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Along Together

Along Together serves up a fun virtual reality experience that doesn’t attempt to do anything new, but rather refines mechanics introduced by others. It's mildly challenging puzzles won’t present much of a roadblock in your path to progress, besides the unintuitive junkyard location, and so an afternoon’s worth of enjoyment is around about where your expectations should lie.
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75%Game Brain Score
graphics, emotional
gameplay, story
91% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

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Along Together is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Turbo Button and was released on May 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Along Together" is a VR game where you play as a teleportation-wielding companion, helping a young girl named Egora on her adventure through a whimsical world. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and battle bosses in this charming single-player experience. Your actions and choices will shape Egora's journey, making each playthrough unique.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Charming and engaging gameplay that combines platforming with light puzzle-solving, making it suitable for both kids and adults.
  • The graphics are simple yet visually appealing, providing a smooth and enjoyable VR experience without performance issues.
  • Puzzles are clever and satisfying, with a gentle learning curve that allows players to enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed.
  • The game is relatively short, typically taking only 2-4 hours to complete, which may limit replay value.
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive, and the lack of diverse mechanics may lead to a sense of sameness throughout the game.
  • New VR players may experience motion sickness due to the automatic camera movements, making it advisable to play seated.
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a relaxed, puzzle-solving approach with platform elements, reminiscent of "Lucky's Tale," but may feel slow for those seeking a fast-paced experience. While the slingshot mechanic is initially engaging, it becomes repetitive without the introduction of new VR mechanics, leading to a sense of blandness and mediocrity in puzzle design. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing and family-friendly experience, but lacks innovation and varied interactions to keep the gameplay fresh.

    • “The gameplay is well thought out; when you solve a puzzle that results in something moving or opening, your character will point at it so you don't accidentally miss it because you were looking the wrong way.”
    • “Graphics are crisp and look really good in the Vive, gameplay is fun and surprisingly this platformer works in VR.”
    • “Along Together serves up a fun virtual reality experience that doesn’t attempt to do anything new, but rather refines mechanics introduced by others.”
    • “Pacing is not done too well, as the game fails to make use of VR mechanics to keep the game fresh.”
    • “The slingshot was re-used for all levels, and no other unique VR mechanics were introduced.”
    • “Like I said in the pacing section, gameplay is very bland and the puzzles were at best, mediocre, as there was a lot of redundant back and forth.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a simple, clean, and cartoony art style that enhances the virtual reality experience, with bright colors and smooth performance, particularly on the Oculus Quest II. While some users appreciate the charming visuals reminiscent of titles like Lucky's Tale, others feel the graphics lack complexity and depth compared to other games. Overall, the visuals are well-suited for a family-friendly audience, providing a pleasant and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The graphics are simple and everything runs smooth and looks superb, even the camera has nice sweeping motions as you follow your kid around.”
    • “The bright colors and cartoony graphics work perfectly in virtual reality.”
    • “Graphics are crisp and look really good in the Vive; gameplay is fun and surprisingly this platformer works in VR.”
    • “The only thing I did not like is how simple the graphics are.”
    • “The art style and gameplay is similar to Lucky's Tale (an Oculus exclusive) but it's slower and 'safer'.”
    • “In fact, the simple and clean visuals let me try the Oculus Quest II's 120 Hz mode without any performance hiccups.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is minimal, revolving around a child who has lost their dog, with little to no dialogue or direct storytelling. While the visuals are praised, the narrative lacks depth, relying instead on the emotional bond between the player and the dog, and offering limited replay value through easily collectible items.

    • “This is a great accomplishment given that there is no direct storytelling or any real dialogue; it relies on the bond between you, the character that you're guiding, and the little dog.”
    • “Additionally, there is a small amount of replay value given that there are collectibles to gather, but most of them are easy enough to find on the first run of any given mission.”
    • “Story is basically nonexistent.”
    • “Here is the story: you are a kid and you lost your dog.”
    • “This is a great accomplishment given that there is no direct storytelling or any real dialogue; it simply relies on the bond between you, the character that you're guiding, and the little dog.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered average, with some users enjoying the main menu track and the end credits music. While the overall soundtrack may not stand out, it complements the game's thoughtful puzzles and artistic style, adding to the overall experience.

    • “As for the music track in the main menu, I actually thoroughly enjoyed listening to it and found it to be a good tune.”
    • “However, with the often thoughtful puzzles, the artistic style, the lovely soundtrack, and the bonus, if simple, scavenger hunt element, there's still plenty here for adults to enjoy if they're in the right mindset.”
    • “Other than the music track rolling during the beginning and end credits, the music was average.”
    • “Other than the music track rolling during the beginning and end credits, the music was average.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find value in revisiting puzzles after a break, the short length of the game (2-3 hours for 100% completion) and the ease of finding collectibles limit its overall replay potential. The first chapter serves primarily as a tutorial, which may detract from the experience for those seeking more substantial replay value.

    • “There is good replay value as well after sufficient time has passed, and you forget some of the puzzles.”
    • “Additionally, there is a small amount of replay value given that there are collectibles to gather up, but most of them are easy enough to find on the first run of any given mission.”
    • “The game is pretty short, and probably not a lot of replay value.”
    • “There is a small amount of replay value given that there are collectibles to gather, but most of them are easy enough to find on the first run of any given mission.”
    • “Negative points are that the first chapter in its entirety is a bit of a tutorial-esque drag and that the game is fairly short, clocking in at only 2-3 hours for 100% completion with little replay value.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its charming and wholesome qualities, creating a pleasant and engaging experience that stands out as unique among its peers.

    • “Charming, wholesome, and engaging, this game offers a unique emotional experience that resonates deeply with players.”
    • “The emotional depth of the story is both touching and memorable, leaving a lasting impact long after the game is over.”
    • “Every character feels real and relatable, making the emotional moments hit even harder.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's simple and clean visuals allow for smooth performance, enabling users to utilize the Oculus Quest II's 120 Hz mode without any issues.

    • “In fact, the simple and clean visuals let me try the Oculus Quest II's 120 Hz mode without any performance hiccups.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users appreciate the stability of the game, noting it as a refreshing departure from the common issues found in many VR titles, which often suffer from bugs or are limited to familiar genres like shooters and tower defense.

    • “A nice change for VR when most of the games are shooters, weird tower defense games, or some that are just buggy messes.”
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Along Together is a puzzle game with fantasy theme.

Along Together is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, PlayStation VR and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Along Together.

Along Together was released on May 29, 2018.

Along Together was developed by Turbo Button.

Along Together has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Along Together is a single player game.

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