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Return to Northbury Grove

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94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Return to Northbury Grove is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Scythe Dev Team and was released on October 16, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2625430/ Overview Step into the shoes of young, aspiring actor Liam Murphy and immerse yourself into a world of pulse-pounding terror and unrelenting suspense like never before in Return to Northbury Grove. Utilizing groundbreaking VR technology, this game transports you to the eerie Specter Forest and chillingly gruesome Mountain Ridge Orchards kill-house whe…

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
story1 positive mentions
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  • The game offers a brief yet engaging horror story with considerable replayability through various game modifiers.
  • For a free game, it provides decent visuals and sound design, enhancing the overall horror experience.
  • The gameplay includes fun mechanics like hiding and using a flashlight, making it an enjoyable VR experience despite its flaws.
  • The enemy AI is frustrating, often making the game feel more tedious than challenging.
  • The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
  • Some players found the overall experience to be average or 'mid', with limited scares and a lack of strategic gameplay.
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a concise and captivating horror story that can be completed in less than an hour, offering an engaging experience for players on both the Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3.

    • “The game provides a brief yet engaging horror story that can be completed in under an hour.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Return to Northbury Grove" are generally considered decent, with some reviewers noting good overall visuals and sound, though the skybox in the forest received criticism. Overall, the game's visuals contribute positively to its campy VR horror experience.

    • “Return to Northbury Grove is a campy VR horror with decent visuals and great sound.”
    • “The visuals are actually pretty good.”
    • “The visuals are decent, except for the skybox in the forest.”
    • “The character models look outdated and lack detail.”
    • “The textures are low resolution, making the environments feel bland.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization for the game is generally positive, particularly for AMD GPUs, with users reporting smooth framerates on max settings, such as on the 6800 XT, after the initial scene.

    • “Performance on AMD GPUs is excellent: on the 6800 XT, I was getting smooth framerates on max settings after the first scene.”
    • “The game runs incredibly well on my setup, with no noticeable lag or stuttering even during intense moments.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it allows for a seamless experience across various hardware configurations.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops even on high-end hardware.”
    • “I experienced significant stuttering and lag, which made gameplay frustrating.”
    • “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is functional but not particularly impressive, with users noting that while it serves its purpose, it lacks standout qualities.

    • “The gameplay isn't the best, but it works.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game, while brief, boasts significant replayability thanks to a range of game modifiers that encourage players to revisit and experience it in different ways.

    • “Despite its short length, it offers considerable replayability through a variety of game modifiers.”
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Return to Northbury Grove is a survival action adventure game with horror theme.

Return to Northbury Grove is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Virtual Reality and others.

Return to Northbury Grove was released on October 16, 2023.

Return to Northbury Grove was developed by Scythe Dev Team.

Return to Northbury Grove has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Return to Northbury Grove is a single player game.

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