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FORM

89%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
replayability, grinding
90% User Score Based on 1,484 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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"FORM is a single-player adventure game with exceptional mechanics, visuals, and soundtrack, set in the human mind. As Dr. Devin Eli, a physicist with superhuman powers, follow a mysterious signal from the Obelisk and unlock puzzles within dream-like memories. Despite its low replayability and grind, FORM offers a beautiful, highly emotional atmosphere."

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,484 reviews
graphics320 positive mentions
replayability16 negative mentions

  • Stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere that transport players to another world.
  • Engaging and intuitive puzzles that make good use of VR mechanics.
  • A unique experience that showcases the potential of VR gaming.
  • Very short gameplay, typically around 1 hour, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • Puzzles can be overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking in challenge.
  • The story feels vague and underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
  • graphics
    458 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game are widely praised for their stunning quality and immersive design, often described as breathtaking and top-notch. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful art style, fluid animations, and atmospheric soundscapes that enhance the overall experience, making it a standout title in the VR genre. However, some players note that while the visuals are impressive, the gameplay can feel short and simplistic, with puzzles that may not challenge seasoned players.

    • “The visuals in this game are nothing short of breathtaking (*really* captures that 'first human trapped in an alien puzzle cube' feel!), and the puzzles are among the most fun I've played with in VR yet.”
    • “The jaw-dropping visuals combined with the blissful auditory experience on display was like nothing I had ever experienced before and I cannot recommend Form enough!”
    • “Absolutely gorgeous artwork and sound design that makes you believe you are there.”
    • “The visuals or audio left no lasting impression on me.”
    • “Even with a reasonably powerful PC (one that can run Half-Life: Alyx with no issue), it was extremely laggy on all but the lowest graphics setting, which are all presets with no advanced fiddling of individual settings.”
    • “The visuals alone weren't enough to keep me interested and by the end I kind of wanted it to be over.”
  • story
    302 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this game is widely criticized for being minimal, vague, and underdeveloped, often feeling like an afterthought to the gameplay. Many players noted that it lacks depth and character development, with some describing it as more of a prologue than a complete narrative. While the visuals and puzzles received praise, the overall consensus is that the story fails to engage or provide a satisfying experience, leaving players wanting more substance and resolution.

    • “The story was simple, but served as a through line for the journey.”
    • “There is a story to this, and it's emotional and about death; it should work to set the mood during the cosmic sequences.”
    • “The music, the visuals, and the storytelling... my god, top notch.”
    • “The story is almost non-existent; puzzles are either too easy, more tedious than they have to be, or it's a game of Simon Says.”
    • “The story felt shallow and unnecessary.”
    • “There's some setup to start a story from, but it never goes anywhere.”
  • gameplay
    176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this VR puzzle game is characterized by its unique and satisfying mechanics, though many players found the puzzles to be relatively easy and lacking in challenge. While the experience is visually stunning and immersive, with smooth interactions and engaging soundtracks, the overall gameplay duration is short, averaging around one hour, which some reviewers felt did not justify the price. Despite its brevity, the game showcases innovative VR interactions and is considered a polished experience, making it enjoyable for newcomers to the genre.

    • “Puzzles are simple but very satisfying to complete - some nice mechanics that I've not seen in other VR games to date.”
    • “The game is very well put together; you feel like you are there, and they use all of the VR mechanics to their fullest extent.”
    • “The gameplay is intuitive and engaging, and progressing through each section instilled a feeling of feverish enlightenment.”
    • “Gameplay wise, it really goes nowhere and that's such a shame.”
    • “My only gripe is that it only took just over an hour to complete and for the money I would have expected longer gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is like 'The Room' in VR, but where the puzzles in 'The Room' always feel rewarding and exciting, the puzzles in this generally just give you the answer and the 'challenge' is inputting it into the puzzle, looking back and forth between the solution and the puzzle.”
  • music
    142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been widely praised for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its perfect fit for the sci-fi setting. The soundtrack is described as beautiful and immersive, often evoking strong emotional responses, particularly during specific musical puzzles. While some players found the interactive music features enjoyable, others felt that the audio challenges could be difficult for those less musically inclined.

    • “Visual feast for the eyes with a mind-blowing soundtrack.”
    • “The music is just perfect for the sci-fi setting, and the level design fits equally.”
    • “The visuals and soundtrack tie perfectly together and will send chills down your spine.”
    • “Some might find the audio puzzles near the end hard if you're not musically inclined.”
    • “The soundtrack made me feel a bit strange though.”
    • “there's not even anything else beyond being able to play with the game's interactive soundtrack, compounding my issues with the game's style over substance.”
  • atmosphere
    126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and captivating environments, creating a unique and engaging experience. Many players highlight the combination of graphics and atmospheric soundtracks as key elements that enhance the overall enjoyment, despite some criticism regarding the simplicity of the puzzles and the game's short length. Overall, the atmosphere is described as breathtaking and a major draw for players, making it a memorable experience.

