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 a captivating atmosphere and intriguing story that immerses players in the setting of an old cinema.
- Puzzles are generally well-designed, offering a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult, making them satisfying to solve.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and continue to improve the game, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- The game is quite short, typically lasting only 1.5 to 3 hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are several technical issues, including clunky object interactions and occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- The storytelling relies heavily on documents and pamphlets, which some players found disjointed and less engaging.
- story38 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as basic and often conveyed through disjointed elements like pamphlets and letters, which some players found unengaging. However, others appreciated the intriguing narrative that complements the puzzles, noting that it kept them interested throughout the experience. While the atmosphere and setting received praise, the execution of the story left some players feeling it lacked depth, particularly in relation to its haunted theme.
“Great VR puzzle adventure game with varied puzzles, a good setting, and 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.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for being immersive and engaging, with many reviewers highlighting its spooky and captivating qualities, particularly in the context of an old cinema setting. While some mention issues with audio balance and uninspired environments, the overall ambiance, complemented by fitting soundtracks and thematic puzzles, contributes to a compelling mystery experience. Graphics are noted as decent, enhancing the atmospheric feel, making it a solid choice for fans of escape room games.
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a mix of fun and frustration, featuring interesting mechanics but marred by rough interactions and a lack of engaging elements. While the game offers familiar escape game mechanics and a strong ambiance, players feel it needs improvements to address its flaws and enhance overall enjoyment. The backpack mechanic is appreciated, but its limited utility diminishes its impact on gameplay.
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the fantastic visuals and immersive atmosphere, while others note that many elements fall below modern standards, lacking HD textures and detail. Overall, the ambiance is appreciated, particularly in creating a spooky, old-timey cinema feel, but the absence of graphic options and inconsistencies in quality detract from the experience.
“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 nothing much here, not much detail, and no extraordinary graphics quality.”
“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.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a captivating atmosphere that complements the mystery and tension of the storyline. Set against a stylish 20s/30s backdrop, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience without overwhelming players, contributing to a sense of intrigue and engagement throughout.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization appears inconsistent, as users report subpar performance on the RTX 3070, while achieving impressive frame rates of 120fps with a 3600/6950xt setup at high resolutions. This disparity suggests that the game may not be fully optimized for all hardware configurations.
“Performance was great with a 3600/6950 XT on an index with 200% resolution, solid 120 FPS.”
“Secondly, its performance is surprisingly not good for my RTX 3070.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that glitches are a common occurrence in VR games, suggesting that some instability is typical for the genre.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be particularly effective in hindsight, suggesting that certain moments become funnier upon reflection. This indicates a clever use of comedic timing and situational irony that resonates with players after they have experienced the game.
“(In retrospect, that's hilarious)”
“(In retrospect, that's hilarious)”
