Santa's Visit
- November 1, 2019
- Mad Bee Studios
Get on SteamAll through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a.... well... okay you're definitely stirring. Take on the role of Santa Claus during his Christmas Eve delivery run and personally play test the gifts! Can you choose the perfect gift for each member of the family?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has fantastic graphics and models that create a strong Christmas atmosphere.
- It offers a fun sandbox experience with various mini-activities that can evoke holiday nostalgia.
- Despite its short length, it is considered the best Christmas game available on the Steam store.
- The gameplay is very short, with most activities able to be completed in 30-45 minutes.
- There are significant performance issues, including crashes and poor frame rates, especially on certain hardware.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with limited interactions and activities available in a single room.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive quality, featuring fantastic models that effectively evoke a festive atmosphere. Players feel immersed in a realistic environment that enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful journey into the Christmas spirit.
“The visuals are really good.”
“While it's a very short experience, it has fantastic models and graphics that are perfect for putting you in the Christmas mood.”
“I'm a kid again playing Santa, feeling the Christmas spirit anytime with graphics (mine a 980ti) that make you feel like you've been transported to a real home.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being extremely short, with users noting that it lasts only about one minute for a price of 9 euros, which is considered unreasonably high compared to other full games available at that price point.
“I'd say all in all 1 minute max of gameplay for 9 euros... there are full games out there at this price point.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as overly loud and cannot be turned off, which detracts from the overall experience. While players can interact with various toys that include music features, the inability to control the volume is a significant drawback.
“You can play with all the toys, which includes stuff like operating a car, helicopter, turning on the TV and watching a movie, or playing a song on the radio.”
“The music is way too loud and you can't turn it off.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging and immersive, effectively utilizing the Oculus Quest 2's capabilities to enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the depth of the plot and character development, which contribute to a compelling overall experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with players reporting significant frame rate variability on high-end hardware, such as the RTX 3080, particularly during specific sequences like the sleigh ride, where performance issues were notably pronounced.
“On my RTX 3080, I was getting 24-90 variable frame rates, with performance being particularly poor during the sleigh ride.”
“The optimization is so bad that even high-end hardware struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
“I experienced frequent stuttering and frame drops, making the game nearly unplayable at times.”
