Cosmic Awakening VR
- August 25, 2017
- 3D Generation
Get on Steam"Cosmic Awakening VR" is a horror game set in a sci-fi environment, featuring two game modes: "Eight Pages" and "Eight Pages Classic". In these modes, players must collect pages while avoiding unknown horrors, with increasing difficulty and terror as more pages are collected. The game offers randomization for replayability and can be enjoyed alone, with friends, or as a spectator. It was developed by a small team over the course of a year and is completely self-funded.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a good atmosphere and is visually appealing, creating a tense environment.
- There are several interactive elements that enhance immersion and engagement during gameplay.
- The game offers some jump scares and a sense of dread, making it a decent experience for horror fans.
- The game is very short, with most players finishing it in under 30 minutes, leading to concerns about value for money.
- Gameplay mechanics are clunky, with issues like teleportation movement and poor item interaction detracting from the experience.
- The monster AI is inconsistent, often walking through walls and failing to create a genuine sense of threat.
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its immersive qualities and effective use of sound to enhance tension, others find it clichéd and suggest that it could benefit from further refinement. Overall, the game successfully creates a scary atmosphere, particularly in VR, but opinions vary on its originality and execution.
“This game has lots of atmosphere.”
“With the Vive and a good set of headphones on, the immersion is at its maximum, so lead and control the player with atmospheric sounds.”
“I'm used to them by now, but still the game keeps a good scary atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere needs a bit of work.”
“The atmosphere is too cliché.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story experience is notably brief, typically lasting between 15 to 30 minutes, which contrasts with the advertised 1-2 hours. Players express disappointment in the lack of immersive audio elements and a richer narrative, which are often expected in VR games.
“The whole story experience probably takes 15-30 minutes, just depending on your pace and your ability to find the right items.”
“With a VR game, I expect 3D sound in the game, whispers in one ear, subtle noises in the distance, and a richer story.”
“The whole story experience probably takes 15-30 minutes, just depending on your pace and your ability to find the right items. The store lists the experience as 1-2 hours, and I just don't see how, even if you are looking for every item, that is accurate.”
“Finished the story mode in under 30 minutes and spent 20 minutes playing with the ping pong table.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a visually impressive environment and effectively creates a scary atmosphere; however, players report issues with confusing mechanics, such as difficulties in picking up items and a lack of an exit option.
“The environment is really good looking, and the gameplay is pretty scary (in a good way).”
“It doesn't seem to configure correctly, so you can't pick up things off the floor. The actual gameplay is honestly confusing, and there isn't even a way to exit the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the inclusion of random modes enhances the game's replayability, providing varied experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The random modes add a great deal of replayability to the game.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of challenges available.”
“The different character choices and strategies keep me coming back for more.”
“The random modes do provide some level of replayability, but it's not enough to keep me engaged for long.”
“After completing the main story, I found little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests felt repetitive.”
“While there are different modes to try, they quickly become stale and fail to offer meaningful variety.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when they struggle to locate the specific items needed for progress.
“It does become a bit tedious, especially if you don't find the correct item you're supposed to find.”
“The grinding feels endless and often feels like a chore rather than a fun activity.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a small upgrade.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that VR games benefit more from atmospheric sounds rather than suspenseful music, as the immersive experience is heightened with quality audio equipment. They emphasize the importance of sound design in guiding and enhancing player engagement.
“VR games don't need suspenseful music (like when the monster starts to chase you); with the Vive and a good set of headphones on, the immersion is at its maximum, allowing atmospheric sounds to lead and control the player.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and drawing players deeper into the game world.”
“The music in this game is incredibly immersive, creating an emotional connection that elevates every moment of gameplay.”
“VR games don't need suspenseful music (like the kind used when a monster starts to chase you); with the Vive and a good set of headphones on, the immersion is at its maximum, so the focus should be on atmospheric sounds instead.”
“The music in this game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the background music is often distracting and doesn't fit the game's overall tone.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the graphics in the game are generally well-received, some users have noted limitations in the graphics settings, suggesting that customization options may not meet all players' expectations.
“One downside I did find, however, are the graphics settings.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“I was disappointed by the low resolution textures and bland character models.”
