Immortal Legacy: The Jade Cipher
- March 18, 2021
- Viva Games
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Immortal Legacy: The Jade Cipher" is a first-person action-adventure game set in a mysterious ancient temple. Players uncover the truth about their past while battling supernatural enemies and solving intricate puzzles. The game features stunning visuals and an engaging narrative with deep lore and innovative combat mechanics.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers a decent story with engaging characters and a mix of action and exploration, reminiscent of adventure titles like Uncharted.
- Despite its flaws, many players found the game enjoyable and worth the price, especially for those looking for a shorter VR experience.
- The controls are often criticized as clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating for many players.
- The pacing can be slow, with long cutscenes and tedious mechanics like 'shake to reload' that detract from the action.
- Some players found the game to be repetitive and lacking in depth, with a story that feels underdeveloped and unsatisfying.
- story38 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and well-paced, while others describe it as bland or poorly executed. Many appreciate the cinematic moments and character development, but there are criticisms regarding its unfinished feel and open-ended conclusion, suggesting potential for future installments. Overall, while the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it provides enough engagement to keep players invested.
“The story is intriguing and there's a fair balance between exploration/narrative and action.”
“The story has a little hot, a little creepy, some scary, crazy goodness, and a lot of intrigue, and thrill.”
“Great game..rich story..good cinematic moments.”
“It's like they tried to jam in every setting possible for a story-based FPS.”
“The story has also been pretty bland, and I just find the game quite boring.”
“The story... bro, that was awful. I don't want to spoil it, but it's bad, really bad.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their immersive and atmospheric quality, particularly in VR settings, with many users noting impressive visuals that enhance the horror experience. While some players mention that the graphics can appear dated on certain headsets, the environments and character designs are generally considered above average, especially for a smaller developer. Despite minor criticisms regarding specific visual elements, the consensus is that the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“This game is decent, I definitely didn't expect much but the graphics are great, it's really immersive and beautiful, it's spooky as heck in some parts, it's not completely a rail shooter, it's very atmospheric.”
“The visuals are stunning, and it has the right blend of horror in it.”
“Pros: impressive graphics, environment and ambient + great sounds + you can see your arms and legs + creepy moments + it's like Tomb Raider in VR.”
“Although the graphics look a little dated on high-res headset (Reverb G2), I felt very immersed in the world and just observing the environments was a nice experience.”
“The graphics, from what I've seen, have barely been touched.”
“The graphics look bad in some areas but good in others; the voice acting is so bad it's good.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of arcade-style controls and linear mechanics, which some players find refreshing despite being less complex than contemporary VR titles. While the game requires some adjustment to its settings for optimal performance, it offers a good balance of action, shooting, and storytelling, set in an engaging adventure atmosphere. Overall, it appeals to VR enthusiasts who appreciate a casual yet immersive experience.
“I see people whining and moaning about simplistic reload mechanics in some VR shooter games like this, but I don't mind arcadey controls in a VR game if that's what I'm in the mood for.”
“If you love VR and you can appreciate an adventure/action game even though gameplay is linear (and a bit casual), then look no further.”
“There's good pacing of shooting and other game mechanics with just enough story to keep you wondering what will happen next in this fantastical universe that has dragons and some scary creatures lurking about.”
“The way this game chooses to implement some of its mechanics, compared to recent contemporary VR games (e.g., Half-Life: Alyx or The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners), is not a game-breaker, but it does take some learning to get used to.”
“If you love VR and can appreciate an adventure/action game, even though the gameplay is linear (and a bit casual), then look no further.”
“I see people complaining about simplistic reload mechanics in some VR shooter games like this, but I don't mind arcade-style controls in a VR game if that's what I'm in the mood for.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and beautiful graphics, creating a spooky yet believable environment that enhances the overall experience. Players feel a strong sense of adventure, supported by a compelling story and engaging gameplay.
“This game is decent; I definitely didn't expect much, but the graphics are great. It's really immersive and beautiful, and it's spooky in some parts. It's not completely a rail shooter; it's very atmospheric.”
“While you will be primarily shooting, throwing, and walking your way through the game, it projects a believable enough atmosphere and presence to make me believe I am on a grand adventure.”
“The gameplay and atmosphere are great.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking, others appreciate the multiple pathways available for achieving goals, which offers a degree of variety and encourages different approaches.
“No replayability.”
“There also seems to be multiple pathways you can use to get to certain goals, allowing for some variety in approach, as well as potentially providing some measure of replayability.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its high-quality production, effectively enhancing the immersive environments and overall experience. The soundtrack is described as efficient, complementing the excellent animation and voice acting. Overall, the audio elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“A high-quality production with beautiful and immersive environments, excellent animation, an efficient soundtrack, and good voice acting.”
“The graphics, story, acting, music, and 3D sound are good.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of easy puzzles, such as guiding a ball through a maze, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The puzzles are too easy, and there's one that is repeated often where you just have to guide a ball through a maze, which is tedious.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character design as a standout feature, highlighting its quality and appeal. However, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development beyond aesthetics.
