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Red Matter 2

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90%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, replayability
91% User Score Based on 376 reviews
Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

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Red Matter 2 is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Vertical Robot and was released on August 18, 2022. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Red Matter 2" is a narrative-driven virtual reality puzzle adventure game set in a alternate Cold War scenario. Players uncover the secrets of a mysterious research facility on a desolate moon, while navigating a tense geopolitical conflict. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and telekinetic abilities, players must solve challenging puzzles, evade deadly traps, and make impactful decisions that shape the game's branching storyline.

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story114 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • Stunning graphics and immersive environments that create a breathtaking atmosphere.
  • Engaging puzzles that are well-designed and provide a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
  • Strong narrative with intriguing story elements that keep players invested throughout the game.
  • Combat mechanics feel clunky and can detract from the overall experience, making some sections frustrating.
  • Character animations and voice acting do not match the high quality of the environments, leading to a disconnect.
  • Some puzzles can be overly simplistic or repetitive, which may reduce the overall challenge and enjoyment.
  • story
    262 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Red Matter 2" is generally praised for its intriguing narrative and immersive atmosphere, effectively continuing the plot from the first game while introducing new elements. While some players found the pacing uneven and certain plot twists predictable, many appreciated the depth and emotional engagement of the storytelling, enhanced by stunning visuals and well-integrated puzzles. Overall, it is considered a strong narrative experience in the VR gaming landscape, though opinions vary on its originality and execution.

    • “The story is intriguing and definitely keeps you going along.”
    • “It delivers a masterfully created experience that was both breathtaking and filled with adventure and an intriguing storyline.”
    • “The story hooked me, the atmosphere was incredible, and I’ll probably buy it on Steam one day just to replay it.”
    • “The story is kind of lacking and it does maybe not have the atmosphere of the first game but overall this is worth playing.”
    • “The story and the way it is narrated are way too lazy.”
    • “The story didn't pique my interest at all.”
  • graphics
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the stunning visuals, detailed environments, and impressive art direction, often comparing them favorably to top-tier VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx. Players noted the strong aesthetic and immersive quality, enhanced by effective physics and optimization, making it a standout experience in the VR landscape. While some mentioned minor issues with texture detail or graphical settings, the overall consensus highlights the game's exceptional graphical fidelity and atmospheric design.

    • “The visuals are great, and considering this was made by an indie studio, it's very impressive.”
    • “The graphics are incredible, the puzzles are still challenging, but not frustrating.”
    • “Stunning visuals and great story!”
    • “The graphics are crisp, clear, and boringly monotonous.”
    • “Neither the story, graphics, mechanics, or gameplay managed to keep me interested.”
    • “You only have graphics options to set dynamic and indirect shadows on or off, so you cannot set antialiasing or other advanced options at all, only the shadows.”
  • gameplay
    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its immersive VR mechanics, engaging puzzles, and atmospheric storytelling. However, some players found the combat mechanics frustrating and the puzzles occasionally simplistic or tedious, leading to a perception that the gameplay could be improved. Overall, while the game offers a visually stunning experience with innovative mechanics, it struggles with certain gameplay elements that detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Outstanding gameplay, breathtaking scenery, fun puzzles to solve, fascinating storyline, intuitive mechanics and usage of tools.”
    • “The story, gameplay, voice acting, and environmental design are all top notch.”
    • “Gameplay is smooth and intuitive and makes great use of VR space.”
    • “Light recommendation if you want an atmospheric narrative adventure game and can put up with tedious gameplay at times.”
    • “Honestly bored out of my mind, the puzzles are super simplistic (I'm talking like connect the pipes minigame, and put thing in hole shaped like the thing) and most of the gameplay is just walking down corridors.”
    • “Basic puzzle solver/escape room gameplay with serviceable story that is almost completely hampered by unnecessary and poorly implemented shooting sections.”
  • atmosphere
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Red Matter 2" is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive design, creating a chilling yet captivating experience reminiscent of retro sci-fi aesthetics. While some players feel it lacks the darker, more foreboding atmosphere of its predecessor, many appreciate its engaging narrative and the tension it evokes, despite occasional gameplay frustrations. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a visually rich, atmospheric adventure with puzzle elements.

    • “The atmosphere is wonderfully creepy.”
    • “The story hooked me, the atmosphere was incredible, and I’ll probably buy it on Steam one day just to replay it.”
    • “Absolutely great and atmospheric story-driven exploration game with Soviet vibes, light puzzles, and incredible visuals and controls.”
    • “The atmosphere is chilling at times without being outright horror.”
    • “These super obvious hints for obvious tasks really ruin the atmosphere.”
    • “Firstly the atmosphere is ruined by the voiced protagonist and constant banter with beta.”
  • music
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its immersive quality and atmospheric design, with many reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some noted that the music can become repetitive, the majority appreciated its orchestral influences and ability to evoke a strong sense of place, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance. Overall, the music is considered a key element that elevates the game's visuals and storytelling.

