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Roald Amundsen's House

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73%Game Brain Score
optimization, graphics
story
93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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Roald Amundsen's House is a single player action game. It was developed by Glitch Studios and was released on December 14, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Roald Amundsen's House remains much as he left it when he disappeared in 1928. The story of one of the world's foremost polar explorers is preserved as if in a time capsule within the walls of his home located in Bunnefjorden, south of Oslo. Amundsen planned and prepared several of his greatest polar expeditions from this house including; the conquest of the South Pole in 1911, the traverse throug…

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
optimization2 positive mentions
  • The game features impressive photogrammetry, creating a visually stunning and immersive experience that feels almost photorealistic.
  • Exploring Roald Amundsen's house provides a unique educational experience, allowing players to learn about the explorer's life and artifacts in a beautifully rendered environment.
  • The atmosphere is well-crafted, with a meditative quality that enhances the exploration and storytelling through the surroundings.
  • The controls can be tricky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with the teleportation mechanics.
  • Some objects appear less detailed, resembling cardboard cutouts, which detracts from the overall immersion.
  • The lack of an in-game menu and limited locomotion options make navigation cumbersome and can hinder the experience.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on technical performance and compatibility across various VR systems. Overall, the narrative elements remain unaddressed, leaving the story's quality and engagement level unclear.

  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the game is praised for its excellent performance, particularly on high-end hardware like the RTX 3080, which provides a smooth experience. However, some users report stuttering issues despite low GPU load, indicating inconsistent performance across different setups.

    • “Amazingly, the performance was excellent; other similar experiences I've tried usually aren't as smooth, which adds to the enjoyment factor.”
    • “I had no performance issues on my RTX 3080.”
    • “But performance is stuttery for some reason even when GPU load isn't 100%.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are highly praised for their stunning beauty and exceptional photogrammetry, creating an almost photo-realistic experience that makes environments feel incredibly lifelike.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, like the best photogrammetry I've ever seen. The house feels real; I can't praise this aspect of the app enough.”
    • “The visuals are almost photo-realistic.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply engaging, as the interactable items provide historical context through photos and videos, enhancing immersion. The well-executed photogrammetry and atmospheric design evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, making players feel as though they have truly stepped back in time.

    • “I really enjoyed this experience; the photogrammetry was done really well, and the ambience of walking around the house made me feel like I had stepped back in time.”
    • “A lot of items are interactable, and touching them reveals additional information, historical photos, and videos.”
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Roald Amundsen's House is a action game.

Roald Amundsen's House is available on PC and Windows.

Roald Amundsen's House was released on December 14, 2020.

Roald Amundsen's House was developed by Glitch Studios.

Roald Amundsen's House has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its story.

Roald Amundsen's House is a single player game.

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