Resonite

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Resonite is a single player and multiplayer action game with a business theme. It was developed by Frooxius and was released on October 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,183 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

optimization46 negative mentions

Resonite offers a unique and creative platform where players can build and customize their own worlds and avatars in real-time, fostering a collaborative environment.
The community is friendly and supportive, with many players willing to help newcomers learn the ropes and navigate the complexities of the game.
Recent updates have improved performance significantly, making the game more playable and enjoyable for users with various hardware setups.

The game suffers from performance issues, with many players experiencing low frame rates and lag, even on high-end hardware.
The user interface is complex and can be overwhelming for new players, making it difficult to navigate and utilize the game's features effectively.
Avatar creation and customization can be tedious and unintuitive, requiring extensive knowledge and effort to achieve satisfactory results.

optimization
235 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of Resonite has been a significant point of contention among users, with many reporting that while recent updates have improved performance, it still struggles with stability and frame rates, particularly on lower-end hardware. Users express hope for future optimizations, especially with the upcoming "splittening" update, which is expected to enhance performance further. Overall, while there are signs of improvement, the game remains criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to crashes and low frame rates in multiplayer settings.
- “The latest update has greatly improved performance.”
- “Very excited to see if it improves with the splittening (upcoming codebase refactoring which in testing is showing much better performance).”
- “Overall, I say it is one huge jump from what it was in performance and I cannot wait to see what comes next.”
- “This game is terribly optimized, and it's such a shame, because it looks like there's a lot of potential here-- but I can't run it with my >$1,400 computer + $400 HMD, and that's inexcusable.”
- “The performance right now for it is the main reason most newcomers leave the game, but good news is there is a performance update coming this year so the game runs 60fps regardless of what system you have.”
- “Resonite suffers from very low performance on any kind of hardware you may have.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have seen significant improvements, especially following recent updates that introduced customizable settings, although many players still report performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, even on capable hardware. While some users appreciate the visual quality and detail, others find the graphics underwhelming and the settings menu confusing, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game shows potential for stunning visuals but requires further optimization and more robust graphics options to enhance playability.
- “The graphics are fantastic.”
- “It's systems are in-depth and graphics are genuinely stunning!”
- “Game has increased its performance at least tenfold, also now has graphics settings and you can turn off motion blur, also the community has grown a lot and is really friendly, I absolutely recommend this game nowadays if you can find a friend to show you the ropes.”
- “Absolutely none of the graphics settings (in a fairly confusing menu layout, by the way) helped.”
- “Runs like garbage on good hardware even if the graphics are frankly mid, freezes and stutters like crazy.”
- “Performance issues make it somewhat unplayable, even at low graphical settings.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is highlighted as an engaging and interactive experience set in a beautiful dreamscape called "liminal," where players can influence the narrative as a wisp. However, some users noted that the game lacks a traditional story structure, with one reviewer explicitly stating "no story." Overall, the immersive world and the potential for storytelling are praised, despite technical issues and mixed opinions on narrative depth.
- “I'm also going to use a paragraph break to shout out a world that occasionally will open its doors to all: Liminal, a beautiful dreamscape serving as the setting of an interactive story and puzzle where you can meet the wanderer and play an important part in guiding the story forward as a wisp.”
- “If it's ever online, I highly recommend hopping on and giving it a shot, as it's an incredible story to be a part of and a gorgeous world to explore.”
- “If you don’t know what NeosVR is, look it up because that whole story is longer than what I care to type in this review.”
- “Zuckerberg's metaverse is still a living world you can go visit in Resonite (the full story was some users recreated Horizons in Neos under 2 days and it was done as a meme... it was ported over to Resonite when Neos disbanded).”
- “No story.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this title is characterized by a unique blend of creativity and complexity, allowing players to prototype and express their ideas with a high degree of freedom through advanced mechanics like protoflux and protograph scripting. While the community is supportive and encourages experimentation, the steep learning curve and low player base can make the experience feel isolating at times. Overall, the game functions more as a platform for creation and social interaction rather than a traditional game, offering a hands-on, tactile experience that appeals to those interested in game mechanics and design.
- “The game mechanics are cool, there's a lot of freedom to create and express, the avatar system has infinite control, overall the community is doing great things.”
- “Hands-on: the gameplay is hands-on, providing a tactile experience that sets it apart.”
- “Pretty game, but low player base and confusing gameplay.”
- “As for the gameplay side of Resonite, your imagination is the only limit here. There is a steep learning curve when it comes to learning protoflux (node-based scripting) or protograph (text-based scripting that converts to protoflux), but it's essentially what powers the whole game and your creations once you get the hang of it.”