    • “The music is pretty great, and the sound effects are appropriate.”
    • “The attention to detail in this game is awesome, the retro-post-Soviet ambiance and the intriguing soundtrack make this game an incredible sci-fi experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is perfect and huge, it makes the whole experience so immersive that you are lost in it, and that is the whole meaning of a great VR experience!”
    • “The background music is not quite to my taste - but can be turned down.”
    • “Music gets a bit repetitive.”
    • “Just like the first game, it has the tension of a horror game through its atmosphere and music, but none of the actual horror elements you would expect a horror game to have.”
  • optimization
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the game is highly praised, with many users reporting smooth performance at 90 fps even on lower-end hardware, such as the GTX 1070 and RTX 2080 Ti. The graphics and performance are described as excellent, with some environments running fluidly while others may experience occasional stuttering. Despite minor inconsistencies, the game is recognized for its impressive visual quality and well-optimized engine, making it one of the standout VR titles in terms of performance.

    • “It's a very enjoyable storytelling game with some interesting puzzles, great graphics with perfect optimization, constant 90 fps without any drops on the highest settings with Ryzen 5800X and RTX 3080 12GB, and with a lot of room to spare (according to FPSVR graphs).”
    • “Good story, beautiful graphics, well-optimized graphic engine, good mixture of puzzles, exploration, storytelling and action.”
    • “Excellent VR game with silky smooth performance and stunning vistas.”
    • “Performance-wise, I found it to be hit or miss.”
    • “Some environments are very fluid, while others seem to be stuttering for no reason.”
    • “Shooting challenges the performances, is not satisfying, is boring, done poorly; targets are just annoying, and the task cannot be simply completed brainlessly to keep having fun with the real game.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspects of Red Matter 2 to be tedious, particularly noting the slow-paced text decoding and repetitive environmental puzzles that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers an atmospheric narrative, the prolonged stretches of monotonous gameplay can be frustrating, leading to a mixed recommendation for those willing to endure these elements.

    • “Light recommendation if you want an atmospheric narrative adventure game and can put up with tedious gameplay at times.”
    • “Also, the text message decoding is so tedious and slow, like looking at a first-generation fax machine. I have set the walking speed to the fastest, and still, it feels like moving in mud.”
    • “Text decoding of messages is still tedious and actually doesn't make any sense that people would leave paper cards with a question and other cards with answers. I still believe an actual diary function (voiced or not) would work better.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report a high level of stability, with no bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay on the Quest 3 linked to Steam. Overall, the game performs well and maintains a smooth experience.

    • “Looks great and runs great.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth performance without any noticeable glitches.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game deeply emotional, often becoming so engrossed in its intelligent and suspenseful narrative that they play for extended periods despite physical discomfort. The immersive world and interactive environments enhance the emotional experience, making it feel incredibly real and engaging.

    • “If there is any good judging scheme for a game, it is that I completed this game pretty much in one massive session during the holidays - my back was killing me from standing in VR for so long, I was hungry, tired, emotional, but I just couldn't stop!”
    • “It weaves a narrative that is both intelligent, mysterious, suspenseful, and emotional.”
    • “Honestly, this game is like playing Half-Life: Alyx for the first time. The story, the setting, and the environments were all fantastic. The world felt so real that I usually just spent time messing around in one room, touching and interacting with everything to see how they interacted together. It blew my mind how much stuff fit together.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily drawing players back for its stunning visuals rather than varied gameplay experiences. Overall, many users feel there isn't much incentive to replay the game.

    • “Not much replay value, in my opinion.”
    • “The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
    • “Once you've completed it, there's little reason to return.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a dry wit that adds levity to the narrative, with moments of unpredictability that enhance the experience. However, some players find fault in the writing quality, describing it as "hilariously bad" at times, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The pseudo AI has a real welcome sense of dry humor, and there are times you can trust it and times when you can't. Fortunately, the game doesn't end when you 'die' as a result of one of the times you shouldn't have followed it, but it is an entertaining addition that serves to lighten the story at appropriate places.”
    • “My only complaint would be that while the overall story was fantastic, the writing is sometimes just hilariously bad.”
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Red Matter 2 is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Red Matter 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Red Matter 2.

Red Matter 2 was released on August 18, 2022.

Red Matter 2 was developed by Vertical Robot.

Red Matter 2 has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Red Matter 2 is a single player game.

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