Amends VR

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Amends VR is a single player action game. It was developed by Amends Team and was released on May 13, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A journey through the reflections of an upbringing with a now estranged mother.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

emotional5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a deeply immersive experience with a compelling story that explores themes of guilt and emotional struggles.
Visually striking with well-crafted environments and effective sound design that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The interactions with the environment and characters, although limited, are well-integrated and contribute to the emotional impact of the narrative.

The experience is very short, lasting only about 10 minutes, which leaves players wanting more depth and substance.
Many players feel it lacks meaningful gameplay mechanics and does not provide a traditional game loop, making it feel more like an art installation than a game.
Technical issues, such as performance problems and limited compatibility with certain VR controllers, detract from the overall experience.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as short and somewhat lacking in depth, with a mix of sad and compelling elements, particularly focusing on the experience of a single mother. While the visuals are appreciated, many players feel that the narrative does not fully resonate or convey the intended emotions due to its brevity and limited interactivity. Overall, it offers a quick, artsy experience that may appeal to those seeking a brief emotional journey.
- “This is a nice free artsy experience; the interactive parts are really just meh, but the story is sad and compelling.”
- “A very touching story about a single mother.”
- “You do have to figure out how to progress the story with the interactions available.”
- “But I feel like the overall story is just too short and doesn't have enough substance to show the emotions they're trying to portray.”
- “Little almost non-interactive game, with something like a story.”
- “Quick sad story.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a touching narrative centered on a single mother that resonates strongly with players, evoking feelings of empathy and nostalgia. Many reviewers found it to be a moving experience that could deeply impact those who relate to its themes of human development and familial bonds.
- “A very touching story about a single mother.”
- “As a father myself, it made me cry a bit.”
- “Beautiful and touching.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a stylized 1980s cartoon aesthetic that, while not technically advanced, effectively complements the serious subject matter of the game. Many users appreciate the visuals for their artistic appeal, even if the overall graphical quality is considered average.
- “I really enjoyed the visuals, but the story unfortunately didn't resonate with me personally.”
- “The visuals remind me of stylized 1980s cartoons.”
- “Not the best graphics, but as an artistic aesthetic, it works well within the piece.”
- “Although these are cartoon/comic-book type graphics, the subject matter is pretty serious.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant performance issues even on high-end systems, such as those equipped with a 3090 GPU and 10900K CPU, indicating that optimization may be lacking in the game.
- “Performance problems even on my high-end system with a 3090, 10900K, and 64GB of RAM.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Optimization issues lead to long loading times and frequent stuttering during gameplay.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or structured gameplay loops, leading to a perception of the experience as more of an art exhibition than a traditional game.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected art school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”