Holoception

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Holoception is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Holonautic and was released on October 24, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Holoception is a VR action combat game featuring a unique locomotion system, where players control a humanoid character that mirrors their head and hand movements. The game is a cartoonish physics-based arena fighter, with third and first-person play options, offering a range of weapons and abilities such as double jumping and slow-motion attacks. However, the game currently does not recommend the use of Vive Wands due to limitations in the locomotion system.

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Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game has a cool concept and unique mechanics, allowing players to switch between first and third person, which adds to the fun.
Many players find the gameplay enjoyable and rewarding, especially with the slow-motion feature and the ability to beat up stickmen.
The developers are responsive and have shown commitment to improving the game, with some players expressing hope for future updates.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to concerns about its future and overall value for players.
Controls are often described as clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult for many users.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and awkward physics, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features interesting mechanics and well-crafted interactions that can feel satisfying once players acclimate to the controls, despite an initial learning curve. However, some users find the pace slow and the weapon handling clunky, with challenges in holstering and limited firing options. Overall, while the minimalist art style aids focus on mechanics, the gameplay experience varies significantly based on player familiarity and expectations.
- “The gameplay makes you feel super badass once you get used to the 3rd and 1st person controls.”
- “Overall, after getting a hold of the mechanics a bit, the gameplay just feels downright satisfying.”
- “Interesting mechanics with well-crafted interaction.”
- “Placing weapons in their holsters wasn't exactly easy - and gameplay did feel mediocre.”
- “The gameplay moves at a snail's pace and the weapons feel clunky and misaligned and can only be hip fired, even in FPS mode.”
- “If you're new to VR, you might enjoy it... that is, until you play something with proper control and locomotion mechanics, settings and control options, and overall thoughtful design.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on the gameplay experience and ease of use in virtual reality. Overall, players find the game fun and innovative, but details about the narrative are lacking.
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a minimalist art style that emphasizes simplicity, allowing players to focus on gameplay mechanics. However, the visuals are described as low-poly and reminiscent of Gear VR titles, which may not appeal to everyone.
- “The minimalist art style enhances the overall experience, allowing players to focus on better mechanics.”
- “The graphics feature a unique low-poly aesthetic that gives the game a distinct quest-like feel.”
- “The combination of minimalist design and low-poly graphics creates an engaging visual experience.”
- “The idea is nice, although the game has very low-poly, quest-like (Gear VR-like) graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the game's soundtrack could benefit from a more seamless integration, enhancing the overall experience.
- “If the soundtrack could be made more seamless, it would be a nice touch.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting that well-timed swings combined with the physics and ragdoll mechanics create numerous laugh-out-loud moments.
- “Landing a well-timed swing feels right, and the physics and ragdolls allow for some hilarious moments.”