Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates
- November 21, 2018
- Pelican Party
- 1h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreOh nooo, the world is flooded! Oh no, there is also a really big shark! You are a survivor of the apocalypse, stuck in your apartment, all by yourself, so sad... Across the street there is another survivor. Let's wave to each other, work together and both reach the boat to get to safety!
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and engaging co-op gameplay that encourages teamwork and communication.
- Short but enjoyable experience, perfect for a quick gaming session with a friend.
- Free to play, making it accessible for anyone with a VR headset.
- Controls and movement mechanics can be awkward and unintuitive, leading to frustration.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour.
- Finding other players for co-op can be difficult due to a low player base.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a fun and engaging co-op VR experience, featuring unique mechanics and enjoyable interactions, though it is notably short, averaging around 30 to 45 minutes. While players appreciate the solid controls and immersive atmosphere, some find the mechanics clunky and the grab system problematic. Overall, it offers a good introduction to VR gaming, especially for puzzle enthusiasts, despite its brief duration and occasional technical issues.
“Things started off light-hearted as the newcomer playfully swiped my chest pieces, injecting a playful energy into the gameplay.”
“Perfect as a VR beginner's introductory game with a friend or a random stranger, smooth gameplay, nice visuals, and immersive atmosphere.”
“What a fantastic little experience to have with a friend, short but sweet is how I would describe this, with fun bow mechanics and wonderful little interactions with the world that all make sense.”
“When you first get in, check the settings as I found the default grab-to-move mechanic just horrible to get around with.”
“The gameplay was simple though and not as many puzzles as I had hoped.”
“My machine is a Ryzen 2600X, 16GB 2800 DRAM, 1070 Ti GTX and 40 Mbps internet speed, yet the gaming experience is riddled with glitches where objects in the game will either not cooperate with the intended game mechanics or altogether disappear, requiring a restart of the game. Moreover, the audio connection is at least delayed 2 seconds and sounds like it's coming through a tin can.”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is noted to be minimal or non-existent, with players expressing a desire for a longer narrative to enhance the experience. Despite this, the cooperative gameplay is highly praised, making it a memorable VR experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, while the story may lack depth, the engaging multiplayer elements compensate for it.
“This game is bloody fantastic, this was my first co-op game on the Quest 2 and I loved every minute of it.”
“Worth a try, it gives a good view on the possibilities of VR co-op story.”
“☐ no story”
“If it had a much longer storyline, I think this game could have become one of the best.”
“This game is an amazing VR experience, but it lacks a compelling story.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frequent frame rate drops and laggy controls, even on high-end systems. While some users noted beautiful visuals and a well-made game, the consensus is that substantial improvements in optimization are needed for a smoother experience.
“Surprisingly well made game, beautiful visuals and well optimized.”
“Pretty fun game, performance is something that could definitely be improved.”
“For free you couldn't ask for much more besides some optimization but for how short the game is it isn't that big of a deal.”
“Currently the controls and locomotion are pretty finicky, the in-game voice is very laggy, and the performance is quite bad (dipped down to 25fps towards the end on my high-end rig).”
“Please note: no matter the settings we played on, this game's performance was awful.”
“My second gripe is that the game is horribly optimized and suffers from major frame rate drops that make the game practically unplayable.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as solid and visually appealing, with some users noting beautiful visuals and an immersive atmosphere. However, there are mixed opinions on optimization, as some players experienced frame rate drops even on high settings, while others found the graphics to scale well on lower-end machines. Overall, the game is considered a good introduction to VR with its cartoony style and smooth gameplay.
“Surprisingly well made game, beautiful visuals and well optimized.”
“Perfect as a VR beginner's introductory game with a friend or a random stranger, smooth gameplay, nice visuals and immersive atmosphere.”
“The game has nice settings, very soft and pretty graphics.”
“The game automatically sets graphics to the highest setting, which I thought wouldn't be a problem because I played Half-Life: Alyx at max settings and got a solid 120 fps. However, with Sam and Dan on max settings, my frames constantly dropped to a rate lower than 30 fps.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky character movements and unconventional mechanics, such as pieces being placed in characters' mouths and floating metal. Players find it particularly enjoyable when playing with friends, often spending significant time laughing at the game's absurdities and unique dynamics. Overall, the game is praised for its funny and entertaining experience.
“To my surprise, they decided to take an unconventional approach, placing the pieces into their character's mouth, adding a touch of quirky humor to the game dynamics.”
“It's also funny that metal can float on water in this game lol.”
“Literally just finished my first game of co-op and I have to say this is such a funny and unique game.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and free, but users report significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and audio delays that can disrupt gameplay. While some players attribute these problems to their specific hardware or VR headsets, the overall consensus is that the game requires improvements in stability to enhance the experience.
“It's free but very buggy.”
“My machine is a Ryzen 2600X, 16GB 2800 DRAM, 1070 Ti GTX and 40 Mbps internet speed, yet the gaming experience is riddled with glitches where objects in the game will either not cooperate with the intended game mechanics or altogether disappear, requiring a restart. Moreover, the audio connection is at least delayed 2 seconds and sounds like it's coming through a tin can.”
“A bit buggy at times but very fun to play with another friend.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with most players completing it in about an hour. While some enjoy the PvP aspect and find it fun, there is a desire for more varied challenges, particularly in co-op mode, to enhance replay value.
“I beat it in around an hour, but it still has replayability.”
“Very fun to play, but I wish it was somehow replayable in co-op mode, mixing up the challenges in some way.”
“Not much replayability; it all took around an hour with some mucking around.”
“Not much replayability, even though there is a PvP concept built in.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a fun and wholesome experience, with some expressing strong emotional reactions, including tears at the end. However, certain aspects, like character animations, may detract from the overall enjoyment for some.
“Very fun, I cried at the end.”
“Even though you get a hell of a headache, it's actually a fun and wholesome game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for more sound customization options, noting the lack of settings beyond simply turning the music off, particularly wishing for features to adjust microphone and overall sound volume within the game.
“There's not really any sound settings other than just music off. I wish to disable the mic and control how loud sounds are from within the game.”
“The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming and immersive atmosphere, creating a delightful experience despite its brevity.
“A short but lovely and atmospheric game!”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