- “Especially because it takes a lot of time and dedication to learn the mechanics of this software.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, stutters, and overall poor performance even on capable hardware. Many players describe the experience as buggy and frustrating, particularly with issues in navigation, UI, and avatar setup, leading to a general consensus that significant improvements are needed. While some updates have been released, the game remains a "buggy mess" for many, with ongoing performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Runs like garbage on good hardware even if the graphics are frankly mid, freezes and stutters like crazy.”
- “Hard to navigate, slow, buggy; within what little playtime I had, menus would open over each other or render half-black.”
- “Resonite's performance is still the worst thing I've ever sent into my VR headset; the wiki has launched and has extremely basic listings of scripting nodes and some quick troubleshooting tips, but the dev team has been pushing updates to help with a few of the easier pain points.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its quirky props, funny community interactions, and creative expression opportunities. Users highlight the game's ability to generate laughter through amusing gadgets, memes, and unique character designs, contributing to a lighthearted and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the humor is seen as a key element that enhances the gaming experience, making it both entertaining and enjoyable.
- “Funny game, funny people, funny props.”
- “From making some neat systems that add some quality-of-life abilities or cool stuff, to tutorials and helpful objects for people to learn and use, to a funny wizard hat that's become renowned in the community, this game has really let me run wild with making things.”
- “I'm shocked, disgusted, in awe, laughing, amazed, and honestly just filled with bliss.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is highlighted by its diverse offerings, including live audio streaming from platforms like Spotify and YouTube, as well as the ability to play music-based rhythm games. Users appreciate the social environments where they can listen to music, participate in events, and create content, although some find the background music annoying and seek options to disable it. Overall, the game provides a rich interactive experience centered around music and socialization.
- “Resonite allows you to view photos and images, stream music and watch videos by literally just copy-pasting the files from your computer or web URLs into the game.”
- “If you want a place where you can socialize with friends or meet new friends, where you can hang out, watch videos or listen to music, then this could be for you.”
- “I see that it's basically just a slightly different version of the tutorial level, but with super annoying music playing. I look in the world for a way to disable it and find on a tablet something about background noise.”
- “Live audio streams are able to be loaded into the world as well, so you can stream music from Spotify or YouTube or wherever else directly into the game.”
- “It's like OBS recording software where you can create art and music, caw caw.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its positive and engaging qualities, fostered by a passionate indie team and a supportive community. However, some users note that the presence of certain mentors can lead to a toxic environment due to feelings of superiority associated with their badges.
- “It's a good game with a good atmosphere and a good owner.”
- “Nice atmosphere”
- “Now for the atmosphere?”
- “Combine all of the above with the fact that Resonite is run by a small but passionate and invested team, and you have an indie atmosphere around the entire community.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the slow setup process and numerous bugs. The experience is further hampered by a lack of documentation and a cumbersome desktop environment, making the overall grind feel excessive and frustrating.
- “The game might seem good, but it has lots of bugs and the grinding is so tedious it did not work for me.”
- “Building everything in VR is extremely slow and tedious; the desktop environment is lacking and still has insufficient documentation.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the platform fosters a sense of freedom and openness, contrasting positively with their experiences in VR, where tools can feel restrictive and overwhelming. The community is described as wholesome and welcoming, with approachable developers and moderators, enhancing the emotional connection users feel within the space.
- “Spending time on this platform made me feel more free and open than I ever was in VR.”
- “It's hard for me to put into words, so tl;dr: the whole community from top to bottom is wholesome and welcoming as heck, the devs, team members, and moderators are not some far-off untouchable people you can never talk to.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization system is generally perceived as fair, with users expressing a desire for a VR experience that avoids cheap monetization tactics. Additionally, there is a strong preference for collaborative features and a focus on supporting educational institutions, with an emphasis on the absence of ads.
- “Speaking of money, the monetization system seems fair.”
- “No ads.”
- “I want that, but I want it in VR and without all this cheap monetization. I want to be able to build and collaborate with my friends, and I want to be able to give back to the universities that gave us the internet.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game's replayability has significantly improved, surpassing its predecessor, though some express concerns about performance issues that could affect long-term engagement. Overall, the enhancements have made the game more enjoyable and playable, but optimization remains a key factor for sustained interest.
- “This game is much more playable now and has completely outdone its predecessor.”
- “The replayability factor is incredible, with so many different paths and choices to explore.”
- “I can't be interested in this any further without the game getting some serious optimizations. Other platforms perform better and are more playable for me right now.”
- “The lack of meaningful content updates makes it hard to justify replaying the game after the initial experience.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”