Robinson: The Journey

53%
Game Brain Score Based on 557 reviews
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  • gameplay
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Robinson the Journey takes you on an alien adventure in glorious VR, however is hampered by some graphical textures
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"Robinson: The Journey" is a virtual reality adventure game set on a mysterious alien planet. As the lone survivor of a crashed spaceship, players must explore the unknown world, gather resources, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind their predicament. Accompanied by a dinosaur-like creature named HIGS, players will encounter various creatures and ancient ruins while navigating the beautiful, immersive environment.

  • PC
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Cloud
  • NVIDIA GeForce NOW
  • Oculus Rift
  • Play​Station
  • Play​Station VR
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Reviews

53%
Audience ScoreBased on 557 reviews
graphics156 positive mentions
stability20 negative mentions
  • Stunning visuals and immersive environments that create a breathtaking experience.
  • Engaging sound design and ambient sounds enhance the overall atmosphere.
  • Offers a unique exploration experience with dinosaurs, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • Controls are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration and difficulty in gameplay.
  • Movement speed is slow, which can detract from the overall experience and lead to boredom.
  • The game lacks proper support for various VR controllers, making it unplayable for some users.
  • graphics291 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and immersive environments, particularly the detailed depiction of dinosaurs and breathtaking vistas. However, many players note that the default settings can be blurry, requiring adjustments such as increasing resolution and supersampling to fully appreciate the graphics. While the overall aesthetic is impressive, some users feel that the game shows its age and suffers from optimization issues, particularly on certain VR headsets.

    • “The graphics are just beautiful and immersive with a cherry on top but still it has an easy fix yet repulsive flaw.”
    • “Incredible, the best graphics I have seen on VR, it's like what Monster Hunter would look like in VR but even more realistic.”
    • “The visuals and sense of scale are jaw-dropping.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely horrible, it's like someone put butter on my lenses, even at 1.5x resolution scaling it still looks terrible in VR.”
    • “I started playing this game with low expectations and read a few other reviews regarding the graphics being blurry unless you changed all the settings to high and 200%.”
    • “Even with the graphics card upgrade, and also in Steam settings turning up supersampling to 3.0, and also turning in-game graphics settings all the way up, the graphics were still very poor.”
  • story176 mentions

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging narrative centered around exploration and interaction with dinosaurs, though some players find it simple and occasionally unclear. While the visuals and immersive environments enhance the storytelling experience, the abrupt ending and some frustrating control mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite its age, many players appreciate the unique blend of adventure and puzzle-solving within a semi-open world, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of sci-fi and VR exploration.

    • “It's nice to have a VR game that isn't a shooter/hack and slash while also having brilliant graphics and a nice story.”
    • “The story, the graphics, and design of everything is just awesome and really enjoyable and thrilling. I'd definitely recommend this game if you love sci-fi and dinosaurs!”
    • “I finished this game after playing it for 6 hours, and oh my god I love it! I loved the story, Leica (your pet T-Rex), the explorations... I wish there will be a second part because there's a small cliffhanger at the end, and the 6 hours felt too short.”
    • “The story is very very simple, but the voice acting is decent.”
    • “Simple story, simple gameplay, frustrating controls, not very long.”
    • “It suffers immensely from repetitive gameplay, a short story and confusing puzzles.”
  • gameplay96 mentions

    The gameplay is a mix of light puzzle-solving and climbing mechanics, reminiscent of earlier VR titles, but it suffers from dated controls and awkward hand movements that can frustrate players. While the environments and visuals are praised, the overall experience is marred by slow movement, lack of clear direction, and simplistic mechanics, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and confusion. Despite these issues, some players still find enjoyment in the adventure and the opportunity to explore a dinosaur-filled world.

    • “Climbing mechanics may be a bit overused but in the end, it helps maintain the sense of adventure.”
    • “This game pretty much makes up for that however by bringing those awesome climbing mechanics to a vast story-driven world centered around discovery.”
    • “The gameplay is decent adventure game type puzzle solving.”
    • “The controls are clunky, the mechanics are a bit dated for VR six years later, but the environments and visuals still hold up pretty well.”
    • “Walking in this game is slower than watching paint dry. I know it's most likely to stop motion sickness as there is no teleport mechanic, but my god it's slow. No run button either, so it's one speed the entire time and considering you have to do a whole lot of walking in this game, it's tedious.”
    • “Poor gameplay and confusing puzzles destroy this game.”
  • stability28 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while it runs well on various systems and offers a visually stunning experience, players frequently report significant bugs and glitches, particularly with controls and locomotion. Many find the controls unintuitive and frustrating, leading to crashes and motion sickness, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, some players feel the game's world is worth experiencing.

