Museum of Symmetry

About

An absurdist mind-and-body romp through the feel-good alter-universe of cartoonist and animator Paloma Dawkins. Museum of Symmetry is a room-scale VR experience with 2D animation in a 3D playground as never seen before.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

The combination of cel-shaded graphics and 2D animated characters creates a visually stunning and appealing experience in VR.
The game offers a short but enjoyable experience with charming graphics, well-done voice acting, and a relaxing atmosphere.
It's a free experience that provides a unique and trippy journey, making it highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring creative VR content.

The experience is quite short, lasting only around 20 to 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
Movement options are limited, requiring a larger play area and making it difficult for those with smaller spaces to fully enjoy the game.
Some players found the abstract story and minimal interactivity to be lacking depth, making it feel simplistic.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game are highly praised for their unique blend of cel-shaded 3D environments and charming 2D animated characters, creating a visually appealing and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the art style as colorful and endearing, contributing to a magical atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game. The combination of 2D and 3D elements is noted as particularly interesting, reminiscent of a cartoon aesthetic, and the clean design adds depth to the visual storytelling.
- “The combination of 3D and 2D graphics looks great, and the art style is very appealing.”
- “The visuals are stunning! The actual gameplay/content is pretty light, but the graphics are impressive.”
- “Visuals are quite interesting: 2D sprites blend well with 3D environments, giving it a unique look that reminds me of Cartoon Network style.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as abstract and somewhat strange, focusing on the theme of symmetry, which some players find difficult to articulate. Despite its complexity, the narrative is considered a worthwhile experience, offering a unique and immersive journey that is highly recommended for those looking to explore the peculiarities of VR storytelling.
- “Overall, this is a story that is absolutely worth your time just to experience the weirdness of it all. Truthfully, it's a great experience to go through, and it's free. Totally recommended for anyone wanting to spend a few minutes immersed in a world of wonder that only VR can offer.”
- “Cute graphics and story.”
- “The story centers around symmetry, but I have a hard time explaining it, as it is somewhat abstract and quite strange.”
- “I'm not sure about the story and all the talk about symmetry.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players praising its captivating quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. Many find it memorable and enjoyable, contributing to the game's appealing atmosphere.
- “This game looks really cool - I love the hand-drawn style, the colors, and the music.”
- “Ok... I will address the first thing that came to my mind when I launched this game: 'Mmm... floating tesseract... wah, that music... hey, I like that, yeah actually I love it!'”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its professional-level voice acting and charming 2D graphics set in a 3D environment, with users reporting excellent overall performance throughout.
- “The voice acting is incredibly well done, like, professional level. The graphics, while 2D in a fully 3D environment, are endearing, colorful, and overall lovely. Performance was excellent all the way through.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it genuinely funny and entertaining.
- “Really funny!”