Chamber 19
- May 23, 2016
- Deepak M.
Get on Steam"Chamber 19" is a first-person puzzle-platformer game that takes place in a mysterious, otherworldly chamber. The player must navigate through a series of complex puzzles and challenges to uncover the secrets of the chamber and escape. With its unique mechanics, immersive atmosphere, and mind-bending puzzles, "Chamber 19" offers a challenging and rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and intense bullet hell experience with a variety of enemies and power-ups, making it engaging for players.
- Active developer support and regular updates show a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.
- The gameplay encourages movement and situational awareness, providing a more immersive experience compared to similar titles.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including lack of controls for non-VR players and graphical glitches that detract from the experience.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for the content it offers, especially when compared to free alternatives like Xortex.
- The combat lacks impact and satisfaction, making it feel less rewarding than other games in the genre.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the improvements and find them enjoyable, others criticize them as lacking polish and being somewhat dark. Many reviewers note that, despite not reaching the level of AAA titles, the graphics are still superior to most indie VR games, especially considering the game's early access status. There is a consensus that further graphical updates could enhance the experience significantly.
“Great music and graphics and a lot of fun to play!”
“Updated graphics and multiplayer addition make this game great now!”
“Good music, good graphics, nice interface and menus, awesome gameplay!”
“Bad graphics, gets boring quick.”
“The room that is played in needs a graphical update badly.”
“Granted it doesn't have the graphics of a triple-A title, however it is still leaps and bounds ahead of most indie VR games and is still only in early access.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the overall experience, with many users highlighting its fun and engaging quality. The combination of great music and graphics contributes to an enjoyable gameplay atmosphere, with a particular desire for more 8-bit music noted by some players. Overall, the soundtrack complements the action-packed gameplay effectively.
“Great music and graphics, and a lot of fun to play!”
“Good music, good graphics, nice interface and menus, awesome gameplay!”
“Fun music, simple shooting, spaceships, lots of dodging and weaving, and leaderboards.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite bland and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The sound effects are overly simplistic and don't match the quality of the visuals.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and replayability, building on concepts from xortex while offering a satisfying experience with appealing music, graphics, and user interface. Overall, it meets players' expectations for an enjoyable gaming experience.
“Good music, good graphics, nice interface and menus, awesome gameplay!”
“Gameplay-wise, it's exactly what I wanted out of a game like this.”
“Yes, the concept and many mechanics are borrowed liberally from Xortex, but this expands on it to make it a more replayable game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant performance issues, particularly noticeable during intense gameplay moments, such as around wave 27-29, indicating that the game requires further optimization to run smoothly on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1080.
“Just a note that I experienced major slowdown around wave 27-29 with a GTX 1080, so definitely some optimization is needed.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game borrows heavily from Xortex, it enhances the experience with additional mechanics that significantly boost its replayability.
“Yes, the concept and many mechanics are borrowed liberally from Xortex, but this expands on it to make it a more replayable game.”
“The game lacks the depth and variety needed to keep players coming back for more.”
“Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
“The limited choices and predictable outcomes make replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect for maintaining a challenging experience without becoming tedious, striking a balance that enhances gameplay.
“It keeps things challenging but not tedious.”
“The grind feels rewarding and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“I love how the grinding system encourages exploration and strategy.”
