Key Of Impasse
- September 5, 2018
- Vanl
Get on Steam"Key of Impasse" is a VR indie game that challenges players to solve puzzles in a limited time of 30 minutes. The game is designed to provide an offline VR experience, with the option to adjust room size and support for standing mode. A unique feature is the random password function, ensuring a different experience each time you play, as the player's password and the placement of items in the secret room change. The game aims to deliver a fun and engaging puzzle-solving experience in a short amount of time.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging escape room experience that lasts about 30 minutes, making it a good value for the price.
- Puzzles are logical and provide a sense of accomplishment, with some variability in each playthrough to keep it interesting.
- The visuals and atmosphere are well-crafted, contributing to an immersive VR experience.
- Controls can be clunky and frustrating, with issues related to grabbing items and movement mechanics.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and replayability.
- There are design choices, such as excessive pin-up imagery and sound loops, that may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many users noting that they are good to very good, complemented by decent lighting and visuals. While some reviews describe the graphics as merely "ok," the consensus leans towards a positive impression of the visual quality.
“The graphics look very good.”
“The lighting, the visuals, the puzzles, the hot girls.”
“The graphics are nice.”
“The graphics are mediocre at best.”
“The visuals lack detail and feel outdated.”
“The lighting effects are inconsistent and detract from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of simplicity and moments of satisfaction, as players experience a sense of achievement when they solve puzzles, leading to feelings of intelligence and enjoyment.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability unless players are motivated by the pursuit of achievements, suggesting that without this incentive, the experience may feel less engaging upon completion.
“Not much replayability if you don't want to pursue the achievements.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied endings makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the gameplay would benefit from the addition of a turning mechanic, suggesting that it currently lacks fluidity and control in navigation.
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to control my character.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frequent crashes.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay mechanics makes it repetitive and dull after a short time.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user mentions attempting to play the game on different VR platforms, specifically Windows Mixed Reality and Oculus Quest, but does not provide any specific feedback about the story itself.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is considered average, with users describing it as "ok" but not particularly noteworthy.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its engaging and immersive quality, with a strong emphasis on interactivity, as players can interact with nearly all elements in the environment.
“The atmosphere is immersive, with every detail contributing to the overall experience.”
“The game's environment is rich and vibrant, making exploration a joy.”
“The sound design and visuals create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth gameplay experience for users.
“The game runs smoothly.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end hardware.”
