Loading Human: Chapter 1
- October 14, 2016
- Untold Games
- 2h median play time
A sometimes slow but very immersive VR game, solid storytelling drawing players in while setting up for the next adventure.
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story with good voice acting and atmosphere, making it engaging for players.
- The graphics are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.
- Despite control issues, some players found the game enjoyable and appreciated its unique narrative style.
- The locomotion system is poorly designed, making movement feel unnatural and frustrating, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players reported that the controls are clunky and difficult to use, leading to a lack of immersion.
- The game feels unfinished, with several puzzles being vague and the story ending abruptly without a satisfying conclusion.
- story28 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing narrative, character development, and immersive atmosphere, particularly for sci-fi fans. However, others criticize it for being boring, unfinished, or overshadowed by poor controls and pacing issues. While many appreciate the potential of the story, they express frustration over its execution and the game's abrupt ending.
“The story, characters, and environment are all fantastic and really add to the immersion. Even as a 4-5 hour experience, it left me wanting to see the next chapter of these characters unfold.”
“Overall, I highly recommend this game based on its storytelling through superb voice acting and fluid character interactions.”
“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.”
“It reminds me of the first episode of the gallery or pollen, some object interactions and background info but no real story.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful artwork and atmospheric visuals, particularly for sci-fi fans. However, many users express frustration over technical issues, such as low resolution and inconsistent quality that detracts from immersion, alongside a lack of adjustable graphics settings. Overall, while the graphics have potential, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience.
“Good story, graphics, and atmosphere great for sci-fi fans or anyone really.”
“Interesting story, nice graphics, good acting, and decent dialogues.”
“Personally, I love the intriguing story a lot and graphically it's very beautiful.”
“Graphics are poor.”
“And 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 through the headset, the game runs in a low resolution and cannot be changed. There are no graphics settings, such a shame as the artwork is excellent.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines hidden object mechanics with assembling tasks, offering a unique experience that immerses players in a compelling story and environment. While the game is enjoyable and leaves players wanting more, it suffers from control issues, particularly in VR, which could be improved with future updates. Overall, it provides entertaining variations in gameplay, but players with certain VR setups may find it lacking until enhancements are made.
“And gameplay that's a combination of hidden object (HOG) and assembling IKEA furniture.”
“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. 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.”
“There are some interesting gameplay ideas in here, but overall, if you have a Vive, then definitely skip this until a better (roomscale) locomotion and interaction system is implemented, at least.”
“The gameplay is a combination of hidden object mechanics and assembling IKEA furniture.”
“If the developers update it with real VR support instead of just seated gameplay for the control scheme, I'll update my review.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its impressive graphics and engaging story, making it appealing to both sci-fi fans and a broader audience. However, some players noted that the controls, particularly 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.”
“Atmosphere is top notch.”
“This is a very cool atmospheric game and is really well polished.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its fantastic quality and effective integration with the voice acting.
“The music is fantastic.”
“The voice acting and music are good too.”
Critic Reviews
Loading Human: Chapter One Review
Overly fiddly controls combined with a brief duration, slow starting narrative and inflated price point make Loading Human's opening episode difficult to recommend, which is a shame given the sizeable ambition that lurks behind its otherwise subpar execution.
50%Loading Human Chapter 1 Review
Kickstarter projects are, by and large, a mixed bag.
60%Loading Human: Chapter 1 Review - VR Storytelling Done Right
A sometimes slow but very immersive VR game, solid storytelling drawing players in while setting up for the next adventure.
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