PAGAN PEAK VR
- October 30, 2019
- anotherworld GmbH
Get on Steam"Pagan Peak VR" is a virtual reality crime investigation game set in the German alps. As a detective, you must solve a series of murders and uncover the dark secrets of a secluded village. Through detailed investigations and interviews, unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and a spooky atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- Puzzles are well-designed and provide a good level of challenge without being overly difficult.
- The game is immersive and engaging, making it a fun experience for fans of escape room and horror genres.
- The game is quite short, typically taking around 1 hour to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players experienced frustrating bugs, such as losing save progress or being unable to navigate properly in VR.
- atmosphere40 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the combination of impressive graphics, sound design, and storytelling that create a tense and spooky environment. While some noted minor drawbacks, the overall consensus is that the game's atmosphere significantly enhances the experience, making it a standout in the escape room genre. Players appreciate the balance of tension without relying heavily on jump scares, contributing to a rich and engaging horror experience.
“The chilling atmosphere and nice visuals make for a thrilling experience.”
“The constant tension and atmosphere the game creates is very immersive.”
“Absolutely beautiful and extremely atmospheric.”
“The atmosphere is okay but overwhelmed with the drawbacks described above.”
“Well crafted to create an unsettling winter atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere terrified me, but it was never too scary.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals and atmospheric design that enhance the overall experience, particularly in creating a creepy and immersive environment. However, several users report performance issues, including jitteriness and crashes, which detract from gameplay, especially on lower-end systems. While some find the graphics to be decent for an older title, others express disappointment in the performance and optimization, suggesting that the visuals may not be as polished as expected.
“The visuals were awesome and the sound design really kept me on the edge of my seat at all times.”
“The chilling atmosphere and nice visuals make for a thrilling experience.”
“The graphics are really impressive and create a nice creepy atmosphere.”
“This game is so jittery, and you have to exit to get back to the menu to change the graphics settings.”
“Even when I lowered the graphics settings, it ran so poorly that the game was barely playable.”
“Expect wonky graphics, possible crashes, and a ham-fisted environmental message.”
- story28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and atmospheric qualities, with many reviewers highlighting its psychological elements and immersive environment. While some found the narrative compelling and well-executed, others felt it lacked uniqueness compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, it is regarded as a solid escape room experience with a decent storyline, though opinions vary on its depth and originality.
“The story is engaging, psychological, and takes the culprit on a self-absolution journey where he may or may not survive.”
“This is a very polished escape room game with an interesting story and a lot of interactions that you can tell have been designed for VR.”
“I don't feel like it's a terrible game by any means, but I did end up refunding it as I found it to be a slog and the story just not that interesting.”
“This is very well executed and makes me wish that more TV series had VR experiences to go with them because it just feels great to be directly in the middle of the action and the story of the Krampus killer is intriguing.”
“A good solid length of gameplay and a creepy story with graphics and sound that are next level.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, even on capable hardware. While some users appreciate the developers' efforts to address these problems, others find the overall optimization lacking, particularly in comparison to other VR titles. Despite these challenges, a few players noted that adjustments to settings can improve the experience, though the game still struggles to meet expectations in terms of performance.
“The game is fairly optimized, at least for Oculus Quest 2.”
“I appreciate that the devs try to fix performance issues time and time again, despite the challenges with various graphics cards.”
“The superb visuals are somewhat PC intensive, so I have turned the graphics down, but the remote log cabin still looks as real as anything can be in VR, and the devs have mentioned that the next update is performance-related.”
“Severely badly optimized game.”
“Unfortunately, like others have said, the performance is the worst of almost every close to 500 VR games I have.”
“As someone already mentioned, the FPS is low (I am on a 1080 Ti with no supersampling applied), for me it's hovering just under 60 FPS... you cannot release a game like this... my hands are stuttering all over the place.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging escape room mechanics, intuitive item handling, and immersive puzzles, creating a chill yet thrilling experience. Reviewers highlight the high-quality graphics, sound, and voice acting, contributing to a captivating atmosphere and solid overall gameplay length.
“It's an intriguing chill experience with escape room mechanics.”
“The mechanics of handling items and interacting with locks, doors, and other objects were good too, a very intuitive and life-like experience.”
“A AAA quality escape room thriller with great gameplay, voice acting, graphics, and sound.”
“The mechanics of handling items and interacting with locks, doors, and other objects were good too; a very intuitive and life-like experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of jump scares and comedic elements, creating a unique experience that balances fear with laughter. Players appreciate the ability to engage in amusing activities, such as walnut ping pong, which adds a lighthearted twist to the gameplay.
“It was really scary and funny to play; I got jumpscared sometimes.”
“Gameplay with a twist of humor.”
“You can do quite a lot with your hands, including some funny stuff like walnut ping pong.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs well on the Quest 2 with Air Link, but there are occasional glitches during page-turning animations that affect stability.
“It looks and runs great on my Quest 2 with Air Link.”
“The game maintains a smooth frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
“While turning pages, the animation glitches.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and stuttering during gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users generally agree that the game lacks replayability, with many stating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
“There is no replayability.”
“The game lacks any incentive to play again after finishing it.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little reason to return.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are noted for their eerie quality, contributing to an unsettling atmosphere.
“The sound effects and music create an eerie atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, immersing players in the game's world.”
“The music is hauntingly beautiful, adding depth and emotion to every moment.”
“The sound effects and music are eerie.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
