Hello Puppets! VR
- October 22, 2020
- Otherworld Interactive
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Hello Puppets! VR" is a horror-themed virtual reality game that takes place in a mysterious abandoned puppet theater. As the player, you must solve puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the theater while avoiding being captured by the hostile puppets. The game features a variety of puppet enemies, each with their own abilities and behaviors, providing a challenging and immersive experience.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Reviews
- The game features a charming puppet companion with great voice acting, adding humor and personality to the experience.
- The atmosphere is engaging, with a mix of spooky moments and light-hearted humor, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The puzzles, while simple, provide a fun challenge and the overall concept of interacting with a puppet in VR is innovative.
- The game is very short, taking around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, which many players feel does not justify the price.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with movement and progression.
- The graphics and overall polish are lacking, with some players experiencing significant visual issues and poor performance on certain VR headsets.
- story34 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story, centered around haunted puppets, is generally well-received for its intriguing concept and strong dialogue, though many players feel it is too short and could benefit from further development. While the narrative is engaging and features well-defined characters, the overall experience is marred by bugs and a lack of depth, leading some to recommend waiting for a sale before purchasing. Despite its flaws, the story's atmosphere and voice acting contribute to a fun, albeit brief, horror experience.
“One of the best VR horror story-based games I have ever played.”
“Voice acting and narrative to push the story forward is superb.”
“The story and art style are amazing, had great jumps and atmosphere.”
“Storywise, it's... it's haunted puppets, that have puppet organs, which is relevant, like... twice.”
“The story on its own isn't much to write home about since the game is so short, but what few characters are here are all well defined and likable in their own ways.”
“I hope more story is being worked on because I feel they missed some key elements to spook people.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the charming art style and beautiful visuals, while others criticize the overall quality as reminiscent of older titles, with numerous bugs and glitches detracting from the experience. While performance is noted to be good on certain platforms, issues like dark visuals and graphical inconsistencies have been reported, leading to a perception that the game falls short of modern graphical standards. Overall, the artistic elements are appreciated, but technical execution leaves much to be desired.
“The art graphics everything is awesome.”
“The story and art style is amazing, had great jumps and atmosphere.”
“Thoroughly enjoying the top-notch voice-acting and delightful (and disturbing) art-style.”
“Port this to the Quest and leave it there; the standards are much lower on that platform, and it doesn't seem like this game requires a lot of graphical power.”
“It's about two hours long, with graphics reminiscent of the 2000s and bugs reminiscent of 2020.”
“There are numerous bugs and graphical issues that I came across.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simple yet engaging mechanics, particularly the puppet control feature, which adds a unique twist to the experience. While the puzzles are decent and the atmosphere is enhanced by strong voice acting, many players feel the game is too linear and lacks depth, with some mechanics not being intuitively presented. Overall, the gameplay offers a fun experience but leaves players wanting more content and refinement, especially given its short duration and price point.
“It's about two hours of gameplay with fairly decent puzzles, creepy puppets, and nice voice acting.”
“A fun game, a few good jump scares; the puzzles could use a bit more guidance as some of the mechanics don't easily present themselves.”
“Having a puppet stuck to your hand is a clever use of motion controls, allowing for some neat puzzle mechanics as well.”
“Don't let the great art, graphics, or voice acting fool you into thinking the gameplay won't be straight out of 'babies first VR game textbook circa 2015' where the game design is as follows:”
“I desperately wish there was more content here because I love the ideas and the environment, but the gameplay is either very linear or confusing (i.e. the projector puzzle). I would love to learn about the other puppets that aren't Scout, but we really only get info on Mortimer and Riley.”
“So while the gameplay elements could have been better, the story is so good that I did end up enjoying the game overall... if it hadn't been for those game-breaking bugs!”
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by the witty and foul-mouthed comments of the puppet character, Scout, who provides a comedic contrast to the otherwise creepy atmosphere. While some antagonists struggle to balance their scary and funny elements, the overall experience is enhanced by clever voice acting and a mad art style that complements the humor. Players appreciate the blend of humor and horror, with moments that range from amusing to stressful, making it an engaging venture for those seeking both laughs and thrills.
“Scout (your puppet) is aware of how messed up the situations get and has funny comments on it.”
“I love the puppet's smart-ass humor and how they swear; it makes this game a whole lot more enjoyable.”
“It has a crazy/mad art style and humor, which I liked, and quite a few jumpscares, which keep you on your toes.”
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its stability issues, with numerous reports of glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Players also note that the game is quite short, typically lasting around 90 minutes, which contributes to a lack of replay value. Despite these shortcomings, some users find the game enjoyable and charming when overlooking the technical problems.
“The scares aren't that great, it's way too short, the graphics are okay at best, no replay value, several glitches and bugs, the ending with the mutant rat breaks constantly and is awful.”
“It's pretty short, and it's buggy, too.”
“As others have said, it's a bit buggy, pretty short, and some characters that are built up throughout the game are never seen.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its dark, creepy environments and effective voice acting, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor and horror, along with the engaging story and character dynamics, creating a compelling and immersive atmosphere. However, some technical issues, like screen brightness when clipping through objects, detract slightly from the otherwise captivating ambiance.
“However, it is definitely still worth playing for the excellent voice acting, the creepy atmosphere, and the great bond you make with your little puppet friend!”
“A delightfully dark atmosphere, a smart and foulmouthed puppet companion, and some other puppets out to kill you while you solve puzzles to unlock your escape.”
“The looming horror atmosphere is just constantly weighing on you, and that means that all the dialogue you hear is not only wonderfully done (which it is) but it also helps to endear the characters to you.”
“If you like the atmosphere of dark, spooky environments, with a huge helping of torture and puppetry, hello puppets!”
“The mechanics are simple, but the voice acting really sells the grim atmosphere well.”
“The looming horror atmosphere is just constantly weighing on you, and that means that all the dialogue you hear is not only wonderfully done (which it is), but it also helps to endear the characters to you.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly through the character of Scout, whose journey elicits feelings of attachment and sadness. The combination of quirky VR mechanics, a spooky yet engaging story about puppets, and a particularly impactful ending contributes to a memorable and heartfelt experience.
“Actually a little spooky, the puzzles make you think, and it's hard not to get emotionally attached to Scout.”
“Some quirky VR mechanics and an interesting story about puppets gone awry make for a fun, wholesome experience.”
“The ending is particularly emotional and impactful.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game suffers from low replayability due to its short length, lackluster scares, and minimal incentives to revisit, aside from finding a few secret rooms. Players also noted technical issues and a frustrating final encounter, further diminishing the desire to replay.
“The scares aren't that great, it's way too short, the graphics are okay at best, no replay value, several glitches and bugs, the ending with the mutant rat breaks constantly and is awful.”
“The only thing I have to say that kind of sucks is that the movement speed is very slow and the game has no replay value.”
“Little replay value other than ensuring you find all secret rooms, none of which except for the last is particularly very hidden.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's graphics and performance are excellent, with no significant optimization issues encountered.
“The graphics and performance are outstanding.”
“I did not encounter any optimization issues.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its quality and how well it complements the overall concept and artwork. Many find it to be a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“Other than that, I love the concept, love the puppet puzzles, and love the music.”
“The artwork and music are also amazing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable rather than tedious, largely due to the engaging personality of the companion character, which adds a fun dynamic to the experience.
