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The Rig

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76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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The Rig is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Sunset Division and was released on June 26, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Rig" is a first-person shooter game set in a remote research facility in the Arctic. Players must uncover the truth behind a mysterious disaster, battling both hostile creatures and human opponents. With a strong narrative focus and a range of weapons to choose from, "The Rig" offers a thrilling sci-fi adventure. Note: This summary is based on general information available about the game and may not fully capture its specific features or gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
story18 positive mentions
optimization4 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating atmosphere reminiscent of classic sci-fi noir, enhancing the overall immersion.
  • Voice acting and sound design are of high quality, contributing to an engaging narrative experience.
  • The game offers multiple endings and dialogue choices, adding some replayability despite its short length.
  • The game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leaving a sense of incompleteness.
  • Puzzles are overly simplistic and often provide excessive hints, detracting from the challenge and engagement.
  • Performance issues and clunky controls, particularly with object interactions, can disrupt the immersive experience.
  • story
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its immersive world-building and character development, while others criticize it for being shallow and too short. Many noted that the narrative feels like the first part of a larger tale, leaving them intrigued but wanting more depth and length. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy story-driven experiences, despite its brevity and reliance on environmental storytelling.

    • “Beautiful, atmospheric, story-driven sci-fi adventure with excellent music and voice acting.”
    • “The story itself is clearly the first part of a larger narrative, and the world and character building it established left me intrigued and looking forward to a (hopefully longer, much longer!) follow up.”
    • “I loved taking part in this game's storyline multiple times, to try out the different options given from the dialogues and the different endings.”
    • “It's short and the story is very thin, so unless you really take your time taking in the environment, there's not much to get out of the rig.”
    • “Unfortunately, since the runtime is only one hour, the story doesn't get fully fleshed out.”
    • “This feels more like a pilot to a longer series than a complete game, and I sincerely hope the developers consider extending the gameplay, maybe even making it episodic.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as stylish and immersive, with a notable low-poly art style that enhances performance, reminiscent of the Blade Runner aesthetic. While many players appreciate the visuals and voice acting, there are concerns about optimization and performance issues, particularly with hologram effects and character detail. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point for an indie title, despite some inconsistencies in quality and control issues.

    • “Every environment you visit looks like something out of Blade Runner, and the low-poly art style works really well for this kind of game.”
    • “Setting aside the ill-fated Blade Runner 9732 fan project, this is the closest I've seen a studio nail the Blade Runner aesthetic in VR.”
    • “For an indie game, I was really impressed with the graphics.”
    • “Very immersive even if it's painfully indie with its graphics, poor optimizations, and a few strange control issues.”
    • “The visuals are decent and there is some neat tech on display, but the performance is awful in the presence of any hologram effects and the character models and world are woefully poorly detailed.”
    • “My only real gripe was performance issues on my GTX 1060 and the lack of any graphic options in the settings.”
  • optimization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly on high-end systems, while others noted improvements following updates. Initial performance was criticized for being demanding, especially in complex scenes, but recent optimizations and additional graphical settings have helped some users fine-tune their experience. However, issues with low-quality graphics and control problems persist, indicating that optimization remains a concern for many players.

    • “Performance was acceptable; 60fps on a 3600/1080 rig.”
    • “Low poly art style (good for performance).”
    • “-- the developers have made some nice performance optimizations since my original review, and have added some additional graphical quality settings that should help most users fine-tune performance to better suit their hardware.”
    • “Very immersive even if it's painfully indie with its graphics, poor optimizations, and a few strange control issues.”
    • “I initially gave this a negative review because of terrible performance that made it unplayable.”
    • “The visuals are decent and there is some neat tech on display, but the performance is awful in the presence of any hologram effects and the character models and world are woefully poorly detailed.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful, cinematic quality, enhanced by excellent music and voice acting, creating a captivating story-driven sci-fi noir experience. Players appreciate the immersive setting and the focus on narrative over challenging puzzles, making it a memorable and engaging adventure. Overall, the atmosphere is described as mesmerizing and a standout feature, particularly for fans of indie games.

