Irreversible

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Irreversible is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Delusional Reality Studio and was released on October 31, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Irreversible is a single-player action game set in 1989, decades after a global isolation event that severed continents and reshaped the world. Playing as a junior technician stranded in a desert near an orbital station, you must navigate survival and unravel an intriguing story amid ecological and social crises. Communication becomes your vital link to hope and escape.

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story15 positive mentions

The game features a polished and immersive VR experience with great atmosphere and engaging story elements.
Crafting and gameplay mechanics are well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly complicated.
The game successfully combines elements from popular titles like Firewatch and Into the Radius, establishing its own unique identity.

Currently, the game is relatively short, with a total playtime of around 3 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
Some technical issues, such as controller drift and minor optimization problems, can detract from the overall experience.
The story ends on a cliffhanger, which may frustrate players looking for a complete narrative experience.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its intriguing narrative, engaging dialogue, and immersive atmosphere, drawing comparisons to titles like Firewatch and Lone Echo. While the storyline is compelling and well-structured, some players noted that it ends on a cliffhanger, leaving them eager for future updates. Overall, the story is seen as a strong foundation for the game, despite its current brevity and some graphical inconsistencies.
- “The story is great and the atmosphere and design are top notch in my opinion.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the story is engaging and makes sense, the atmosphere is outstanding, and finally a crafting system that’s not overcomplicated.”
- “The story is engaging, it did get me to think of both Firewatch and Lone Echo, even if these games are very different.”
- “Probably my biggest complaint is that currently, the game ends on a cliffhanger and the main story is not resolved.”
- “Currently, the whole content is only 3 hours long, including the main storyline and side quests, but it's a work in progress game.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the narrative structure of the story played so far is pretty basic, and it has superficial similarities to the gameplay of 'Into the Radius', while mixed with the 'Half-Life: Alyx' gravity gloves.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features innovative mechanics, particularly a crafting system reminiscent of Prey, and incorporates elements from games like Into the Radius and Half-Life: Alyx, such as gravity gloves. However, the narrative structure is considered basic, and it's still uncertain how player choices will affect the gameplay experience.
- “The crafting mechanic reminds me of Prey; I love how it is designed.”
- “There are two mechanics I have never seen before in VR.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the narrative structure of the story played so far is pretty basic, and it has superficial similarities to the gameplay of Into the Radius, while mixed with the Half-Life: Alyx gravity gloves.”
- “It is too early to tell if knowing which choice impacts the gameplay.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its exceptional world-building and stunning graphics, creating immersive experiences that evoke strong emotional responses. Reviewers highlight the engaging story and well-designed environments, contributing to an overall outstanding atmosphere that enhances gameplay.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the story is engaging and makes sense, the atmosphere is outstanding, and finally a crafting system that’s not overcomplicated.”
- “The story is great and the atmosphere and design are top-notch in my opinion.”
- “I really love the game's atmosphere.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and engaging atmosphere, featuring dynamic shadows, real-time lighting, and high-resolution textures. However, the quality is inconsistent, with some areas appearing less polished than others, suggesting a mixed visual experience overall.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the story is engaging and makes sense, the atmosphere is outstanding, and finally a crafting system that’s not overcomplicated.”
- “There are dynamic shadows, real-time lighting, high-res textures, and many settings for graphics.”
- “Graphically speaking, some of this game looks like it was made for the Quest 2, but other areas (like the outside cliff) look a lot nicer.”
- “Graphically speaking, some of this game looks like it was made for the Quest 2, while other areas (like the outside cliff) look a lot nicer.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, featuring solid sound design and a strong musical soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “The sound design is excellent, and the musical soundtrack is solid.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is diverse and engaging, making every moment feel immersive.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report good performance, others feel that there is significant room for improvement.
- “The game performance is good.”
- “The optimization could definitely be improved.”
- “The game could definitely be better optimized.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for enhanced emotional immersion through haptic feedback from motion controllers when interacting with items, indicating that such features could deepen their emotional connection to the game.