Madrid Noir

On est ici plus dans un film d'animation en VR que dans un jeu. Il y a quelques intéractions mais ce n'est pas du coup le coeur de l'oeuvre On suit le récit des souvenirs d'enfance d'une jeune femme et l'enquête qu'elle a mené sur son oncle. C'est superbement bien animé (seuls les quelques moments où le perso reste totalement figé en attendant qu'on lui passe un objet font un peu tache) et le rendu cartoon est très joli. L’héroïne est attachante et l'histoire, bien que courte, est touchante C'est le genre d'expérience très sympa à voir en VR

Well crafted VR short film with minor interactions. It's about 40 minutes long which is almost twice as big as most VR animations. Cartoony visuals are very stylish and sharp, look great from the opening credits till the very end. And the music is just perfect for the Noir genre. The game works on Reverb G2 with default controller bindings. But it looks like the native super sampling is way too high on it: on 100% Steam super sampling it is noticeably lagging on 6800 XT. But when you set it on 60-70% SS, lag goes away while image does not get less sharp at all.

[h1]A well-executed theatrical experience in VR[/h1] Madrid Noir is an approximately 45 minutes long theatrical experience in VR. I would describe it as being closer to watching a theatre performance rather than a movie. The 45-minute VR experience is semi-interactive with short sections of audience participation.  The story is well-written, engaging, and provides a layer of suspense and mystery. I give a 7/10 for the plot, it isn't the most original but it provides a sense of satisfaction at the end. A fairly family-friendly plot with some depiction of guns and gun violence. Voiceovers and sound design are well-done. Voiceovers are available in English, French, and Spanish. The intermission is well-placed to avoid fatigue and is suitable for a short refreshment and VR break. The VR interactions are simple, effective, and do not feel forced. I would not recommend getting this solely for the VR interactions but it is a good example of how VR interactions could be used to enhance a VR theatre experience. The "stages" aren't always in front of you so the ability to look around in VR is well used to create an immersive viewing experience. The art style is cohesive and beautiful, and the animations exude the personality of handcrafted animations. What this VR experience lack is accessibility options. It doesn't appear to distinguish between seated or standing; there was one scene where the interactions were more convenient when in a slightly elevated position. Subtitles should have been included for the hearing impaired and additional translations. The pricing is fair although some might feel it is slightly steep for a 45-minute experience. Getting this on sale would be great if you think this way. In summary, a well-executed VR storytelling experience that could serve as an interesting alternative to live theatre.  [quote=author]This app was experienced on the Samsung Odyssey+ (Windows Mixed Reality)[/quote] [quote=author]A review key was provided through the Steam Curator Connect program. https://store.steampowered.com/curator/40768474-Heclak/[/quote]

Overall an enjoyable experience but be aware the highlight of the experience is the animation while the story and voice acting are just acceptable. The animation and cinematic feel was top tier compared to the majority of VR entertainment options. I do hope this studio makes more media to enjoy, though hopefully they work on dialogue a bit more. 90% of this experience is listening to a narrator rather than the characters themselves.

Magical

Starts off a bit slow. Wish there was more interactivity like the flashlight scenes. But overall a well animated VR Film with excellent voice acting. I'd grab it on a sale though.

Esta muy bien hecho, buena historia y narrativa, compralo en rebaja