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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Old Friend is a delightful and colorful VR music video that brings joy and laughter, making it a perfect introduction to VR for newcomers.
- The catchy song and imaginative animations create a fun and engaging experience that encourages dancing and interaction.
- Despite its short duration, the experience is highly replayable and consistently brings smiles, making it a worthwhile purchase for VR enthusiasts.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about three minutes, which some players feel limits its value and replayability.
- While the visuals and music are enjoyable, the lack of interactivity and gameplay depth may leave some players wanting more.
- Some users have expressed disappointment in the price-to-content ratio, feeling that it may not be worth the cost for those seeking a more substantial VR experience.
- music124 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in this VR experience is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat nature, with many players finding it infectious and enjoyable. While the overall experience is described as a short, interactive music video, the vibrant graphics and engaging soundtracks contribute to a fun and immersive atmosphere. Despite some critiques regarding the price and length, the music is often highlighted as a standout feature that enhances the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“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.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as bright, colorful, and psychedelic, contributing to a fun and calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While some users feel the visuals could benefit from additional environmental elements, the unique art style and engaging aesthetics are generally well-received, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a vibrant, music-driven experience. Overall, the graphics complement the game's lighthearted vibe, though expectations for more content may vary among players.
“While it's short and not that interactive, the graphics are bright and colorful, the song slaps, and it has such a calming vibe.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Kick ass song and the visuals are out of this world.”
“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.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as silly, hilarious, and psychedelic, appealing to fans of quirky styles 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 is praised for its catchy songs and ability to evoke laughter, making it a great choice for parties. Overall, players find it entertaining and fun, despite some reservations about its value for the price.
“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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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 stood still.”
“Zero replay value.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its repetitive content, offering little new to unlock despite extensive grinding. While the wiggly arms mechanic initially adds a fun element, it ultimately becomes off-putting and detracts from the overall experience.
“It's the same content over and over, so there's not a lot of expanding gameplay to unlock after hours of grinding.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a highly engaging and emotional experience, enhanced by its catchy music and interactive elements that make them feel like active participants rather than mere spectators. Despite its short length, the humor and fun factor contribute to a memorable emotional impact, making it a worthwhile purchase for VR enthusiasts.
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect repetitive, as it often involves engaging with the same content repeatedly without significant gameplay expansion or rewards 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.”
“It's the same content over and over, so there's not a lot of expanding gameplay to unlock after hours of grinding.”
