Ergo

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Ergo is a single player casual puzzle game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Rowan H and was released on May 9, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ergo is a virtual reality puzzle game with several office based enviroments with varying amounts of difficulty.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable physics mechanics and climbing, making for a fun and engaging experience.
It has a charming art style and a fully voice-acted story that keeps players engaged throughout.
The puzzles are creative and provide multiple solutions, reminiscent of classic puzzle games like Portal.

Many players find the game unclear at times, leading to confusion about objectives and mechanics, especially in later levels.
Some levels introduce mechanics too abruptly, making them feel unintuitive and frustrating.
There are reported bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including game-breaking issues in certain levels.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of innovative mechanics and puzzle-solving elements, though some players feel that the introduction of new mechanics can be overwhelming and occasionally feels glitchy. While the simplistic art style may not appeal to everyone, the game is praised for its smooth VR motion and unique concepts, making it enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts. Overall, the experience is charming and engaging, particularly in later levels, despite some concerns about the pacing and clarity of mechanics.
- “I'd recommend this game to anyone that loves puzzles and is comfortable with smooth VR motion mechanics.”
- “Considering the scope of the dev team working on this, it's very impressive mechanically and implements groundbreaking concepts and ideas I haven't seen in other VR games of its scale.”
- “This game has a rather simplistic art style, some may not like that, but I feel it does not take away from the gameplay and story. Do note that the game is not fully complete and does have future content in the works; think of it like Portal minus the portals. Many of the puzzles revolve around using a cube to hold down a button to get a door open to get to the elevator; however, getting to and from the end of a level is where the true fun is.”
- “That level introduced too many mechanics at once, and the solution of flying through the level feels like a glitch, as if Super Mario 64 told you how to long jump and first had you use it to BLJ through a locked door.”
- “That mechanic only shows up in a handful of levels after that, and I feel that the experience would be a lot better if the puzzles were reworked without flying.”
- “Unfortunately, the solution was a new game mechanic that hadn't been introduced before.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's story is engaging and features fully voice-acted elements that keep players invested, despite the overall simplicity of the art style. While the game is not fully complete and has future content planned, it offers an interesting narrative experience alongside its puzzle mechanics. Players find the current offering worth the price, especially for those with a VR headset, even if the gameplay duration is relatively short.
- “The story was interesting and the ending is being worked on; the game is awesome and for 5 bucks, it's worth it.”
- “The game has a rather simplistic art style, but it does not take away from the gameplay and story. The game is not fully complete and has future content in the works.”
- “It has a fully voice acted story that kept me engaged entirely throughout.”
- “For what the game is and how much it costs, I would say without a doubt, if you have a VR headset, purchase the game. It may be short for me, coming in at about 3 hours, but it has a fully voice-acted story that kept me engaged entirely throughout.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported stability issues, particularly highlighting glitches related to item collection within the game.
- “I have encountered several collection glitches in the game.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “There are constant stability issues that ruin the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's graphics feature a simplistic art style that may not appeal to everyone, but it does not detract from the overall gameplay and narrative experience. While the game is still in development with future content planned, its visual presentation is likened to a minimalist version of Portal, focusing on puzzle-solving mechanics.
- “The game features a simplistic art style that some may not prefer, but I believe it enhances the gameplay and story. It's important to note that the game is still in development, with future content on the way. Think of it as a portal minus the portals, where many puzzles revolve around using a cube to hold down a button to open doors and access elevators. The journey to and from the end of each level is where the true fun lies.”
- “The graphics are quite outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style feels very basic and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the gameplay is engaging, the visuals leave much to be desired and feel like a step back.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, which is complemented by clever puzzles and hidden secrets, allowing for creative problem-solving. Players find the comedic elements to enhance the overall experience, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “Definitely worth the asking price; it's got some good humor and good puzzles.”
- “The game is funny, with a few hidden secrets and different ways to make it through each puzzle depending on your creativity.”