Leave The Nest
- May 27, 2016
- Kaio Interactive
Get on SteamA high octane, high flying, fast dodging, gentle gliding, quick ducking, manic swooping (and occasionally crashing) game that redefines the word addictive.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and unique VR experience where players flap their arms to control a bird, making it engaging for both kids and adults.
- The graphics are bright and friendly, and the game features a variety of characters with different abilities, adding some depth to the gameplay.
- Leave the Nest is easy to pick up and play, with quick load times and a simple tutorial, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users, despite being labeled as 'occasional' on the store page.
- The lack of a clear tutorial and confusing menu design can make it difficult for players to understand how to start and enjoy the game.
- Some players experience motion sickness due to the game's mechanics and perspective, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a simple flapping mechanic that is enjoyable yet lacks depth, particularly for non-VR players who miss out on key features. While the controls are generally smooth, some players find it challenging to navigate precisely, and the novelty of flying in virtual reality is a significant draw. The game includes a few power-ups, but overall, the experience is casual and satisfying, despite some mechanics feeling awkward or nonsensical.
“A decent flapping bird game that offers plenty of options for what is a pretty simple gameplay mechanic.”
“The gameplay, mechanics, and graphics are very simple, but satisfying.”
“Gameplay-wise, the controls are fairly smooth, though I found it difficult to precisely fly through holes with buttons alone. I suspect the flapping ability in the VR version makes this much easier.”
“The gameplay isn't very deep, as the focus is to enjoy the novelty of flying in virtual reality, so us non-VR players are missing a vital part of the game, but it still manages to be a fun casual time without it.”
“The diving mechanic doesn't make physical sense to me, and the swooping back up makes me nauseous.”
“I feel as though a better and more accurately named mechanic would be when you dive down from the clouds and actually glide; it would last until you flap your wings again.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as bright and friendly, though notably basic and simplistic. While some users find them satisfying, particularly for younger audiences, there are occasional harmless aesthetic glitches that do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
“The graphics are bright and friendly, creating an inviting atmosphere.”
“The gameplay, mechanics, and graphics are very simple, but they provide a satisfying experience.”
“It's great for kids; mine really enjoyed it and didn't mind the simplistic graphics at all.”
“The graphics are bright and friendly, but extremely basic.”
“Some of them are harmless and just aesthetic glitches, like not landing on your nest.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits a stable performance, with only minor aesthetic glitches noted, such as issues with landing mechanics. There are no significant or game-breaking glitches identified, indicating a generally smooth experience.
“Finally, I'm going to end this by talking about the glitches I found.”
“Some of them are harmless and just aesthetic glitches, like not landing on your nest.”
“If there's not, there should be, but that does mean I didn't find any real glitches.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting the variety of zone types and birds to discover, along with an engaging soundtrack that enhances the experience. The transition from VR to desktop has also contributed positively to its replay value.
“Great game! I was sad when this was originally released for VR, but now that it's available for desktop, it's been fantastic to play. The variety of zone types and birds, along with a catchy soundtrack, contributes to its great replay value.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to its replay value. Players appreciate how the music complements the diverse environments and themes throughout the game.
“Great game! I was sad when this was originally released for VR, but now that it's available for normal desktop, it's been fantastic to play. The different zone types and birds are wonderful, and the catchy soundtrack adds to the great replay value.”
