Angels of Amsterdam

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Angels of Amsterdam is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by WeMakeVR and was released on December 6, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Angels of Amsterdam; a truthful recreation of a 17th century Amsterdam-café, where you share key episodes in the lives of Maritgen Jans, Juliana, Elsje Christiaens and Pussy Sweet: four fierce angels who were not getting their fair share of the Golden Age’s gold and took destiny in their own hands.

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42%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The experience is free, making it accessible to anyone interested.
Some scenes feature beautifully executed atmospheric visuals and impressive volumetric capture.
It offers a unique artistic interpretation of stories about women in Amsterdam, which may appeal to those interested in experimental art.

Lacks meaningful gameplay and interaction, functioning more as a short film than a game.
Many visuals appear poorly executed and deformed, detracting from the overall experience.
Censorship limits content availability, leaving a significant portion of the experience inaccessible.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are a mix of impressive and janky photogrammetry visuals, with static images looking good but becoming distorted during movement. While the holographic elements create interesting imagery, the overall visual experience is marred by some mutant-like appearances.
- “Echoing the other reviews: a short (14 min) experience in which two women sing and dance with partially impressive and partially janky photogrammetry visuals.”
- “Parts of the holographic images stretch in VR, creating some interesting imagery.”
- “Echoing the other reviews: a short (14 min) experience in which two women sing and dance using partially impressive and partially janky photogrammetry visuals.”
- “Parts of the holographic images stretch in VR, resulting in some interesting but ultimately flawed imagery.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or gameplay loops, resembling more of an exhibition than a traditional game experience.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected film school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game's performance has been criticized for its overly artistic approach, with some elements resembling interpretive dance rather than traditional theatrical presentation, which may detract from the overall experience for certain players.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for its lack of dramatic depth, leading to a plot that feels underwhelming and unengaging.
- “The plot is poorly dramatized.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its stunningly executed visuals, featuring well-lit scenes and impressive volumetric capture, making it one of the best experiences in VR currently available.
- “Really beautifully executed atmospheric and well-lit scenes, and some of the best volumetric capture you'll see in VR right now.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game plays a significant role in creating an emotional atmosphere, particularly during pivotal moments, such as the end credits, which can be easily overlooked if players are engrossed in the soundtrack.
- “You know it's over if all you hear is music and you look down at the bar counter and see the credits rolling by (it's easy to miss).”