Lost Circus VR - The Prologue
- April 23, 2020
- VIRTUAL MAGIC
Get on Steam"Lost Circus VR - The Prologue" is a virtual reality horror adventure game set in a creepy, abandoned circus. As the player, you'll explore the deserted tents and buildings, uncovering the circus's dark secrets while avoiding its hostile inhabitants. The game utilizes room-scale VR to immerse you in its eerie atmosphere, providing a unique and terrifying experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Visually stunning with great atmosphere and detail, making it a captivating experience.
- Short but enjoyable, perfect for showcasing VR to friends and family.
- Offers a unique and creepy theme park ride feel, with potential for future content.
- Extremely short experience, lasting only about 5-9 minutes, which many feel is not worth the price.
- Gameplay is limited and feels more like a tech demo than a full game, with minimal interactivity.
- Technical issues such as poor optimization and alignment problems with VR controllers detract from the experience.
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and immersive art style, reminiscent of a polished VR experience akin to "Half-Life: Alyx." Players appreciate the attention to detail and the creepy atmosphere, although some note that the experience is short-lived. A high-end graphics card is recommended to fully enjoy the stunning visuals, which are considered among the best in VR.
“Great visuals in a very creepy environment.”
“This is not unlike a ride through the fun-house at your local amusement park; not many interactions available, but the graphics and immersion are polished and top-notch.”
“The visuals push the card to its limits, but it looks really nice, like Alyx nice.”
“I played this once, and will probably do it again, just to admire the artwork.”
“I really like the art style.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning detail and immersive qualities, effectively drawing players into its cinematic and often creepy environment. While some users question the game's current value, the overall consensus highlights a strong and engaging atmospheric experience.
“This has serious atmosphere.”
“A polished, atmospheric, and stunningly detailed VR experience.”
“The atmosphere is really amazing and draws you into the world very well indeed.”
“This is a nice little intro to an on-rails experience built around a cinematic and creepy atmosphere.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is visually stunning, but many users report significant visual stuttering during gameplay, indicating that it is poorly optimized.
“Visually, it is gorgeous; however, I experienced a lot of visual stuttering while moving.”
“Seems cool, but it is poorly optimized.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as unremarkable and linear, with a notably short duration that may leave players wanting more. However, it seems that the game's appeal lies beyond its gameplay mechanics.
“Gameplay is on rails and very disappointingly short.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“There is a lack of variety in the gameplay, leading to repetitive experiences.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses on technical issues related to compatibility with the Quest 2 headset. Therefore, no information about the narrative or plot is available from this review.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a VR experience based on the cult sci-fi movie "Killer Klowns from Outer Space," highlighting the appeal of its iconic music as a key element that would enhance the experience.
