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 suspense, making it genuinely scary for players.
- Graphics and sound effects are immersive, enhancing the overall horror experience.
- The game features multiple endings, which adds replay value and encourages exploration.
- There are significant gameplay issues, including controller tracking problems and bugs that hinder the experience.
- The reliance on predictable jump scares and a lack of innovative horror elements can make the game feel stale.
- The locomotion system is frustrating, as it requires players to turn physically and can lead to motion sickness.
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % 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. The immersive environment, characterized by a creepy and intense ambiance, is seen as a key strength, particularly for players who enjoy exploration over action. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that enhances the 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.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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 lacking or only average. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the creepy setting and enhance the horror experience, though opinions vary on their 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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant issues with gameplay, which have negatively impacted their overall recommendations for the game. Despite some engaging moments, these problems seem to overshadow the experience.
“However, there were too many issues in gameplay to give a higher recommendation.”
“Here are my first 25 minutes of gameplay alone.”
“Here is my HTC Vive gameplay video, check it out: https://youtu.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story revolves around the protagonist's quest to find their long-lost sister, primarily unfolding through scattered notes and environmental storytelling within a house. 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 story is lacking somewhat, with only notes to find and read.”
“The story is lacking somewhat, with only notes to find and read.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its poor optimization, leading to a dull experience, and the locomotion system, which relies on a touchpad to move in the direction the player is facing, has also been deemed ineffective.
“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).”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as unsettling and eerie, contributing to a tense atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“Music is scary.”
