Close Encounter VR

About

Close Encounter VR is a single player action game. It was developed by Wolf Tango Games and was released on May 12, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

In this short, 10 minute long, purely cinematic VR experience a peaceful evening turns into a horror movie, leading to face-to-face encounters with extraterrestrials. It's not all "doom and gloom" however, as you find out upon your eventual return to Earth.

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Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is an affordable VR experience that provides some thrills for its low price.
It serves as a decent tech demo for VR headsets, helping players get accustomed to stereoscopic 3D.
Fans of alien and UFO themes may find the short experience amusing and enjoyable.

The game is extremely short, lasting only about 5-10 minutes with minimal interactivity.
Many players feel it lacks depth and is more of a tech demo than a true game.
The experience is criticized for its lack of engaging content and poor execution of the alien abduction theme.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be very buggy, leading to a lack of engaging gameplay and overall stability issues.
- “The game is very buggy and you don't really do anything.”
- “Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay experience is marred by significant issues, including frequent restarts due to falling through the ground, which detracts from overall enjoyment and immersion.
- “I had 11 minutes of total gameplay, half of which was restarting because I fell through the ground.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the levels.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge or engagement.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally perceived as cool and intriguing, though some users find it difficult to articulate their feelings about it.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is perceived by users as being inspired by real events, adding a layer of authenticity and intrigue to the narrative.
- “I do believe it is based on a true story.”