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Space Rift (2016)
Released On: Nov 15, 2016
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5.4
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
48
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
50% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
50% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
A bit simple and short, but there's loads of potential here. Let's see what the future holds.
Despite a limited presentation, it introduces a clever way of using the PSVR helmet within a cockpit, one housed within an interesting sci-fi tale. Still, be prepared for an array of interaction quirks, likewise stale voiceovers. If there are subsequent Space Rift episodes, hopefully they’ll iron out Episode 1 issues.
Space Rift is a little clunky and has a low budget feel to it but it tells an interesting story and breaks it up with some fun dogfights. The presentation isn't going to wow you, even with the PSVR functionality, but if you're looking for a VR game with some potential depth, this episodic space opera is worth a look.
The initial concept of the Space Rift is original and compelling. However, the overall execution of the world is far below what have come to expect from most VR games. While the game does have some nice style and mechanics in the cockpit, the voice acting and artwork in the game make it an unpleasant and drab experience. Space Rift seems to be as devoid of life as the dried up Earth within it.
With decent gameplay and mildly intriguing story, I would have given Space Rift a passing grade in the current PSVR lineup. However, the lack of a coherent art style and the disastrous bugs keep me from being able to do that. If and when Chapter 2 is released, I hope the developers manage to buckle down and make sure everything works properly. I don’t hold out much hope, though — I mean, how many games are there where even the end credits are broken?
VR space exploring is an inspired concept, but a good game idea matters little if the gameplay doesn’t measure up, and Space Rift fails doubly as a VR experience due to its lackluster aesthetics and unrefined VR controls. Chalk this up to yet another quickly conceptualized concept that lacks the necessary polish to make it work, and only makes players yearn harder for the time when a competent developer fulfills one out of many VR dream games that companies try too quickly to capitalize on during a hardware’s launch window.
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Summary SPACE RIFT is an action space adventure with a story specifically designed for Virtual Reality. Experience the feeling of flying through the expanses of our galaxy up close in your own cockpit and join the fight for the freedom of humanity on Mars.
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Nov 15, 2016
Developer:
- Vibrant Core
Publisher: bitComposer
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