Virtual Escape: The Play Room
- October 31, 2016
- Webb 3D
Get on Steam"Virtual Escape: The Play Room" is a VR game for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift that takes place in a single room, where you interact with objects and solve puzzles to uncover the emotional trauma of a family. The game features realistic graphics, intuitive interaction, and a deep connection with the characters. While it doesn't contain graphic violence, some audio clips may be sensitive for some players. Note that it requires medium to small room space and a minimum reach height of 1.8 meters.
Reviews
- The game features well-constructed puzzles that are challenging yet fair, making it enjoyable for fans of escape room games.
- The graphics and voice acting are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive experience.
- The game provides a unique story that enhances the gameplay, with interesting mechanics and a solid overall design.
- Some players experienced issues with object interactions, such as items phasing through the floor and difficulties with hand detection.
- The dark and creepy theme may not appeal to everyone, and some found the story unintelligible or unengaging.
- The game can feel short if players know the solutions, and there are occasional teleportation issues that can lead to disorientation.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a kidnapping, providing a compelling backdrop that enhances immersion and context for the player's journey. While some players appreciate the well-integrated narrative and audio elements that enrich the experience, others find the story unintelligible or not essential to gameplay. Overall, the narrative adds depth to the escape room experience, even if it is not crucial for solving puzzles.
“Compared to a real escape room, there was a ton more to do and the story/audio really helped you feel more immersed!”
“I love that they incorporated a story into the escape room.”
“The story is unintelligible and completely ignorable.”
“There is some kind of story where memories come with audio flashbacks.”
“The game has a story about a kidnapping, but I'll leave it at that because spoilers; it's a good overarching story that helps give a reason to the location of your character.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being visually impressive and well-optimized, particularly on a GTX 1080, with users noting the combination of good performance and appealing sound design. Overall, the graphical quality contributes positively to the gaming experience, although opinions may evolve as players progress.
“Very posh and graphically adept.”
“Good graphics and performance with a GTX 1080.”
“The graphics and sounds are good to pretty.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, delivering good graphics and performance even on older hardware like the GTX 1080, with no reported performance issues or game-breaking bugs when played on an Oculus Rift.
“Good graphics and performance with a GTX 1080.”
“Played on an Oculus Rift, no performance issues or game-breaking bugs.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
