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Steam reviews

What players say

Recent reviewers are split: many praise the atmosphere and combat for a 2019 VR game, but many find the dated controls and clunky melee a serious drawback.

Many players say the art style, atmosphere and sound design still hold up, and that exploring the dungeons, climbing ropes and chains, and using the bow feel satisfying in VR. Some call it an early Zelda-like for VR, short but complete. Many recent reviewers, however, say the locomotion and controls feel dated: snap turning is common, smooth turning is often missing, and slow smooth movement pushes people toward teleporting. Some find melee combat stiff and repetitive, with enemies that are easy to beat once their patterns are learned. Some report bugs such as items that cannot be dropped and checkpoints that fail, and save points are often far apart. Most critical recent reviews come from players who discovered the game years after release. Recent opinion is clearly less positive than Steam's overall totals, and many say it is worth the money only at a low sale price.

Who it suits

Players who want an older, short VR dungeon crawler with a fantasy atmosphere, especially at a low sale price, and who do not mind snap turning.

Who should skip it

Players who expect modern VR locomotion, smooth turning, deep combat or a long campaign should skip it, as should anyone who cannot play while standing.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with more hours tend to be more critical of the combat and save system, while players who stopped early often cite the dated controls.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.