The Uncertain: VR Experience

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The Uncertain: VR Experience is a VR-museum dedicated to our adventure series, The Uncertain. Our interactive gallery will be evolving with the release of every episode and it will always be completely free.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

For a free experience, it offers an interesting environment with decent visuals and good music.
The VR experience allows players to explore a spaceship setting and interact with character models and objects.
It serves as a promotional tool for the main game, which may intrigue players who enjoyed the previous titles.

It is misleadingly presented as a game when it is essentially a non-interactive advertisement with minimal gameplay.
The experience lacks meaningful interaction and gameplay loops, making it feel more like a museum than a game.
Technical issues, such as compatibility problems and limited functionality, detract from the overall experience.

monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of "The Uncertain" has been criticized for misleadingly presenting a demo as a full game, which detracts from genuine developers and misleads gamers. This practice is seen as an unethical marketing strategy that exploits Steam's platform for visibility without offering a complete product, ultimately harming the gaming community.
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “This advertisement is taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
- “Because this is an advertisement, posted as a game to mislead gamers and unethically draw publicity to a game at the cost of gamers and genuine developers who did the right thing, I can't recommend it.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game is well-received, featuring 17 tracks that enhance the overall atmosphere of the museum-like environment. While gameplay activities are limited, players appreciate the opportunity to explore and listen to the soundtrack, which adds depth to the experience. Overall, the music serves as a strong supporting element, contributing to the game's engaging ambiance.
- “You can look at the character models and artwork, listen to the 17 music tracks, watch some trailers, and pick up some in-game objects.”
- “Not much to do in a museum-ish setting, but the environment is at least interesting, and it has good music to support it.”
- “The other room you can look at some objects, listen to tunes from the game soundtrack, and watch a clip of the movie.”
- “You can sit and listen to the soundtrack in the game while you roam.”
- “You can look at the character models and artwork, listen to the 17 music tracks, watch some trailers, pick up some in-game objects.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay aspect has been criticized for lacking meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, leading to a perception that it does not offer a traditional gaming experience. Some users simply state that it is "just gameplay," suggesting a lack of depth or engagement.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for a new full-story game in VR, indicating a demand for immersive narrative experiences in virtual reality. However, there is a lack of detailed feedback or specific critiques regarding existing stories.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics are highlighted by detailed character models and artwork, complemented by a diverse soundtrack of 17 music tracks. Additionally, players can engage with in-game objects and view trailers, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- “The character models and artwork are stunning, and the attention to detail is impressive.”
- “The graphics truly bring the game world to life, making every scene visually captivating.”
- “The vibrant colors and intricate designs enhance the overall gaming experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”