Temple of the Apsara
- September 6, 2016
- Attraction Studios
Get on Steam"Temple of the Apsara" is a virtual reality puzzle-adventure game set in an ancient Cambodian temple. Players must navigate maze-like levels, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the temple's secrets while avoiding deadly traps. With stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, this game offers a unique and thrilling VR experience.
Reviews
- The graphics are beautiful and immersive, providing a visually pleasing experience.
- It's a short but interesting demo that showcases potential for a full game, with a classic adventure game aesthetic.
- For the low price, it offers a decent experience that could be enjoyable for newcomers to VR.
- The demo is very short, ending abruptly with a 'To Be Continued' screen, leaving players wanting more.
- The game is buggy, with frequent crashes and issues with interactive elements, making it frustrating to play.
- It lacks content and feels more like a teaser than a complete game, with limited gameplay mechanics.
- graphics17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful visuals and realistic details, particularly in VR settings. However, some users note issues with optimization and bugs, such as clipping through walls, which detracts from the overall experience. While the aesthetic is appreciated, concerns about performance and playability remain prevalent among players.
“Very good graphics.”
“Graphics on my i7-6700k and gtx 1080 were gorgeous...spiders were big and realistic, often scary.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, probably one of the best visually astounding VR titles I have come across.”
“The graphics and design are fairly sub-par, but they are still not bad to look at because the lighting is warm.”
“The graphics outside are demanding; mine was a little jittery but not too bad after I turned off supersampling.”
“I'll give it 3/10 because of the graphics which are nice.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting poor performance even on capable hardware, leading to issues like reprojection in outdoor areas. While the visuals are praised as some of the best in VR, the overall experience suffers due to the lack of optimization. Many players feel that the game is not worth the price until it is fully optimized.
“Beautiful visuals, among the best I have seen in VR, but poorly optimized for performance!”
“A full, optimized game might be worth paying for, but not this.”
“As it is, it's quite short and the outside area is unoptimized (with a 1070, I was on reprojection until I got into a tomb).”
“Beautiful visuals, among the best I have seen in VR (but poorly optimized for performance)! ”
“The game has terrible performance, even on a good machine.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay. Overall, players find the game's performance to be unreliable and frustrating.
“From my experience, this game is extremely buggy.”
“Devs: buggy”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional response to the game, with some feeling a mix of excitement and discomfort, reminiscent of the thrill and fear associated with adventure. The experience evokes nostalgia and a sense of youthful adventure, akin to being a young Indiana Jones.
“I liked this game; it made me feel a bit like a young, jumpy, scared Indiana Jones.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple controls centered around basic mechanics like teleporting, grabbing, throwing, and an automatic flashlight, but the throwing mechanic is noted as needing improvement. Overall, the gameplay lacks depth and complexity.
“Gameplay and controls are simple; you have basic teleporting, grabbing and throwing mechanics, along with an automatic flashlight. It's straightforward and easy to pick up.”
“The throwing mechanic needs work.”
“Gameplay and controls are simple; your basic teleporting, grabbing and throwing, and an automatic flashlight, not a whole lot here.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is considered a solid foundation, though many users express a desire for more depth and development. Overall, it is viewed as a worthwhile experience for the price.
“Overall, I felt it was well worth the small price, and while I would have liked to experience more story, the basics are there to build upon.”
“I felt it was well worth the small price, but I would have liked to experience more of the story; the basics are there to build upon.”
“The story was underdeveloped and left me wanting more depth and engagement.”
“I found the narrative to be lacking and not very compelling, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The lack of consistent background music enhances immersion, making players feel more present in the game environment.
“The absence of consistent background music makes you feel more like you're there.”
“The absence of consistent background music makes the experience feel empty and lifeless.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, breaking immersion.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as amazing, creating an immersive and captivating experience for players.
“The atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking, immersing you in a world that feels alive.”
“Every detail contributes to an incredible atmosphere that keeps you engaged and on edge.”
“The hauntingly beautiful atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel significant.”
