience, though opinions vary on their overall quality.
“Very good graphics that feel perfect in virtual reality on HTC Vive, great sense of presence and immersion while walking around in the scary house, very good sound effects and it is quite scary as well!”
“It's got a good creepy atmosphere; the audio is suspenseful and the graphics are quite good in my view.”
“Otherwise perfect graphics, good scares, and the setting gives me the horror spook!”
“The graphics are also not very good.”
“Graphics aren't half bad; not great, but not terrible.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users have noted significant issues in gameplay that hinder their overall experience, leading to lower recommendations. Additionally, some have shared gameplay videos to showcase their experiences, indicating a desire to highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of the game.
“However, there were too many issues in gameplay to give a higher recommendation.”
“Here are my first 25 minutes of gameplay alone.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story revolves around the protagonist's quest to find their long-lost sister, primarily conveyed through scattered notes and environmental storytelling. However, many users feel that the narrative is somewhat lacking in depth and engagement.
“For the most part, you're walking around the house, picking up various pieces of the story as you try to find your lost sister, whom you haven't seen in years.”
“The narrative unfolds beautifully, drawing you into the emotional depths of the characters and their intertwined fates.”
“Each discovery adds layers to the plot, making the journey to uncover the truth about your sister both engaging and poignant.”
“For the most part, you're walking around the house picking up various pieces of the story as you try to find your lost sister, whom you haven't seen in years.”
“The story is lacking somewhat, with only notes to find and read.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to a dull experience, and features an unsatisfactory locomotion system that relies on the touchpad for movement.
“However, I found this game to be dull, poorly optimized, and with a bad choice of locomotion (touchpad to walk in the direction you are facing).”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as unsettling and eerie, effectively contributing to a tense and frightening atmosphere.
“The music is unsettling and doesn't fit the game's atmosphere.”
“I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired.”
“The sound effects overshadow the music, making it hard to appreciate.”
