Rift's Cave

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Rift's Cave is a single player action game. It was developed by Volens Nolens Games and was released on September 9, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Rift's Cave" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game that takes players through a mysterious cave system filled with intriguing rifts. Utilize the "Volens-Nolens" bracelet to manipulate time and solve challenging puzzles to uncover the cave's secrets. With stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, this game offers a unique and engaging experience for all players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game offers beautiful visuals and immersive environments, especially in VR.
It provides a unique experience of freedom in movement within a VR world, which is appreciated by players.
Some players found the game to be a source of joy and motivation during difficult times.

The game suffers from poor voice acting, awkward controls, and a lack of clear objectives, leading to frustration.
Many players experienced technical issues, including crashes and graphical artifacts that hindered gameplay.
Overall, the game feels unpolished and lacks engaging content, making it a disappointing purchase for many.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some users praise the visuals as amazing, others criticize the overall quality, citing awkward movement and significant graphical artifacts that hinder gameplay. Despite some appealing elements, many feel the graphics do not justify the game's price, suggesting it is more suited for a lower cost due to its broken state.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “It looks fairly good in there, but I was more impressed with the visuals in Frontiers.”
- “The game has some nice visuals, but the effects and enemies are just ridiculous.”
- “Don't get me wrong, it looks fairly good in there (fairly, not incredibly... I was more impressed with the visuals in Frontiers) but it just doesn't seem right.”
- “Movement is awkward to say the least and, after less than 10 minutes in the game, graphical artifacts occluded my view so much that I just gave up and quit.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While users note improvements in controller functionality and framerate optimization, the overall gameplay experience is still considered lacking.
- “The controller issues have been fixed and the framerate is a bit more optimized, but the game itself is super lame.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with users noting that the voice acting is also subpar.
- “The voice acting is mediocre at best, and there is no solid gameplay.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated and not intuitive.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”