Antiprism
- June 21, 2021
- Zero Fun
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Antiprism" is a single-player VR game featuring misfit pilots Jexen and Malik on a perilous adventure through the dangerous Gone. Fight against space pirates, Selysian Dominion armies, insect-like Kheelee, andVel Selysian, the Dominion's prophet-like leader. Customize and upgrade ship systems, with various weapons and upgrades available, to uncover the secrets of the Antiprism and its connection to extinct civilization Arn.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
Reviews
- The game features a decent-sized campaign with a variety of enemies, bosses, and upgradeable weapons, providing engaging gameplay.
- The control scheme allows for unique gameplay where each hand controls a separate ship, making it fun and addictive for players.
- The graphics and visual effects are colorful and clear, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere during gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with mission progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited strategic options and unresponsive controls that hinder immersion.
- The campaign is short and lacks a compelling story, with loading screens interrupting the flow of gameplay, making it feel disjointed.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with no tutorial or significant plot development, which some players found disappointing. While the campaign features various missions and side-quests that enhance gameplay through upgrades, the overall narrative does not foster character attachment or engagement. Players noted that the focus is primarily on action rather than storytelling, which may be acceptable for those seeking a bullet hell experience.
“It's been very fun and addictive for me so far, with a good upgrade system and replayable missions to keep me invested and engaged.”
“The campaign has many enemies and bosses, side-quests which reward upgrades beside the main quest line.”
“The game could benefit from some audio dialogue, to help get players involved in the story.”
“There is no story or tutorial.”
“Finally, the campaign is tossed in without any meat or real plot whatsoever.”
“There's no big story and you don't get attached to the characters of the game; it's all action, but I didn't really mind that.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users praising the colorful visuals, unique art style, and immersive atmosphere, particularly in the "space scavenger" theme. While performance is solid on a 1080 without crashes or framerate issues, some players noted a lack of graphics options and minor audio inconsistencies. Overall, the aesthetic is considered refreshing and appealing, enhancing the VR experience.
“Performance with a 1080 was excellent, graphics are colorful and clear, audio was pretty good with maybe some missing sound effects here and there (like some alien enemies not making sound when exploding).”
“Cool visuals and upgrade mechanics, nice music!”
“I'm a big fan of the art style and general aesthetic; for me personally, it's a different and refreshing VR experience!”
“They're also encased in this bubble shield that takes away from the visuals.”
“Lastly, the graphics and the lack of graphics options.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its simplicity and upgrade mechanics, while others criticize its lack of depth and amateurish design. Players enjoy the variety of enemies and the polished visuals, but some mechanics, such as enemy behavior, feel frustrating and could use adjustments. Overall, the core gameplay is functional but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex experience.
“I really like the simplicity of the gameplay - destroy stuff, earn credits and upgrade my ships to take on the harder enemies that appear later in the game.”
“Cool visuals and upgrade mechanics, nice music!”
“Well polished gameplay and I love the art and music.”
“There's very little depth to the gameplay.”
“The mechanics and gameplay are frankly awful.”
“I like the variety of enemies, but the critters feel like they could be adjusted. A lot of times I couldn't finish them fast enough, and I'm not sure how to kill them if you don't have seeking missiles. Once they get to you, they circle close around you, so I extend my arms and make big circles for a minute while they chase me until the missiles take care of them. It's a weird mechanic.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the soundtrack forgettable and the selection lacking, while others appreciate the overall sound design and consider the music well-integrated with the visuals and gameplay.
“Cool visuals and upgrade mechanics, nice music!”
“I like the graphics, the sound, and the music; I also enjoy the environments.”
“Well-polished gameplay, and I love the art and music.”
“The sounds are also subpar, and the musical soundtrack is forgettable.”
“The music selection is terrible.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, particularly through its engaging upgrade system and replayable missions. Players appreciate the addition of the "survivor" mode, which enhances replay value by introducing new challenges and keeping the experience fresh. Overall, those who enjoy the game find ample reasons to return for more.
“It's been very fun and addictive for me so far, with a good upgrade system and replayable missions to keep me invested and engaged.”
“If you like the game, I think it has good replayability with survivor mode.”
“About replay value, if you like the game, I think it has good replayability with survivor mode.”
“The endless 'survivor' game mode adds more replay value and more challenges.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally praised, with excellent performance on a 1080 graphics card, vibrant visuals, and satisfactory audio quality, though some users noted occasional missing sound effects, particularly during enemy explosions.
“Performance with a 1080 was excellent; the graphics are colorful and clear, and the audio is pretty good, though there are some missing sound effects here and there, like some alien enemies not making a sound when exploding.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is criticized, particularly in survival mode, which is reported to be too buggy for players to engage with effectively.
“I can't really speak on survival mode, since it's too buggy to play.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy.”
“I've experienced constant lag and glitches that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its "space scavenger" aesthetic, creating an engaging and immersive experience that resonates well with players who appreciate this theme.
“Personally, I love the 'space scavenger' aesthetic, so the atmosphere of this game is excellent for me.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with many users feeling that it prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to accusations of it being a cash grab.
“It feels like a cash grab.”
“The monetization system is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-game purchases.”
