Visionarium 2 - The Descent | Game Brain

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Visionarium 2 - The Descent is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Sander Bos and was released on June 20, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Visionarium 2 - The Descent is a puzzle-adventure game that takes players on a journey through a surreal and mysterious world. Utilize creative problem-solving skills to navigate intricate mazes, manipulate objects, and uncover the game's secrets. With its stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, Visionarium 2 offers a unique and captivating gaming experience.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

music8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Visually stunning and engaging, providing a unique and inspiring VR experience that impresses even seasoned gamers.
The soundtrack complements the visuals well, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
Offers a colorful and psychedelic journey that is both relaxing and mind-expanding, making it a great introduction to VR for newcomers.

The experience is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some users reported technical issues, including glitches and constant reboots, affecting their ability to enjoy the game.
The game lacks significant interactivity and narrative depth, which could limit its appeal for those seeking a more engaging gameplay experience.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to complement the stunning visuals, creating a captivating atmosphere. Players appreciate the option to use their own music alongside the default soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as ambitious yet grounded, contributing to a beautiful and immersive environment.
- “The visuals are inspiring and engaging, and the music/soundtrack works well with it.”
- “A lot of love has obviously gone into creating these beautiful environments, fantastic soundtracks & gorgeous comforting atmospheres.”
- “The default music matched the artistic world & feel.”
- “It feels a bit more ambitious, while also being more grounded to our reality than the first one - though no custom music.”
- “I experienced it with the mute soundtrack option and playing my favorite tracks on an external player.”
- “The default music matched the artistic world and feel.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for being visually stunning and engaging, creating a psychedelic experience that captivates players. Reviewers highlight the excellent optimization, allowing for smooth performance even at high settings, and express excitement for potential future installments that could leverage advanced graphics technology like Unreal Engine 5. Overall, the combination of impressive visuals and a fitting soundtrack contributes to a memorable gaming experience.
- “Being a 30+ year PC gamer, I have played hundreds of games with amazing visuals, but this one genuinely made me crack a grin across my face and made my mind just go 'wow'.”
- “Truly worth the price of admission and the visuals are outstanding.”
- “Also, it's extremely well optimized and runs extremely well even with the graphics settings cranked up to the max.”
- “Definitely hope to see a Visionarium 3, especially if they make use of newer graphics like Unreal Engine 5.”
- “We're here for the graphical psychedelic trip, and this has some fine stuff, including one funny dancefloor scene!”
- “Mechanically there might be some freedom of movement, and instead of shooting pretty lines for purely aesthetic reasons, the player could be shooting obstacles out of the way (a sort of psychedelic puzzle shooter).”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
Users express a desire for a more engaging narrative in future versions, suggesting a story centered around an ordinary person who consumes 'mushroom tea' and embarks on a surreal journey to find a way out of a deep trip. This concept highlights the potential for increased interactivity and storytelling depth in the game.
- “If there will be a v3 and there's a mood for more narrative and interactivity, I'd suggest some kind of story of a normal guy in the real world drinking a 'mushroom tea' and falling into a deep trip, with the narrative being he has to find a way out.”
- “Played on Oculus Quest 2.”
- “Experienced on the Meta Quest 2.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay features traditional button-press mechanics with colored lines, enhanced by red and blue color beams that interact with various objects. Players experience a degree of movement freedom, engaging in a psychedelic puzzle shooter where they can clear obstacles rather than just create aesthetic visuals.
- “The mechanics have the usual colored lines via button-press, and also add some red/blue color beams which you can shine on most objects.”
- “Mechanically, there might be some freedom of movement, and instead of shooting pretty lines for purely aesthetic reasons, the player could be shooting obstacles out of the way (a sort of psychedelic puzzle shooter).”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent glitches and instability, leading users to compare it unfavorably to low-cost VR experiences. Many feel that the $15 price tag is unjustified given its buggy performance, with some expressing relief over Steam's refund policy.
- “It just glitches over and over.”
- “If it was free, it might be a thumbs up, but this feels more like a buggy free or <$5 VR experience you'd find in the depths of Steam, and charging $15 is crazy. Thank goodness for Steam's refund policy.”
- “It just glitches over and over.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a strong emotional impact from the app, highlighting moments that elicited tears of happiness and a particularly touching message at the end, which resonated deeply with them.
- “I shed a tear of happiness.”
- “The app also had a very touching message at the end.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a standout funny dancefloor scene, contributing to its overall psychedelic experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the vibrant visuals.
- “We're here for the graphical psychedelic trip, and this has some fine stuff, including one funny dancefloor scene!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautifully crafted environments and fantastic soundtracks, which together create a comforting and immersive experience. Reviewers note the evident care and attention to detail that enhances the overall ambiance.
- “A lot of love has obviously gone into creating these beautiful environments, fantastic soundtracks, and gorgeous, comforting atmospheres.”