Trapped With the Dolls VR
- April 23, 2017
- Designated Play Space
Get on SteamThe room is dark and unformed. You hear the voice of Claire: "I didn't mean to hurt anybody..." As the room snaps into place, you discover puzzles and solve them to learn more about what happened to her. The dolls are always close by, and her message is one of warning. Can you escape her mind?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a creepy atmosphere and clever design elements that enhance the horror experience.
- It's free to play, making it an accessible option for those looking for a short, spooky VR experience.
- The puzzles are well-integrated and provide a fun challenge, especially in the maze section.
- The game requires a large play area, making it difficult for players with smaller spaces to fully enjoy the experience.
- There are issues with object reachability, which can lead to frustrating gameplay moments where players get stuck.
- The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and additional scares.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually impressive with good sound design, but players find it limited due to the inability to reach distant objects and the lack of teleportation or walking mechanics. However, the introduction of a unique maze mechanic adds an interesting element to the VR experience.
“This game introduces a really interesting maze mechanic for VR.”
“Very impressive graphics, good sound but you cannot play this game well because you cannot reach objects beyond your reach and there is no teleport or walk mechanic.”
“Very impressive graphics, good sound, but you cannot play this game well because you cannot reach objects beyond your reach, and there is no teleport or walk mechanic.”
“It would be a simple enough mechanic to add a teleport option or the ability to shift your play space around a little.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being impressive and polished, featuring a simple yet sharp visual style, though not photorealistic. However, some users noted gameplay limitations due to the inability to interact with distant objects, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Very impressive graphics, good sound.”
“Nice graphics, even if it isn't photorealistic.”
“The game is quite polished with a simple but sharp take on the visuals.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as a promising introduction that leaves players wanting more depth and development, suggesting it serves as a demo for a potentially larger narrative.
“I wish they had gone a little further into the story, but it felt like a neat introduction to a full game.”
“I wish they had gone a little further into the story; it felt more like a neat intro or demo to a full game.”
“The story was underdeveloped and left me wanting more.”
“I found the narrative to be lacking depth and coherence.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its creepiness and immersive quality, creating a strong initial impact despite its short length. However, some players found it challenging to progress beyond the atmospheric introduction.
“Very atmospheric and creepy start; unfortunately, I couldn't get very far...”
“Creepy atmosphere”
“Very short game, but the atmosphere was really great”
“The atmosphere is unsettling and creepy, but it lacks depth.”
“While the game tries to create a tense atmosphere, it often feels flat and uninspired.”
“The eerie ambiance is overshadowed by repetitive sound design, making it less immersive.”
