Submerged: VR Escape the Room
- September 6, 2018
- Blue Entropy Studios
Get on Steam"Submerged: VR Escape the Room" is a virtual reality game that immerses players in a sunken city. The objective is to escape the flooded building by solving puzzles and uncovering the story of the city's downfall. The game features a calm and atmospheric environment with underwater exploration, making it a unique VR escape room experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The atmosphere and concept of the game are engaging, particularly the rising water mechanic that adds tension and urgency.
- Graphics quality is solid, and the game has improved with updates addressing initial issues like hand tracking.
- The puzzles, while not overly difficult, provide a rewarding experience and the game is enjoyable for a short playtime.
- The game is plagued by bugs, with several puzzles failing to trigger correctly, leading to frustration.
- It is very short, with only a few puzzles, which may leave players wanting more content and replayability.
- Controls can be unresponsive or broken, making interactions with puzzle components frustrating and less intuitive.
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, with particular commendation for the water effects and overall visual appeal. However, some users noted inconsistencies and a desire for more interactive elements, such as hand movements that respond to touch controllers, to enhance immersion. Despite these issues, the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, making it a solid choice for players seeking a visually engaging puzzle game.
“The graphics are pretty good and the water effects work well.”
“It feels realistic (they've updated the game to have hands), the sound effects (especially underwater) are spot on, graphics are solid...”
“This is a decent room puzzler with great graphics and a fun experience to show off Vive room scale - pitched at a reasonable price.”
“There are some strange choices in terms of graphics.”
“I'm glad the developer added graphics for the hands; however, it would be nice if the hands actually reacted to the touch controllers so you could point, make a fist, etc.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting its enjoyable and immersive qualities that enhance tension and contribute to the overall experience. The combination of a compelling concept and environmental elements, such as the rising water, effectively creates a captivating and suspenseful atmosphere.
“The atmosphere and idea are top-notch.”
“You play this for the atmosphere (perhaps confronting a fear or two) and the idea.”
“It really adds to the atmosphere and increases tension by a lot.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is visually appealing, but it suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and puzzle mechanics. Users have consistently reported that these bugs detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics quality is really nice, but the game itself can be buggy.”
“Very buggy game.”
“Unfortunately, it is somewhat buggy at the moment.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is hindered by frustrating touch interaction mechanics on puzzle buttons and levers, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The game itself, however, is somewhat frustrating to play due to the mechanics of touch interaction on the puzzle buttons and levers.”
