The Atlas Mystery: A VR Puzzle Game
- April 12, 2022
- Top Right Corner
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"The Atlas Mystery" is a VR puzzle game set in 1950's Hollywood. As a floor manager at the Atlas Theater, you must solve intricate puzzles, uncover artifacts, and evade sinister forces to reveal the theater's dark history. Immerse yourself in a riveting investigative narrative inspired by classic cinema, with shocking twists and haunting revelations.
PC
Windows
Cloud
Reviews
- The game features interesting mechanics, including fluid and wobbly cable physics, which enhance the VR experience.
- The atmosphere is engaging, set in an old cinema with a captivating mystery and a variety of puzzles that fit the theme well.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and continue to improve the game, making it a solid choice for fans of escape room-style puzzles.
- The game is quite short, typically lasting only 1.5 to 3 hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Many interactions feel clunky, with issues such as items getting stuck or the grabbing mechanics being awkward and inconsistent.
- The storytelling relies heavily on documents and pamphlets, which can feel disjointed and less engaging compared to more immersive narrative styles.
- story19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as basic and often conveyed through letters and pamphlets, leading to a disjointed narrative experience for some players. However, others appreciate the intriguing lore that complements the puzzles, creating a cohesive adventure. While the atmosphere and setting are praised, the execution of the story leaves room for improvement, with some players feeling it lacks depth and engagement.
“Great VR puzzle adventure game with varied puzzles, a good setting with a nice background story.”
“Intriguing story, good puzzles that weren't too easy or too frustrating.”
“The game is an adventure, escape room game, with a deep story to unfold.”
“The story is basic, too.”
“After recently playing Control and reading hundreds of documents, I'm annoyed with this disjointed style of storytelling right now.”
“The story says the theatre is haunted, but outside of two story elements (and some oppressive ambiance near the beginning), I honestly forgot it was supposed to be haunted.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is generally praised for its captivating and spooky elements, particularly in settings like an old cinema and a creepy theater. While some reviews note issues with audio balance and uninspired environments, many highlight the effective integration of graphics, soundtracks, and thematic puzzles that enhance the overall immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating a compelling backdrop for the mystery and puzzles.
“It is a pretty decent VR escape room set in an atmospheric old cinema.”
“Great atmosphere, a captivating mystery to resolve and puzzles that are not too easy but also don't get you stuck for hours on end, all accompanied by a perfectly matching soundtrack.”
“The theater was very creepy and atmospheric, and the puzzles were on theme and different from the usual escape room stuff.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a mix of fun and frustration, featuring interesting mechanics but also rough interactions that can detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the ambiance and narrative, others feel that the core mechanics lack depth and variety, particularly in item usage. Overall, the game offers familiar escape game elements but may require improvements to maintain player engagement.
“This was a fun game with some interesting mechanics.”
“It's a fun escape game with familiar mechanics, and better presentation than the majority.”
“I enjoyed the game mechanics, ambiance, and narrative.”
“I think it needs something to compensate for its flaws and boring gameplay.”
“When I take into account that interacting with things is the base gameplay for these kinds of games and how often I am going to be faced with these rough mechanics, I easily lose my desire.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the atmosphere and ambiance are commendable, the visuals fall short of modern standards due to a lack of HD textures and detailed lighting. Despite this, many appreciate the interactive environment and the overall aesthetic, which contributes to a compelling atmosphere filled with tension and mystery.
“The graphics are okay, puzzles are nice and the atmosphere is great, sometimes a bit spooky.”
“Ambience is great, old-timey cinema with pretty good graphics, but no graphic options.”
“Fantastic graphics, great atmosphere, it has a story and plenty of puzzles that will get you scratching your head and then kicking yourself when you work them out.”
“Visuals are slightly below modern standards: some parts look okay, but most are lacking HD textures and proper lighting.”
“I am surprised because there is not much here; not many details and no extraordinary graphics quality.”
“The game doesn't have any horror elements, but there is definitely a lot of murder mystery tension in the visuals and the music, and the tension only keeps growing until the end.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the captivating mystery and puzzles, creating a perfect backdrop for the 20s/30s setting. Reviewers note that the soundtrack effectively builds tension throughout the gameplay, contributing to the overall immersive experience without relying on horror elements.
“Great atmosphere, a captivating mystery to resolve and puzzles that are not too easy but also don't get you stuck for hours on end, all accompanied by a perfectly matching soundtrack.”
“The design of the theater was really cool and the music was amazing.”
“The game doesn't have any horror elements, but there is definitely lots of murder mystery tension in the visuals and the music, and the tension only keeps growing until the end.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization appears inconsistent, as users report subpar performance on an RTX 3070, while achieving impressive frame rates of 120fps with a 3600/6950xt setup. This suggests that the game's performance may vary significantly depending on the hardware configuration.
“Performance was great with a 3600/6950 XT on an Index with 200% resolution, achieving a solid 120 FPS.”
“Secondly, its performance is surprisingly poor on my RTX 3070.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on mid-range settings.”
“I expected better optimization; the loading times are excessively long.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally note that glitches are common in VR games, suggesting that stability issues are a typical experience within this genre.
“I often experience crashes during gameplay, which really disrupts the experience.”
“The game frequently freezes, making it frustrating to progress.”
“There are numerous bugs that affect stability, causing me to lose progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be unexpectedly amusing, often reflecting on moments that become funnier with hindsight. The comedic elements are appreciated for their cleverness and timing, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“(In retrospect, that's hilarious)”
