The Invisible Hours

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81

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7.3

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  • Summary: The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GameCritics
    Nov 27, 2017
    90
    Aside from the technical issues, The Invisible Hours is a masterpiece. It takes the best elements of live theater and videogames, and melds them into a mystery experience like no other. Halfway through my time with it, I found myself wishing every mystery could be told in such a dense and thorough manner. This isn’t just a successful narrative experience, it serves as a proof of concept that any number of stories could be told using this same format. The Invisible Hours is a must-play for mystery fans, a must-play for VR players wanting an entirely new experience, and a must-play for anyone interested in getting in on the ground floor of a bold new concept in visual storytelling.
  2. Meristation
    Oct 19, 2017
    85
    The Invisible Hours is to Agatha Christie what Virginia was to David Lynch, a love letter. «It's not a game, it's not a movie», the studio says. It's a really nice VR experience and a must have to those who look for a good story, we say.
  3. Vandal
    Nov 25, 2017
    82
    This fusion of interactive play and game is a very nice surprise for VR users. If you like mystery murder-like stories, don’t miss this one.
  4. Push Square
    Oct 12, 2017
    80
    It’s the unique way in which individual stories overlap that makes The Invisible Hours such a great game. You’ll need to replay this story multiple times over in order to uncover all of its secrets, and with each run you’ll come to appreciate its choreography more and more. Existing inside a living, breathing world with famous historical faces like Thomas Edison is what virtual reality was made for, and the fact that the fiction is able to deliver shocks with such frequency is testament to the quality of the story-telling on display.
  5. PlayStation Universe
    Oct 25, 2017
    75
    A fascinating experiment that appropriates PSVR technology to create immersive theatre, The Invisible Hours is quite unlike anything else on Sony’s Virtual Reality platform.
  6. IGN Italia
    Nov 23, 2017
    70
    The Invisible Hours is not a game for everyone and is not even one of the most immersive VR titles recently seen, but as a narrative experience it’s worth a lot.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 13, 2017
    A brave VR murder mystery experiment inspired by immersive theatre, but the asking price is too high.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
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  1. wesker2012
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    The Invisible Hours is a masterpiece in it's design and a must play PS VR game. Despite being produced by a medium sized video-game companyThe Invisible Hours is a masterpiece in it's design and a must play PS VR game. Despite being produced by a medium sized video-game company called Tequila Works, The Invisible Hours is a fully realized experience that excels in every design category. The plot is expertly woven with well fleshed out characters and dialogue. Meanwhile, the acting/voice work are top notch and some of the best performances I've seen in the video game industry. The way everything all fits together in the game design is seriously wondrous to behold. In addition, the game structure expertly shows off VR's unique entertainment strengths. The sense of presence in the game is very engrossing and one of the coolest experiences I've had in PS VR so far. The world in this game is so immersive that it really feels like its happening in real time. The atmosphere is stunning and the attention to detail is impeccable. The controls are very simple, intuitive, and functional. And best of all, I experienced no motion sickness the entire game. There is no traditional gameplay per-se but it works very well here and I feel if there was, it would only get in the way of the experience. The only minor detraction I can find with the game is that sometimes it can become tiring to follow everything that happens if your mind starts to wander, but you can take a break whenever, so its not that big of a deal. The Invisible Hours is also split up into chapters and they aren't too long so the pacing is well done and helps with breaks. Despite the short chapters, the game has a lot of replay as there is a bunch of content to observe and it becomes more enriching with every subsequent play-through of the events. In conclusion, The Invisible Hours is one of the best VR experiences the medium has to offer right now and ranks up with the best video games of all time and I'm sure it will become a classic in the future! I feel every gamer should give it a shot!… Expand
  2. maxqubit
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    What can I say. I love this game for PSVR. The mystery story is great. The execution brilliant. The gameplay mechanics (time manipulation, andWhat can I say. I love this game for PSVR. The mystery story is great. The execution brilliant. The gameplay mechanics (time manipulation, and teleportation) is fantastic so you can view and review the unfolding mystery from different angles ... and of course it is all in VR which adds a lot to the atmosphere. The characters really come to life in VR. If you love mysteries and whodunnits, this VR game comes highly recommended. 10/10… Expand
  4. kraenk
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    A very special gaming experience that clearly shows how much potential there is in VR. The feeling to spectate an Agatha Christie like murderA very special gaming experience that clearly shows how much potential there is in VR. The feeling to spectate an Agatha Christie like murder case and be able to manipulate time is the third VR game, after Batman Arkham VR and L.A. Noire that shows, how great detective stories work in VR. A must play and the once steep price has long gone down already.… Expand
  5. Kahoutek
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    The Invisible Hours does have a bit of a learning curve, but it’s a VR game like no other.
  6. pacific1
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    I liked this more than I thought I would. Pretty interesting concept especially in VR. I would like to see this kind of game explored more.I liked this more than I thought I would. Pretty interesting concept especially in VR. I would like to see this kind of game explored more. It is pretty cool to walk around in VR and explore different stories that are happening simultaneously.… Expand
  7. Vanderblade
    Jun 4, 2018
    8
    It's more a piece of interactive digital theater than a game, but if you understand that going in, it's a surprisingly interesting story toIt's more a piece of interactive digital theater than a game, but if you understand that going in, it's a surprisingly interesting story to unravel over the course of a few hours. A unique experience on PSVR.… Expand
  8. xxxsssjjjk
    May 1, 2018
    7
    I don't know why this game is so well reviewed. Its a decent game but the graphics are absolutely horrendous and thats on the ps4 pro version.I don't know why this game is so well reviewed. Its a decent game but the graphics are absolutely horrendous and thats on the ps4 pro version. The story is decent but its not what the critics make it out to be.… Expand

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