Biolum
IKO · 2021 · Horror, Sci-fi, Exploration, VR, Indie
PC
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About Biolum
Biolum is a 30 minute narrative experience with light interactivity.
ABOUT BIOLUM : TAKE THE PLUNGE
Biolum brings us on an immersive mission into the deepest depths of the ocean to explore the abyss through the perspective of scientific researcher Rachel, voiced by Dominique Tipper (The Expanse). Rachel is guided by expedition leader Eva, a renowned marine scientist, played by Charlotte Rampling (Denis Villeneuve's Dune). As we discover the mysteries of this bioluminescent VR underworld, it becomes clear that this relationship is not as simple as we thought…PARASITIC BIOLUMINESCENCE
Rachael discovers that a luminescent parasite is infecting the ocean flora and fauna. Glowing hybrid underwater oddities swim around us as Rachel and Eva try to understand the scientific meaning. The beautiful bioluminescence is wreaking havoc on the natural ecosystems. How could this have happened and what does it mean?COSMIC WONDER OF THE GREAT UNKNOWN
In this VR story, nothing is as it seems. What’s beautiful very quickly reveals itself to be contagious, and perhaps more dangerous than ever imagined. As Rachel gets infected by these parasites, she faces a mesmeric fight for her mind and body. Inspired by the beauty of deep sea life, Biolum blurs the lines between biological truth and sci-fi and taps into existential themes and cosmic wonder of the great unknown.FEATURES
- Light interactivity woven throughout that advances the storyline and encourages you to become Rachel and immerse yourself into her exploration
- Available in English, French, and Chinese,
- A 30 min interactive and narrative experience
- Spatialized immersive sound enhances the sensations of the deep ocean and the proximity of danger and beauty that surrounds you
- AWARDS: SXSW Audience Award, NewImages, UNIFRANCE Award, Courant3D, VR Grand Prix
Directed by Abel Kohen, co-written by Jon Rowe and Abel Kohen. Produced by IKO, Reynard Films, prefrontal cortex.Distributed by Astrea.
What Steam players say
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File this one under "VR Experience". About 30 minutes long, this is a pretty aggressively linear short film experience, with some nice animations, voice acting, models, and graphic design. Very competently made. The story has some nice twists and turns, and doesn't over stay its welcome. Feels borderline like a well made proof of concept, or like one of those fun house rides you put a dollar in and ride through a few different rooms with something neat to see in each. Overall, I enjoyed it, but would not pick it up if you are looking for serious heavy game play, and will probably forget about it within a year. I think I picked it up cheap from a VR experience pack. If you want a similar experience with more meat on the bone, try out Subnautica with the SubmersedVR mod.1 found this helpful
A well made short VR film.
nice experience but would have been better without the daughter-mother nagging which gets a little annoying after a bit ..honest review
The narration is painful, really ruins the experience for me.
7/10 Worth only at sale, as its a 30 mins. Sci-Fi cinematic VR experience. but the quality of experience is great, wish it was a full game. a note, using H265 or HEVC (10bit) doesn't help with color banding.
Wow, breathtaking
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