VESTIGE

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VESTIGE is a single player action game. It was developed by NSC Creative and was released on November 30, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

VESTIGE is a room-scale VR creative documentary exploring the mind of Lisa, who remembers her lost love, Erik. Through Lisa's memories, viewers navigate an empty void, triggering new memories and pathways, culminating in the shock of Erik’s death. With multi-narrative and volumetric live capture, each viewing offers a unique journey through memory and grief.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a beautiful and touching VR experience that effectively evokes strong emotions and connections to the story.
The visual style is stunning and unique, utilizing fragmented visuals that enhance the storytelling aspect of the experience.
The audio design is excellent, contributing significantly to the immersive atmosphere and emotional impact of the narrative.

The lack of play area boundaries can lead to frustration, as the physical movement aspect is not well implemented.
The story is short and may leave players feeling unsatisfied, as it lacks depth and context to fully engage with the characters.
Some players may find the interaction mechanics confusing and the visuals distracting rather than enhancing the emotional experience.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
74%
10%
The story is a deeply personal narrative centered on themes of love, loss, and grief, which resonates with some players while leaving others feeling underwhelmed due to its brevity and lack of context. While the immersive visuals and audio enhance the emotional experience, many reviewers noted that the story's impact is diminished by its short length and the confusing interaction mechanics. Overall, it is described as a heavy, sad tale that may evoke strong feelings for some, but could disappoint those seeking a more engaging or entertaining narrative.
- “Very sad story but definitely worth a go.”
- “Engaging, thoughtful story told with unique visuals that take advantage of the VR space to keep you engaged.”
- “It's a story of love and loss and dealing with grief and sadness.”
- “The story has nothing particular.”
- “Unfortunately, the story is too short.”
- “I just think the story was too short, and the visuals too distracting, to feel any emotional impact.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The graphics in the game are characterized by unique motion visuals that enhance exploration and engagement, particularly in a VR setting. While some users appreciate the stylized and intimate aesthetic, others feel that the intentionally distorted visuals can be distracting and detract from the emotional impact of the story. Overall, the graphics are seen as interesting and thought-provoking, though opinions vary on their effectiveness in enhancing the overall experience.
- “The motion graphics used to display the visuals were really interesting and focus your attention, allowing you to explore the space without the awkwardness of simply porting 360 video.”
- “Engaging, thoughtful story told with unique visuals that take advantage of the VR space to keep you engaged.”
- “The graphics seem really realistic but are stylized in a way that you only see everything made up of individual lines of light.”
- “I just think the story was too short, and the visuals too distracting, to feel any emotional impact.”
- “The graphics seem really realistic but are stylized in a way that makes everything appear as if it's made up of individual lines of light.”
- “It is not an 'epic' experience; it's an intimate story with intimate visuals.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the VR experience is highlighted by its beautiful visuals and touching storytelling, which resonate deeply with players, often evoking strong feelings and connections to others. While many find it heartwarming and impactful, some feel that the short story length and distracting visuals diminish the overall emotional experience.
- “This is such a beautiful and touching VR experience.”
- “It is so pretty to look at, very emotional and one of those things that makes you feel extremely connected to another human being.”
- “Excellent storytelling, made me cry.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the nice graphics and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is beautifully composed and fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music changes dynamically with the gameplay, adding to the excitement.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features a confusing interaction mechanic, which detracts from the experience, but the compelling and realistic story helps to maintain player engagement.
- “The interaction mechanics are very confusing, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the story.”
- “The controls are unintuitive, leading to frustrating moments that break immersion.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exceptional audio and visual design, creating a surreal and exciting experience. The inclusion of wiggly lines contributes to a fragmented, trippy ambiance that enhances the overall immersion.
- “The audio design is excellent, and the visual effects create a surreal and exciting atmosphere.”
- “The wiggly lines contribute to a fragmented, surrealistic, and trippy atmosphere that enhances the experience.”
- “There's just these wiggly lines that give a fragmented, surrealistic, trippy atmosphere to the experience.”