Apex
- October 19, 2017
- Arjan van Meerten
Get on Steam"Apex" is a cooperative arcade game for 2 players, set to a spectacular original score by artist and musician Arjan van Meerten. The game is a visually-stunning, immersive apocalyptic experience that combines Van Meerten's love for electronic music and heavy metal, allowing players to feel the energy and intensity of a live concert. With a year's worth of detail in every visual, the game is a true masterpiece of integrated music and visuals.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The visuals and music are impressive, creating a captivating and immersive experience.
- It's a unique and artistic VR music video that showcases the potential of VR technology in new forms of art.
- Despite its short length, the experience is powerful and leaves a lasting impression, making players eager for more.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about 4-5 minutes, which many feel does not justify the price.
- There are no interactive elements, making it feel more like a tech demo than a full-fledged game.
- Some users experienced long loading times and confusion about what to do during the initial moments.
- music25 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in Surge is widely praised for its immersive and experimental qualities, effectively complementing the stunning visuals of the VR experience. Composed by Arjan van Meerten, the dark electronic soundtrack enhances the apocalyptic theme, creating a visceral and engaging atmosphere that reviewers describe as a groundbreaking fusion of music and 3D imagery. Overall, it is regarded as a unique and captivating VR music video that stands out in the genre.
“The items reacting and being closer to the viewer provide an immersive music video.”
“Surge was a really cool VR 'music video' in the early days of VR (go check it out!) and this is a worthy follow-up, blowing you away with awesome visuals and music.”
“The impressive spectacle of the world's demise is accompanied by some fittingly dark and screeching electronic music by Arjan van Meerten.”
“Pretty much just a 5 minute long experimental apocalyptic VR music video with the sun consuming everything in its path.”
“Its basically a post-apocalyptic music video (not a game).”
“I'm not sure what the music genre is to help understand what it sounds like in a review.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their originality and quality, with many users highlighting the impressive and trippy visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some describe the graphics as good but not exceptional, the combination of striking visuals and music creates a captivating atmosphere. Overall, the art style and graphical presentation are considered standout features.
“Surge was a really cool VR 'music video' in the early days of VR (go check it out!) and this is a worthy follow-up, blowing you away with awesome visuals and music.”
“I enjoyed the strange, trippy visuals.”
“The visuals are very original and look great graphically.”
“Quite disturbing visuals.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story captivates players, leaving them eager for more as it unfolds in a visually engaging manner.
“Makes you want more, more of the story that flashes before your eyes.”
“The narrative is captivating and keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
“Each character's journey is beautifully intertwined, creating a rich and immersive experience.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving you with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
