Timeless Paradox VR
- March 3, 2020
- John Jiang
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Timeless Paradox VR" is a story-driven VR action game that combines JRPG elements, including a rich narrative and stylish characters. As the chosen champion of humanity, players must join Estel and journey through time to uncover the truth behind the failed battle against the Dragon. With the ability to change the course of history, players will face the challenge of defying fate in this immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Timeless Paradox VR features an engaging story with emotional depth and well-designed characters that players can connect with.
- The physical combat mechanics are immersive and provide a satisfying workout, making the gameplay feel dynamic and interactive.
- The game offers a unique blend of RPG and visual novel elements, creating an interesting experience for fans of both genres.
- The graphics are inconsistent, with some elements appearing overly bright and others lacking detail, detracting from the overall visual experience.
- Combat mechanics can feel clunky, with issues such as lack of weapon collisions and awkward controller responsiveness that disrupt immersion.
- The game is relatively short, with limited replayability and no voice acting, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
- story17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story of "Timeless Paradox VR" is praised for its engaging narrative filled with action and emotional moments, appealing particularly to anime fans and those who appreciate story-driven games. While some players find the story intriguing and well-crafted, others note that it feels more like a concept with limited content and a clunky interface, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point, blending elements of visual novels and JRPGs, though the gameplay mechanics may not fully support its potential.
“Timeless Paradox VR is an action-adventure anime VR game that has an amazing story full of action and heart-tugging moments.”
“If you are an anime fan or enjoy a good story-based game, this is a VR title you don't want to miss.”
“If you forget this game is an indie title and read all the dialogues carefully like a good book, you will be gifted with a charming story, which you also have to live and fight for.”
“The story is okay, nothing to write home about, but I can't say it wasn't at least a little intriguing.”
“The story-telling is adapted as a mixture between a visual light novel and JRPG, with more focus on the visual light novel.”
“Overall, this is a short story comparable to a demo of what a VR JRPG could look like; it was a good experience, and I support developers that try their best to create something.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by immersive RPG/JRPG mechanics, particularly in physical VR interactions like sword swinging, which is both engaging and forgiving. However, some players find certain boss mechanics frustrating and the bow aiming unnecessarily difficult, suggesting a need for smoother combat mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and reminiscent of titles like Sword Art Online, improvements in reliability and UI could enhance the experience further.
“It's an RPG/JRPG style game with great physical VR gameplay.”
“Sword swinging is immersive and mechanically forgiving.”
“Clever and various fight mechanics.”
“Some bosses were very frustrating to me because some mechanics aren't reliable. Aiming the bow is needlessly tricky, and there's a charge beam from a double-handed sword that doesn't always fire after it charges.”
“Closest thing there is to Sword Art Online gameplay, as far as I know.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that while the character designs and combat effects are well-executed, the overall visual quality is often rough and inconsistent. Some appreciate the unique art style and 2D artwork, but feel it doesn't translate well into 3D, leading to a lackluster environment. Overall, the visuals are described as bright and occasionally fun, but generally fall short of expectations.
“The graphic quality of the characters, combat VFX, and character assets (weapons, etc.) are well designed. The environment felt a little lacking compared to the other parts, but other than that, I had no issues with it.”
“I love the 2D artwork; I just wish it would translate better to 3D graphics.”
“Graphics are absolutely atrocious and everything is super bright, but still can look decent at times.”
“Poor visuals.”
“The graphics are a little rough, but it's the closest I'm going to get to anime in VR that actually feels like a game.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that the soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the gameplay effectively, though there is some uncertainty about its originality.
“The soundtrack is actually pretty good; I'm not sure if it's original or not, but it fits the game really well.”
“The music enhances the overall atmosphere, making every moment feel more immersive.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the gameplay, adding depth to each level.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, primarily due to its short duration, lack of difficulty settings, and absence of collectibles or achievements, making it less appealing for multiple playthroughs unless completed within the two-hour refund window.
“If you can beat it under the two-hour refund limit, then yes, otherwise there is no replayability, no difficulty settings, and no collectibles or achievements to unlock.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back; the story doesn't change and there are no alternate paths to explore.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and branching narratives makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
