Senza Peso

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Senza Peso is a single player action game. It was developed by Kite & Lightning and was released on October 11, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

As a soul transitioning into the afterlife, Senza Peso shepherds you on a spiritual journey through a beautifully dark world of lost souls and redemption.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 211 reviews

music44 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Stunning and immersive VR musical experience with beautiful visuals and captivating opera music.
Unique combination of real actors integrated with CGI environments creating a surreal, dreamlike journey.
Great introductory VR experience suitable for both beginners and veterans, highly recommended as a free, short ride.

Very short length limits replayability and overall content depth.
Motion sickness can occur due to camera movement and variable speed; not ideal for sensitive users.
Outdated graphics and some visual inconsistencies, such as flat backgrounds and low polygon models, affect immersion.

music
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this VR experience is widely praised for its beauty, atmospheric quality, and unique blend of modern opera and rock styles, effectively enhancing the immersive visual journey. Users find the soundtrack captivating, fitting perfectly with the surreal environments, making it one of the best VR musical experiences available despite its short length. Some note minor issues with sound mixing, but overall, the music is considered a standout and integral part of the experience.
- “Amazing music, creative visuals which give the music a story and atmosphere like no other.”
- “One of the best free VR musical experiences: high production value, atmospheric environments, and great audio.”
- “An absolutely beautiful opera that puts you in the front seat for a great ride, haunting music, and amazing experiences.”
- “The singing portion is good but the sound mix is bad, with an unbalanced mix between sound effects and the song itself.”
- “Weird with the green screen humans around; the two realities weren't very believable together.”
- “Neat music and renderings, caused a tiny bit of motion sickness.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this VR mini-opera are often described as stunning, immersive, and creatively atmospheric, delivering a mesmerizing and dreamlike visual experience that complements the music well. While some users note that the visuals can feel somewhat dated or suffer from occasional glitches, especially on certain hardware, the overall quality and smooth performance on high-end systems receive strong praise. The experience is likened to a polished, theme-park-like ride with beautiful fantasy environments and impressive special effects.
- “Very cool experience with the ride format opera that merges elements of big opera and the capabilities of stunning visuals of a VR experience.”
- “Hands down some of the best graphics to be found in VR all the while being a smooth experience.”
- “Incredibly cool, graphics are incredible (especially on high) and the experience is mesmerizing.”
- “There are many things that can be improved: obsolete graphics, short length (a mini opera indeed) and so on.”
- “This release seems to be made out of all low-quality, prerendered graphics that play out in one large cutscene; think Final Fantasy 7, 8, and 9 cutscenes from the original PlayStation era.”
- “Unfortunately, if you are running an ATI card (and Nvidia 980?) it apparently will have some ugly graphical glitches.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect receives mixed feedback, with some praising its creative visuals and atmospheric music that evoke a unique narrative experience, while others criticize it for lacking a clear plot or direction. Some players appreciate the symbolic journey inspired by mythology, though language barriers make the story less accessible to some. Overall, the story is more abstract and interpretive rather than straightforward.
- “Amazing music, creative visuals which give the music a story & atmosphere like no other.”
- “The journey tells a story of a soul, your soul, as it transitions into the afterlife, seemingly through the river Styx from Greek mythology.”
- “Some of them have a unique idea, mechanic, or tell an interesting story.”
- “No plot whatsoever.”
- “It lacks a proper direction and storytelling.”
- “I don't fully understand the story because the song is sung in a language I don't speak, but still entertaining.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its high production value, creative visuals, and immersive environments that uniquely complement the music. Users highlight the combination of lovely audio and atmospheric settings as a standout feature, making it one of the best free VR musical experiences available.
- “One of the best free VR musical experiences: high production value, atmospheric environments, and great audio.”
- “Amazing music, creative visuals which give the music a story and atmosphere like no other.”
- “Great atmosphere and the music was lovely.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally straightforward, with some titles standing out due to unique mechanics or engaging storytelling that enhance the overall experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers excellent optimization, delivering great graphics and smooth performance, even on a GTX 1080, ensuring most players will have a comfortable experience.
- “Had great graphics and performance with a 1080.”
- “I think most people will be very comfortable though as the performance is great.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks replayability, with gameplay ending quickly and little incentive to play again, leading to a disappointing experience for those expecting longer or repeated engagement.
- “If I had paid for this, I would have felt ripped off, as it all ends in a few minutes and there is no replay value.”
- “Not much replayability.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Stability is generally solid, but users with ATI cards and some Nvidia 980 models report graphical glitches, particularly with fast-moving objects like boats. These visual issues slightly impact the overall experience.
- “Unfortunately, if you are running an ATI card (and Nvidia 980?), it apparently will have some ugly graphical glitches.”
- “Only qualm is that the boat kinda glitches if you are on the fast part.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users mention that grinding in the game often requires a second life or additional attempts, indicating it can be repetitive and may demand extra effort to progress.