Loading Human: Chapter 1

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Loading Human: Chapter 1 is a single player action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Untold Games and was released on October 14, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

"Loading Human: Chapter 1" is a VR adventure game set in the 22nd century, where you are Prometheus tasked to retrieve the Quintessence to save your dying father. The game features physical gameplay with two controllers, allowing you to interact with objects and experience a genuine emotional bond with a lab technician, Alice. Built for PlayStation VR and Oculus Rift, the game immerses you in a lush, virtual world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story23 positive mentions

The game features a good story with solid character development and immersive atmosphere, appealing to fans of sci-fi and walking simulators.
High production values are evident in the graphics and voice acting, contributing to an engaging experience.
The game has potential for improvement, and some players found it enjoyable despite its flaws, particularly appreciating the intriguing narrative.

The locomotion system is poorly designed, making movement feel clunky and frustrating, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many puzzles are vague and frustrating, with a hint system that often leads players astray, resulting in a tedious gameplay experience.
The game feels unfinished, with a story that ends abruptly and lacks a satisfying conclusion, leaving players wanting more.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and immersive, particularly praising its intriguing characters and solid narrative. However, others criticize it as boring, unfinished, and marred by weak dialogue and pacing issues. While the game offers a captivating sci-fi atmosphere, many feel that the controls detract from the overall experience, leaving them frustrated despite their curiosity about the story's evolution.
- “The price tag is a little too high and the controls are far from perfect, but I loved the story and I really felt connected to the characters in a meaningful way.”
- “Great little game which literally left me wanting more. The story, characters, and environment are all fantastic and really add to the immersion, even as a 4-5 hour experience.”
- “Has a great story, making you curious to find out how this evolves.”
- “The story is boring, pointless, and unfinished.”
- “But ultimately: weak dialogue and voice acting, an over-wrought dystopian setting, awkward pacing and events, and a plot that seems to have been based on a techno-babble generator.”
- “Sure, it’s occasionally clunky and in many ways a superficial experience thanks to its mundane puzzles and the menial tasks you have to perform to move the story forward.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and overall beauty, while others criticize the low resolution and lack of adjustable settings, particularly in VR. Many users note that the human visuals are particularly off-putting, detracting from the experience despite a compelling story and atmosphere. Overall, while the graphics have potential, significant improvements are needed for a better player experience.
- “Good story, graphics, and atmosphere great for sci-fi fans or anyone really.”
- “Personally, I love the intriguing story a lot and graphically it's very beautiful.”
- “1) The graphics are nice.”
- “The graphics are poor.”
- “The human visuals are decidedly off.”
- “I hate to say that I can't recommend this at the moment. Although there is a great game underneath it all, the controls, while not great, I could have gotten used to. But for me, the reason I am refunding is that the game runs in a low resolution through the headset and cannot be changed. There are no graphics settings, which is such a shame as the artwork is excellent.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of hidden object mechanics and assembling tasks, providing a unique and engaging experience. While the controls could be improved, the immersive story, characters, and environment contribute to a captivating 4-5 hour adventure that leaves players eager for more. Overall, the game offers enjoyable variations in gameplay that maintain entertainment throughout.
- “Great little game which literally left me wanting more. I played it on the Rift, and in all fairness, the controls could use a bit of work, but it's something that comes with more dev time with the VR tech, in my opinion. The story, characters, and environment are all fantastic and really add to the immersion. Even as a 4-5 hour experience, it had enough of an impression on me to leave me wanting to see the next chapter of these characters unfold, and it had fun variations in gameplay that kept me entertained for the entire experience.”
- “Oh, there's hints of a true plot, and some of the storytelling mechanics are kind of interesting.”
- “And gameplay that's a combination of hidden object (HOG) and assembling IKEA furniture.”
- “Here is my gameplay video, playing with Ghetto Rift, Oculus Rift + Razer Hydra.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging story and impressive graphics, making it appealing to both sci-fi fans and a broader audience. While the overall ambiance is described as polished and immersive, some users note that the controls for Vive motion controllers can be challenging due to design limitations aimed at accommodating Oculus users.
- “Good story, graphics, and atmosphere great for sci-fi fans or anyone really.”
- “This is a very cool atmospheric game and is really well polished.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as fantastic, with many users highlighting the quality of both the music and voice acting.
- “The music is also fantastic.”
- “Voice acting and music are good too.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with players finding it frustrating rather than funny when important items are easily lost or discarded, highlighting a disconnect between intended comedic elements and player experience.
- “The game has a hilarious sense of humor that keeps you laughing even during intense moments.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty banter; it adds a fun layer to the gameplay.”
- “The absurd situations you find yourself in are genuinely funny and make the experience unforgettable.”