Stage Presence

About

In "Stage Presence," players step into the role of a lead singer in a beleaguered band, tasked with keeping a rowdy crowd entertained using their voice and an array of weird unlockables while equipment is fixed. The game features a single-player campaign with progressively weirder venues and a multiplayer mode that lets players become part of the crowd in another player's game, heckling or cheering them on. Unlockable gear and power-ups add to the gameplay, providing various ways to win over the crowd.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Stage Presence offers a unique and entertaining VR experience, especially enjoyable in a party setting with friends.
The game features good graphics and an interesting concept that allows players to perform in front of a virtual crowd, which can be both fun and immersive.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on improvements, indicating a commitment to enhancing the game experience.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including long load times, crashes, and unresponsive menus, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay mechanics are poorly executed, as crowd reactions do not correlate with player performance, leading to a lack of meaningful interaction.
The game is not playable without VR, and those attempting to play on a standard monitor will find the experience unsatisfactory and confusing.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with users praising the excellent soundtrack and intuitive gameplay, particularly in karaoke mode, which offers significant replay value. However, there are notable issues with the user interface, such as difficulties in navigating menus and loading custom songs, which can disrupt the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the potential for future updates, including playlist and streaming support, is seen as a positive development.
- “The gameplay feels intuitive and the karaoke mode ensures that even once the career mode is over, you have huge replay value with any music you want.”
- “Really nice graphics and an excellent soundtrack.”
- “You can even jump into karaoke mode, load up a song from your own library and sing along to that (with playlist and streaming support coming soon).”
- “The UI stops working when you have more than about 3 songs listed for karaoke mode.”
- “I couldn't navigate the menus to select my own music on the Rift.”
- “When I try to load my own music, it will only do it once; then I have to exit, reload, and then pick another song.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and attention to detail, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some users noted issues with visual distortion on standard monitors, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. Despite the strong graphical presentation, the game's lack of depth limits its replay value.
- “Really nice graphics and an excellent soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are wonderfully done; it just feels 'right' and there's been a great amount of care and attention to effects and immersion. You certainly feel the crowd's emotions (especially if you're not entertaining them!).”
- “Pros: good graphics, new idea for a game.”
- “On a standard monitor, the graphics were still warped, resembling the distorted view you get when watching someone else play a VR game.”
- “The textures are low-resolution and lack detail, making the environments feel flat and uninviting.”
- “Character models appear outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The optimization of the game is criticized for lacking a meaningful connection between player performances and crowd reactions, suggesting a need for more interactive features. Users express a desire for the ability to record performances and for online elements that allow real players to engage with and provide feedback on their acts.
- “With the online aspect, you can allow your performances to be opened up to other players who will populate your audience and let you know exactly what they think about how you are doing.”
- “The optimization of the game is lacking, as it feels disconnected from the audience's reactions to performances.”
- “The online aspect could be improved; allowing players to interact and provide feedback on performances would enhance the experience.”
- “There should be an option to record our own performances, as this would add a valuable feature that is currently missing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently freezing on the loading screen, particularly when accessing options, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “After all the options, it just says 'stage presence now loading' and freezes forever.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the high replayability of the game, noting that the intuitive gameplay and the inclusion of a karaoke mode provide ongoing entertainment even after completing the career mode.
- “The gameplay feels intuitive, and the karaoke mode ensures that even after completing the career mode, there is still huge replay value with any music you want.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive design, and the inclusion of a karaoke mode significantly enhances replay value, allowing players to enjoy a wide variety of music even after completing the career mode.
- “The gameplay feels intuitive, and the karaoke mode ensures that even once the career mode is over, you have huge replay value with any music you want.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is widely praised as absolutely hilarious and refreshing, providing a delightful experience for players.
- “Absolutely hilarious and refreshing!”
- “The humor is spot-on and keeps you laughing throughout the game!”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever puns; they add so much charm!”