ArcSine
- February 18, 2024
- Prop Logic
Get on Steam"ArcSine" is a single-player, action-packed VR game with a precision puzzle platforming focus and a significant challenge. The game features 340+ stages, each with unique environment and movement mechanics, set to the tune of a sweeping electronic soundtrack. Instant respawns, stage loading, leaderboards, and real-time speedrunning stats keep the experience fast-paced and engaging.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Innovative and engaging gameplay with a smooth control scheme that introduces new mechanics gradually, making it accessible for new players while still challenging for veterans.
- Beautiful graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhance the overall experience, creating a relaxing yet thrilling environment for players.
- High replayability with a variety of levels and challenges, making it a must-have for VR enthusiasts and a great introduction to VR for newcomers.
- Some players may experience a notable difficulty spike early in the game, which could be off-putting for new players.
- The game lacks a narrative or story, which may leave some players wanting more context to the gameplay experience.
- The physicality of the game can lead to fatigue, requiring players to take breaks after extended play sessions.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, featuring a variety of levels that encourage mastery and exploration. Players appreciate the smooth controls, innovative challenges, and the soothing atmosphere created by the graphics and soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience. The game is described as polished and constantly evolving, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.
“There are so many levels to play and mechanics to master, and it's just plain fun.”
“The shooting, dashing, and gliding mechanics work well, and combined with the relatively clean level design, it makes the experience soothing instead of slightly off-putting.”
“The game is constantly introducing new and interesting mechanics, and it never gets dull.”
“The controls are tight and simple, with new mechanics being slowly introduced - the developers have cited having Celeste as an inspiration, and it shows.”
“It's different, of course, but the mechanics are solid.”
“The shooting, dashing, and gliding mechanics work well, and combined with the relatively clean and uncluttered level design, it makes the experience soothing instead of slightly off-putting.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in this unique VR platformer is highly praised for its richness and depth, perfectly complementing the game's beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the atmosphere without being distracting, making it an integral part of the immersive experience. Overall, the music is described as downtempo atmospheric bass, contributing significantly to the game's polished feel and engaging challenge.
“The graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, and the gameplay is smooth but precise.”
“It has a lot of richness and depth but also has that quality of good ambient music where it is easily ignorable and never distracts you during a challenging moment where you really need to focus.”
“The feeling of the music perfectly matches the feeling of the art and the gameplay.”
“I would describe it as downtempo atmospheric bass music maybe?”
“Also, the soundtrack is killer.”
“Unique VR platformer that has some very fitting music.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with players expressing a desire for a story to enhance the experience, which is primarily focused on movement mechanics. While the gameplay is engaging, the absence of a framing story leaves some players wanting more depth.
“It's like VR Celeste, except just movement with no story.”
“I do wish there was some sort of frame or story around the whole experience, but that's clearly just not something that's part of this game.”
“I have played the demo for a few hours, going through the tutorial and the first couple of missions.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their beauty and polish, contributing to an exquisite aesthetic that enhances the overall gameplay experience. The visuals create a relaxing atmosphere, complementing the smooth and precise mechanics of the game.
“The graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, and the gameplay is smooth but precise.”
“Besides the amazing gameplay, the aesthetics are exquisite as well, creating a relaxing vibe that helps to keep you from getting frustrated when you fail (which you will, a lot).”
“I love the art and general aesthetic.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting its immersive world and captivating music that enhances the overall experience. The combination of engaging gameplay and a unique soundscape creates a compelling environment that players find both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
“I'd wholeheartedly recommend this game just for the atmosphere of this world alone.”
“Amazing atmosphere and music, insanely fun gameplay (especially when you can zoom through a level quickly), and a challenge that actually makes me feel smart when I figure it out.”
“I would describe it as downtempo atmospheric bass music, maybe?”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly and quickly even with complex physics, while also delivering impressive visual quality.
“It's simple enough to run smoothly and quickly even in a game with precise physics, but detailed enough to look amazing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs well on both platforms, with slightly better performance noted on the Index. Stability appears to be solid across the board.
“I found that it runs a little better on the Index, but it runs great on both.”
