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 horse riding mechanic is unique and enjoyable, providing a fun experience in VR.
- The game has great potential with its immersive fantasy world and magical powers, making it an exciting start for a VR RPG.
- The graphics and level design are visually appealing, showcasing attention to detail and creating an engaging environment.
- The voice acting is often overacted and lacks quality, detracting from the overall experience.
- Many players experienced motion sickness due to the horse riding mechanics and the disorienting locomotion controls.
- The story is clichéd and predictable, leaving players wanting more depth and surprises.
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and smooth performance, while others criticize the visuals for being blurry, blocky, and lacking detail, particularly at a distance. Many users feel that the graphics are not cutting edge and require significant optimization to enhance immersion. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are appealing elements, the graphical quality leaves much to be desired.
“I like the artwork; horseback was pretty cool!”
“It runs very smoothly and the graphics are great; would definitely recommend!”
“Great demo, nice art style.”
“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.”
- story12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it decent and immersive, particularly appreciating the supernatural elements and character interactions. However, others feel that the narrative lacks depth and could benefit from a more robust storyline. Overall, while the game shows potential for a compelling story-driven experience, it currently falls short of expectations for some players.
“But the story is good enough for you to play through the entire game.”
“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 many of us I'm sure, are dying for a good story-driven adventure free-roaming RPG to save us from the endless wave shooters.”
“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, but this could be the first story-driven open-world VR RPG that really takes off.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique horseriding mechanic that stands out in the VR space, though it can be disorienting and may induce VR sickness for some players. While the horseback riding is generally well-received, certain mechanics, such as stopping the horse, feel unnatural and could benefit from further refinement. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation but requires improvements in specific areas to enhance the overall experience.
“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 feel sick easily; it feels disorienting even for me.”
“When it comes to actual gameplay, this game gets even better.”
“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.”
“I downloaded it because it was free and had a horseriding mechanic, which I have yet to see in any other VR game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received praise for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users highlighting its memorable melodies and fitting compositions that complement the gameplay. Some reviews note that the soundtrack effectively evokes emotions, while a few suggest that certain tracks could be more varied to prevent repetition. Overall, the music is considered a strong point that significantly contributes to the gaming experience.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be mixed; while the novel idea of horse riding adds an engaging element, it can also induce discomfort, detracting from the overall emotional experience.
