Quanero

About

Quanero is a single player action game. It was developed by Laserboys3000 and was released on August 12, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Quanero is an experimental VR experience for the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. Your goal is to figure out what caused a violent incident in a futuristic bar by manipulating the time. You can slow down time, reverse it or bring it to a halt. Explore the scene, unlock the story's branch points and unravel the mystery.

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 287 reviews

story24 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Innovative time manipulation mechanic allows players to explore events from multiple perspectives, creating an engaging narrative experience.
High-quality graphics and sound design enhance immersion, making players feel like they are part of a futuristic detective story.
The game is free, providing a unique VR experience that showcases the potential of interactive storytelling in virtual reality.

The experience is very short, lacking depth and replayability, which may leave players wanting more content.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and interaction frustrating at times.
The narrative lacks a clear objective or challenge, reducing the overall engagement and satisfaction of solving a mystery.

story
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
61%
4%
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a unique narrative structure that allows players to manipulate time, exploring multiple interconnected storylines from different perspectives. While some users found the overall narrative to be shallow or lacking depth, many appreciated the innovative storytelling mechanics and the potential for deeper exploration in future installments. Overall, the experience is seen as a promising proof of concept for interactive storytelling in VR, despite some technical limitations and a desire for more substantial content.
- “Intricate short narrative experience that perfectly demonstrates the deeper storytelling possibilities of VR.”
- “It's delightful to experience storytelling this way, going forward and backward through the action to take in each little event.”
- “I really liked how the story revealed itself.”
- “Unfortunately, there is no real story, but how much can you put together in one minute!”
- “The short story that takes place isn't much; it doesn't really make sense and is very unbelievable. Four stories are taking place at once, and they all culminate in the same instant. The character animation and voice acting are nothing impressive, and the winding of time back and forth can be tedious because you can't speed it up past 1x.”
- “It took me a while to figure out that it's not really a game, but 'just' a story where you can mess with time.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
62%
8%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative time-shifting mechanic, which allows players to rewind and replay scenes to uncover details, making it a captivating experience in VR. However, many users express a desire for more interactivity and additional gameplay mechanics, as the current offering feels limited and short. Overall, while it serves as an engaging demonstration of potential, players are eager for a more expansive and content-rich full game.
- “I love how you can use the time-shift mechanic to figure out all of the little things going on in the world.”
- “Very engaging with a clever time mechanic.”
- “It's a quick adventure with a captivating mechanic and it makes me want more!”
- “You do not have a lot of gameplay mechanics.”
- “Wish it had more mechanics than this though.”
- “Overall I can recommend it as a mechanical demo for free, but I'd love to see much more.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
49%
10%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the impressive visuals and captivating settings, particularly in VR, while others criticize the blurriness and lower resolution compared to other titles. Many users note that while the graphics are decent, they could benefit from further refinement and options to enhance clarity. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the experience, but they are not without their shortcomings.
- “It has nice graphics and interesting world building.”
- “The graphics are extremely well done, so you do actually feel like you are at some future alien bar.”
- “Impressive graphics and atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are janky.”
- “Graphics are yet to be desired and it is a very short experience.”
- “Decent game with a sort of Life is Strange feel to it; thank god they added graphics options too because the game looked like what people who are partially blind see every day with the horrendous blurriness.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the slow rewind and fast-forward mechanics that require revisiting the same scenes multiple times. While the narrative is considered convoluted and the character animations lack impact, some still view the experience as interesting enough for a play-through despite the repetitive nature of the grinding.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The interface (going back and forth to the different memories even though they're the same thing) is tedious.”
- “I found the speed of the rewind and fast forward to be quite slow; having to rewind the entire scene to watch another aspect of it play out was a bit tedious.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with users highlighting its impressive graphics and overall immersive quality. Many reviewers note that the atmospheric elements significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “And that's where this atmospheric demo really shines.”
- “Impressive graphics and atmosphere.”
- “Such a great atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever and naturalistic dialogue, often overshadowing more serious plot elements. Players find the comedic moments engaging and entertaining, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “There's a fair bit of humor, action, and intrigue packed into a very small space.”
- “I was more interested in the lovers' quarrel on the balcony than I was in the junkie executing people in the bar, not because I have a moral issue with that content, but because the back-and-forth naturalistic dialogue was genuinely funny.”
- “That was hilarious!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that while the game's concept is appealing, the performance and visual fidelity do not meet expectations, particularly for those with mid-range hardware like the GTX 970 and i5-2500K.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on mid-range hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs on my system; the developers clearly focused on optimization.”
- “The balance between performance and visual fidelity is commendable, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, suggesting that additional game elements are needed to enhance this aspect. While it may not offer much in terms of replay value, it can still serve as a decent option for demonstrating to others.
- “Not quite sure what, but it needs some game elements to add replayability.”
- “Obviously, there is no replay value, but it can still be good for demoing to others.”