- July 6, 2018
- Coatsink
- 2h median play time
ESPER
As PSVR continues to grow, my fondness of VR puzzle games grows alongside it. Esper now enters the ring and brings its own charm.
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ESPER is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Coatsink and was released on July 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
Esper is a first-person Oculus Rift / Samsung Gear VR puzzle game set in 1975. Certain members of the public begin to display extra-sensory abilities and, in the interests of national security, the government panic and start forcing citizens to undergo aptitude tests. As one of these people, you’ll be ‘encouraged’ by a contractor of the government to prove you’re not a threat. Put your wits to th…
- Focused, polished telekinetic puzzle mechanics with straightforward and accessible controls.
- Minimalist, clean visual design and clinical testing chamber aesthetic that enhances puzzle clarity and immersion.
- VR compatibility adds intuitive and tactile interaction, making the telekinesis feel satisfying and immersive.
- Very short gameplay duration, generally around one to two hours, limiting depth and replayability.
- Controls and physics can be imprecise or buggy, requiring patience and sometimes causing frustration.
- Narrative and voice acting are underwhelming, lacking strong personality or engaging story development.
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The gameplay focuses on minimalist, telekinetic puzzle mechanics that emphasize spatial reasoning, timing, and sequencing with accessible controls suitable for both traditional and VR devices. While straightforward and inspired by classic puzzle games like Portal, it offers a rewarding sense of mastery, though its VR implementation feels limited due to platform constraints. Overall, the game delivers a clean, engaging puzzle experience centered on its core mechanic without unnecessary narrative complexity.
“This minimalist approach is deliberate: by stripping away narrative clutter and environmental complexity, Esper ensures that your attention remains entirely on the mechanics of telekinesis and the logic of the puzzles themselves.”
“Though the mechanics are simple, the puzzles are structured in a way that requires attention to spatial reasoning, timing, and sequencing.”
“The sense of empowerment that comes from mastering your abilities adds a rewarding layer to the gameplay.”
Javier Reviews – Esper (PSVR)
At the end of the day this is an average game glorified with VR. If you see it on sale for a couple quid I’d say definitely pick it up but you’re not missing out by not playing this game.
60%Mind Over Matter
As PSVR continues to grow, my fondness of VR puzzle games grows alongside it. Esper now enters the ring and brings its own charm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ESPER is a puzzle game.
ESPER is available on PC, Phone, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.
On average players spend around 2 hours playing ESPER.
ESPER was released on July 6, 2018.
ESPER was developed by Coatsink.
ESPER has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.
ESPER is a single player game.
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