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Test Subject 901

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62%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
76% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Test Subject 901 is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by SpinVR.ca and was released on September 12, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Trudge through haunting halls and desolate rooms, teleport through the darkness and hide in the shadows as you plan your escape. Feel your heart race as your doom looms ever closer. Find a way out before your fate is sealed.

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game is free, providing an opportunity for players to experience VR horror without any financial commitment.
  • The atmosphere is tense and creepy, effectively evoking feelings of isolation and dread.
  • The visuals and sound design are of high quality, contributing to an immersive experience despite the game's shortcomings.
  • The gameplay is unpolished and feels incomplete, with janky mechanics and a lack of depth in the story.
  • The teleportation movement is slow and clunky, detracting from the overall experience and making it frustrating to navigate.
  • The game has a poor public reception, with very few concurrent players, indicating a lack of engagement and interest from the gaming community.

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay features first-person adventuring with stealth mechanics reminiscent of Alien Isolation, but is hindered by janky VR execution and a less enjoyable teleport mechanic. While some players found the mechanics competent and immersive, others criticized the gameplay as basic and short, suggesting it may only appeal to those looking for a brief experience. Overall, it offers a mixed bag of enjoyment, particularly for fans of stealth gameplay.

    • “First person adventuring, stealth mechanics, and avoiding the jumpscares create an engaging experience, even in janky unpolished VR.”
    • “While I died many times, I did manage to get enjoyment out of it, and the stealth mechanics really immersed me in the experience.”
    • “Its mechanics are competent, and I was able to enjoy the game despite my initial expectations.”
    • “First person adventuring, stealth mechanics, and avoiding the jumpscare, all in janky unpolished VR.”
    • “Similar to Alien Isolation's gameplay but with a teleport mechanic, which is no fun at all.”
    • “The gameplay was a little too basic.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are highly praised for their top-notch quality, effectively evoking the eerie atmosphere of classical horror films. The environments contribute significantly to the overall sense of dread, although there are no graphic options available for customization.

    • “As you can see from the trailer, this game’s aesthetics are reminiscent of classical horror movies.”
    • “From an aesthetic perspective, the environments in this game evoke the proper feeling of dread.”
    • “As expected from a visual effects production house, the graphics of the game are top-notch.”
    • “No graphic options.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game effectively creates a spooky atmosphere, enhanced by unsettling sounds and the presence of a menacing monster. Players find the experience nerve-wracking, particularly when they must physically turn their heads to check for threats behind them.

    • “The game has a spooky atmosphere filled with strange sounds, clanging noises, and the terrifying screams of the monster. The experience becomes even more nerve-racking as you have to turn your head to check behind you for the monster.”
    • “The game has a spooky atmosphere with strange sounds, clanging noises, and the monster's screams. The need to turn your head to check behind you for the monster is quite nerve-racking.”
    • “The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, lacking any real sense of immersion or engagement.”
    • “Despite the potential for a chilling atmosphere, the game falls flat with repetitive sound design and uninspired visuals.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story is considered basic, revolving around a straightforward mission to find keys in order to access an escape pod.

    • “The story is basic.”
    • “Your mission is to find the keys to get to the escape pod.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing alien modeling, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the overall experience.

    • “The alien modeling is pretty funny, actually.”
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Test Subject 901 is a strategy game with horror theme. Common tags for Test Subject 901 include free to play and indie.

Test Subject 901 is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

Test Subject 901 was released on September 12, 2018.

Test Subject 901 was developed by SpinVR.ca.

Test Subject 901 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Test Subject 901 for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Test Subject 901 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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