DeMagnete VR

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DeMagnete VR is a single player puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by BitCake Studio and was released on July 27, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"DeMagnete VR is a puzzle adventure inspired by magnetism, built from the ground up for virtual reality. Use your magnetic-powered gloves to solve puzzles and make your way to the top of a mysterious underground cavern. DeMagnete VR presents a variety of original magnetism mechanics that evolve with every chamber, as you find out more about what's happening around you. DeMagnete is a puzzle game …

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features fun and engaging puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
The unique magnetic mechanics and customizable controls enhance the gameplay experience, allowing for creative problem-solving.
The environments are well-crafted and immersive, contributing to an enjoyable overall atmosphere.

The game is notably short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
There are significant bugs and collision issues that can disrupt gameplay, including problems with doors and puzzle mechanics.
Visuals are underwhelming, with low-resolution textures and basic graphics that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with many users noting bland textures and a low-end appearance that can appear blurry. However, some appreciate the consistent art style and sound design, suggesting that while the visuals may not be impressive, the game has its redeeming qualities if players can overlook the graphical shortcomings. Limited graphics settings are available, but they do little to enhance the overall visual experience.
- “I liked the consistent art style, graphics, good sound effects, and background music.”
- “The graphics, while simple, are pretty.”
- “There are a few graphics settings (bloom on/off, antialiasing on/off, some lighting on/off); I activated them all.”
- “Visuals are mediocre: bland basic textures make the game look bad despite its interesting style and level architecture.”
- “The low-end graphics make the game look rather bland, even somewhat blurry.”
- “In short: if you can accept the low-end graphics, the game does have its moments.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The gameplay of the game is centered around magnetizing and repelling blocks, with some mechanics introduced gradually, though the overall execution lacks depth and clarity. While the puzzles can be enjoyable and offer a degree of freedom in solving them, many levels feel repetitive and do not fully utilize the potential of the mechanics. Despite these shortcomings, players find the game fun and engaging, especially with its unique mechanics and charming presentation, making it a worthwhile experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- “Not the longest game, but the mechanics in it are very fun!”
- “Demagnete is an interesting puzzler with an original game mechanic that was fun to use.”
- “For around 17€, you'll get a 4-6 hours long puzzle game with challenging levels with great mechanics and a cute robot companion.”
- “The game doesn't explain its own mechanics very well.”
- “A few new mechanics get introduced as it goes along, but for the most part, the entire thing is just magnetizing and repelling blocks.”
- “Most of them are just passable: they use the same mechanics in a very similar way and do not require much thinking.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
The game supports native Oculus drivers, providing performance comparable to the Oculus Store version. However, users report that it is not well-optimized, with significantly lower performance and visual quality compared to similar titles like Boneworks, even at higher resolutions. Attempts to enhance visual sharpness resulted in decreased performance without noticeable improvements in graphics.
- “The game supports native Oculus drivers - thus you get the same performance as if you bought the Oculus Store version.”
- “I even tried index resolution 300% to see if I could get the game to look sharper, but no - the game looked about the same as resolution 200%, but performance got worse.”
- “Not sure that the game is that greatly optimized - I get solid 144 fps using resolution 200%, 8x MSAA, and all other settings maxed in Boneworks - so Demagnete performs significantly worse than Boneworks, and Demagnete looks much worse too.”
- “I even tried index resolution at 300% to see if I could get the game to look sharper, but no - the game looked about the same as at 200%, but performance got worse, lol.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, though some players find it initially unclear, especially if they miss dialogue during gameplay. A floating orb companion provides backstory but does not assist with puzzle-solving, which may leave some players feeling disconnected from the narrative. Overall, the story is considered good, despite some visual similarities to typical quest elements.
- “The story is good.”
- “I streamed it all, so I probably missed the story from talking over the dialogue, but I think I understood it in the end. It was a bit unclear for a while though.”
- “You have a floating orb companion that leads you through the levels and gives you some backstory, but does not provide any clues to solving the puzzles.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the music for its consistency and quality, noting that it complements the game's art style and enhances the overall experience with effective sound effects and background tracks.
- “I liked the consistent art style, graphics, good sound effects, and background music.”