The Visitor

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The Visitor is a single player action game. It was developed by Stephen Long and was released on March 30, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Visitor" is a sci-fi horror adventure game where players take on the role of an alien visitor exploring a mysterious abandoned space station. With a unique mechanic that allows players to switch between 2D and 3D perspectives, they must solve puzzles and evade terrifying creatures to uncover the station's dark secrets. An atmospheric and suspenseful experience, "The Visitor" challenges players to survive in a strange and hostile environment.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 314 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

replayability6 negative mentions

The Visitor is a short but effective VR horror experience that successfully creates a creepy atmosphere and delivers a few jump scares.
At only $0.99, it serves as a great introduction to VR horror, making it perfect for showcasing to friends and family.
Despite its short length, many players found it to be a fun and immersive experience, with some even expressing genuine fear during gameplay.

The game lacks interactivity and is very short, with many players feeling it is more of a tech demo than a full game.
Several reviews mention poor graphics and sound quality, leading to a lack of immersion and overall disappointment.
Many players found the pacing to be slow and boring, with long stretches of inactivity that detracted from the horror experience.

atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a terrifying atmosphere, effectively using dark environments and unsettling visuals to evoke fear and discomfort in players. Many reviewers praised the immersive and creepy ambiance, highlighting its potential as a benchmark for future VR horror experiences, despite some criticism regarding pacing and distracting elements like flickering lights. Overall, the atmosphere is deemed a standout feature, making the game a worthwhile experience for horror enthusiasts.
- “Wonderful job developer, you deserve a lot of praise as atmosphere like that within the experience you provided will be the future of VR horror games.”
- “This experience does a great job at setting up a creepy atmosphere.”
- “To stay constructive: there is way too much time between the different events, and the buzzing, flickering lamps are annoying and take too much from the atmosphere.”
- “The game relies heavily on atmosphere, utilizing a dark environment to make the player both as nervous and uncomfortable as possible.”
- “It relies on atmosphere to scare you, and gosh there were one or two good jump scares.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the atmospheric and creepy visuals that enhance the horror experience, while others criticized the quality as lacking and noted issues with immersion, such as the unrealistic purple sky. Overall, there is a sense of improvement in the developer's subsequent work, indicating potential for future enhancements.
- “The graphics looked good, the atmosphere is scary.”
- “The graphics, perfectly scary.”
- “The screenshots he sent me from his second game already show that he has learned a lot and has at the very least, improved the game graphically.”
- “Very stupid, not scary, terrible graphics and animations.”
- “The graphics of some of these VR experiences have a lot left to be desired.”
- “Graphically not fantastic but for less than the cost of a cup of coffee, definitely worth it. Maybe some lower lighting or additional atmosphere would help, and the purple sky outside really reduced the immersion for me.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has limited replayability, with many users noting its short length and lack of engaging plot. While it may not offer immediate replay value, some players find enjoyment in revisiting it after a break or sharing it with others. Despite these limitations, many feel it is still worth the price.
- “The game does not have immediate replay value; however, if you wait long enough for your memory to fade and come back to it again later, it is still fun and even more enjoyable to share this experience with a family member who has not played it or to see them play it.”
- “Not much replay value, but still worth the money.”
- “For the price, it's okay, but it's quite short and has no replay value.”
- “No replay value to speak of, and absolutely no plot.”
- “Very short game with no replay value.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its well-executed mechanics, particularly the use of flashing lights, which effectively create a sense of tension and keep players on edge during key events.
- “The game mechanic was really well done (specifically, look at the flashing lights) and when one of the main events occurred near the beginning, it always had you looking over your shoulder.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express curiosity about the story, specifically seeking more information about the backstory of the lady visitor, indicating a desire for deeper narrative context.
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding in the game is manageable due to its short length, making it less tedious, especially when watching a friend play through it. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as less of a chore and more of a shared activity.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the humor in the game, often finding themselves laughing out loud during intense moments. The comedic elements not only enhance the experience but also lead to self-reflective amusement, as players react with frantic button presses and laughter. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
- “I shouted and pressed buttons on my Vive controller frantically to make it stop at one point, followed by laughing at myself for a minute straight.”
- “I'm glad so many other people like the visitor, but I was laughing during the entire experience.”