Colosse

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Colosse is a single player action game. It was developed by Colosse Team and was released on April 21, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Colosse is a real-time virtual reality storytelling experience. A hunter crosses paths with a mysterious titan.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful, atmospheric graphics and a unique sense of scale that enhances the immersive experience.
As a free experience, it offers a quick and enjoyable glimpse into VR storytelling, making it accessible for everyone.
The intuitive controls and diverse missions provide engaging gameplay for fans of strategy and arcade elements.

The experience is extremely short, lasting only about 5 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
The story lacks depth and clarity, making it difficult for some players to fully engage with the narrative.
There is minimal interactivity, which can make the experience feel more like a passive viewing rather than an engaging game.

story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the VR experience is generally perceived as very short and lacking depth, with many users noting that it feels more like a demo than a fully developed narrative. While some appreciate the unique visual style and the potential of VR storytelling, others find the plot confusing or underwhelming, often wishing for a more substantial storyline. Overall, it serves as a brief, free exploration of storytelling in VR, but many reviewers express a desire for longer and more engaging narratives.
- “A very fun short story.”
- “This is a great take on storytelling in VR, with the framing in each scene done very well.”
- “Very cool small story that, although simple, made me feel attached to one of the characters in a way I could never have done in another format.”
- “But it was too short... the story got me lost and it didn't really seem like it took me anywhere.”
- “It didn't really feel finished though and the story was lacking.”
- “The story is rather bland, and the entire experience is simply underwhelming.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a stylized, low-poly aesthetic that evokes a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of PS1-era visuals, enhanced with modern polish. While some users appreciate the immersive experience and sense of scale it provides, others find the graphics to be primitive and lacking in detail. Overall, the art style is divisive, with many praising its beauty and charm despite its simplicity.
- “This experience is showcased in a stylized, low-poly aesthetic.”
- “A very cool experience that gives you a massive sense of scale and a really cool art style.”
- “The animation type is very polygonal, and reminiscent of PS1 era graphics, mixed with a modern-day polishing like what has been seen in some Legend of Zelda titles.”
- “Not that good, primitive graphics.”
- “The art style is very plain, the character design is unpleasant, and what happens isn't particularly interesting, astonishing, cute, or funny.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on a variety of hardware configurations.
- “This runs smoothly on my hardware.”
- “The game is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game's narrative, noting that its simplicity allows for a strong attachment to the characters, creating a unique and impactful experience that transcends other formats.
- “A very cool small story that, although simple, made me feel attached to one of the characters in a way I could never have done in another format.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel personal and relatable.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it evoked feelings I didn't expect to experience while playing a game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it feels basic and unremarkable.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the animated short is largely criticized, with reviewers noting that the art style and character design are unappealing, and the content fails to deliver engaging or amusing moments. Overall, it struggles to stand out in a competitive landscape of animated shorts.
- “The success or failure of any animated short movie lies in making every little detail of every second as interesting, astonishing, cute, or funny as possible to justify its existence against the world of other shorts that exist.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is criticized for its lack of depth, with reviewers noting that the art style and character design are unappealing, and the narrative fails to engage or entertain.