WREST
- July 28, 2020
- Shaftesbury Lucid Inc
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"WREST is a single-player Horror Adventure game with a good plot and delightful visuals, set in a sci-fi universe. As the chief engineer of the spaceship Neptune, you must survive nightmarish creatures and solve puzzles to save your crew. With a unique atmosphere and upcoming multi-player mode, WREST promises a terrifying experience for players."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great atmosphere and graphics for a VR game, creating an immersive experience.
- Engaging story with effective jump scares that enhance the horror elements.
- High production value with good voice acting and sound design.
- The game is very short, with a playtime of only 2-4 hours, which feels inadequate for the price.
- Combat mechanics, particularly with the rivet gun, are awkward and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
- The ending is abrupt and poorly executed, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and confused.
- story14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its concept and engaging twists, while others found the plot weak and the ending abrupt. Although the narrative features effective jump scares and a captivating setting, many felt the overall experience was too short for the price, leaving room for improvement in both story depth and combat integration. Overall, while the story has its merits, it may not satisfy all players.
“The storyline I loved and the jump scares were very good.”
“The concept of the story is great!”
“So far the story has me hooked.”
“Story ending: 4/10 pretty weak and abrupt, but there are worse out there.”
“Story duration: 3/10 way too short for a $20 game given that the experience still has issues.”
“It's more of a wishlist on how I had hoped the story and combat had played out.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive and well-crafted environments, effectively setting a strong tone for a mild horror experience. However, some players feel that the inclusion of weapons detracts from the horror elements, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the balance between gameplay mechanics and atmospheric tension. Overall, the atmosphere is highlighted as a key strength, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
“Atmosphere: 9/10 really cool environments that set the tone well aside from a few moments.”
“Honestly the game was fun, but only because the atmosphere was enjoyable.”
“Excellent atmosphere for a mild (not too intense) horror game.”
“Giving you a weapon at all in a horror game must be done very specifically to still keep the horror atmosphere; in my opinion, this game fails at that metric horribly.”
“It has some issues, but the atmosphere is done really well.”
“It sets the proper atmosphere.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised as great for a VR experience, with most visuals looking impressive and smooth. However, there are occasional inconsistencies, with some areas appearing janky or visually rough, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, they are not without their flaws.
“Great graphics for a VR game.”
“Most of the graphics look great, but there's the occasional area that just seems a bit... weird.”
“Game is running smooth thus far and the story and graphics are much better than most of the VR games I have played... and I have played dozens.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users expressing satisfaction and having no complaints about the soundtrack.
“Great music.”
“The soundtrack has no complaints from me.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with stability vary significantly; while some report frequent bugs and issues with controls, others, particularly those using the Vive Pro wireless, have encountered no glitches or problems.
“The game is very buggy; often the controls don't work properly, like grabbing objects.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered visually and mechanically solid for a VR experience, though it follows a standard formula typical of indie horror games.
“Visually and mechanically, the game is good for VR.”
“Gameplay is standard for your run-of-the-mill indie horror game.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant performance drops in specific areas of the game, often occurring without any clear explanation.
“Performance in certain areas just tanked for seemingly no reason.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded environments.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”
