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Eye of the Temple: First Steps

96%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, stability
96% User Score Based on 186 reviews

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This introduction to Eye of the Temple lets you step into a vast and treacherous temple in VR using your own feet. Keep your balance as you step from one moving block to another, dodging traps and solving puzzles with your torch and whip in hand.

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Eye of the Temple: First Steps screenshot
Eye of the Temple: First Steps screenshot
Eye of the Temple: First Steps screenshot
Eye of the Temple: First Steps screenshot
Eye of the Temple: First Steps screenshot
Eye of the Temple: First Steps screenshot

96%
Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
  • Innovative use of room-scale VR that creates a sense of vastness within a small play area, making players feel like they are truly exploring an expansive environment.
  • Engaging puzzles and immersive gameplay that effectively utilize physical movement, enhancing the overall experience and making it feel like an adventure.
  • High-quality graphics and smooth performance, providing a visually appealing and enjoyable experience for players.
  • Requires a significant amount of play space (at least 2x2 meters), which may limit accessibility for players with smaller areas or furniture obstacles.
  • Some players may experience motion sickness or balance issues due to the unique locomotion mechanics, particularly with the rolling platforms.
  • Lack of alternative movement options, such as joystick locomotion or turning controls, can make the game unplayable for those with limited space or who are sensitive to VR motion.
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics that effectively utilize room-scale VR without relying on teleportation or artificial locomotion, creating a sense of unlimited space. While the controls are well-designed and enjoyable, some players find the gameplay to be somewhat repetitive and challenging, with a few experiencing VR sickness. Overall, the game is recognized for its fresh approach and potential for future development, though some aspects, like the cylinder mechanics, have been noted as flaws.

    • “Simple gameplay but great use of room scale and doing large scale motion with no teleporting or artificial locomotion.”
    • “This is hands down the best game mechanic I've experienced for feeling like you're playing in an unlimited space and yet not ever moving more than a handful of steps in any direction.”
    • “The mechanics of walking around in your own VR boundaries and how the game is perfectly adapted to them is amazing.”
    • “Gameplay is a bit repetitive (hope they add in more aspects later).”
    • “Though at some point this 'first steps' game became a bit lengthy for me without a lot of change in mechanics.”
    • “I cannot recommend this VR title for everyone; however, the cylinder mechanics are a major flaw, and I didn't see a lot of variety in the demo beyond the puzzle mechanics aside from a single fight with flying beetles.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their impressive quality and optimization, particularly in VR. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric environments, high-resolution rendering, and realistic physics, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are described as top-notch, making the game stand out even as a demo.

    • “Graphics are great and the environment is truly immersive.”
    • “Basically a puzzle exploration game/demo with top notch AAA graphics, with an Indiana Jones vibe.”
    • “So it is very well optimized already, especially considering how graphic this game is.”
    • “Overall demo vistas and graphics / high resolution rendering is very impressive and atmospheric.”
    • “Lets just start off with saying this game is free, and yet it's something beyond what most VR games do in 2020. The art style is really pretty, and the game plays and runs well on my 1660 Ti.”
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a desire for a more developed story in the game, noting that while the gameplay is immersive and enjoyable, the lack of narrative depth leaves them wanting more. The overall experience is praised, particularly on the Oculus Quest, but the absence of a compelling storyline is a common critique among users.

    • “I just finished playing this on my Quest using virtual desktop, and I can happily say that this is my new favorite VR game, and it's only a demo!”
    • “I had fun, it was immersive, it was a challenge, and the barrels effect is unique :) I wish there was a story behind.”
    • “This initial version of the game runs fantastically on the Oculus Quest using virtual desktop!”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The character development is weak, leaving me feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its immersive VR experience that makes them feel as if they are truly exploring a vibrant world. The combination of engaging puzzles and thematic elements, such as swinging a whip and hearing exotic sounds, enhances the sense of adventure and nostalgia, reminiscent of iconic exploration narratives.

    • “They made me feel as if I was in their world.”
    • “In addition to the immersion, solving the puzzles and swinging the whip to the distant cry of exotic birds really made me feel like Indiana Jones exploring a temple.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally well-optimized for its high graphics quality, though some users have reported occasional framerate dips that affect performance.

    • “It is very well optimized already, especially considering how graphic this game is.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in demanding scenarios.”
    • “I appreciate the attention to optimization; it really enhances the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive high-resolution graphics and stunning vistas, creating a captivating and immersive experience for players.

    • “Overall, the demo vistas and graphics, along with the high-resolution rendering, are very impressive and create a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is beautiful.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its vibrant world and immersive interactions, with players finding moments of both amusement and tension, such as humorous physical antics like arm pinwheeling near precarious edges.

    • “I did do some arm pinwheeling once or twice, which was funny and a bit scary at the same time, especially when near the edge in one of the high sections.”
    • “The world is vibrant and the interactions are very immersive and funny.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highlighted for its engaging musical notes that play when players tap on collected gems, adding an interactive auditory element. Reviewers note that the demo features polished sound effects and a well-crafted musical score, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “The musical notes and phrases that the gems you collect play when you tap them are delightful.”
    • “The game demo is already polished with good music and sound effects.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The musical notes and phrases that the gems you collect play when you tap them are repetitive and lack variety.”
    • “The soundtrack feels generic and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
    • “The music is often too loud and drowns out other important sound effects in the game.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on Linux through Steam Play, although some stability issues may arise from outdated saved settings related to play area boundaries.

    • “Runs great on Linux via Steam Play.”
    • “After additional troubleshooting, we determined that this issue was caused by an old 'standing position' that was saved prior to when I redrew my play area's boundaries.”

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