    • “Beautiful, atmospheric, story-driven sci-fi adventure with excellent music and voice acting.”
    • “Its atmospheric, cinematic, and (rare in indie games) well voice acted.”
    • “Go into this looking for an atmospheric noir experience and it will not disappoint.”
    • “I'm only keeping it because I think it was good and I want to see more from this developer, hopefully something with a similar atmosphere and a little longer.”
    • “For the very little time I played, I was mesmerized and the game showed promise, story and atmosphere-wise.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it is too short, leaving them wanting more after becoming invested in the characters and story. While the immersive story and visuals are praised, the gameplay mechanics, including puzzles, are seen as simplistic and lacking depth. Overall, players hope for an extended or episodic format to enhance the experience.

    • “VR escape room gameplay wrapped in an immersive story.”
    • “Gameplay is fun and visually it's really pretty.”
    • “This is the second problem you will encounter while playing the game, the gameplay is too short; it gives you just enough time to become invested in the characters, their backstory, and motivations before it comes to a grinding stop and the end credits roll. This feels more like a pilot to a longer series than a complete game, and I sincerely hope the developers consider extending the gameplay, maybe even making it episodic.”
    • “The gameplay is too short; it gives you just enough time to become invested in the characters, their backstory, and motivations before it comes to a grinding stop and the end credits roll. This feels more like a pilot to a longer series than a complete game, and I sincerely hope the developers consider extending the gameplay, maybe even making it episodic.”
    • “The gameplay is too short; it gives you just enough time to become invested in the characters, their backstory, and motivations before it comes to a grinding stop and the end credits roll. This feels more like a pilot to a longer series than a complete game, and I sincerely hope the developers consider extending the gameplay, maybe even making it episodic.”
    • “This mechanic tells you every 5 seconds.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional impact of the game's ending to be rewarding, evoking strong feelings reminiscent of poignant moments from beloved narratives like "Firefly." This connection highlights the game's ability to resonate deeply with players, making the journey worthwhile.

    • “The ending is well worth the effort - it made me feel a little like Mel in Firefly at the end of one of their more dangerous missions.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it beautifully captured the complexities of love and loss.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its beautiful and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the story-driven sci-fi adventure experience. Reviewers highlight the excellent soundtrack, particularly noting the impressive scoring and memorable opening theme.

    • “Beautiful, atmospheric, story-driven sci-fi adventure with excellent music and voice acting.”
    • “The music soundtrack is also good.”
    • “There's some nice scoring in this one, especially the opening theme.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's short length leads to a frustrating grinding halt in the narrative, leaving them wanting more time to engage with the characters and their stories. Many express a desire for the developers to extend the gameplay, potentially through episodic content, to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is too short; it gives you just enough time to become invested in the characters, their backstory, and motivations before it comes to a grinding stop and the end credits roll. This feels more like a pilot to a longer series than a complete game, and I sincerely hope the developers consider extending the gameplay, maybe even making it episodic.”
    • “Grinding in this game feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged. Instead of feeling rewarding, it often feels like a chore that detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The constant need to grind for resources and experience points takes away from the enjoyment of the game. It feels like a time sink rather than a meaningful part of the gameplay.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers some replayability through dialogue choices and multiple endings, which is appreciated given its short average playtime of 1 to 2 hours. However, some users feel that overall replayability is limited.

    • “The dialogue choices and multiple endings add significant replayability, which is very welcome in a game as short as this (an average playthrough seems to last anywhere from 1 to 2 hours depending on how much you feel like exploring).”
    • “Dialogue choices and multiple endings add some replayability, which is very welcome in a game as short as this (an average playthrough seems to last anywhere from 1 to 2 hours depending on how much you feel like exploring).”
    • “On the other hand, don't expect any form of replayability or anything.”
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The Rig is a action game with mystery theme.

The Rig is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows and Oculus VR.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing The Rig.

The Rig was released on June 26, 2020.

The Rig was developed by Sunset Division.

The Rig has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

The Rig is a single player game.

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