Test Subject 901
- September 11, 2018
- SpinVR.ca
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.
Reviews
- The game offers a spooky atmosphere with effective use of lighting and sound, creating a tense experience.
- It's a free game that provides a short but enjoyable horror experience, making it worth a try for fans of the genre.
- The stealth mechanics and the pressure of avoiding the monster add to the immersion and excitement of gameplay.
- The teleportation movement is slow and clunky, making navigation frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
- The game is very dark, often making it difficult to see and navigate, which can lead to confusion and frustration.
- The AI of the monster is inconsistent, sometimes appearing to be blind or unresponsive, which undermines the tension.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their top-notch quality and effective evocation of classical horror aesthetics, creating an immersive atmosphere of dread. While the visuals and sound design are commendable, there are no graphic options available for customization.
“As you can see from the trailer, this game’s aesthetics are pretty reminiscent of classical horror movies.”
“From an aesthetic perspective, the environments in this game evoke the proper feeling of dread.”
“As expected for a visual effects production house, the graphics of the game are top notch.”
“No graphic options.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as competent but somewhat basic, with players finding enjoyment in its mechanics, particularly the stealth elements that enhance immersion. While some experienced frequent deaths, they still appreciated the overall experience, suggesting it can be entertaining for short play sessions.
“I was able to enjoy the game and its mechanics, which I had expected.”
“While I died many times, I managed to find enjoyment in it, and the stealth mechanics really immersed me in the experience.”
“There is also another mechanic that the player can use, adding depth to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay was a little too basic.”
“It's worth playing if you are really bored; about 10-20 minutes of gameplay.”
“Mechanics: competent.”
- story2 mentions
- 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 and lacks depth.”
“Your mission is to find the keys to get to the escape pod, which feels overly simplistic.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game creates a chilling atmosphere characterized by eerie sounds, unsettling clanging, and the terrifying presence of a monster, which heightens tension as players must physically turn their heads to check for threats behind them. This immersive experience effectively amplifies the sense of dread and suspense.
“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 physically turn your head to check behind you for the monster.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, creating a sense of dread and tension that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
“Every corner of the game world is filled with haunting details that contribute to an unsettling atmosphere, making exploration both thrilling and terrifying.”
“The game itself has a spooky atmosphere with strange sounds, clanging noises, and the monster screaming. The experience of having to turn your head to check behind you for the monster is quite nerve-racking.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing portrayal of the alien characters, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the overall experience.
“The alien modeling is pretty funny, actually.”
“The witty dialogue had me laughing out loud.”
“The absurd situations the characters find themselves in are hilarious!”