PAGAN PEAK VR

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PAGAN PEAK VR is a single player action game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by anotherworld GmbH and was released on October 30, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 131 reviews

atmosphere28 positive mentions

optimization7 negative mentions

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, with many players finishing it in under two hours, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
There are performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some players experienced bugs and glitches, such as losing save progress or having difficulty with VR controls.

atmosphere
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in this game is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, combining impressive graphics, sound design, and storytelling to create a tense and spooky environment. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke fear without relying heavily on jump scares, making it a standout experience in the escape room genre. Overall, the rich atmosphere significantly enhances the gameplay, making it a compelling choice for fans of atmospheric horror.
- “One of the best scary atmospheres games I have ever played, topped off with some great puzzle solving.”
- “The chilling atmosphere and nice visuals make for a thrilling experience.”
- “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.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
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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, even on high-end systems, which detracts from gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, technical problems may hinder enjoyment for some players.
- “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 hamfisted environmental message.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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-crafted, others felt it lacked originality compared to similar titles. Overall, it is regarded as a solid escape room experience with a mix of intriguing storytelling and effective puzzles, though some players noted it could benefit from a longer narrative.
- “The story is engaging, psychological, and as in Saw, 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.”
- “I love the story, tension, and the atmosphere.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, particularly in comparison to other VR titles. Despite these challenges, a few players noted improvements after adjusting settings or receiving support from the development team.
- “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.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging escape room mechanics, intuitive item handling, and immersive puzzles, creating a chill yet thrilling experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive graphics, sound design, and overall atmosphere, contributing to a high-quality, enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of scares and comedic elements, with players experiencing jump scares alongside amusing activities, such as engaging in quirky mini-games like walnut ping pong. This combination creates a unique and entertaining gameplay experience.
- “It was really scary and funny to play; I got jumpscared sometimes.”
- “Gameplay with a twist of humor is a delightful experience.”
- “You can do quite a lot with your hands, including some funny stuff like walnut ping pong.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs well on the Quest 2 with Air Link, but there are occasional glitches in the page-turning animation 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 bugs, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “While turning pages, the animation glitches.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag during gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 completing it.”
- “Once you've finished the story, there's nothing left to draw you back in.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful, perfectly complementing the game's themes.”
- “The music is immersive and adds a layer of depth to the overall ambiance of the game.”
- “The sound effects and music are eerie.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”