Proton Pulse
- April 5, 2016
- Jake Kaufman
"Justice needs a hero in Proton Pulse, a Virtual Reality brick-breaking game. As the chosen one, use your paddle to direct the Proton, the only weapon against the menacing M.O.A.I. entity. Battle through 50 levels, utilizing the Space-Time Dilator to transform near misses into powerful volleys. With a thumping soundtrack by Jake Kaufman, Dan Behrens, and Justin Moravetz, will you triumph over M.O.A.I.?"
Reviews
- The game features a cool aesthetic with nice neon shimmer effects, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, especially when switching between control schemes.
- The game is well-suited for room-scale VR, providing a full game with lots of levels and engaging boss fights.
- The default control scheme using the head for paddle control can lead to discomfort and neck strain.
- There are complaints about the lack of challenge and skill involved, as well as the constant vibration of the controllers.
- The game gives a false sense of boundaries, which can lead to players accidentally hitting their surroundings.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express mixed feelings about the story aspect, noting that while some games may not require a backstory, technical issues like compatibility with Oculus Quest 2 can detract from the overall experience.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me disconnected from their motivations.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their cool aesthetic and dazzling visuals, enhancing the overall experience alongside engaging gameplay and energetic soundtracks. The use of Vive motion controllers further elevates the visual immersion during boss fights and various levels.
“The game itself is good and has a cool aesthetic.”
“A full game with lots of levels, cool boss fights, dazzling visuals, high-energy soundtrack, and makes use of the Vive motion controllers.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is characterized by a high-energy soundtrack that complements its vibrant visuals and engaging gameplay, enhancing the overall experience during various levels and boss fights.
“The high-energy soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music is incredibly immersive, making each level feel alive and engaging.”
“The combination of dazzling visuals and an upbeat soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”