    • “The atmosphere and the sound effects will transport you inside this abstract reality like no other game.”
    • “It's intensely atmospheric, visually stunning (let me repeat that in case you missed it - visually stunning), and polished in a way I've never seen before from such a small indie team.”
    • “Skillful use of light, darkness, and grand scale masterfully create an atmosphere of cosmic mystery.”
    • “The game has amazing environments and atmosphere, but the puzzles felt lackluster sometimes.”
    • “Although it's really short, the atmosphere is extremely well done and extremely immersive.”
    • “It does atmosphere really well, but the puzzles are a little simple to be called a puzzle game.”
  • replayability
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been widely criticized for its lack of replayability, with most reviews noting that it can be completed in about an hour and offers little incentive to play again. While the visuals and sound design are praised, the linear gameplay and simple puzzles contribute to a consensus that the experience is not worth the full price, making it more suitable for a one-time playthrough or as a showcase for others. Overall, players recommend waiting for a sale due to the minimal replay value.

    • “It's a short game (30 mins or so?) and might not have so much replay value, but it's very slick and I really haven't seen any games similar to this.”
    • “This is a visually stunning game, absolutely beautiful with amazing sound, but not much depth unfortunately, at most an hour long with little replay value other than letting someone else play it. With that being said, I loved it; it's amazing to see a developer try to tackle the 4th dimension and do it so well, but at £15 I honestly find it difficult to recommend, wait till it's on sale or at a lower price.”
    • “Either way, the game is pretty good but there is little replay value.”
    • “Beautifully produced, nice visuals and sound, but as others have said it's 1 hour long with no replayability.”
    • “The puzzles are simple, the whole game only takes an hour at most to complete, and there's no replay value at all, but my god is it beautiful.”
    • “I cannot recommend paying this sort of money for a 1 hour experience with no real replayability.”
  • emotional
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes strong emotional responses, with many players reporting moments of deep sadness and beauty, often leading to tears. While the story touches on themes of death and is described as emotionally impactful, some players find it vague and the overall emotional experience somewhat unbalanced. The game's aesthetics and meditative qualities contribute to its emotional weight, though appreciation may require a certain level of emotional maturity.

    • “This game made me cry in my VR headset, 10/10.”
    • “So beautiful it made me cry.”
    • “Form is a beautiful, meditative sci-fi puzzle game with outstanding aesthetics and emotional weight.”
  • grinding
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and repetitive, with many players finding the puzzles unchallenging and boring. While some appreciate the visual appeal and the use of VR, the overall gameplay experience is marred by a lack of engaging content, leading to a struggle to maintain interest throughout. A few players noted that the game could feel unique without unnecessary grinding, but the majority felt that the experience was ultimately tedious.

    • “Most of the longer ones were just tedious and it was a struggle to complete the game because I was so bored with it.”
    • “Game play is simple, tedious, and repetitive.”
    • “By the end of the (less than one hour!) game, it began to feel tedious, since every puzzle involves making things match up.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth performance reported at high settings, particularly on the Index at 120Hz. However, some users noted higher VRAM usage than typical, leading to stuttering that required resolution adjustments. The use of reprojection helped maintain performance on lower-end hardware, making the experience enjoyable despite these minor issues.

    • “Performance -- form ran smoothly with max settings on the Index at 120Hz.”
    • “Strange transforming environments, great audio and visuals, smooth performance.”
    • “Good use of 3D audio (which is rare), performance on a 980Ti is saved by reprojection, but as it is pretty much a 'standing in place' experience, this was not an issue or experience breaking.”
    • “At a sidenote, it seems to use more VRAM than my usual games, so I had to reduce the resolution a bit to get rid of the resulting stuttering.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and lack of major glitches, though some users have reported minor bugs. While it runs reliably, there are criticisms regarding the simplicity of the puzzles and an unfinished story.

    • “Some glitches and bugs at the time of writing, but I highly recommend it.”
    • “The game doesn't overstay its welcome; it runs without hitches or glitches, but the puzzle elements are too simple and the story and the ending feel unfinished.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its well-executed voice acting and a blend of comedic and dramatic elements, though some players feel that its impact has diminished over time compared to past releases. Overall, it effectively sets the stage for its abstract themes while maintaining a relatable context.

    • “It's well voiced and has a nice mix of humor and drama, setting the stage for all the abstract stuff at least existing relative to Earth.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game features minimal character development, with players noting a lackluster story and easy puzzles, all within a brief playtime of under an hour.

    • “Under an hour playtime, easy puzzles, no character development, and the story is lackluster.”
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