Trespass: Episode 1
- August 4, 2016
- VRotein
Get on SteamIn "Trespass: Episode 1" , players assume the role of Samuel Rodriguez, who wakes up in a mysterious place with no memory of how he got there. The goal is to escape by exploring the environment, finding objects, and solving puzzles, while also uncovering the truth about Samuel's forgotten past. The game currently supports HTC Vive and will offer Oculus Rift support in future updates, featuring VR support, Steam platform support, and 360° space exploration.
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere and immersive world that enhances the VR experience.
- Puzzles are challenging and satisfying to solve, providing a sense of accomplishment.
- The developers have listened to feedback and added a teleportation option, making the game more accessible for those prone to motion sickness.
- The game is plagued by bugs, including physics issues where objects fall through the floor and save progress problems.
- Puzzles can be either too simple or nonsensical, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- The movement controls can cause significant motion sickness, especially with the touchpad locomotion system.
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as immersive and eerie, effectively enhancing the escape room experience. Reviewers appreciate the creepy ambiance and intriguing story, which complement the challenging yet satisfying puzzles. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a standout feature that appeals to fans of slower-paced VR games.
“The atmosphere was very immersive and I'm looking forward to what to expect in episode 2!”
“Creepy atmosphere and satisfying puzzles make this a title I would recommend to people who enjoy a VR game with a slower pace.”
“The story was intriguing and the atmosphere was immersive.”
“The atmosphere was creepy, but it felt empty and lacking depth.”
“The game tried to create a tense atmosphere, but it often fell flat and felt forced.”
“While the visuals aimed for a dark atmosphere, they ended up being more confusing than immersive.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it intriguing and atmospheric, while others feel it lacks depth and is too brief. Many hope for a more developed narrative in future episodes, but overall, players enjoyed the experience despite its shortcomings.
“The story was interesting and the atmosphere was really eerie.”
“The story was intriguing and the atmosphere was immersive.”
“The little story addition is lame and wastes time.”
“I hope episode 2 will flesh out the story a little more, but apart from that, I had a lot of fun with Trespass Episode 1.”
“I wish it was a little longer and that the storyline was fleshed out a little more, but for what it's worth, I had a lot of fun with it.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. The release of additional content, such as episode 2, has raised concerns about the game's stability worsening rather than improving.
“Buggy as hell!”
“It is so buggy it's unreal.”
“And to make this worse, they're releasing episode 2, so no wonder it's so buggy!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor mechanics, requiring players to die repeatedly to understand the next steps, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the puzzles are considered subpar, further diminishing the enjoyment of the gameplay.
“Gameplay mechanics are dreadful, and you have to die to learn what to do next.”
“This is bad puzzles, and gameplay mechanics (you'll see within seconds).”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have been criticized for lacking polish and coherence, suggesting that the developers may have rushed the sequel without adequately addressing issues from the first installment.
