Dimensional
- December 13, 2016
- Brett Jackson
Get on Steam"Dimensional" is a first-person, narrative-driven puzzle game where you must save an alien race by navigating dangerous chambers using real-life movement. The game features physics-based puzzle-solving, hidden messages to discover, and mic support. With its comfortable design, the game is accessible to VR users with limited play space. The new Arcade Mode lets you easily access and share your favorite challenges.
Reviews
- The game offers unique and creative VR mechanics that encourage physical movement and problem-solving, reminiscent of classic puzzle games like Portal.
- Despite its simple graphics, the game provides an immersive experience with engaging puzzles and a humorous atmosphere.
- The controls, while initially tricky, can lead to exhilarating moments when successfully navigating through physical challenges.
- The controls can be clumsy and unintuitive, leading to frustration and a steep learning curve for players.
- Graphics are often described as low-quality and reminiscent of amateur indie projects, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from poor explanations of mechanics and objectives, which can leave players confused and hinder enjoyment.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a unique blend of body movement and VR mechanics, offering a slow-paced experience that encourages players to learn and combine various mechanics throughout the game. While some users appreciate the originality and potential for future innovations, others criticize the inconsistent teleportation mechanics and awkward controls, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game provides a distinct approach to VR gameplay that sets it apart from others in the genre.
“This game incorporates the whole body, and the game mechanics are the selling point of this game.”
“It goes through many mechanics; you constantly learn to use them more and combine what you learned, and then you reach the end.”
“Some nice little VR tricks and very original gameplay.”
“Very simple, not much actual gameplay to speak of.”
“The pacing is slow, the sound is almost non-existent, and a few of the mechanics are actually meaningless.”
“Teleporting to beacons would seem a fine mechanic if it didn't also randomly re-orient your space for you--just bring me there in the direction I'm still facing!”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as simplistic and reminiscent of amateur designs, while others praise the visuals for their quality and detail, especially when played on higher settings. Overall, the graphics are described as either lacking depth and variety or surprisingly enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“Lovely game, thoroughly enjoyed it so far, nice graphics and absolutely wonderful sound design.”
“I'm here to say, however, that the visuals are much better than what you see in the videos (if you have a 1080, crank those settings up to 'highest' and watch the texture detail jump out at you and all aliasing disappear), and the game is very fun to play.”
“Solid graphics, humor, excellent use of room-scale & moving your body around.”
“The horrible graphics often resemble a 6-year-old's imagining of a sci-fi romp, made in blocky polygons.”
“This game seems pretty simple at first glance; the graphics are rather cheap and the story is pretty flat.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the curiosity it sparks and the quality of voice acting, while others criticize it as flat and poorly integrated into the gameplay. Many feel that the narrative feels disconnected and lacks creativity, often feeling like an afterthought due to the level-select structure. Overall, the storytelling does not resonate strongly with players, leaving them feeling more like passive observers than engaged participants.
“The world makes me curious to find out more about the story; the voice acting is great; the controls are fairly intuitive.”
“Even though the game is divided by levels you select and try to get as much points for each level, it feels more like a narrative-driven story.”
“This game seems pretty simple at first glance; the graphics are rather cheap and the story is pretty flat.”
“I got the sense that there was some sort of attempt at a plot, but it felt like I was 'along for the ride' and the plot was unfolding elsewhere, with these floating robots occasionally clueing me in.”
“The story seems rather bolted on after the fact, not helped by the fact that you get tossed out to a level select screen after every level.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a strong point, with players enjoying the quirky ideas and tweaks presented in the 'escape the alien lab' scenario. The combination of solid graphics and engaging room-scale mechanics enhances the overall comedic experience.
“You get a load of ideas and tweaks thrown at you throughout its otherwise rustic but humorous 'escape the alien lab' scenario.”
“It has a good portion of humor, though.”
“Solid graphics, humor, and excellent use of room-scale and moving your body around.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players find it immersive and convincing, creating a strong sense of presence, others feel it suffers from a mod-like quality due to awkward design choices and controls.
“The atmosphere is convincing; it feels as if you're really there.”
“The game's environment immerses you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
“The haunting soundtrack and detailed visuals create an unforgettable ambiance.”
“Really annoying controls and just an atmosphere of 'this game feels a bit like a mod of another game' (weird voicing, odd design choices, etc).”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, likening the experience to physically navigating a narrow path, which evokes feelings of adventure and personal identification with iconic characters like Lara Croft and Indiana Jones. This sense of immersion enhances the overall emotional impact of the gameplay.
“This made me feel like Lara Croft and Indiana Jones had a child, and that child was me.”
“Like physically walking down a narrow path and not touching the edges, for example.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally report that the game's stability is lacking, with frequent bugs and an overall sense of being poorly executed.
“I personally found it bland, buggy, and not very well done.”
