Temple of Aluxes
- October 25, 2017
- Silver Machine Studios
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamTemple of Aluxes is an action-adventure game set in the ancient Mexican jungle. Players uncover the mysteries of the temple while battling enemies and solving puzzles. With its unique setting and engaging gameplay, Temple of Aluxes offers a fresh take on the classic adventure game genre.
Reviews
- Great atmosphere and a mix of easy and challenging puzzles that provide a sense of progression.
- Original scanner mechanic adds a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing for hidden clues and secrets.
- Good value for money with a fun escape room experience that can be enjoyed solo or with friends.
- Controls can be frustrating, particularly with the scanner and certain puzzle mechanics that feel tedious.
- Some puzzles lack clarity and can lead to confusion, requiring trial and error rather than clever problem-solving.
- Bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, such as missing items or issues with object interactions.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an original scanner sphere mechanic and multiple rooms filled with puzzles, allowing players to examine for hidden items. However, the scanner mechanic is often described as tedious and infuriating, detracting from the overall experience despite the game's solid puzzle design.
“Original scanner sphere mechanic.”
“Multiple rooms, with many puzzles, and a neat mechanic of examining for hidden things.”
“Not a bad game, from a good VR puzzle studio, with interesting mechanics.”
“The mechanic of the 'scanner' is infuriating.”
“The scanner mechanics are just incredibly tedious.”
“The original scanner sphere mechanic is frustrating.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a low poly aesthetic that some players appreciate, particularly in the context of a Mayan temple theme. However, issues such as blurriness and a lack of clarity in visual cues detract from the overall experience, with some puzzles feeling disconnected from the thematic visuals.
“These games are cool if you are into low poly visuals and puzzles.”
“The theme of the Mayan temple is noticeable in sound and visuals, but is not present in puzzle design; most of them look like arcade machines inside an ancient tomb.”
“When I first tried this game, I didn't like it since the sound was bugged, the graphics were a bit blurry, and the column with blue lines in the first room was impossible to solve. There were no clues, so I had to try all possibilities.”
“The theme of the Mayan temple is noticeable in the sound and visuals, but it is not present in the puzzle design. Most of the puzzles look like arcade machines inside an ancient tomb.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed stability experiences, noting occasional control bugs, particularly with tile turning. While the game is largely stable, with a 97% bug-free rating, some players suggest reloading levels to resolve issues like missing items.
“97% bug-free; if you think you're missing a torch, just reload the level.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I haven't encountered any major issues; the stability is impressive.”
“Controls seemed buggy in places, especially when turning tiles.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the VR escape room is highly praised, with users highlighting its immersive quality and engaging puzzles that enhance the overall experience.
“Great atmosphere, great puzzles; this is exactly why I love VR escape rooms.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly criticizing the scanner mechanics for being overly repetitive and unengaging.
“The grinding in this game feels like an endless chore, making progress painfully slow.”
“The scanner mechanics are just incredibly tedious and take away from the overall enjoyment.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
