The Murder Room VR

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The Murder Room VR is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Bellcat Game and was released on May 31, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Murder Room is a Virtual Reality escape game. You're trapped in a apparently normal room, where you must find items and solve puzzles to escape. But not everything is as it seems. In the way, you may find hidden objects. How fast can you escape?

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The puzzles are well-constructed and provide a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
The game offers a decent escape room experience with a good amount of puzzles to solve in a single room.
The room scale feels accurate, and the interactions with most objects are simple and effective.

The game suffers from technical issues, including glitches that can disrupt gameplay and cause frustration.
Many players experienced motion sickness due to the movement mechanics, making it difficult to enjoy the game.
The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in under an hour, which may not justify the price.

emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while it initially induces discomfort and nausea due to its unique movement system, players report that they eventually adapt and come to appreciate the experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a range of glitches affecting stability, including frequent crashes, graphical bugs, and inconsistent performance. These issues detract from the overall gameplay experience, leading to frustration among players. While some users note occasional smooth performance, the prevalence of these problems suggests a need for significant improvements in stability.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of The Murder Room VR is minimal, as it lacks an introduction or narrative context, focusing primarily on puzzles that lead players to the exit rather than developing a storyline.
- “The Murder Room VR is your typical escape room game: no introduction, no story, just puzzles leading to the exit.”
- “The narrative feels completely absent, making the experience feel hollow and unengaging.”
- “There is a lack of character development or meaningful plot, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics in the game are considered basic, with some users suggesting that it may have been created using readily available Unity store assets.
- “The graphics are rather basic; I wouldn't be surprised if the murder room VR was built using Unity store assets.”
- “The visuals lack detail and feel outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, and the environments look bland and uninspired.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its great concept and solid execution, though some users noted issues with movement mechanics.
- “The concept was great, and the gameplay was enjoyable overall.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy to pick up and play.”
- “The variety of gameplay options keeps each session fresh and exciting.”