Emmerholt: Prologue
- February 14, 2017
- Oneiric Entertainment LLC
Get on Steam"Emmerholt: Prologue" is a free demo for the upcoming open-world adventure game, where players follow the journey of Eli, a young man whose peaceful life on a small island is disrupted by a strange event that changes his fate. This prologue serves as a preview of the full game, Emmerholt, which will feature free-roaming exploration, diverse factions, emotional quests, and magic wielding. The developers, Oneiric Entertainment, are seeking feedback on the demo's locomotion mechanics, gameplay, and story.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features immersive graphics and level design that create a fantasy-like atmosphere.
- Horseback riding and gaining magical powers are enjoyable mechanics that add depth to the gameplay.
- The demo runs smoothly without crashes, showcasing the developers' commitment to quality and potential for future improvements.
- The voice acting is often overacted and lacks synchronization with character lip movements, detracting from immersion.
- Many players experienced motion sickness due to the horse riding mechanics and the locomotion system, which can be disorienting.
- The graphics are criticized for being blurry and cartoonish, with a need for significant improvement in visual fidelity.
- graphics32 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting issues such as blurriness at a distance, blocky character models, and overall lack of sharpness. While some appreciate the art style and smooth performance, others criticize the visuals for being uninspiring and poorly optimized, leading to immersion-breaking elements like static skies and water textures. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics need significant improvement to meet modern standards.
“It runs very smoothly and the graphics are great, would definitely recommend!”
“Great demo, nice art style.”
“I like the artwork, horseback was pretty cool!”
“The graphics are blurry at a distance and there is clipping around buildings.”
“The graphics are terribly blurry.”
“Now don't get me wrong, I actually prefer stylized graphics (Overwatch) over realistic graphics (Battlefield), but the character models are incredibly blocky and the non-moving sky and the water textures are very immersion-breaking.”
- story24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story has been described as decent with good potential, offering an engaging supernatural RPG experience that players found immersive, particularly due to its voice acting and magical elements. However, some reviewers felt the narrative lacked depth and could benefit from a longer storyline to enhance the overall experience. Despite these critiques, many believe the game has a solid foundation for becoming a standout story-driven RPG.
“I think this will be a very cool game if they put a good long storyline in.”
“All I expected was a horse riding game and that's what it was for the first couple of minutes... but after that, what I got was a cool 'supernatural' type RPG with awesome powers and a story with good potential.”
“I like this demo; the game has a lot of potential and could be one of the first RPGs on the Vive. The environments along with the characters all have a cartoonish look to them, and I felt immersed in the little story unfolding.”
“- The story didn't feel as strong as it should be.”
“+ Can someone shut that character up when I am not in the mood to continue the story!”
“It has a solid base to work off of, and this could be the first story-driven open world VR RPG-like game that really takes off.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique horseback riding mechanic that stands out in the VR space, though it can be disorienting and may induce VR sickness for some players. While the riding experience is generally enjoyable, certain mechanics, such as stopping the horse, feel unnatural and could benefit from further refinement. Overall, the game is well-constructed but has room for improvement in its gameplay mechanics.
“I downloaded it because it was free and had a horse riding mechanic, which I have yet to see in any other VR game.”
“The horse riding was good, and I'm not susceptible to VR sickness, but I could definitely see how the turning mechanic on the horse could make people sick easily (it feels disorienting even for me).”
“The horseriding was good, and I'm not susceptible to VR sickness, but I could definitely see how the turning mechanic on the horse could make people sick easily (it feels disorienting even for me).”
“Some mechanics need a lot of work.”
“When it comes to actual gameplay, this game gets even better.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting that it complements the gameplay effectively. Some reviews highlight memorable tracks that stand out, while others appreciate the variety and emotional depth of the soundtrack. Overall, the music is considered a strong point that elevates the gaming experience.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, as the innovative horse riding feature evokes strong feelings but also induces significant motion sickness for some players, impacting their overall experience.
