The Divergent Series: Allegiant VR
- March 17, 2016
- Wevr Inc
Get on SteamVenture into the world of The Divergent Series: Allegiant in this immersive 360° 3D VR experience featuring an all-star cast from the feature film.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics and character models are impressive, providing a sense of immersion in the VR experience.
- It's a free experience, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying out VR content related to the Divergent series.
- The facial capturing and animations of the characters are well done, enhancing the overall experience for fans of the movies.
- The gameplay is very short and lacks depth, with limited interactions and poorly designed controls, particularly for the turret sequence.
- There are significant performance issues, including low frame rates, bugs, and crashes that detract from the experience.
- The voice acting and dialogue feel unnatural, and the overall narrative lacks coherence, making it less engaging for players.
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals and character animations as immersive and well-executed, while others criticize the low resolution and lack of graphical options, particularly for older VR titles. Users note that while some graphical issues exist, the overall quality is decent, though expectations for modern graphics are not fully met.
“The graphics look great; I think the way the people move tells me you are basing the animation on a recording.”
“The visuals I thought were very nice.”
“It's a free demo, very immersive and with excellent graphics.”
“And you can notice it's one of the earlier VR experiences as the graphics options are non-existent, and it looks very low resolution.”
“Having Steam render it at 200% improves some aspects, but creates other problems. I think it's a shame that a lot of older VR games don't have any graphics options, making them less future-proof for headsets with higher resolution screens.”
“The only thing I won't tolerate is blocky, old-school looking games because we have graphics cards that can do better now.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted for its interactive elements, allowing players to make choices that influence the narrative, which is a refreshing feature compared to many VR titles. While the initial storytelling is engaging, some players feel that the lack of deeper interaction with key elements detracts from the overall experience. Overall, it successfully blends familiar narratives with gameplay, offering more story content than typical VR experiences.
“I love the idea of things like this -- movies, TV shows, etc. that we already know and love, with additional story content told through a game.”
“It let you follow the story and then man a gun to shoot down drones... most games don't even let you have this type of fun.”
“The beginning is only storytelling, but it was amusing.”
“This 'demo' / 'ad' had more story than most VR titles.”
“Interactive storytelling: you make a choice (why they'd let the rookie take it off their hands for reasons other than game mechanics, well, but that of course is the reason :) ), you shoot some drones.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, stutters, and glitches that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many players experienced severe performance issues, including complete system freezes, particularly when adjusting resolution settings or encountering certain in-game scenarios. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by persistent bugs and lag.
“If you increase the resolution (or supersample), the game freezes or stutters.”
“Not that I have many VR games so far, but encountering minutes of consistent glitches with up to 1-second hiccups would be reason enough to immediately return the game.”
“I tried to play, but the whole game freezes my entire computer. It took forever to exit out of the game and move the mouse to finally unjam it!”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, primarily revolving around basic tasks like object retrieval and limited shooting mechanics. While some players appreciate the interactive storytelling elements, many feel that the gameplay is weak compared to the cinematic aspects of the game. Overall, it seems to fall short for those seeking a more engaging and complex gaming experience.
“Interactive storytelling, you make a choice (why they'd let the rookie take it off their hands for reasons other than game mechanics, well, but that of course is the reason :)), you shoot some drones.”
“I am not really a fan of the series but the overall gameplay and game concept is what I want out of VR.”
“It's pretty short and the gameplay aspects of it are very, very bad.”
“The 'gameplay' consists of picking up an object and handing it to a character.”
“The gameplay part is pretty weak but the 'movie' part was pretty awesome.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, particularly on mid-range graphics cards like the GTX 970. Many express frustration over the game's poor performance, suggesting that it could be significantly improved if optimized for better hardware. Overall, the consensus is that the current optimization detracts from the gaming experience.
“Although there are some performance issues, the potential for optimization is evident.”
“Would love to see this turned into a full game, designed to run smoothly on GTX 980 or equivalent.”
“The performance in this game has room for improvement, but the core mechanics are promising.”
“Optimization is terrible in this game.”
“Could be great if it was not for the bad performance.”
“The worst performance I have experienced with VR with my GTX 970.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the emotional impact of the VR experience is profound, immersing them in the narrative and making them feel like active participants in the story. This sense of connection has sparked excitement for the potential of future VR experiences.
“Being new to VR, this blew me away! I loved it; it made me feel part of the movie. Well done! I would love to see more. It has opened my eyes to just what can be possible with VR.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often tied to its quirky mechanics, particularly how it reacts amusingly when the play area is insufficient, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
