War Of Being
- August 11, 2023
- DMTesseracT Ltd
Get on Steam"War Of Being" is a single-player, sci-fi virtual reality adventure game with stunning Unreal5 graphics and a bespoke soundtrack. Explore six surreal environments, discover cryptic characters and solve hidden puzzles to reveal a progressive metal band's new music. Immerse yourself in a unique experience that brings the album to life in a totally new way.
Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and an immersive atmosphere that captivates players, making it a beautiful experience.
- Fans of TesseracT will appreciate the clever integration of the band's music and lore, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The puzzles and exploration elements are enjoyable, providing a satisfying challenge while uncovering secrets and references to the band's past work.
- The game suffers from technical issues, particularly in VR, with performance problems and awkward controls that detract from the experience.
- Some players find the puzzles to be too easy or aimless, lacking clear direction and making the gameplay feel less engaging.
- The game is relatively short and may feel more like an experience than a fully fleshed-out game, which could disappoint those looking for more substantial gameplay.
- music40 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game, created by the progressive metal band Tesseract, is highly praised for its immersive integration with gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere and storytelling. Players appreciate the unique concept of unlocking new songs through exploration, with many noting that it offers a fresh and engaging way to experience the band's music. Overall, the soundtrack is described as exceptional, making it a must-play for fans of Tesseract and metal music alike.
“As a longtime fan of Tesseract, having a game imagined and developed by such amazing musicians is a treat.”
“For any Tesseract fan, this game is to experience their music in a completely different and immersive way, letting you discover the incredible world of 'The War of Being' and many more Tesseract gems.”
“The concept of revealing new music through a game like this is also awesome.”
“Currently, the only song from the album is 'The Gray'; however, I'm pretty sure that more are to come in the future. Remember, this is in early access.”
“Mrs. Davidfrio here - I have never worked so hard to hear a song in my life! Over and over, and when I got it, it was all for a small piece of music unlock.”
“Not only are there numerous nods and easter eggs for fans of the band, but the ability to unlock their new song 'The Gray' through exploration and gameplay ahead of its global release is something that I've never seen from a band before.”
- story15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its thoughtful execution and rich narrative, effectively intertwining with the music of the band Tesseract. Players appreciate the atmospheric sci-fi/fantasy setting, engaging dialogue, and the clever integration of the band's new album, "War of Being," which enhances the overall experience. Despite being a short early access title, the storytelling, along with its exploration and puzzle-solving elements, leaves a lasting impression on fans and newcomers alike.
“The story is thoughtfully executed with a brilliant (metaphorical) parallel to our world's current socio-economic state (without being overtly political).”
“Overall fantastic experience, lighting, sound, voice acting, level design, the secrets, the new song, the references to previous songs, the writing, told such a rich story in a small amount of time.”
“This is how you effectively build a story around an album!”
“The story is thoughtfully executed with a brilliant metaphorical parallel to our world's current socio-economic state, without being overtly political.”
“Great concept and mix between the music and story, particularly if you're a fan of Tesseract and metal in general.”
“This is how you effectively build a story around an album!”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive audio, creating a captivating blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements. Players appreciate the atmospheric dread and bliss, enhanced by the music and intricate environmental details, which draw them into the experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and engagement.
“Visually beautiful game paired with auditory atmospheric dread and bliss.”
“All the environments throughout the game were phenomenal and the game was incredibly atmospheric even when not playing in VR.”
“Chances are you'll be hooked in by the beautiful atmosphere alone.”
“Music is great and some locations have this special atmosphere that really pulls you in.”
“I really liked the game and atmosphere, but the game was a wee bit too scary for me.”
“Song is killer, atmosphere is killer, graphics are killer.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning visuals, excellent atmospherics, and effective use of ray tracing, with many reviewers noting the beautiful design, particularly in specific levels. However, some players pointed out minor technical and design issues, as well as a few odd graphical glitches, while others felt the graphics did not significantly surpass those of Unreal Engine 4. Overall, the visuals contribute to an immersive experience, complemented by impressive audio.
“The visuals, ambiance, sounds, everything was amazing.”
“Excellent atmospherics, audio, and visuals.”
“Beautiful visuals, especially the snow level and the last level.”
“Definitely has some technical and design issues, but I didn't experience anything game-breaking, just some odd physics and graphical strangeness.”
“Not sure graphics really are better than using Unreal Engine 4, though.”
“I found this title boring and though the graphics were okay, it reminded me of my old PSVR on the PlayStation 4.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging puzzle-solving mechanics, immersive sci-fi/fantasy atmosphere, and unique integration of music from the band Tesseract, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the interactive dialogue and exploration elements, although some note potential bugs and a short playtime. Overall, it is considered a standout early access title with a strong connection to the band's music and lore.
“Gameplay 9/10. For some, it can be hard to get hidden achievements in the cinema due to a well-known bug, or it may feel too short for others, but overall, it's great.”
“Not only are there numerous nods and easter eggs for fans of the band, but the ability to unlock their new song 'The Grey' through exploration and gameplay ahead of its global release is something I've never seen from a band before.”
“I look forward to the future of the title and seeing how Dan and the team are able to further expand the gameplay and its world once the album drops.”
“Don't come in looking for some CS-type mechanics-based game; obviously, though if a prog metal band came out with a multiplayer game, that'd be sick.”
“Not only are there numerous nods and easter eggs for fans of the band, but the ability to unlock their new song 'The Grey' through exploration and gameplay ahead of its global release is something that I've never seen from a band before.”
“I look forward to the future of the title and seeing how Dan and the team are able to further expand the gameplay and its world once the album drops.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization for VR is notably poor, with users reporting performance issues even on high-end setups, such as the Valve Index paired with an RTX 3090 and i9 10900k. While the game runs smoothly in non-VR modes, the VR experience suffers significantly from optimization shortcomings.
“The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
“Optimization is top-notch, allowing for high performance even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate throughout.”
“Very poor performance in VR, and that's using Valve Index, RTX 3090, i9 10900K, 32GB 3200MHz, and Windows 10.”
“Also, optimization is pretty bad in VR.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players have reported minor glitches and issues with invisible walls that detract from immersion, particularly noted during the early access phase.
“Since I played during early access, there were definitely some small glitches to note, and the invisible walls could have been handled a little more neatly to help with immersion.”
