Voronium - Locust Sols
- August 31, 2018
- gamalocus
- 4h median play time
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PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Oculus VR
Windows Mixed Reality
Reviews
- Great combination of Tower Defense and FPS mechanics, providing a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
- Clean visuals and polished audio enhance the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- Challenging gameplay that requires strategic thinking and quick reflexes, making it fun and intense.
- Limited content with few enemy types and repetitive gameplay, leading to a short overall experience.
- Poor controller support and lack of options for VR settings, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
- The interface can be frustrating, as it blocks access to important menus until narration finishes, disrupting the flow of the game.
- graphics16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their clean visuals and polished appearance, with many noting the performance is strong despite some simplicity in design. While some players appreciate the art style and atmosphere, others find the graphics sparse and less engaging, particularly those who are not fans of low poly aesthetics. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though opinions vary on their depth and complexity.
“Performance was great, graphics are a little simple but they look alright, voices are well done, it really feels polished in most aspects.”
“Graphics are clean & professional, sound is good and shooting is satisfying.”
“I also really like the graphics and the atmosphere of this game.”
“Sparse graphics and the gameplay is just tedious.”
“I usually don't care for low poly art styles.”
“The visuals lack detail and feel outdated.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is heavily narrated, which can be frustrating as players are unable to access the interface or make decisions until the narration concludes after each mission. Additionally, the resource management aspect detracts from the narrative experience, as players often find themselves underfunded after challenging missions, leading to a repetitive cycle of replaying easier missions for better rewards. Overall, the storytelling mechanics may hinder player engagement and progression.
“The game forces you to replay easier missions where you can win without extra turrets at all.”
“That is especially demotivating when the mission was hard to beat: you put a lot of effort and the payoff is in reverse proportion.”
“Ounce you unlocked it - it will be with you on every mission.”
“When on a base between missions, the interface is blocked until the narration ends.”
“After each mission, you can't choose the next mission or access the upgrades menu until the voice finishes speaking.”
“That is especially demotivating when the mission was hard to beat: you put a lot of effort in, and the payoff is in reverse proportion.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a well-crafted blend of wave shooter and tower defense mechanics, featuring a unique pull mechanic for movement that players find enjoyable. While the graphics and audio are praised for their refinement, the overall experience is considered short, lasting around 3 to 4 hours, leading some to recommend purchasing it only on sale.
“It is a fun wave shooter and tower defense combination; I like the pull mechanic for moving yourself, and I would like to see it implemented in other games.”
“Great graphics, interesting, enjoyable gameplay.”
“Pick it up on sale if it's really cheap, otherwise don't bother paying much for 3 hours of gameplay.”
“At that price, sure it's worth 3 to 4 hours of gameplay.”
“Audio, visuals, and gameplay are very refined.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a dry wit, particularly from the mining robot narrator, which adds a lighthearted touch without taking itself too seriously. Players appreciate the solid presentation and the amusing elements that enhance the overall experience.
“The mining robot has a very dry humor, typical of video game robot narrators and guides.”
“Solid look and feel, with nice humor that doesn't take itself too seriously.”
“The humor in the game adds a lighthearted touch, making the experience enjoyable.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design, along with the voice acting, have received positive feedback from users, highlighting their quality and contribution to the overall gaming experience.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing every moment of the gameplay.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the atmosphere, making each scene feel more immersive.”
“The voice acting combined with the music creates an emotional depth that truly elevates the experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-optimized, offering great performance and polished visuals, though the graphics are somewhat simplistic. Voice acting is also well-executed, contributing to the overall polished feel.
“Performance was great, graphics are a little simple but they look alright, voices are well done, it really feels polished in most aspects.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with sparse graphics contributing to an overall lack of engagement.
“The graphics are sparse, and the gameplay feels incredibly tedious.”
“The graphics are sparse, and the gameplay feels incredibly tedious.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's graphics and atmosphere, highlighting them as standout features that enhance the overall experience.
“I also really like the graphics and the atmosphere of this game.”
