Cloudborn

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Cloudborn is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Logtown Studios AB and was released on March 2, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Cloudborn" is a VR game set in a stunning yet melancholic otherworld, exploring the consequences of unchecked greed. Traverse the ruins of a broken civilization using a revolutionary momentum-based movement system, allowing for fast-paced climbing and swinging. The game serves as a thought-provoking immersive experience on the potential fate of humanity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a colorful aesthetic that enhances the exploration experience.
Climbing mechanics are engaging and provide a satisfying sense of freedom and movement, making it enjoyable for fans of climbing games.
The game offers a relaxing atmosphere with a decent balance of challenge and exploration, making it suitable for casual play.

The game is very short, often completable in under 90 minutes, and lacks a substantial storyline, leading to a feeling of disappointment.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with controls and player detection.
The game does not support all VR headsets, which can lead to frustration for players who own unsupported devices.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and underdeveloped, with many players noting it consists of just two sentences that frame the experience. While the world itself is interesting, the lack of depth and linearity in the narrative leaves players wanting more, suggesting that the climbing mechanics could have been complemented by a richer storyline. Overall, the consensus is that the game would have benefited from either a more substantial narrative or no story at all.
- “Don't expect much of a storyline, but there is a very interesting world here nonetheless.”
- “I've seen some reviews talking about how it's like other climbing games but with a story.”
- “It's too bad because I think there could have been a lot more depth if some simple puzzle elements were added and more glimpses into the story.”
- “This is fun for what it is--which is a VR-typical climbing sim, but it's short in length (and very linear) and short on story (basically none).”
- “Obviously, a climbing game doesn't need a story, but in this case they added one phrase at the start and another one at the end, and that is the whole story.”
- “The story consists of basically 2 sentences.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily focused on exploratory platforming, featuring solid climbing mechanics that are satisfying and engaging, despite some execution issues. Players appreciate the unique jump/swing/throw mechanics and the risk/reward elements, although there are concerns about bugs and occasional awkward camera shifts. Overall, while the climbing mechanics are straightforward, the game offers a fun experience within its fantasy setting.
- “Gameplay-wise, it definitely falls into the exploratory platformer category, with most of the movement done by free climbing and hanging onto vines.”
- “The mechanics and the gameplay are solid and fun.”
- “The climbing mechanic of reaching for a new handhold while still holding onto the old one is really satisfying.”
- “I would not claim that it is a game because it is simply lacking some gameplay features.”
- “It is a fairly standard climbing-type game, but with a more fantasy-type setting. The climbing mechanics are pretty straightforward, but I don't understand why grabbing some vines shifts my point of view without any input from me.”
- “I enjoy the game and do recommend it, but be warned there's a lot of bugs and the gameplay mechanics aren't executed very well.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics in the game are well-received, featuring a clean and appealing cartoonish art style that enhances the visual experience, especially in VR. While some users noted occasional glitches and issues with certain visual elements affecting gameplay, the optimization and smooth controls contribute positively to the overall aesthetic enjoyment. The graphics are considered a highlight, making the exploration engaging and visually interesting.
- “The graphics are really well done and look really good in the current VR headset generation.”
- “The game is well optimized and looks nice (if you like the cartoonish art style).”
- “It has a 'cage' option that helps, but for some reason it doesn't turn off or fade when you stop moving, so it's quite unplayable because you can't appreciate the aesthetics, and that's basically the entire game.”
- “The graphics are okay.”
- “Cloudborn is a climbing VR game, but while most other climbing sims involve low-end graphics, the cartoonish style of Cloudborn is really appealing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its solid optimization, delivering a visually appealing experience, particularly for fans of its cartoonish art style.
- “The game is well optimized and looks great, especially if you enjoy the cartoonish art style.”
- “The performance is smooth, and the graphics are well-tuned for an enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how the game runs efficiently on various hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for being nice and relaxing, creating a pleasant backdrop for gameplay. While some users note that there isn't much action, the overall experience is described as lovely and engaging, particularly in relation to the climbing and puzzle elements.
- “Not much going on, but there's a nice atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is really nice and relaxing.”
- “Took a chance on this one and it paid off - a lovely, relaxed, atmospheric experience with a climbing (or, if you get bold, flinging) based puzzle.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report experiencing several glitches, including lag when attempting to catch non-existent holds and issues with the stamina recovery system, indicating that stability is a concern in the game.
- “There are quite a few glitches where you lag back when trying to catch a nonexistent hold.”
- “The stamina recovery system is a bit buggy.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is notably absent, leaving players with a quiet experience that lacks auditory engagement. While the visuals are described as pretty, the repetitive scenery combined with the lack of music contributes to a sense of monotony. Overall, the absence of a musical score detracts from the immersive potential of the game.
- “It's like a slow-walking Prince of Persia but with no jumps or combat and only climbing elements. The world, while pretty, is visually similar throughout, and there's no music.”