The Uncertain: VR Experience
- April 25, 2017
- ComonGames
Get on SteamThe 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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Reviews
- 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.
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
