The Rose and I

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The Rose and I is a single player action game. It was developed by Jimmy Maidens and was released on April 5, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

An immersive, animated VR film. Crafted by the artists, animators and storytellers of Penrose Studios, “The Rose And I” is about loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Come meet a lonely Rose living in the unlikeliest of places, and join her as she transports you to a brand new universe.

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews

story17 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

Beautiful and charming VR short film with a unique pastel art style that creates a fairy-tale atmosphere.
Immersive and pleasant VR experience suitable for newcomers and great for showcasing VR storytelling capabilities.
Free to download and watch, making it a risk-free, enjoyable short experience with touching themes of care and friendship.

Extremely short duration (around 3-6 minutes), which may leave players wanting more or feeling underwhelmed.
Lacks traditional gameplay or meaningful interactivity, more of a passive VR film than a game.
Some users report technical issues and discomfort due to camera perspective and limited VR support, such as non-room-scale design.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a charming, brief VR experience lasting about 5-6 minutes that showcases the potential of VR storytelling with beautiful visuals and a simple, touching narrative. While many praise its charm and artistic quality, some find it too short and not very substantial as a standalone story. Overall, it is appreciated as a cute, elegant VR film rather than a deep or complex narrative.
- “Very touching, excellent graphics, elegant story, a go-to to demo VR.”
- “We always need more good quality 3D storytelling like this.”
- “A short showcase of what VR can bring to the table for a narrative and short story.”
- “Note much of a story.”
- “However, The Rose and I only lasts about five minutes, and the story isn't very well crafted.”
- “It's padded out with floating objects which in VR is the norm, and there's literally no story to it.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their charming, elegant art style and impressive visual quality, often evoking a nostalgic and touching atmosphere. Users appreciate the beautiful and cute visuals, making it an excellent showcase for VR experiences.
- “Very touching, excellent graphics, elegant story, a go-to to demo VR.”
- “Love the art style and direction.”
- “Beautiful visuals, wonderful little story.”
- “A short-animated film, which graphics-wise reminds me a lot of the 'Le Petit Prince' French video game that I used to play 15 or 20 years ago.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is praised for its touching and heartwarming story, enhanced by beautiful graphics and fitting music. Users find it elegantly crafted, immersive, and a moving experience that evokes strong feelings in a short format.
- “This is a quite short, touching, beautifully done VR short film about the little prince on his planet with a rose.”
- “Funny, touching, short animation that makes you feel you're part of it.”
- “The music fits the experience perfectly and creates a relaxing and heartwarming mood.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely criticized for lacking meaningful interaction and gameplay loops, resulting in an experience that feels more like a static exhibition than a functional game.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected art school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music perfectly complements the experience, creating a relaxing and heartwarming atmosphere that enhances the overall tone.
- “The music fits the experience perfectly and creates a relaxing and heartwarming mood.”
- “Loved the music and overall tone.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game often requires additional resources or lives, making it somewhat demanding and potentially time-consuming for players.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is charming and heartfelt, presented through a brief animation that effectively draws the player into the experience.
- “Funny, touching, short animation that makes you feel you're part of it.”