Amends VR
- May 13, 2020
- Amends Team
Get on SteamA journey through the reflections of an upbringing with a now estranged mother.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and artistic visual style that stands out in the VR genre.
- The emotional storytelling resonates with some players, providing a touching experience despite its brevity.
- The simple interactions are well-integrated and enhance the overall experience.
- The game is very short, leaving players wanting more and feeling that the story is incomplete.
- The narrative may not resonate with everyone, and some players found it difficult to understand.
- Performance issues and lack of support for certain VR controllers detract from the experience.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is described as a short and somewhat sad narrative centered around a distant mother, which some players found compelling yet lacking in depth. While the visuals are appreciated, many reviewers felt the overall story was too brief and didn't fully convey the intended emotions, making the interactive elements feel underwhelming.
“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.”
“I didn't quite understand the story; something about the mother being distant, which is fairly unique within the genre.”
“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.”
“You do have to figure out how to progress the story with the interactions available.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique art style reminiscent of 1980s cartoons, effectively realized in 3D or VR, despite not being the most advanced. While the cartoonish visuals align well with the serious subject matter, they may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the artistic aesthetic is considered a strong point of the game.
“Nothing is greater than seeing a unique art style realized in 3D or VR, as opposed to borrowing from everyone else's aesthetic.”
“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.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deeply emotional narrative, particularly highlighting the touching story of a single mother that resonates with players, evoking strong feelings and even tears. Many reviewers find it to be a promising exploration of human development, with a trippy and impactful emotional experience.
“A very touching story about a single mother.”
“As a father myself, it made me cry a bit.”
“Beautiful and touching.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“Frequent stuttering and lag issues detract from the overall experience.”
