Outrageous Grounds: The Maze

Outrageous Grounds: The Maze is an original virtual reality action adventure. You will explore the depths of The Maze, battle your way through enemies, unravel mysteries, solve puzzles and to experience something new in VR gaming.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and interesting VR mechanics, with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving rather than just combat.
Climbing mechanics and the visible player model are well-executed, providing a more immersive experience.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and show potential for improvement in future updates.

Movement is clunky and can be frustrating, with issues like getting stuck in walls and slow locomotion.
The game is still rough around the edges, with bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
Lack of updates and polish, along with confusing tutorials, make it hard to recommend in its current state.

gameplay
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a familiar experience reminiscent of "Vertigo," featuring a variety of mechanics such as puzzles, secrets, and collectibles. While there are minor bugs to address, the original VR concepts and strong community responsiveness enhance the overall experience.
- “There is a greater variety of gameplay mechanics, including puzzles, secrets, easter eggs, and collectibles.”
- “They have an original idea here with some interesting VR mechanics and are incredibly responsive to their community.”
- “A few little bugs to iron out, but apart from that, the gameplay is good.”
- “This is a similar gameplay experience to Vertigo.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have stability issues, with users noting that it remains somewhat buggy and requires further refinement, particularly in locomotion mechanics.
- “It's probably still a bit buggy and locomotion could use a little more tweaking.”
- “This game is still quite rough around the edges and buggy.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its depth and immersive qualities, effectively drawing players into its world. Reviewers recommend it as a refreshing alternative for those seeking a break from traditional wave shooters.
- “The deep atmosphere and level of immersion really made me feel part of its world.”
- “I like the overall atmosphere and would recommend this to those who are a bit fed up with wave shooters by now.”
graphics
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted to be somewhat darker than typical VR titles, which may strain the eyes, but the overall aesthetic is considered appealing, suggesting a need for additional polish.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
- “The environments are beautifully rendered, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's deep atmosphere and immersive experience, which effectively draws them into its world and evokes strong emotional connections.
- “The deep atmosphere and level of immersion really made me feel part of its world.”
- “The characters' struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level.”
- “I found myself emotionally invested in the story, feeling every joy and sorrow along the way.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users acknowledge existing optimization issues, such as getting stuck in objects and performance problems, but express confidence in the active development team's ability to improve these aspects over time.
- “The developers have recognized there are some issues (like getting stuck in things, but you can always back out or some performance problems), but with such an active development team, I can only see this getting better and better!”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, which is a huge plus for accessibility.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are constantly updating the game to improve performance and fix bugs, making the overall experience much more enjoyable.”
- “The developers have recognized there are some issues, like getting stuck in things and performance problems, but with such an active development team, I can only see this getting better and better!”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”