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 VR horror experience about an unexpected visitor calling to your door in the middle of the night. The game relies heavily on atmosphere, utilizing a dark environment to make the player both as nervous and uncomfortable as possible.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 272 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

replayability6 negative mentions

The Visitor is a great introductory VR horror experience, effectively showcasing the potential of horror in virtual reality.
For its low price, the game provides a few genuinely scary moments and is fun to share with friends and family.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, and many players found it to be a thrilling experience that elicited strong reactions.

The game is very short, lasting only about 5-10 minutes, with little to no replay value and minimal interaction.
Many players reported technical issues, including crashes and bugs, which detracted from the overall experience.
The scares are often predictable and rely on common horror tropes, leading some to find it boring and not worth the cost.

atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a dark and creepy atmosphere that effectively induces nervousness and discomfort in players, with several well-executed jump scares. While many praise the atmospheric design as a standout feature, some note that pacing issues and distracting elements, like flickering lamps, detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a significant strength, particularly for a VR horror game.
- “Absolutely nailed the atmosphere.”
- “Wonderful job developer, you deserve a lot of praise as the 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.”
- “The game relies heavily on atmosphere, utilizing a dark environment to make the player both as nervous and uncomfortable as possible.”
- “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.”
- “For 1€, this game is worth it all, especially because of the extremely scary atmosphere in the game!”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with many users noting its short length and minimal plot. While some suggest that it can be enjoyable again after a significant break or when shared with others, the consensus is that it offers limited incentive for repeated play.
- “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 it with a family member who has not played it or to watch them play it.”
- “Not much replay value, but still worth the money.”
- “No replay value to speak of, and absolutely no plot.”
- “Very very short game, no replay value.”
- “Not much replay value but still worth the money.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them creepy and effective for creating standout moments, while others criticized them as subpar and lacking immersion. Suggestions for improvement included better lighting and atmospheric elements, though the overall consensus is that the graphics are not the game's strongest aspect. Despite the criticisms, many felt the experience was still worth the low price.
- “The graphics, perfectly scary.”
- “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, and the purple sky outside really reduced the immersion for me.”
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-reflection and amusement, making it a memorable part of gameplay.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express curiosity about the backstory of the lady visitor, indicating that her character's history is a significant point of interest in the game's narrative. This suggests that the story may have intriguing elements that encourage players to seek deeper understanding of character motivations and backgrounds.
- “What's the backstory on the lady visitor?”
- “What's the backstory on the lady visitor?”
gameplay
2 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 mechanics are really well done, especially with the flashing lights. When one of the main events occurs near the beginning, it always has you looking over your shoulder.”