Vesta
- January 19, 2018
- FinalBoss Games
I guess robots haven't heard of child labor laws...
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Get on Xbox Games StoreSet in a highly technological universe, with Vesta you will again feel the challenge of traditional puzzle games mixed with more arcade elements, all within a very elaborate and fascinating story. Gears, robots, mystery, humour, challenges, fun and action … Vesta is that, and much more.
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Reviews
- The puzzles are well thought out and provide a good variety of challenges throughout the game.
- The game features a charming art style and engaging story elements that enhance the overall experience.
- Vesta offers a satisfying gameplay loop that can be enjoyable for players of all ages, reminiscent of classic puzzle games.
- Combat mechanics can feel clunky and imprecise, particularly during boss fights, leading to frustration.
- Some puzzles may be unfairly designed, requiring trial and error that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The game lacks significant innovation, making it feel average and not particularly memorable despite its appealing visuals.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Vesta is a blend of puzzle and stealth mechanics, where players navigate levels as a defenseless girl, using trial and error to outsmart robots. While some puzzles may feel frustratingly designed, the game offers a visually appealing experience and a satisfying gameplay loop, making it a recommended choice, particularly for fans of action-puzzlers like Zelda.
“The game still has stealth mechanics because as the little girl, you are defenseless against the robots, so you need to find ways around them in the level.”
“If you are good with this process of trial and error, I think you'll enjoy the tone and mechanics Vesta has to offer.”
“Though its puzzles can sometimes be unfairly or frustratingly designed, a pleasing visual style, meaty campaign, and generally satisfying gameplay loop make this a win in our book; we’d absolutely suggest you give Vesta a try (especially if you’re a Zelda fan).”
“The game still has stealth mechanics because as the little girl, you are defenseless against the robots, so you need to find ways around them in each level.”
“It's a simple action-puzzler, with straightforward tests of wit and basic mechanics to navigate.”
“The gameplay lacks depth, making it feel repetitive and uninspired after a short while.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging narrative and clever use of two characters, complemented by beautiful design elements that enhance the overall experience.
“The story is beautifully designed, featuring a clever use of two characters that makes it truly engaging.”
“The narrative is captivating, with a stunning design that enhances the experience.”
“The clever interplay between the two characters adds depth to the engaging story.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature an eye-pleasing art style and a good variety of puzzles and environments, enhancing the overall visual experience. However, some players find the boss battles uninspiring, with limited enemy types and repetitive visuals, alongside issues with scenery obstructing the player's view.
“The eye-pleasing art style truly enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics are stunning, making every environment feel unique and immersive.”
“The vibrant visuals complement the fun and honest puzzle-solving mechanics perfectly.”
“The graphics are lackluster, with repetitive visuals that make the game feel uninspired.”
“There are some issues with scenery that block the player's view, detracting from the overall experience.”
“The limited enemy types contribute to a feeling of monotony in the visual design.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is pervasive, with some users noting that even when turned down, it remains audible, suggesting a lack of control over the audio experience.
“I turned the music all the way down, but it was still there.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
Critic Reviews
Vesta Review
Vesta is the perfect... average game. There's nothing objectively wrong with it, but there's also nothing special here, either. It's a simple action-puzzler, with simple tests of wit, and simple mechanics to deal with them.
50%Vesta Review
I guess robots haven't heard of child labor laws...
75%Vesta Review
Vesta does a remarkably fine job of aping the design and simple brilliance of Zelda puzzles, while putting its own unique spin on things as it does so. Though its puzzles can sometimes be unfairly or frustratingly designed, a pleasing visual style, meaty campaign and generally satisfying gameplay loop make this a win in our book; we’d absolutely suggest you give Vesta a try (especially if you’re a Zelda fan). There’s plenty to love about this quirky puzzle game, and it’s one you’ll likely want to revisit from time to time.
80%
