Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis

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"Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis" is a VR adventure game that takes you to mythical Atlantis, an ancient Greece-inspired city as imagined by historians like Plato or Herodote. Explore the harbor, markets, temples, and more, meeting Atlanteans and learning about their mystical practices while solving puzzles in this dreamlike alternate history experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features challenging and enjoyable puzzles that require logical thinking and exploration.
It is well-optimized for VR, maintaining a solid frame rate and working well with various headsets and controllers.
The visuals and atmosphere are praised for their beauty, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of classic adventure games.

The game suffers from several bugs, including game-breaking glitches and issues with item interactions that can disrupt gameplay.
Movement is limited to teleportation only, which some players find restrictive and outdated compared to free locomotion options.
There are long loading times and instances of directionless gameplay, making it difficult for players to progress without getting lost or confused.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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33%
The story has potential and features engaging elements like collectible seashells that reveal interesting narrative bits, but players often feel lost due to unclear objectives and the impact of their choices on outcomes. Additionally, the prologue is criticized for being overly lengthy and disconnected from the main narrative, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “I did enjoy finding and collecting the seashells that you could hold up to your ear and hear interesting story bits, and there was also a set of puzzles that required you to build a key out of various blocks to create odd Tetris-like shapes.”
- “Anyways, I found myself liking the story, but I did not have any idea what I needed to do in several parts, and also things you do affect if you win or lose without ever letting on that you have other options.”
- “I found myself liking the story, but I did not have any idea what I needed to do in several parts, and the choices you make affect whether you win or lose without ever letting you know that you have other options.”
- “The prologue is too long and has no bearing on the rest of the story.”
- “It's hard to feel the story when you lose a key item every time and you need to restart.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay is characterized as a straightforward walking simulator with simple interactions and puzzle-solving elements, reminiscent of titles like 'Blind Spot' and 'Journey for Elysium.' However, it faces criticism for outdated mechanics, such as teleportation, frequent lengthy load times, and illogical puzzles, leading to a relatively short experience of only 60-80 minutes.
- “Gameplay is simple enough; you move around the environment interacting with various objects, some of which you can store in your satchel for later use and others are more direct puzzles that need solving.”
- “Gameplay-wise and as a walking simulator, it is between 'Blind Spot' and 'Journey for Elysium', even some of the puzzles are nearly identical.”
- “The majority of the negative reviews are about the outdated gameplay, like teleportation... seriously?”
- “Some things like frequent lengthy load times and illogical puzzles or directionless gameplay can’t be patched away.”
- “There is also only 60-80 minutes of gameplay here.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their superb visuals and atmospheric effects, though some assets, particularly rocks and distant islands, are noted to be of poor quality compared to the rest. Additionally, the limited choice of only three graphics presets is seen as a drawback. Overall, while the graphics are appealing, inconsistencies and restrictions detract from the experience.
- “Keep in mind what this game costs; the graphics are pretty.”
- “Superb visuals and effects, a great atmosphere, and some challenging puzzles to boot.”
- “The second thing I found strange is that some assets, especially the rocks and the visuals of the far island in the first entry level, were of very poor quality compared to the rest of the game.”
- “Keep in mind what this game costs; for that price, the graphics are pretty disappointing.”
- “You can only choose between three graphics presets, which is another shortcoming of this game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on stability highlight a mix of opinions; while some users dismiss claims of the game being a "buggy mess," others report significant issues such as jitteriness, freezing, and game-breaking glitches, particularly on the Quest 2. Overall, stability appears to be a concern for many players, impacting their overall experience.
- “The game looks good; however, on the Quest 2, it is quite jittery and freezes. I have 256GB, so memory shouldn't be the issue.”
- “The bad part is there were several game-breaking glitches I experienced in my playthrough.”
- “It's buggy and only uses teleport for movement, which is horrible.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game is generally well optimized, providing satisfactory performance on a GTX 1080. However, it lacks support for native Oculus drivers, which hinders optimal performance on the Rift CV1, and players using the Index may need to set resolution to 150% to avoid blurriness, leading to frequent motion smoothing issues.
- “This game is also well optimized.”
- “Performance using my GTX 1080 was fine, but using Index you'll need around 150% resolution or the game looks blurry - and motion smoothing kicked in a lot using 150% resolution.”
- “This game does not support native Oculus drivers, which is a significant oversight for achieving optimal Rift CV1 performance.”
- “Performance with my GTX 1080 was fine, but with the Index, you'll need to set the resolution to 150% or the game looks blurry. Motion smoothing also kicked in frequently at that resolution.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is characterized as subtle and soothing, enhancing the overall experience with a pleasing ambiance that complements the visually appealing scenery. Players appreciate how it creates unique moments without being overwhelming.
- “The subtle, soothing background music combined with the beautifully lit scenery creates unique moments that are truly pleasing to the senses.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersing players in the experience.”
- “Each musical piece is thoughtfully crafted, adding depth and emotion to the game's narrative and making every moment memorable.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its superb visuals and effects, creating an immersive experience that is further enhanced by challenging puzzles.
- “Superb visuals and effects, creating a great atmosphere alongside some challenging puzzles.”