Sanctuary VR

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Sanctuary VR is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by [email protected] and was released on December 18, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Sanctuary VR" is a first-person puzzle solving and exploration game designed for Oculus Rift, it has a strong narrative that is fully voice acted. The game is a seated VR experience played with a controller.

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Single-Player

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers an engaging action experience with survival elements, enhanced by immersive virtual reality.
The graphics are detailed, and the combat system is dynamic, providing a visually appealing experience.
The non-VR version maintains quality, making it accessible for players without VR devices.

The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many players experiencing bugs and control issues.
The gameplay is short and can feel like a demo rather than a complete experience, leaving players wanting more.
The graphics and voice acting are considered mediocre, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features basic first-person adventuring mechanics focused on escaping an abandoned facility, but many players feel it lacks depth and polish, with some expressing disappointment over the incomplete experience and limited integration of motion controls. Overall, while the gameplay has potential, it leaves players wanting more.
- “Escape an abandoned facility with basic first-person adventuring mechanics, or at least go as far as you can until you find the point the developer pulled the plug, took all the money they scammed out of gamers while not delivering the product they paid for, and ran for the hills.”
- “I would have paid for a complete experience as this was nice, although I would have preferred if motion controllers had been better integrated into the game versus the point-and-click mechanic.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre and passable, which has deterred many gamers despite the lack of an upfront cost. Reviewers note that the subpar visuals, combined with poor voice acting, contribute to the game's overall shortcomings and missed potential for improvement with additional content.
- “It's a shame it isn't being continued, as with extra chapters and increased graphical content, I think this game would have been better.”
- “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “The graphics are passable.”
- “Bad graphics with bad voice acting short 'game' it's an”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered decent, with some users appreciating the plot despite its brevity. However, the experience may be hindered for some players, particularly in VR, affecting overall enjoyment.
- “For the short story it was, I thought it was good.”
- “The plot is good.”
- “This game has a decent plot from what I can see, but it's unplayable in VR for me at least.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “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.”