Capsule

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Capsule is a single player action game. It was developed by Chris Pow and was released on November 15, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Capsule" is a single-player VR adventure game for HTC Vive and Valve Index, set in a 1982 fallout bunker after a nuclear attack. Players explore the environment, solve randomized puzzles, and discover audio tapes to understand their situation. With minimal controls and a teleport mechanic, the game offers an immersive and intuitive experience for players seeking a challenging escape room adventure.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a cozy atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
Puzzles are creative and have logical solutions, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
The game offers good replayability with changing puzzle solutions, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in under 30 minutes, which may not justify the price for some.
There are significant technical issues, including broken achievements and problems with object collision and clipping, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The sound design is lacking, with missing sound effects and issues that can detract from the overall immersion.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality and photorealism, contributing to an immersive atmosphere, particularly in the VR environment. Users report excellent performance, with smooth frame rates even on mid-range hardware. However, some note that the sound design does not quite match the high visual standards.
- “A short and sweet little escape room with very nice graphics and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is good, the graphics are great and the puzzles aren't that hard.”
- “+ amazing visuals, a lot of objects look photorealistic”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the escape room is highly praised for its appealing graphics and immersive environment, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Reviewers note that while the puzzles are relatively easy, the overall ambiance enhances the game's charm.
- “A short and sweet little escape room with very nice graphics and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is good, the graphics are great and the puzzles aren't that hard.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide any specific insights or details about the story aspect of the game, as they only mention the platform used for gameplay. Therefore, no summary can be derived regarding the story.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for enhancing the experience, especially during quieter moments; however, some users note that the absence of certain sound effects, like opening doors, contributes to an overall sense of silence.
- “Some sound effects are missing, like opening doors and the like. It's a bit too silent at times; the music helps.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its good graphics and very good performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Good graphics, very good performance.”
- “Good graphics, very good performance.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay aspect is not specifically detailed in the provided texts, as they only direct to external review links without offering any insights or opinions on the gameplay itself.