Synthesis Universe -Episode 00-

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"Synthesis Universe -Episode 00-" is a free-to-play, sci-fi, massively multiplayer online role-playing game . Players explore an expansive universe, completing missions, battling enemies, and customizing spaceships. The game features real-time combat, player-driven economies, and a classless progression system, allowing players to specialize in various skills and roles. Please note that the information is accurate as of the time of writing and may have changed.

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Single-Player

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

music24 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Synthesis Universe offers a beautifully immersive experience with excellent visuals and music, creating a unique audio-visual adventure.
The gaze-based interactions, while initially challenging, enhance the immersive quality of the experience, allowing players to engage deeply with the environment.
Many players appreciate the artistic vision and attention to detail, indicating that it is a labor of love from the developer, with potential for future episodes.

The experience is quite short, with many players feeling it lacks substantial content, often comparing it to a demo rather than a full game.
Some users reported technical issues, including loud noises that could potentially damage speakers, leading to requests for refunds.
The reliance on gaze-based interactions may feel outdated to some players, and the minimalistic art style may not resonate with everyone.

music
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
56%
5%
The music in this VR experience is primarily electronic and synthesizer-based, creating a trippy and immersive atmosphere that complements the stunning visuals. While some users appreciate the polished integration of sound and visuals, others feel the experience lacks substance and memorable content. Overall, it is described as a unique, artistic journey that blends music and interactive elements, appealing to those who enjoy experimental and immersive art installations.
- “The detail and the complexity of everything around you is so amazing, and the music makes it all come alive.”
- “The blend of music and visuals creates a trippy experience.”
- “I felt like I was stepping into an art installation from the future with a dose of nostalgia reminiscent of Tron, with a gorgeous glowing palette of neon, sci-fi vibe and a classic synth soundtrack that fully takes advantage of awesome index speakers.”
- “15 minutes of mostly cinematic musical VR experience with very little substance.”
- “I appreciate the developer's efforts on this short demo of his work and was looking forward to hearing his music in full, but in what can only be described as short preludes of a tune for each very short sequence, I feel very much shortchanged.”
- “To cite a line from the lyrics of the b-side version of an old Prince song (Alphabet Street): 'this is not music, this is a trip.'”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
25%
15%
The graphics are praised for their aesthetic cohesion and creativity, featuring polished low-poly visuals that are tightly synchronized with an excellent soundtrack, creating a unique and trippy audio-visual experience. While some users noted a lack of memorable elements, the overall minimalist art style and attention to detail in the VR experience are highly recommended for those who appreciate visual polish and innovation.
- “Aesthetically cohesive introduction to an audio-visual adventure.”
- “A super polished VR experience with fantastic visuals and music.”
- “The creativity and cohesiveness of the visuals is impressive.”
- “It has clean low-poly visuals synced with music, but there is nothing interesting or memorable to look at.”
- “The blend of music and visuals creates a trippy experience.”
- “With all that aside, the art style is one of a kind and I just want more.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The story in "Synthesis Universe Episode 00" is described as a unique and immersive experience that blends music and visuals to create a cryptic narrative. Players are encouraged to engage deeply with the environment to unlock additional scenes, and while the episode serves as an introduction to a larger story, it is praised for its innovative approach to storytelling in virtual reality, showcasing the potential of the medium for sci-fi narratives.
- “If you are looking to be fully immersed surrounded by music and effects, enjoy every polygon, music note, and pay attention to the cues and the cryptic story... then go for it.”
- “This is not your typical VR game; rather, it is a musical vision of a single indie developer, introducing us to the first story of his retro-gaming inspired world.”
- “This is not your typical VR game; rather, it's a musical vision of a single indie developer, introducing us to the first story of his retro-gaming inspired world.”
- “Synthesis Universe Episode 00 is an evolutionary step forward for sci-fi storytelling.”
- “It uses the medium of virtual reality to tell a story that could not be told accurately any other way.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is praised for its smooth flow, reminiscent of an indie film or music video, enhanced by well-integrated VR mechanics and visual effects that complement the overall experience.
- “The flow of this first episode reminds me of an indie film or music video, gracefully extended with well-integrated and stylistically matched VR mechanics and VFX.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to numerous hidden interactions and the presence of a secret ending, encouraging exploration and experimentation in multiple playthroughs.
- “Many interactions are hidden, delicate, and add replay value; there is even a secret ending.”

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