Gates Of Nowhere

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Gates Of Nowhere is a single player action adventure game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Symmetrical and was released on July 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Gates of Nowhere" is a single-player Violence Action game for HTC Vive and Oculus, with perfect graphics and a gripping Fantasy/Horror adventure. As the Seeker Lother, explore a dangerous dungeon across four levels, fighting enemies, solving puzzles and creating alchemical weapons to uncover the lost knowledge of the Alchemists. Experience at least 6 hours of VR gameplay with 10 different weapons and various items to interact with.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully immersive atmosphere, making players feel like they are truly inside a dungeon.
Combat is challenging and engaging, requiring players to adapt their strategies and timing, which adds to the overall excitement of the gameplay.
The game offers a variety of spells and potions to craft, enhancing the depth of gameplay and providing players with multiple ways to approach encounters.

The controls are clunky and cumbersome, particularly the inventory system, which can be frustrating during combat.
Movement is slow and can feel laggy, which detracts from the overall experience, especially during intense battles.
There are numerous technical issues, including frame rate drops, graphical glitches, and problems with weapon interactions, which can significantly hinder gameplay.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
21%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and immersive environments. However, some players report issues such as frame rate drops, graphical anomalies, and a lack of customization options, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game's artistic execution and atmospheric presentation are frequently noted as standout features.
- “All the reviews here praise the graphics, and it's true, this is a gorgeous game.”
- “The graphics are absolutely gorgeous.”
- “The dungeon crawler feel was absolutely amazing and I can't express how good it looks graphically.”
- “There are also constant frame rate drops down into the 40s even on the lowest graphic setting with an RTX 2080 and an i9 processor.”
- “While things do look good, there are some anomalies where lag occurs during fights, not all the time but some, and some graphics issues in general.”
- “There are almost no graphical options to speak of.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players enjoying the core loop of fighting, collecting loot, and healing, despite frustrations with controls and weapon mechanics. While some appreciate the exciting action and varied level design, others find certain mechanics, like weapon durability and bow controls, lacking. The visuals are praised, and the new movement system has been positively noted, but there is a clear desire for improvements in gameplay mechanics.
- “Even with the issues, I still loved the gameplay loop of fighting, collecting loot, healing and repairing, moving on and repeating.”
- “There are large (linear) levels to explore, and those nicely vary in gameplay.”
- “Nice gameplay with the new movement system.”
- “Action game with awful gameplay and great visuals.”
- “Gameplay: I only had 1 fight with the first enemy and it felt very bad.”
- “But the bow and arrow mechanics could do with some work.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive quality, enhanced significantly in VR, and effectively creates a sense of dread without relying on jump scares. Players appreciate the combination of graphics, sound, and environmental design, which together draw them into the eerie setting of the game. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both captivating and appropriately unsettling for an adventure/RPG experience.
- “The atmosphere is pretty much spot on, and it's on another level when it's in VR.”
- “The atmospheric sounds give you this sense of dread as you walk around this dilapidated castle.”
- “The atmosphere is perfect.”
- “I don't like jump scares in this kind of game; leave those to dedicated horror games. I think of this game more like an adventure/RPG. The atmosphere is already creepy, and that's enough to keep you alert, but that's just my opinion.”
- “The graphics, fighting, atmosphere, and interaction will suck you in from the very start.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story has been criticized for lacking clarity and depth, leaving players unsure of the overall narrative and less invested in the quest. While there are elements like potion crafting that contribute to gameplay, the storyline itself is perceived as insufficiently engaging.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The narrative is rich with lore and offers a deep exploration of the game's world.”
- “The plot twists and character development make for an unforgettable experience.”
- “Improve the storyline; I'm not quite sure what was going on. There wasn't enough substance for me to care.”
- “Story?”
- “You have potions to make that can be used to help you in your quest that do various things.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music, particularly the title screen theme, is widely praised for its hypnotic and beautiful quality, with many players expressing a desire for it to be longer. However, some users noted a lack of sound and music during gameplay, which detracted from their overall experience.
- “The title screen music is hypnotic; I can stay at that screen for several minutes just watching the dungeon entrance and enjoying the beautiful song (wish it wasn't so short!).”
- “The title screen music is hypnotic; I can stay at that screen for several minutes just watching the dungeon entrance and enjoying the beautiful song (wish it wasn't so short!).”
- “If the rumors are true and they are working on changing the locomotion, then it will be music to my ears!”
- “Almost no sound, no music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game's optimization has been criticized for being clunky and poorly executed, with locomotion mechanics that feel nonsensical. While some players report smooth performance on high-end systems, others find the developers' explanations for the optimization issues unconvincing, particularly regarding physics calculations and sound triggers.
- “The game runs smoothly on my 6700k 980ti system with different movement settings that work really well with no sickness.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on mid-range hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on performance, making adjustments that enhance gameplay without sacrificing quality.”
- “Very clunky, the engine is not optimized, and locomotion makes no sense.”
- “I will wave off the developers' reasons not to fix this major issue (performance impact due to physics calculations and sound triggering) as a rather poor excuse.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional glitches and crashes, but the developers are responsive, providing quick updates to address reported issues. While performance can vary, some users have noted that stability improves when the game is not under heavy GPU load.
- “There are some glitches here and there, and I have contacted the devs about some of them. They fixed the issues and provided a new update within 3 hours of reading my post.”
- “The game was running at 50 fps with settings at 1.5, but I turned it off completely for troubleshooting, and it still crashed. It seemed to happen quicker than when running under heavier GPU load.”