Rooms of Realities
- November 17, 2023
- Bluekey
Get on Steam"Rooms of Realities" is a puzzle-based game featuring single-player and co-op modes. It offers nine chapters split across three unique scenarios, including an ancient pyramid and an underwater station. Communication and teamwork are key in co-op mode, as you work through logic, mechanics, and skill-based challenges. An asylum-themed scenario, "The Forsaken Asylum," is now available.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- High-quality graphics and animations create an immersive VR experience that enhances the escape room gameplay.
- The game offers seamless crossplay between Steam and standalone Quest users, making it accessible for multiplayer sessions with friends regardless of their VR platform.
- Puzzles are well-designed with a balanced difficulty, providing a fun and engaging experience for players, especially in a cooperative setting.
- The game currently lacks additional content, leading to concerns about replayability after completing the available chapters.
- Technical issues such as audio delays and connectivity problems can detract from the overall experience, especially during multiplayer sessions.
- Some players found the clue system to be ineffective, as highlighted objects did not always provide clear guidance on how to progress in the puzzles.
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their stylized quality and immersive experience, particularly in VR, enhancing the overall gameplay. While the visuals are generally high-quality and well-received, some players experienced minor graphical lag, suggesting that performance may vary based on the setup used. Overall, the aesthetics contribute positively to the enjoyment of the diverse and satisfying puzzles.
“The game graphics are stylized and look great in VR, and the puzzles' difficulty is well-balanced and diverse.”
“Its immersive gameplay, high-quality graphics, and potential for growth make it a worthwhile experience for fans of both VR gaming and escape rooms.”
“Very nice graphics, lots of ideas and satisfying puzzles.”
“I played the Steam version standing on Meta Quest 2 over Air Link. I think I will switch to seated and use a link cable for our next session, as I experienced some graphical lag and judder that made me feel a bit off by the end of our session.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
“I was disappointed by the low resolution textures and lack of detail in the environments.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the escape simulator has recently introduced VR capabilities, the story aspect remains somewhat limited, as it primarily focuses on gameplay mechanics rather than a narrative depth. Users appreciate the immersive experience but note that the optimization for VR is still in progress, which may affect the overall storytelling experience until further updates are made.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a delightful collectible aspect with hidden stones, enhancing the experience, but the grabbing mechanic could use improvement as it disrupts immersion and flow. Overall, the immersive gameplay and high-quality graphics make it appealing for fans of VR and escape rooms.
“Discovering hidden stones adds a delightful collectible aspect to the gameplay.”
“Its immersive gameplay, high-quality graphics, and potential for growth make it a worthwhile experience for fans of both VR gaming and escape rooms.”
“We all felt the grabbing mechanic could be improved, as it was a bit of a struggle even for experienced VR users. It broke the flow, immersion, and fun of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization for the Escape Simulator's new VR capability is currently limited, as it is only optimized for select rooms, and a standalone Quest version is not expected until the end of the year.
“As of the time of this review, Escape Simulator recently added VR capability to their game, but they still include a disclaimer that it's only optimized for some of their rooms, and adding a standalone Quest version isn't slated until the end of this year.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for having absolutely no replay value, indicating that players do not find it worthwhile to play again after completing it.
“Has absolutely no replay value.”
