VR2: Vacate 2 Rooms
- July 16, 2018
- hOSHI
Get on SteamYou need to find a lot of hidden items. Uncover secrets. Use strange mechanisms to proceed through the different rooms to the exit.
Reviews
- Puzzles are well-designed, offering a satisfying challenge that progresses from easy to somewhat hard.
- The game provides a unique and immersive experience with its full room scale mechanics and rotating elevator, enhancing the sense of space.
- Performance is great, and the game is recommended for Escape the Room lovers, especially at a bargain price.
- The elevator movement is slow and can cause motion sickness, making travel between rooms frustrating and tedious.
- Graphics are on the ugly side, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
- There are several bugs and issues with item management due to the physics engine, leading to potential gameplay interruptions.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features interesting mechanics, but the movement system, particularly the platforming between rooms, is criticized for feeling awkward and poorly implemented. Players suggest that a teleportation option could have improved the experience significantly, indicating that the current movement mechanics are not fully convincing.
“This is a really cool game mechanics-wise.”
“There is one movement mechanic, an open rotating elevator.”
“A teleportation mechanic could have saved so much time.”
“The platform for moving from room to room felt weird and poorly implemented.”
“There really wouldn't be a need for this if a proper movement mechanic was implemented.”
“The game mechanics are not fully convincing.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting that while the environment is mysterious and the performance is strong, the visuals are generally considered unattractive. Conversely, others praised the graphical quality and ambiance, highlighting the effective use of darkness and isolation to create a spooky atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are described as moderate, with varying opinions on their appeal.
“It looks really good graphically, the ambience is great, and it can get quite spooky with the darkness and the isolation.”
“The environment is somewhat mysterious without being scary; the graphics are on the ugly side, but performance is great.”
“The environment is somewhat mysterious without being scary; the graphics are on the ugly side, but performance is great.”
“Moderate graphics.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is commendable, as it runs smoothly despite having graphics that are considered subpar. The environment is engaging and mysterious, contributing positively to the overall performance experience.
“The environment is somewhat mysterious without being scary, graphics are on the ugly side, but performance is great.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. While it stands alone, players are encouraged to experience the first installment for a richer narrative context.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“You do not need to play the first one for the story, though I do recommend it.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with players experiencing issues such as getting stuck in objects and elevators malfunctioning. These glitches and design flaws significantly detracted from the overall gameplay experience.
“A little buggy; I somehow got stuck inside things, and the elevator left without me, which was frustrating.”
“The glitches, poor design, and overly drawn-out gameplay were all just too much and ultimately ruined the game for me.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally well-received, with players appreciating the enjoyable railway ride and the overall pleasant ambiance of the game.
“The atmosphere is good, and I loved the railway ride.”
“Nice atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, 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.”
