La Camila: A VR Story

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La Camila: A VR Story is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Jak Wilmot and was released on April 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

When the storms of nature threaten her very existence, the viewer must help a young shepherd girl take on the responsibilities of her deceased papá.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story22 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Beautiful visuals and high production value, creating an immersive experience.
Engaging story with a unique presentation style, complemented by a good soundtrack.
Free to play, making it an accessible option for those interested in VR storytelling.

Lacks meaningful gameplay and interaction, making it feel more like a short film than a game.
Can induce motion sickness due to camera movements and the on-rails nature of the experience.
Audio levels are inconsistent, with some sections being excessively loud, detracting from the overall experience.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "La Camila: A VR Story" is a short, animated experience that explores themes of loss and moving forward, presented with charming graphics and a well-curated musical score. While some users appreciated its unique storytelling approach and production quality, others found the narrative to be incoherent and lacking in depth, with minimal player interaction. Overall, it offers a visually appealing and emotionally resonant experience, albeit with some presentation issues.
- “Nice story with great production value, music, and graphical style.”
- “Sweet little story with minimal interaction and delightful graphics.”
- “Very creative way to tell a story.”
- “Instead of being a game, La Camila: A VR Story is a software application that presents a poorly made art exhibition.”
- “To me, the story didn't really have much pizazz and it didn't really go anywhere.”
- “The story, however, was a bit incoherent and player interactions were scarce and absolutely unnecessary.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their colorful and charming style, contributing significantly to the overall aesthetic experience. While the visuals are described as stunning and of high production value, some users noted limitations in exploration due to the fixed space design. Additionally, character graphics evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older consoles, fitting well with the game's art style and mood.
- “Nice story with great production value, music, and graphical style.”
- “Beautiful story, charming graphics, and the music... the music... the selection of the music.”
- “Stunning visuals, but nothing to do.”
- “Character graphics look like something I would want to model for an older console but fitting to the art style and mood.”
- “However, for me personally, I experienced a haze throughout the visuals.”
- “Animation is good, the graphics are colorful and pretty; sadly, it's not made for you to explore the world, as you are in a fixed space.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and selection, featuring a mix of relaxing tracks and classic artists like Bob Dylan, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with audio balancing and occasional glitches that detracted from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack complements the charming visuals and storytelling, contributing to the game's replay value.
- “Nice story with great production value, music, and graphical style.”
- “Presents good music to accompany the visuals.”
- “Regarding the game itself, it features a lovely world with a quality soundtrack (Dylan, Lee Moses, Elizabeth Cotten - thanks for the discovery of this version of California Dreaming I didn't know about) and sweet environments.”
- “The music/audio needs to be balanced.”
- “I've also encountered several audio glitches with the music gone missing at times.”
- “The music was hit or miss.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay has been criticized for lacking meaningful interaction and structure, with some reviewers describing it as more of an art exhibition than a game. While the spyglass mechanic offers a unique immersive experience, it is marred by unnecessary touch controls and technical issues, detracting from the overall gameplay quality.
- “The highlight of the game is the spyglass featuring a neat gameplay idea that allows the player to live a few hand-picked sequences from a front-row seat, which is, in this world, a hot-air balloon.”
- “I thought the spyglass mechanic was fine for the sake of immersion, but the reaching out just seemed unnecessary and added zero value other than making this a more room-is-needed experience.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected art school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “I thought the spyglass mechanic was fine for the sake of immersion, but the reaching out just seemed unnecessary and added zero value other than making this a more cumbersome experience.”
- “I just wish they would get rid of the touch mechanic and fix the slight blurriness.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a decent level of replayability due to its engaging music and visuals, making it enjoyable to revisit despite its short length. However, some users note that it may not have significant replay value compared to other titles, serving more as a fun experience to share with others rather than a game to play repeatedly.
- “The overall experience is better than many games I've played; it's free and short, but it has great replay value because of the music and visuals.”
- “The game offers a unique experience each time you play, making it incredibly replayable.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, this game keeps you coming back for more.”
- “Overall experience is better than a lot of games I have played for its free and short, but it has replay value because of the music and visuals.”
- “Like with many of these games, there isn't much replayability, but it's something fun to show anyone who does not want to shriek in horror in VR!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have stability issues, including frequent bugs and audio glitches, such as missing music at times. Overall, players find it to be quite buggy.
- “I've also encountered several audio glitches with the music gone missing at times.”
- “But it's pretty buggy.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives 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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users expressing concerns that performance issues hinder enjoyment for players without high-end hardware, such as dual GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards.
- “The optimization has made a significant difference, allowing players with lower-end hardware to enjoy the game without major performance issues.”
- “Thanks to the recent updates, the game runs smoothly even on mid-range systems, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring that it performs well across various hardware configurations.”
- “Fix the performance issues so people without dual GTX 1080 Ti's can enjoy the experience.”
- “The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, making it frustrating for many players.”
- “Optimization is severely lacking; frequent frame drops ruin the immersion.”