- June 15, 2019
- Marc Zimmermann
Conscious Existence - A Journey Within
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About
"Conscious Existence - A Journey Within" is an introspective, atmospheric exploration game. The player journeys through a series of abstract landscapes, reflecting on existential questions and exploring the depths of their own consciousness. The game features minimalist design and a contemplative pace, encouraging players to ponder their own place in the universe.





- Visually stunning and immersive experience that evokes strong emotions and a sense of wonder.
- The ability to turn off the narration enhances the experience, allowing users to fully appreciate the beautiful visuals and music.
- A great introduction to VR for newcomers, showcasing the potential of the medium beyond traditional gaming.
- The experience is very short (around 12-15 minutes) and lacks interactivity, which may not justify the price for some users.
- Many users reported technical issues, particularly with AMD GPUs, leading to glitches and a poor viewing experience.
- The narration, particularly the child's voice, was found irritating by some, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the visuals.
- graphics146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics in this VR experience are widely praised for their stunning quality and immersive beauty, often described as breathtaking and on a new level compared to other VR titles. While many users highlight the visuals as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, some critiques mention inconsistencies in quality and a lack of depth in certain scenes. Overall, the visuals are considered a major draw, making the experience visually captivating and emotionally impactful.
“The graphics are absolutely fantastic, on a completely new level, unlike anything I have experienced anywhere else.”
“This had the absolute best graphics I have ever seen in VR to date.”
“The visuals are stunning and take you elsewhere.”
“There was no 'journey within' -- graphics are simple, repetitive, and the audio didn't appeal to me.”
“Some of the visuals lacked quality as well.”
“Content-free, very annoying narration done whisper-style, the rest of it is low-rent graphics and a montage of some 360-degree 3D scenes.”