Along Together
- May 29, 2018
- Turbo Button
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- Charming and cute graphics that are simple yet visually appealing, making it suitable for both kids and adults.
- Clever and enjoyable puzzles that are not overly challenging, providing a relaxing gameplay experience.
- Smooth performance and well-implemented VR mechanics, making it accessible for newcomers to VR.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of only 2-3 hours and limited replay value.
- Some puzzles can feel redundant and repetitive, lacking variety in gameplay mechanics.
- The automatic camera movement may cause motion sickness for some players, especially those new to VR.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a slower, more relaxed experience reminiscent of Lucky's Tale, focusing on puzzle-solving with platform elements, making it family-friendly. While the slingshot mechanic is initially engaging, it becomes repetitive, and the overall gameplay lacks variety and effective pacing, leading to a somewhat bland experience. Despite its appealing graphics and solid mechanics, the game misses opportunities to fully utilize VR capabilities, resulting in mediocre puzzles and a lack of fresh interactions.
“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.”
“The art style and gameplay is similar to Lucky's Tale (an Oculus exclusive) but it's slower and safer. This is more of a relaxed puzzle-solver with platform elements that is sweet, very family-friendly, and something one can take their time with.”
“Graphics are crisp and look really good in the Vive; gameplay is fun and surprisingly, this platformer works in VR.”
“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.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a simple, clean, and cartoony art style that enhances the virtual reality experience, running smoothly even at higher refresh rates. While some users appreciate the bright colors and pleasant 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 fun and engaging gameplay experience, though they may not impress those seeking more sophisticated graphics.
“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'.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is minimal, revolving around a child who has lost their dog, with little to no dialogue or direct storytelling. While the visuals are praised for their performance, the narrative lacks depth, relying instead on the emotional bond between the player and the dog, with some replay value from 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.”
“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.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews; while the main menu track was well-received and enjoyable, the overall soundtrack was considered average, with only the beginning and end credits standing out. Despite this, the music complements the game's thoughtful puzzles and artistic style, adding to the overall experience for players.
“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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find value in revisiting it after a break to rediscover puzzles, others note that the short length and tutorial-like first chapter limit its replay potential. Collectibles offer a slight incentive for multiple playthroughs, but they are generally easy to find on the first run.
“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, 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 is a bit of a tutorial and the game is fairly short, clocking in at only 2-3 hours for 100% completion with little replay value.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's simple and clean visuals contribute to excellent optimization, allowing for smooth performance even at higher refresh rates, such as the Oculus Quest II's 120 Hz mode, without any noticeable issues.
“The simple and clean visuals let me try the Oculus Quest II's 120 Hz mode without any performance hiccups.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs; the developers clearly focused on optimizing performance for a seamless experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
“The game beautifully captures the essence of human emotions, making every moment feel genuine and heartfelt.”
“I was deeply moved by the characters' stories; their struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative left a lasting impact, making me reflect on my own experiences long after playing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users appreciate the stability of this VR 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 shooter and tower defense genres.
“A nice change for VR when most of the games are shooters, weird tower defense games, or some that are just buggy messes.”
