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Shennong: Taste of Illusion

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64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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Shennong: Taste of Illusion is a single player action game. It was developed by Pinta Studios and was released on December 17, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This is a VR Real-time Animation. You can walk freely in this world. Shennong is an adventure story about a hero of prehistoric China, which describes a battle between Shennong and a beast from his illusion.

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
music1 positive mentions
  • The animation is visually stunning with beautiful environments and fluid character animation.
  • It's a short but entertaining experience that effectively communicates its story without dialogue, making it accessible to all audiences.
  • The production quality is high, with nice effects and a captivating musical score that enhances the viewing experience.
  • The experience is very short, lasting only about 10 minutes, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • There are performance issues, including frame rate drops and jitteriness, especially on lower-end hardware.
  • The story is considered lacking or confusing by some players, with little to no interaction, making it feel more like a passive viewing experience.
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    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some users finding it lacking or confusing, while others appreciate its family-friendly themes and unique cultural elements. The animation is noted for effectively conveying the narrative, particularly in the context of a short, dialogue-free experience based on a Chinese legend. Overall, the storytelling is seen as visually appealing but may require prior knowledge for full appreciation.

    • “Fun, short animated VR story.”
    • “For example, the overall design is bright and beautiful; it features a family-friendly story about rising above adversity.”
    • “Shennong is a great story based on an epic Chinese legend.”
    • “I liked the design, but the story was a bit lacking; to me, there really wasn't a story at all.”
    • “The story may be a bit confusing to those of us not familiar with the story of this herbalist.”
    • “This is a short storytelling experience, a real-time rendered story.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their stunning visuals and impressive special effects that enhance the overall experience. However, some users report performance issues, noting that the visuals can be demanding, causing difficulties even on capable hardware like the GTX 1080.

    • “The stunning visuals add to the magic.”
    • “The visuals are nice; some environments are stunning and some special effects are very cool.”
    • “Sometimes the visuals are too heavy, and my GTX 1080 wasn't able to keep the pace.”
    • “Sometimes the visuals are too heavy, and my GTX 1080 wasn't able to keep up.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “There are frequent frame drops, making the experience less enjoyable.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally acceptable, though players have noted occasional performance dips in certain scenes and some areas where the performance could be improved.

    • “Performance had a few dips in some scenes, but overall it was acceptable.”
    • “In certain areas, the performance was suboptimal.”
    • “On some parts, the performance was suboptimal.”
    • “Performance had a few dips in a few scenes, but overall was acceptable.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The musical score has received positive feedback, though opinions on it may differ among players.

    • “I really liked the musical score as well, but that may vary based on the individual.”
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Shennong: Taste of Illusion is a action game.

Shennong: Taste of Illusion is available on PC and Windows.

Shennong: Taste of Illusion was released on December 17, 2018.

Shennong: Taste of Illusion was developed by Pinta Studios.

Shennong: Taste of Illusion has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Shennong: Taste of Illusion is a single player game.

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