Delila's Gift
- May 22, 2017
- Cabbibo
Get on SteamDelila's Gift is a VR Picture book created using Tiltbrush! It tells the story of a small sea creature named Delila and her struggle to understand belonging, ownership, fear, othering, and the darkness surrounding her.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Delila's Gift offers a beautiful and unique storytelling experience in VR, showcasing artistic visuals and a charming narrative.
- The experience is described as a delightful retreat, suitable for both kids and adults, providing a relaxing environment to explore.
- Many users appreciate the heart and passion behind the project, noting its potential as a new form of storytelling in the VR medium.
- The application lacks meaningful gameplay and interaction, leading many to argue it should not be classified as a game.
- Critics point out that the art and sound quality are subpar, making the overall experience feel more like a rough draft than a polished product.
- Some users found the story confusing and lacking depth, which detracted from their enjoyment of the experience.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story is described as a beautiful and empathetic experience, though opinions vary on its execution; some find it sweet and engaging, while others feel it lacks depth and clarity. Many reviewers appreciate the unique format and visuals, but some criticize the story for being overly abstract or confusing. Overall, it is seen as a short, personal narrative that could benefit from more development and attention to detail.
“It is beauty wrapped in a lovely story of learning empathy.”
“Such a sweet story and a cool way to travel through a story.”
“Delila's gift is an exquisite blend of age-old storytelling manifested through today's tools.”
“In all honesty, I didn't really follow the story, and it didn't really hold my interest.”
“Unfortunately, the story itself is confusing, almost as if we only are given half the text.”
“The art seems more like a placeholder, sound quality is very poor, and many of the story's pages do not have any weight to them.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the unique visuals and swirling snowflake artwork, while others expressed disappointment in the lack of interesting VR artwork. Additionally, there were concerns about juddering issues, suggesting a need for improved graphics settings.
“Absolutely loved the swirling snowflake type artwork.”
“Was a nice story, the visuals were different.”
“The only slight issue I had, which I hope the devs can adjust or add options for, is graphics settings to reduce some of the judder I got when facing the golden orb in the center.”
“The only slight issue I had, which I hope the devs can adjust or add options for, is graphics settings to reduce some of the judder I experienced when facing the golden orb in the center.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, rendering it devoid of engaging game-like elements. Overall, users express disappointment in the absence of any substantial gameplay experience.
“There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
“There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a beautiful and immersive experience, reminiscent of a Sigur Rós album, with a fantastic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. Reviewers find the music to be both cute and perfectly aligned with the game's themes.
“Felt a bit like being inside of a Sigur Rós album - a very pretty experience, with a fantastic soundtrack to go with it.”
“Even the music was cute and perfect for the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“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.”
