Madrid Noir
- November 8, 2021
- Atlas V
Get on Steam"Madrid Noir" is a narrative-driven VR experience with PIXAR-like animation. Players step into the shoes of Lola Petit, an adventurer and detective, as she uncovers the mysteries of her uncle's past in 1930s Madrid. The game features a lighthearted tone, interactive elements, and a richly detailed world filled with clues and easter eggs to discover.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Reviews
- The animation and art style are top-tier, providing a visually stunning experience that stands out in the VR space.
- The storytelling is engaging, with a cute narrative about a young girl uncovering mysteries, complemented by excellent voice acting.
- The minor interactive elements are well-implemented, enhancing the overall experience without being overly complicated.
- The experience starts off slowly and lacks significant interactivity, with much of the time spent listening to a narrator rather than engaging with characters.
- Performance issues and low-resolution textures detract from the overall quality, especially on higher-end hardware.
- The requirement to stand and turn in specific directions can be demanding and may limit accessibility for some players.
- story30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story in "Madrid Noir" is described as a short but enjoyable interactive experience centered around a young girl named Lola who plays detective in Madrid. While the narrative is engaging and features a proper ending, many reviewers note that the animation, music, and art design are the standout elements, with the story itself being relatively brief and limited in interactivity. Overall, it is considered a cute and well-animated tale, though some criticize the voice acting and the overall depth of the story.
“What a novel way of storytelling.”
“Madrid Noir is an interactive VR experience telling the story of a young girl named Lola as she pretends to be a detective around the city of Madrid, during the summer she lives with her weird uncle.”
“As the story unfolds and clues reveal themselves, the stakes are raised dramatically and there is a great on-foot chase sequence.”
“Overall an enjoyable experience, but be aware the highlight of the experience is the animation while the story and voice acting are just acceptable.”
“You get to move objects around to progress the story a couple of times, but otherwise your interactivity is limited to choosing where to look and throwing objects around without being acknowledged at all.”
“It's hard to say much about this without getting into spoilers since the story is so short.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their detailed and stylish cartoony art style, which is well-implemented throughout the game. Reviewers highlight the sharp visuals, great animation, and effective use of light and sound, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall quality of the game.
“The sets are very detailed and the cartoony art style fits the game well.”
“It was really well implemented and the art style and animation were great.”
“Cartoony visuals are very stylish and sharp, look great from the opening credits till the very end.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its perfect alignment with the noir genre, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight that the combination of music, animation, and art design significantly contributes to making it a standout interactive movie.
“The music is just perfect for the noir genre.”
“The story is enjoyable, but I think it's the music, animation, and art design that really make this a great interactive movie.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3090.
“The performance is really bad even with an RTX 3090.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely considered lacking, with reviewers noting that there is little to discuss or highlight in this aspect.
“Unsusprisingly, there's almost nothing to talk about in terms of gameplay.”
