The Price of Freedom

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The Price of Freedom is a single player action game. It was developed by Construct Studio and was released on December 22, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

You are Agent Zero. Your mission: assassinate Benjamin Miller, a radical who broke into CIA facilities and stole top secret chemical weapons research. Your mission quickly takes a dark turn as you learn the truth of what Miller was searching for that night. Become part of the story in this interactive Room-Scale VR narrative, told in Chinese and English. Inspired by true events.

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Audience ScoreBased on 308 reviews

story99 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Engaging and immersive story that draws from real historical events, providing a thought-provoking experience.
Well-crafted atmosphere with decent graphics and voice acting, enhancing the overall immersion in the VR environment.
Short but impactful gameplay, making it a great introduction to VR for newcomers and a compelling experience for seasoned players.

Extremely short playtime, typically around 15-30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
Limited interactivity and simplistic puzzles that can feel too easy or straightforward, reducing the challenge.
Some technical issues with hand controls and orientation that can disrupt immersion and gameplay experience.

story
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a compelling and immersive experience, inspired by real events from the 1950s-1960s, that unfolds within a short 15-30 minute playtime. While the narrative is engaging and features a strong atmosphere, some players noted its brevity and simplicity, with limited interactivity and straightforward puzzles. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its depth and emotional impact, making it a standout example of narrative-driven VR gaming.
- “The story is interesting and engaging; as I progressed through the story, I started to say to myself, 'What have I done?' but the twist at the end left me almost speechless.”
- “Incredible storytelling and narrative. The developers tell an amazing story with great effect in first person, and it's nearly perfect in VR.”
- “This is a story-driven experience and a good one at that, providing a solid 15-20 minutes of all-around interesting content.”
- “The puzzles generally just involve finding a hidden object and the story feels really heavy-handed.”
- “Extremely short story that's a bit too convoluted and not too interesting.”
- “Very short but I would happily pay for a much longer story; I was a bit caught out when the credits rolled as I was really looking forward to finding out what happened next.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as clean and immersive, while others describe them as basic or budget-level. Many players appreciate the effective use of the environment and the overall visual presentation, though some note that the graphics may not stand out compared to other titles. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the immersive experience, despite some technical issues and varying opinions on quality.
- “Graphics and voice acting are all first class, creating an immersive VR experience, albeit set in a tight room scale environment throughout.”
- “The controls, graphics, atmosphere, voice actors, and soundtrack are sublime, making you fully immersed in the game.”
- “Exceptional graphics and voice acting.”
- “For all that the interactions and graphics are 'budget', and will date further, it makes effective use of small spaces, and the minor puzzles that allow you to progress are mainly fitting rewards for prodding your interactive environment.”
- “Poor graphics, poor puzzles, boring...”
- “Controls and graphics feel very janky - paper that acts like slabs of polystyrene etc.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a short, immersive experience that focuses on puzzle-solving and exploration, with interactions that enhance the narrative. While some players appreciate the polished mechanics and innovative VR elements, others find the puzzles lacking in challenge and the overall gameplay somewhat clunky or simplistic. Despite its brevity, the game effectively conveys a compelling story, leaving players wanting more depth and extended gameplay.
- “The gameplay involves solving puzzles which are of medium difficulty, keeping you interested and immersed.”
- “A short immersive experience, a really polished gameplay, good acting and story.”
- “This game has some of the most innovative roomscale gameplay I've seen in VR so far.”
- “It is 10 to 20 minutes of gameplay.”
- “There is very little in terms of actual gameplay, but the story is robust.”
- “Game mechanics feel like an afterthought, a boring distraction cobbled together quickly in order to move on to more interesting things, and the result is a game that feels like a very pretty prototype.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the effective combination of storyline, graphics, and sound design that enhances the overall experience. Set against a backdrop of historical tension, the game creates a captivating and often eerie environment that draws players in, making it a standout feature despite its shorter length. Overall, the atmosphere is described as polished, engaging, and integral to the game's appeal.
- “The controls, graphics, atmosphere, voice acting, and soundtrack are sublime, making you fully immersed in the game.”
- “Taking place in the 1960s, the United States is at the height of the Cold War with Russia, and the looming threat of nuclear war pervades the atmosphere.”
- “The surroundings and the atmosphere in this short game are just mind-blowing.”
- “Very nice and polished room solver with a creepy atmosphere.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and fittingness, enhancing the overall experience alongside the voice acting and atmosphere. Players find the soundtrack immersive and well-complemented by the game's imaginative storyline, contributing to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, making the game a worthwhile purchase.
- “Just finished the game, the voice acting and music are surprisingly well-fitting for a free puzzle game.”
- “The controls, graphics, atmosphere, voice actors, and soundtrack are sublime, making you fully immersed in the game.”
- “Imaginative, fun storyline, great music and sounds, and a brilliant ending.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a generally stable experience with minimal bugs or glitches, though some minor issues arise when interacting with objects. However, a significant concern is the occurrence of visual glitches, particularly a gray screen effect in specific scenarios, which may be addressed in future updates.
- “The only downsides to this game are the slight bugginess that occurs when interacting with objects, but that will probably be smoothed out in future releases from this studio since this game was developed so early on in VR's timeline.”
- “But the major issue encountered was actually the presence of visual glitches where the whole screen would turn gray (this is known to happen in Google Earth in particular) depending on what you are looking at.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its solid and wholesome story, providing an emotionally engaging experience that users highly recommend.
- “It's a solid and wholesome story-driven experience; I'd definitely recommend downloading it.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making the journey unforgettable.”
- “I found myself deeply moved by the narrative; it truly captures the essence of human experience.”
humor
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Players find the humor in the game unexpectedly delightful, as it subverts their initial expectations of being a serious agent and instead offers a more entertaining and lighthearted experience.
- “The funny thing is, I downloaded this game because I thought I would get to be a badass agent that kills traitors for my country, but what I actually got was better.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and absurd situations.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with action; it keeps the experience light-hearted while still being engaging.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that it offers only a short experience of around 20 minutes and limited content, making it feel more like a demo than a full game. Despite this, some players still find it a worthwhile use of time.
- “No replayability and limited use as a demo for VR, but still a good use of time.”
- “20 minutes of gameplay, non-replayable, which makes it a very short experience indeed.”
optimization
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Users report significant optimization issues, particularly with stuttering and latency, which detracts from the overall experience. Players with mid-range hardware, such as a 6700k and 1070ti, have noted that the game feels disjointed, causing discomfort and disorientation during gameplay.
- “I have a 6700k and 1070ti, and there was some pretty bad stuttering. It wasn't just the solid half a second to 2 second halt you get from time to time; it felt like my headset and controllers were lagging behind my actual actions throughout the entire game, which was disorienting and affected the gameplay experience.”