Spellbound Spire

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Spellbound Spire is an immersive VR journey where you, the player, explore a magical tower located in 12th century al-Andalus. The tower is filled with different types of locks and keys that are scattered across the environment. To unlock the mysteries of the tower and solve its challenges you will need to use your magical gloves. These gloves disable the gravity of objects, enabling you to mak…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Spellbound Spire offers a unique and immersive VR experience that utilizes physical movement instead of traditional locomotion methods, enhancing the sense of presence in the game.
The game features clever puzzles and a beautifully designed environment that keeps players engaged, making it a great introduction to VR for newcomers.
As a free title, it provides excellent value, with many players expressing a desire for more content and a willingness to pay for an extended version.

The game requires a significant amount of physical space to play effectively, with many players experiencing discomfort or motion sickness in smaller areas.
There is no save feature, meaning players must complete the game in one session, which can be frustrating for those who want to explore at their own pace.
Some players encountered bugs that affected gameplay, such as losing essential items or issues with the user interface, which detracted from the overall experience.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
62%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by innovative movement mechanics that effectively address the challenges of VR navigation, offering a unique experience that combines casual puzzles and exploration. While some players feel the game is more of a tech demo due to its brevity, many express a desire for expanded content and further development of its non-euclidean traversal mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its clever design and engaging simplicity, leaving players eager for more similar experiences in the future.
- “Very innovative gameplay that fits VR tremendously well.”
- “The developers used clever gameplay mechanics to tackle the classic issue of movement in a VR space.”
- “I would love more of this type of VR gameplay in the future, and this game is a really great start!”
- “The movement mechanic is very unique, but it also limits the game quite a bit.”
- “Gameplay is essentially walking room to room.”
- “The gameplay in Spellbound Spire is pretty simple: very casual puzzles and throwing challenges.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The story of the game revolves around traversing a spire to restore reality, though players feel it could benefit from additional narrative elements, such as notes and items to enhance the experience. While the core concept is intriguing, some users expressed a desire for a more developed storyline to justify the gameplay and increase engagement. Overall, the narrative serves as a backdrop for the VR experience but leaves room for improvement.
- “Add 4-5 more levels like this one, and a bit of story (maybe notes and items left behind) and I would easily pay $20 for it.”
- “And it is possible to lose a quest item and sometimes it won't respawn, forcing you to restart the game from the beginning.”
- “You traverse the eponymous spire, trying to restore reality within (if I understood the story correctly).”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant and colorful aesthetic, with a stylized art style that enhances its visual appeal and ensures longevity. While some users noted the simplicity of the graphics, they appreciated the clean design and the effort put into creating a fitting environment. Overall, the visuals are well-received, striking a balance between charm and quality, even if they don't reach hyper-realistic standards.
- “A fun true walking locomotion puzzle game with beautiful, rich, and colorful graphics.”
- “Its puzzles are simple but provide just the right amount of distraction to differentiate the experience from your average stroll, and its stylized visuals ensure that it will continue to look good long into the future.”
- “I love the look of the graphics, the clean nature of everything, and how they really took advantage of the expanse outside of the castle to create depth.”
- “The graphics are a bit simple, but everything still looks real.”
- “Graphics look all right, performance was as expected with a 1080, sound is decent, and the ending was somewhat unsatisfactory...”
- “It's not a AAA title with hyper-realistic graphics, but you can tell that a lot of effort went into making everything look fitting.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating visuals and intricate details that enhance immersion. Players appreciate the combination of engaging puzzles and a slightly mind-bending VR experience, making it a standout choice for those seeking an atmospheric adventure.
- “The atmosphere is pretty eye-catching and interesting to look at.”
- “This game has a great atmosphere and has little details that make the world come alive.”
- “Give this a try if you like some atmospheric and slightly brain-boggling VR experiences.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music aspect of the game received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing technical issues that led to sound loss, while others found the background music repetitive and unengaging. Despite these criticisms, some players managed to enjoy the game by substituting their own music.
- “I also found the background music and ambient noise getting to me after a while.”
- “There is no music, and you just walk around in a circle for a while.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is generally acceptable, with performance meeting expectations on a 1080 graphics card; however, players have noted occasional stuttering and visible content loading when moving quickly. Overall, while the graphics and sound are decent, the experience can be disrupted by these minor performance issues.
- “When you move around too quickly, you can sometimes catch the game loading content or see some short stuttering.”
- “Graphics look all right, performance was as expected with a 1080, sound is decent, and the ending was somewhat unsatisfactory...”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting almost no glitches, indicating a smooth and reliable gaming experience.
- “The game runs smoothly with almost no glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my playthrough.”
- “The performance is solid, making for a seamless gaming experience.”