TERMINUS
- November 14, 2020
- Showbag Entertainment
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Terminus" is a casual, single-player game that takes about 11 hours to complete. It offers a choose-your-own-adventure style quest through a mysterious universe of alien architecture and humanoid clones. Players explore five distinct realms, each with its own challenges and puzzles, in a virtual reality experience inspired by the drawings of Jess Johnson and soundtracks by Andrew Clarke. The game aims to question the nature of reality and provide a sensory overload for players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Visually stunning and creatively unique, offering a captivating psychedelic experience in VR.
- Great sound design and immersive environments that inspire relaxation and exploration.
- Short but engaging, with a strong potential for repeat experiences and a desire for more content from the developers.
- The experience is quite short, lasting only about 30 minutes, which some players feel does not justify the price.
- Lacks interactivity and a deeper narrative, leaving some players wanting more substance and engagement.
- Minor graphical glitches and less polished models detract from the overall experience.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising its excellent sound design and immersive qualities that enhance the VR experience. While some players noted a desire for more music, others highlighted the "face melting" tracks as a standout feature that contributes to the game's trippy atmosphere. Overall, the music adds significant value to the gameplay, making it a memorable experience.
“Great sound design and music, along with an interesting use of shaders to mess with perception.”
“This is the most trippy VR experience out there right now. Excellent, mind-bending music that exceeded my expectations. It's worth it, and I want to do it again.”
“I really enjoy this; it's very comfortable for someone who hasn't used VR before, and my only complaint is a lack of music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for minor glitches and subpar models, which detract from the overall experience, especially in the absence of a compelling story or engaging content. Reviewers express a desire for more polished visuals and better-developed environments.
“The minor graphical glitches and poor models can be looked past if there's something engaging underneath them, but there isn't any kind of story or messaging at all that you can dig into or think seriously about.”
“I do wish the graphics were a bit more polished, and I wish the worlds were a bit more realized.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with reviewers noting that while there are consistent themes across the episodes, the narrative fails to provide meaningful content or messaging. Some players are willing to enjoy the experience without delving into the story, despite the presence of intriguing chapter titles.
“The minor graphical glitches and poor models can be overlooked if there's something engaging underneath them, but there isn't any kind of story or messaging at all that you can dig into or think seriously about.”
“There's a consistency to the themes of the 5 episodes, and I'm pretty sure the developers could tell me the story behind it, but with chapter titles like 'Scumm Engine' and 'Gog and Magog,' I'm okay to just hang on for the ride.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while minor graphical glitches and subpar models are present, the lack of engaging content or a compelling story detracts from the overall stability of the experience.
“The minor graphical glitches and poor models can be overlooked if there's something engaging underneath them, but there isn't any kind of story or messaging at all that you can dig into or think seriously about.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy any extended play sessions.”
“I experienced constant frame rate drops and stuttering, which completely ruined the immersion.”
