Nevrosa: Primal Ritual

47%
Game Brain Score Based on 15 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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Nevrosa: Primal Ritual is a VR horror adventure game that immerses you in a mysterious world filled with plant-animal hybrids and ancient ruins. As scientist William Conway, you'll rely on your own blood as a resource to control your vampire gun and unravel the game's intriguing story. The game boasts realistic graphics, inspired by classic horror films and books, along with a haunting soundtrack from composer Zakhar Antonov.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

47%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a captivating atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The concept of health as ammo is a unique and interesting gameplay mechanic.
  • Exploring the spooky alien forest and encountering various creatures can be enjoyable, providing a sense of adventure.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues with saving and loading progress.
  • Gameplay is often tedious, with slow movement and a lack of engaging activities beyond the main story.
  • The game feels abandoned by the developers, with no updates addressing critical issues since its release.
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of Neurosa Primal Ritual are described as decent but dated for a late 2019 release, with some users noting glitchiness and bugs that hinder gameplay. In contrast, earlier titles in the series featured stunning visuals and engaging puzzles, while some players praised the game's graphics as exceptional, particularly in VR. Overall, the graphical quality is mixed, with both commendations and criticisms present.

    • “The first two had stunning graphics, interesting and engaging puzzles and story, were creative, and had a movement theme that worked so well.”
    • “Great graphics, good storyline (needs a story log, by the way).”
    • “Super good game; best graphics I've ever seen in VR.”
    • “The graphics and the controls are dated, especially as a late 2019 release.”
    • “Graphics are glitchy.”
    • “Neurosa: Primal Ritual is a decent looking game graphically and story-wise; however, its boring gameplay and crippling bugs, including some game-breaking issues, make it near impossible to enjoy playing.”
  • story6 mentions

    The story of Neurosa: Primal Ritual is generally considered decent, with some users appreciating its intriguing premise and good graphics. However, the gameplay is criticized for being boring and lacking engagement, particularly due to the sparse environment and insufficient side activities. While the narrative has potential, it suffers from execution issues, leading to mixed reviews overall.

    • “The first two had stunning graphics, interesting and engaging puzzles, and a story that was creative and well-executed.”
    • “Also, there's a good story and puzzles.”
    • “Great graphics, good storyline (needs a story log, by the way).”
    • “Neurosa: Primal Ritual is a decent-looking game graphically and story-wise; however, its boring gameplay and crippling bugs, including some game-breaking issues, make it nearly impossible to enjoy playing.”
    • “Walking around in a spooky alien forest for an hour or two is not engaging. The idea that health serves as your ammo is interesting, but the nearly empty forest lacks activities beyond the main story. If you play this before the previous games, you might leave the series on a positive note, but this game deserves a mixed review.”
    • “The game needs a better quest system.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    Neurosa Primal Ritual features decent graphics and an intriguing story, but its gameplay is marred by tedious exploration and significant bugs, including game-breaking issues, which detract from the overall experience. Players express a desire for a return to the more engaging gameplay of previous installments in the series.

    • “Neurosa: Primal Ritual is a decent looking game graphically and story-wise; however, its boring gameplay and crippling bugs, including some game-breaking issues, make it near impossible to enjoy playing.”
    • “The gameplay is just a lot of tedious wandering.”
    • “I appreciate the effort of the developers and I do hope to see this series continue, but I really hope to see a return to the gameplay of the previous installments.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when farming creature souls, but the overall length of the game mitigates the frustration, making it manageable.

    • “The gameplay is just a lot of tedious wandering.”
    • “Farming creature souls can get a bit grindy, but the game isn't too long, so it's okay.”
    • “It can be grindy sometimes.”
  • music2 mentions

    The game's theme song is highly praised for its quality, while the in-game music has received criticism for being irritating and detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The theme song is awesome.”
    • “The in-game music is downright irritating.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers express disappointment over the lack of replayability in this game, particularly noting that it feels abandoned compared to other titles in the series, which offered more engaging gameplay experiences.

    • “I really wish the developer didn't abandon this one because the other Neurosa games were actually playable.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices and branching paths makes replaying feel pointless.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users expressing a strong appreciation for its immersive and engaging qualities.

    • “I love the atmosphere.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been reported to be very buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game is very buggy.”
    • “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable.”
    • “Frequent crashes and glitches ruin the experience.”
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