Old Friend
- December 22, 2016
- Tyler Hurd
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Old Friend" is a narrative-driven adventure game that follows the story of a man searching for his lost companion in a post-apocalyptic world. The game features puzzles and exploration, with a focus on uncovering the truth behind the apocalypse and the fate of the player's friend. Through hand-drawn artwork and atmospheric music, "Old Friend" delivers a emotional and thought-provoking experience.
Reviews
- A delightful and colorful VR music video that brings joy and laughter, making it perfect for introducing new users to VR.
- The catchy song and imaginative animation create a fun and engaging experience that encourages dancing and interaction.
- Despite its short length, the experience is highly replayable and consistently brings smiles to players of all ages.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about three minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Limited interactivity and zero replay value can make it feel less like a game and more like a one-time experience.
- Some players feel it is overpriced for the amount of content provided, especially if they do not enjoy the music or dancing aspect.
- music62 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in this VR experience is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat nature, with many users describing it as infectious and fun. While the overall experience is essentially a short interactive music video, the vibrant graphics and engaging soundtracks create a charming atmosphere that resonates well with players. Despite some critiques regarding the price and length, the consensus is that the music significantly enhances the enjoyment of the experience, making it a delightful addition to the VR landscape.
“The upbeat music with the silly dancing incites happiness.”
“It's a perfect blend of music, color, visual effects, and immersion.”
“As for the music, it's contagiously happy and upbeat and may very well get stuck in your head.”
“For $3, Old Friend gives you a couple of minutes of a music video and absolutely nothing else.”
“I would recommend it as a music video experience, but it's severely overpriced for what it is.”
“Not worth it, unless you really like dancing to mediocre music.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their bright, colorful, and psychedelic aesthetic, creating a fun and calming atmosphere that complements the catchy music. While some users feel the visuals could benefit from additional environmental elements, the overall art style is considered engaging and enjoyable, particularly for those looking for a lighthearted VR experience.
“While it's short, and not that interactive, the graphics are bright and colorful, the song slaps, and it has such a calming vibe.”
“Kick ass song and the visuals are out of this world.”
“It's essentially a music video that you can somewhat interact with, and the music nor the graphics are bad, but for $2.99 I was expecting something more.”
“So much innocent, carefree fun that I thought there'd have to be a catch (some sort of jump scare) but no, nothing but a catchy tune and some sweet psychedelic visuals.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its silliness and catchy, entertaining elements, reminiscent of shows like "Flight of the Conchords" and "Ren and Stimpy." While the game is short and primarily a music video with minimal interaction, it effectively delivers a fun and psychedelic experience that is great for parties, leaving players smiling and laughing. Overall, it is considered a delightful and humorous addition to the VR experience.
“If you like butts, as well as humor and style along the lines of Flight of the Conchords and The Mighty Boosh, with inspirations from Ren and Stimpy (but all age appropriate), you'll love this!”
“Although this 'game' is short, it's really funny and fun. It has a catchy song I couldn't stop singing, and it's one of the reasons why I bought VR. It's one of the games that made me feel in the 'game'—hahaha, how ironic this is! Really worth it; buy it, not sponsored.”
“Overall, it is simple—just a music video with minimal interaction—but it is funny, psychedelic, and just plain weird in a good way.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for having zero replay value, with users noting a lack of scoring systems and variation in gameplay, leading to a monotonous experience regardless of player engagement.
“Zero replay value.”
“No replayability, no scoring system, no variation in the experience if you're dancing your ass off to standing still.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its repetitive content and lack of meaningful progression after extensive grinding. While the wiggly arms mechanic initially adds a fun element, it ultimately becomes off-putting and discourages players from fully engaging in the dancing experience.
“The wiggly arms mechanic was nice at first but tended to make me shy away from dancing along because they were too wiggly.”
“It's the same content over and over, so there's not a lot of expanding gameplay to unlock after hours of grinding.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a short yet highly engaging experience that evokes strong emotional responses, enhanced by its catchy music and interactive elements. The immersive nature of the game allows participants to feel more connected to the experience than traditional media, making it a worthwhile purchase.
“Since you aren't just a viewer, but rather somewhat of a participant, the emotional response is far more punchy than what a normal music video can achieve.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect repetitive, as it often involves engaging with the same content repeatedly without significant gameplay expansion or new experiences to unlock after extensive effort.
“It's the same content over and over, so there's not a lot of expanding gameplay to unlock after hours of grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“After spending countless hours grinding, I expected more variety, but it just feels like a chore.”
