CHALICE

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CHALICE is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by ben lunato and was released on June 7, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

story1 positive mentions

CHALICE features stunning hand-drawn art and a unique visual style that creates an immersive atmosphere filled with mystery and danger.
The gameplay offers a classic metroidvania experience with a focus on exploration and a challenging combat system that rewards strategic thinking.
The game provides a rich narrative experience through dialogues with NPCs and environmental storytelling, allowing players to piece together the story at their own pace.

The game's difficulty may deter casual players, as some boss encounters require precise knowledge of attack patterns and skillful use of abilities.
Certain sections of the game can be visually disturbing, with glitchy effects and distortion that may cause discomfort or headaches.
The short runtime and experimental nature of the VR experience may leave some players feeling unsatisfied or confused, as it lacks a clear goal or cohesive narrative.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by vibrant psychedelic visuals that create a unique and immersive experience, though they may be disorienting for some players. While the short runtime of about 10 minutes keeps the visuals from becoming overwhelming, the focus on aesthetics means that those who prefer more interactive gameplay might not enjoy it as much. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, appealing to fans of trippy art and VR experiences.
- “Psychedelic visuals, nothing quite like it.”
- “Prepare to be amazed by the game's visuals.”
- “Upon playing the game, I was very happy; it was a pleasant experience with nice and friendly visuals.”
- “The first section of the game made me think something was really wrong with my graphics card before I realized it's just part of the game; even so, this and other parts of the game are only visually disturbing to look at.”
- “Make you wonder sometimes if your VR graphics are bad.”
- “An essentially non-interactive, 10-minute VR acid trip where you just sit there and absorb the weird visuals and music.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this VR experience is described as an integral part of a non-interactive, immersive journey, enhancing the surreal visuals with a variety of strange and trippy sounds. Users appreciate the atmospheric quality of the music, which complements the overall psychedelic theme of the experience.
- “Starts with some thin lights in front of you and music; just keep watching.”
- “There was lots of music, strange visuals, and trippy effects.”
- “An essentially non-interactive, 10-minute VR acid trip where you just sit there and absorb the weird visuals and music.”
- “There was lots of music, strange/odd visuals, and trippy effects.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this VR experience pushes the limits of traditional storytelling, utilizing the unique interface to craft immersive narratives that are difficult to convey in any other format.
- “He continues to break the boundaries of VR storytelling, playing with the interface to create experiences that cannot be translated or even summarized in any other medium.”