Journey For Elysium
- October 31, 2019
- Mantis
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamJourney For Elysium is a first-person mythological adventure game. You play as a hero on a quest to reach Elysium, the ancient Greek afterlife. Solve puzzles, explore, and engage in boat battles as you traverse the River Styx. Along the way, uncover the story of your past life.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a unique art style that enhances the immersive experience.
- The story is engaging and well-presented, with interesting mechanics like rowing and archery that add to the gameplay.
- The game runs smoothly on various VR systems, providing a solid performance with minimal bugs.
- The game is very short, typically taking around 2 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
- The controls, particularly for locomotion and turning, can be frustrating and may cause motion sickness for some users.
- The puzzles are often too simple and repetitive, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story45 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-presented, while others criticize it for being underdeveloped or boring. Many appreciate the atmospheric setting and the integration of puzzles, but note that the pacing can be slow and the writing occasionally misses the mark. Overall, it is seen as a decent, if not groundbreaking, narrative experience that may appeal to fans of story-driven games.
“Great story, great presentation, great graphics, great gameplay.”
“I truly enjoyed this story-driven and atmospheric single-player adventure game that tells a story based upon Greek mythology in the form of a walking sim, exploration game (dramatic and beautiful environments), casual puzzle game, and a bit of action (climbing and archery).”
“The game is not too long, offers a very entertaining story that kept me engaged throughout.”
“The story is alright, but due to the shortness of the game, it is not fleshed out very well.”
“The writing misses the mark at times, making the story seem meandering.”
“The story in this game is boring as hell!!”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the VR game is a mixed bag, featuring solid mechanics like climbing and rowing, which many players found enjoyable and innovative. However, some users criticized the simplicity and ease of puzzles, as well as issues with boat navigation that could lead to motion sickness. Overall, while the game offers a variety of engaging elements and a decent story, its short length and occasional pacing issues left some players wanting more.
“Story, direction, fluid gameplay, bugless, visuals, simple but thought-provoking puzzles.”
“The climbing mechanic is something I haven't done in a VR game before, and it was really fun (and a bit of a workout!). If you want a fun game that comes with some new experiences, give this a play.”
“To be honest, pacing is done very well throughout the game, as the game combines many unique gameplay elements such as archery, music, climbing, and puzzles.”
“These VR games are so simple and usually have poor graphics and lack gameplay.”
“The boat mechanics are horrible and cause motion sickness.”
“Gameplay is poor; puzzles are okay but too easy. The graphics and art style are decent for a VR game, but overall not so great, and the story is enjoyable but nothing to sing about.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising the art style, aesthetics, and immersive atmosphere. While some mention that the graphics are decent for a VR game, others highlight them as superb and among the best they've seen. The unique and beautiful art style contributes significantly to the overall experience, enhancing the storytelling and gameplay.
“I loved the graphics and the interaction with the game.”
“Graphics are superb and are the best I have ever seen, hands down!”
“The art style is beautiful.”
“These VR games are so simple and usually have poor graphics and lack gameplay.”
“Gameplay is poor, puzzles are okay but too easy. The graphics and art style are decent for a VR game, but overall not so great.”
“The artwork is what gets you through, as it's only black and white apart from memories.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered average, though it becomes more unique and impressive in later segments. While the sound effects are also deemed average, the inclusion of a musical instrument adds a pleasant auditory element to the experience. Overall, the game's pacing and integration of music with gameplay elements like puzzles and exploration are well-received, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“Sound effects are average as there is a nice musical instrument that you will acquire on your journey, which sounds great.”
“I really dug the paddling of the boat to take you through the world and the use of musical notes to unlock areas was a nice touch.”
“I would like to see more sound effects and a different type of music, but it's a product and it was entertaining.”
“The music in this game is average and shows to be unique and awe-inspiring in later segments of the game.”
“Music/sound effects”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and dramatic environments, enhanced by beautiful graphics and effective sound design. Players appreciate the combination of storytelling, exploration, and gameplay mechanics that create a captivating experience, though some have noted that the intensity can be overwhelming. Overall, the art style and voice acting contribute significantly to the game's atmospheric appeal.
“I truly enjoyed this story-driven and atmospheric single-player adventure game that tells a story based on Greek mythology in the form of a walking sim, exploration game (dramatic and beautiful environments), casual puzzle game, and a bit of action (climbing and archery).”
“I really liked the atmosphere and art style of the levels.”
“The sounds add to the amazing atmosphere and the gameplay is fluid.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, as it can be completed relatively quickly and lacks significant incentives for multiple playthroughs. However, some players find enough value in pursuing achievements and believe it could still entertain friends or relatives for a single run.
“I'd say it has enough replay value to finish the achievements down the line and would certainly think a friend or relative could get a playthrough out of it.”
“Doesn't take that long to beat and doesn't have any real replayability.”
“I'd say it has enough replay value to finish the achievements down the line, and I would certainly think a friend or relative could get a playthrough out of it.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed emotional impact, with some players feeling a lack of investment in their character, while others appreciate the heartfelt and unique journey through the river Styx and the underworld. Overall, the emotional depth varies significantly among players.
“A brief, yet unique adventure on the River Styx and into the underworld shows to be a worthwhile and heartfelt journey.”
“I think it would have been improved if I was more emotionally invested in the character I was playing.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with most players reporting smooth performance even at high settings, such as 200% super sampling on a GTX 1080 graphics card.
“Performance was not an issue for the majority of the game; it ran quite nicely at 200% super sampled on my 1080 card.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a stable experience with the game, noting that it runs bug-free, which is a commendable achievement for a newly released title.
“The game certainly ran bug-free for me, which is nice to see in a newly released game!”
“I experienced no crashes or glitches during my playthrough, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I didn't encounter any performance issues at all.”
