Mannequin
- June 20, 2024
- Fast Travel Games
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PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and offers a unique gameplay experience, especially in VR, with a friendly community.
- Recent updates have introduced skins that can be earned through leveling, providing players with a rewarding grind.
- The gameplay is well-balanced and engaging, with a good mix of strategy and action.
- The player base is low outside of prime time, making it difficult to find matches.
- There are significant compatibility issues with certain VR hardware, such as Vive controllers, which are not mentioned on the store page.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks content, with limited maps and modes available at launch.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smooth and polished mechanics, offering an engaging and intuitive experience, particularly in VR. Players appreciate the tactical elements and physical interaction required, though some note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Despite a few technical issues and a dwindling player base, recent updates have improved both gameplay and visuals, leading to a positive reception overall.
“This feels like a smooth, well-polished gameplay loop in VR.”
“The posing mechanic in this game works pretty well!”
“Gameplay is great, visuals have become stunning in its last updates, the Discord community is awesome, and the devs listen to their players.”
“The gameplay style breeds tension.”
“As a mannequin, mechanics such as posing, dashing, or draining orbs require the player to pose physically, think tactically, react quickly, and keep an open ear out for the agent's breath coming from around the corner.”
“All in all, with its new improvements to the mannequin's visual and gameplay aspects, I totally recommend this game to anybody willing to have some great times in this mostly overlooked game.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a significant story, with players noting that it primarily offers upgraded visuals and repetitive gameplay. The player base is described as limited, primarily consisting of dedicated fans and PCVR players, which detracts from the overall experience.
“No story.”
“The only problem I have with this game is the quest user base.”
“However, $20 is quite steep considering how repetitive this game gets.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics have received high praise for their stunning quality, with many users noting significant improvements in recent updates that enhance the overall visual experience. Players are impressed by the upgraded visuals, which contribute positively to the gameplay.
“The visuals look good, like upgraded quest visuals.”
“Graphics left me speechless!”
“Gameplay is great, visuals have become stunning in the latest updates.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
“I was disappointed by the low-resolution textures; they really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The character models look stiff and lifeless, which takes away from the immersion.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game requires further optimization, as players report being able to run more demanding titles at higher frame rates, indicating performance issues in its current state.
“Could use some more optimization, as I can run far more intensive games at 120 FPS.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on mid-range hardware.”
“There are frequent stutters and long loading times that really detract from the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“Grinding in this game is so immersive, it feels like you'll need a second life to keep up!”
“The grind is rewarding, offering a sense of achievement with every level gained.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it keeps me engaged without feeling tedious.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as moody and immersive, effectively enhancing the overall experience.
“It's moody and atmospheric.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game is enjoyable, many users feel that its replayability is lacking, suggesting that once completed, it may not offer enough incentive for players to return.
“The game is great, but the replayability is lacking.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“I enjoyed the story, but after completing it, I found no reason to replay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the intense and personal nature of interactions, where players can eliminate an agent through direct physical contact, creating a visceral and impactful experience that evokes strong feelings.
