Lost in the Rift - Reborn
- November 21, 2016
- Enno Gottschalk
Get on Steam"Lost in the Rift - Reborn" is a narrative-driven, psychedelic adventure game where you navigate through a surreal world to uncover your past. Solve puzzles, interact with strange creatures, and experience a thought-provoking story filled with unexpected twists. Uncover the truth behind your lost memories and confront the enigmatic force that holds you captive.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game creates a genuinely terrifying atmosphere with effective use of sound and lighting, making it one of the scariest VR experiences available.
- It's a short but intense horror adventure that keeps players on edge, with a well-crafted sense of dread throughout.
- The visuals and immersive environment enhance the overall experience, making it a great introduction to VR horror for newcomers.
- The gameplay is quite short, lasting around 30 minutes, which some players feel is not worth the price.
- Many players found the controls and locomotion mechanics to be clunky, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some reviews mention that the game can feel repetitive, primarily consisting of walking through dark corridors with minimal story development.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as minimal and thin, primarily serving as a backdrop for the horror experience rather than a focal point. While it lacks depth compared to other titles in the genre, it effectively creates an atmosphere of anxiety and fear, with some intriguing elements hinted at throughout the gameplay. Overall, players find the narrative sufficient to enhance the immersive horror experience, even if it doesn't stand out on its own.
“Down toward the end of a shadowy corridor, I glimpsed something the story content had foreshadowed, which I shan't give away, but this somewhat deepened the anxiety.”
“Well, I love it already only playing it about an hour into the story.”
“Graphics are great, the sound effects are just perfect, the storyline seems interesting and the gameplay is exactly what I was expecting.”
“There's a very thin story ... but all you really need to know is to run for your life!”
“Doors creak and slam (often slamming by themselves) and there's the odd bit of story content stuck to the walls here and there.”
“The game is not strong in terms of story, but it definitely does what it's supposed to do: it scares the crap out of you.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator, characterized by its simplicity and effectiveness, though some players find the experience too short at around half an hour. While the graphics and sound effects are praised, the overall gameplay is straightforward and aligns with expectations for a VR horror experience.
“It is pretty much a walking simulator, and the gameplay is simple but very effective.”
“Graphics are great, the sound effects are just perfect, the storyline seems interesting, and the gameplay is exactly what I was expecting.”
“Check out my first 25 minutes of gameplay in VR and mixed reality view; you have to see this and try it!”
“Five bucks for a half an hour of gameplay.”
“I was certain it wouldn't be difficult from a gameplay perspective and from the look of the screenshots, I was fairly sure I'd find it had passable graphics.”
“Graphics are great, the sound effects are just perfect, the storyline seems interesting and the gameplay is exactly what I was expecting.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its intense and frightening qualities, creating a sense of dread and immersion that leaves players feeling uneasy and tense. While some critiques mention issues with controls and graphics, the overall ambiance, enhanced by sound design, effectively contributes to a captivating and creepy experience. Many players find the atmosphere to be a standout feature, making it a strong introduction to VR horror.
“A great atmosphere and a good introduction to VR horror.”
“The atmosphere and style is quite absorbing.”
“If you want to put down the HMD from your head just to tell yourself this is not real, this is just a game, actually not well crafted in terms of controls or graphics, but crazy scary in terms of atmosphere.”
“There is an absolutely frightening atmosphere of sounds and experiences throughout that will cause you to have the feeling of 'why am I here; I should not be here'.”
“At the very beginning I was tense because of a mix between the atmosphere and sound, but since nothing ever happened that feeling went away.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in "Lost in the Rift - Reborn" are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users noted issues with controls, the visuals are consistently described as impressive, making players feel transported to another world. The combination of good graphics and sound effects significantly elevates the game's appeal.
“On the plus side - the visuals are pretty good and motion didn't make me sick.”
“"Lost in the Rift - Reborn" was released on Steam today and this is a full HTC Vive room-scale experience with motion control tracking, free Vive trackpad movement, and very good graphics and sound effects.”
“The graphics are well done and I feel like I am in another place and time.”
“If you want to take the headset off just to remind yourself this is not real, this is just a game. It's not well crafted in terms of controls or graphics, but it's crazy scary in terms of atmosphere.”
“I was certain it wouldn't be difficult from a gameplay perspective, and based on the screenshots, I was fairly sure I'd find the graphics to be passable.”
“The graphics are poorly executed and detract from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily revolving around experiencing the same jumpscares and atmosphere, which some players may find insufficient for the price. However, it is still considered a fun experience, suggesting that it may be worth purchasing during a sale for those interested.
“The game offers a surprising amount of replayability, with different choices leading to unique outcomes each time you play.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and varying character interactions, making it hard to put down.”
“I love how each run can be completely different, encouraging me to explore new strategies and paths every time.”
“If you don't think thirty minutes with the only bit of replay value being experiencing the same jumpscares and overall creepy feeling is worth five dollars, then wait for a sale, but don't refuse to buy it at all, because it definitely was a fun experience.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of varied outcomes or new content makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
“The game offers minimal replayability; after the first playthrough, there's nothing new to discover, which makes it hard to justify playing again.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply impactful, particularly noting the unsettling effect of the protagonist's terrified breathing, which enhances the overall tension and emotional weight of the experience. This auditory element contributes to a sense of vulnerability and fear, making it challenging for players to cope emotionally.
“It's worth noting that all the while this is going on, the player character is making a sort of terrified, irregular breathing sound. This in itself is difficult to cope with emotionally.”
“The emotional weight of the story left me in tears; I felt deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
“Every choice I made felt heavy with consequence, and the emotional impact of those decisions lingered long after I finished the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely regarded as genuinely funny, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience for players.
“That is just plain funny.”
