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Symphony of the Machine

Symphony of the Machine opens with a few clever light beam puzzles, then makes you resolve those puzzles for two hours. It's also glitchy and full of unfortunate design decisions which kept me from even enjoying the nice visuals.
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55%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, replayability
86% User Score Based on 7 reviews
Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

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Symphony of the Machine is a single player puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Stirfire Studios and was released on April 24, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

An ancient tower stands in a barren land - ascend it and discover its mysterious powers. With the tower’s guardian by your side, conduct the weather to breathe life back into the lands around you. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Symphony of the Machine’s world.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 7 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • The game offers a beautiful and immersive VR experience with stunning visuals and a serene atmosphere.
  • Puzzles are engaging and progressively challenging, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment as players manipulate weather to grow plants.
  • The calming music and overall Zen-like experience make it a great stress-reliever and a unique addition to the VR puzzle genre.
  • The game is very short, with gameplay lasting only about an hour, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • Puzzles can feel repetitive and lack innovation, relying on familiar mechanics like mirrors and laser beams.
  • There are reports of glitches and design issues that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their quality and attention to detail, with well-rendered environments that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some users note that while the visuals are appealing, they feel the production values do not justify the price, especially when compared to other titles with higher-quality graphics and features. Additionally, glitches and design issues detract from the visual experience for some players.

    • “Great music, fantastic visuals, and perfect difficulty curve.”
    • “I like the quality of the graphics, especially how the developer wasn't lazy and rendered the environment without cheating (mountains were not drawn flat and 'stretched' leaving ugly looking slopes).”
    • “It nails everything from visuals to sound, from challenges to object interaction, all without a hint of motion sickness.”
    • “Neither length nor production values justify the price of €20. Arkham VR has a similar length and costs the same, but it has AAA quality graphics, animated characters, and voice acting.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this VR title is highly immersive and intuitive, allowing players to engage without the need for extensive tutorials. However, it is criticized for its brevity, offering only one to two hours of content, which may not justify the price for some players. Despite the short duration, it is recommended for VR enthusiasts who appreciate its overall experience.

    • “This is 100% a VR title; the player experience owes as much to the sense of immersion as it does to the actual gameplay.”
    • “You are guided into gameplay nicely and know what is needed to do without any text boxes or tutorials.”
    • “It's rather light on content, offering one to two hours of gameplay, but scores perfect marks in literally every other regard.”
    • “Half an hour of gameplay is not worth 20 dollars, especially if it is so easy that it feels like a tutorial.”
    • “While the short gameplay may be disappointing for those looking to squeeze every minute of entertainment out of their dollar, Symphony of the Machine is a must-have for those dedicated apostles who seek to spread the gospel of VR.”
    • “[short gameplay]”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its soothing quality and immersive integration into the gameplay, while others find it odd and not to their taste. Overall, it complements the beautifully rendered visuals and enhances the atmospheric experience, despite some criticism regarding the lack of innovation in the puzzles.

    • “Great music, fantastic visuals, and perfect difficulty curve.”
    • “Australian outfit Stirfire Studios invites VR gamers on a journey of music, puzzles, and weather manipulation.”
    • “Nice graphics and atmosphere, although the puzzles are not innovative: laser beams, mirrors that bounce the beam, beam splitters, and that's all - but the overall concept of changing the weather to grow plants is cool, and the music is soothing.”
    • “I’ve got to say, though, that the music is a bit odd, and not really to my taste.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive quality and soothing music, creating a pleasant distraction for players. While the graphics are appealing, the puzzles are considered somewhat conventional, relying on familiar mechanics like laser beams and mirrors. Overall, the unique concept of changing the weather to grow plants adds to the game's charm.

    • “As a VR game, the no-pressure puzzles and immersive atmosphere make this a great distraction for a few hours.”
    • “Nice graphics and atmosphere, although the puzzles are not innovative: laser beams, mirrors that bounce the beam, beam splitters and that's all - but the overall concept of changing the weather to grow plants is cool, and the music is soothing.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, as it can be completed in about an hour, leaving players with little incentive to revisit it.

    • “Unfortunately, the game is really short and does not have much replay value - it can be finished in around an hour.”
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Symphony of the Machine is a puzzle game with science fiction theme.

Symphony of the Machine is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

Symphony of the Machine was released on April 24, 2017.

Symphony of the Machine was developed by Stirfire Studios.

Symphony of the Machine has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Symphony of the Machine is a single player game.

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