    • “Played over Air Link on Quest 3 and runs great!”
    • “No glitches to report.”
    • “The game looks stunning and runs great.”
    • “Of course, it would be a lot more fun if the controls weren't so unintuitive and, well, buggy.”
    • “If you fall (which you will) from certain ledges there's land glitches that'll kill the player (and it happened to me a lot in the tar pit area).”
    • “The locomotion and interactions are so difficult and buggy to work with it makes the game unplayable and very frustrating.”
  • optimization24 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing smooth performance on high-end hardware, while others struggle with poor performance and controls, even after upgrading their systems. Many users noted the need to adjust graphics settings to achieve a playable experience, indicating that optimization could be improved, particularly for certain hardware configurations. Overall, while the visuals are praised, the inconsistent performance has led to a divided reception among players.

    • “Runs smoothly with RTX 2060 at 200% upscaling option.”
    • “Great game, beautiful, easy to use, fun, immersive, runs smoothly on a 1070 with everything on maximum quality.”
    • “Perfect performance (R9 390) on high settings, super sampling 1.4.”
    • “While it's a bit rough on optimization, having to turn the graphics down to medium, but resolution scale to 2.0 since it looks so blurry at 1.0, it's a really solid experience so far.”
    • “Good graphics, the story did not captivate and this game has poor Valve Index optimization.”
    • “My only guess about the mixed reviews is that people are getting bad performance.”
  • atmosphere22 mentions

    The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere and stunning level design, effectively drawing players into its jungle setting. While the graphics may suffer from minor blurriness due to technical constraints, the overall ambiance and tension are highlighted as standout features. However, issues with controller responsiveness detract from the experience, suggesting that improvements in gameplay mechanics could elevate the game's potential significantly.

    • “One of the best atmospheric VR games I have ever played.”
    • “Its a quality game packed full of atmospheric tension and intrigue with great graphical detail, realism, and good problem solving during the journey.”
    • “Fantastic atmosphere, great graphics.”
    • “However, I felt it forced you to soak up the atmosphere of the jungle around you, rather than just quickly teleporting past it.”
    • “Maybe the controls are not the most comfortable ones, but the atmosphere makes up for everything.”
    • “But the visuals and the atmosphere are worth paying for (got it at 50% off though).”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its fantastic soundtrack, composed by Jesper Kyd, which enhances the immersive experience. Players appreciate the background music's quality and how it complements the game's graphics and sound effects, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere.

    • “I had been after it for a long time as the soundtrack is fantastic (I've listened to it many times over the years), and I thought it would be a nice experience even if it were a 'walking simulator'.”
    • “It's very immersive, the graphics are very nice (at the 200% setting), and the music is very good (famous Jesper Kyd).”
    • “The background music is on point.”
    • “The sound is phenomenal, just hearing dozens of nearby dinos, both in the air climbing the cave walls and roaring in the distance all adds to the immersion, not including the sweet music.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to the slow walking speed and lack of a run option, which can make exploration feel drawn out. While there are some climbing and puzzle-solving elements, they are not considered overly burdensome, but the overall pace can detract from the experience.

    • “Walking in this game is slower than watching paint dry. I know it's most likely to stop motion sickness as there is no teleport mechanic, but my god, it's slow. There's no run button either, so it's one speed the entire time. Considering you have to do a whole lot of walking in this game, it's tedious. I don't remember it being this slow on the PS4, but it most likely was.”
    • “Lots of walking (no running) can be a bit tedious. Climbing and some minor puzzle solving are present, but the constant walking makes it feel repetitive.”
    • “The lack of a run button makes the walking feel painfully slow, and with so much ground to cover, it becomes a tedious experience.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of amusing companions, such as a dog-like dinosaur and a quirky robot, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, players also find the fine controls to be comically poor, contributing to a sense of frustration that contrasts with the otherwise humorous elements.

    • “You are not alone, but accompanied by a dog-like dino and a funny robot.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game currently lacks significant replayability, with players expressing a desire for an update that would allow them to replay scenes and encounter dinosaurs again. While it may not offer much in terms of replay value, it remains a must-have for VR enthusiasts and dinosaur fans.

    • “Please devs, consider an update to allow players to replay any scene after completing the game, so we can confront some of these dinosaurs again for more replay value.”
    • “No real replayability, but a must-have for VR owners and dinosaur fans!”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Users report a strong emotional response to the game, primarily due to feelings of sickness induced by its movement mechanics, which stands out even among extensive VR experiences. Despite criticisms of gameplay and graphics, the emotional impact of discomfort is notably significant.

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