Jonah's Path

A short immersive Virtual Reality experience placed somewhere between Jupiter's moon Europa and Jonah the biblical story.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The graphics are visually appealing and create an interesting atmosphere.
It's a free experience, making it worth checking out for those interested in VR.
The concept of an underwater journey is intriguing, providing a unique visual experience.

It lacks meaningful gameplay and interaction, functioning more as a non-interactive video than a game.
The setup process is confusing and non-intuitive, requiring multiple steps to get it running properly.
The experience is short and ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more and feeling unsatisfied.

graphics
7 mentions
71 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and smooth framerate, creating an immersive experience. However, some users question the necessity of a high-end graphics card to enjoy the visuals. Overall, the game's graphics are considered impressive and enjoyable.
- “The graphics are pretty dang good!”
- “I enjoyed the visuals.”
- “The graphics are cool, and the sounds are pretty immersive as well.”
- “I don't see why it needs a high-end graphics card.”
gameplay
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect has been criticized for lacking meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, with users noting that it does not provide a traditional gaming experience. Overall, it appears to be devoid of engaging gameplay elements.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is either unclear or lacking depth, leaving players questioning its coherence and engagement. Many users express a desire for a more developed narrative that enhances the overall gaming experience.
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game experiences stability issues, particularly noting glitches and freezes towards the end, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's a little short, and glitches/freezes up at the end.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by deep background tones that create a unique atmosphere, blending elements of horror and awe, reminiscent of both monster movies and inspiring documentaries.
- “The deep background music creates an atmosphere that feels like a blend of a horror monster movie and an awe-inspiring documentary.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the emotional experience and immersing players in the world.”
- “The music is incredibly diverse, ranging from haunting melodies to uplifting tracks that keep you engaged throughout the game.”
- “The deep background music makes it sound like a cross between a horror monster movie and an awe-inspiring documentary.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, detracting from the overall experience.”