PLASMATIC VR
EpicVR · 2022 · Action, Strategy, Arcade, Puzzle, Hidden Object
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About PLASMATIC VR
Plasmatic is a virtual, utopian space into which our society has voluntarily moved. We wake up from it unexpectedly. Our goal is to repair the main simulation core of Plasmatic. The continuation of life lived in it before will not be possible without the reparation. We are helped to achieve the goal by the Plasmatic's artificial intelligence called SPIRIT. During the game we slowly get to know the real intentions of our guide and we start to question the rightness of the goal we have to achieve. We are also becoming more and more aware of the fact that its implementation depends only on us.
THE GAME
Using our dexterity, logical thinking and the right tools we need to match colors of flying plasma balls into rotating batteries. To complete a certain level each battery must be fulfilled with the given color of plasma within specific amount of time. Only after refilling all batteries with the given color the timer will end the countdown and we will be able to proceed to the next level.
Along the way there are waiting for us many surprises such as additional tools or new systems of moving the plasma around. Each of them diversifies the gameplay by increasing the difficulty of a level provided to finish the challenge.
Our guide named SPIRIT will be leading us during the game. She is the voice of the artificial intelligence of the Plasmatic system. She will teach us to navigate in the area and also how to use all the tools provided. She is quite demanding... and can be blunt in her thoughts. However, we have a common goal which is just to repair the main Plasmatic core. If we achieve it, we will be able to regain access to the life we have lived before. Also the SPIRIT will not lose her own life. She cannot repair the parts of Plasmatic manually, but she has the "know-how" in this matter. We do not have the "know-how", but we have two working hands. Therefore we have to get along with each other to be able to cooperate. This is the only way to achieve the common goal.
Plasmatic is a form of a manifesto of threats posed by the technology industry. It answers the question: how bad the society can become due to constant improvement of the technology industry?
Special Features
Intense gameplay - Plasmatic is based on solving logical puzzles in a predetermined short time interval. The game is accompanied by emotions related to the approaching end of the countdown as well as sound and visual effects that do not allow us to forget about the time pressure even for a moment.
Future technology - Gameplay mechanics which you've never known before. Complicated challenges combined with an innovative puzzle solving method that require you not only to think but also to coordinate your movements. All this is presented in a futuristic style.
Get absorbed - Extensive gameplay space: 22 challenging levels, a variety of scenes and intricate layouts for constructing puzzles on each of them. A variety of colors that delight with its style.
Try to Keep Up - The mechanics and tools appear progressively during the game. Solve puzzles using additional tools like color pistol and gravitron. Remember about the obstacles that appear on new levels and master your control of the plasma’s flow that feeds the core.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
[h1]Experienced on the Meta Quest 2[/h1] You can view my initial impressions review & gameplay here: https://youtu.be/dlDVuLz3Z4s This is a neutral recommendation. I think this MAY be a good puzzle game in the future when it's more refined, however, right now as is, it is too cumbersome to play in VR to enjoy the puzzles. The controls really take away all the fun that might have been from solving the puzzles. I only got to level 10 out of 22 levels, but so far most of the difficulty has been fighting the control design of the game. It's more of a physical exertion than a mental one. Some of the levels have timers of 15 minutes. I don't think it takes 15 minutes to solve the puzzles, but actually moving all the puzzle pieces with the current controls takes very long. It really does drain almost all the fun away. The fact that you can only teleport and snap turn also adds to this overall clunkiness. It's difficult at times to even view the whole puzzle, you may have to teleport from one side to another, back and forth several times. Game is running on the Unity Engine. On my RTX 3080, I was getting mostly 90 fps, but I did have some stutters and frame rate drops. I did not experi…11 found this helpful
Plasmatic is a paid VR game. It worked on my HTC Vive and Index and Meta Quest 3 via Steam Link system, looked ok, played ok, sounded ok. The control system is cumbersome, which makes the game harder than it looks. Has 27 steam achievements. Maybe buy this on sale, if you like puzzles, but try the Demo first. I got a free key for this from the Steam Curator program. [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/23133713-VIVE-VR/]ViVE VR curator group[/url]5 found this helpful
*This Review Would Be Neutral If there Was An Option To Do So* [table] [tr] [td]Sound[/td] [td]3/5[/td] [td] Not bad, nothing sensational, but not terrible. They seem to try a little too hard to make their "AI" be close to GLADDOS [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Story[/td] [td]3/5[/td] [td] So far, it's okay. Interesting puzzles, [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Graphics[/td] [td]3/5[/td] [td] Not bad, not great, things look alright, but there's not a whole lot of things to look at. A lot of panel walls and walls. [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Controls[/td] [td]2/5[/td] [td]Twisting the puzzle balls is okay, but makes me feel like I have arthritis after playing it for a little while. It could definitely use a better way to twist and turn the balls.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Gameplay[/td] [td]3/5[/td] [td] Decent but repetitive puzzle game-play. [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Overall[/td] [td]3/5[/td] [td] I'll play through it and re-update this, but so far it's okay, the scenery could use some work, the puzzles could use a bit more work, the controls could use a bit more work. [/td] [/tr] [/table] Summary: This would be neutral if I could make it so. At it's current state it's a puzzle game with basically no bells or whistles.…2 found this helpful
Watch my video review here: https://youtu.be/y5-68pFnZks Diving into Plasmatic VR feels like stepping into a cleverly crafted puzzle realm, inspired by Portal but with its unique spin. The game hooks you with an intriguing concept: using plasma balls to activate a series of batteries within a time limit. Each level ups the ante with tools like colorizers and sequencers, pushing you to strategize under pressure. The puzzles are engaging, demanding a mix of quick thinking and precise control. However, the real challenge lies not just in the puzzles themselves but in the physicality of the gameplay. Manipulating the batteries to receive the right color plasma balls requires a good deal of wrist action, which can be both immersive and taxing. Visually, the game strikes a pleasing note with vibrant colors and sleek design, though the environments could use more detail to fully immerse you in its world. The narrative voice, aiming for a Glados-like charm, adds a layer of humor but falls short in originality and execution. Final Verdict: Plasmatic VR stands out for its puzzle design and unique mechanics, offering a satisfying brain workout. Yet, it's worth noting the potential strain …
Too many problems. The puzzles aren't interesting, and it is just too difficult to control turning the spheres.
[b] **NOTE:** This review is part of my steam curator review and is the extended version. Check my steam curator page at https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39607348-Random-Game-Reviews-by-Labprofess/ . Follow appreciated! [/b] — Before dwelling into this review, I quickly want to tap myself on the back for reviewing my first VR title. I also want to note that I played this in the HTC VIVE (the original black one, not later models). When I got the opportunity to review this game I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into, all I knew is that I couldn't wait to try it out, as from personal experience, games on VR are (usually) always good and worth it. This game is a blend of action and strategy that will certainly get you sweating, either with your movement or with its timed levels. I never played or hyped over portal but for some reason this game gives me portal vibes. You pass through various timed levels in which you turn 6 sided tubes to connect colors and charge batteries. What sounds easy and boring, is far from it! Totally unique game concept I haven't seen anywhere else, which obviously is way more exciting than its supposed to be due to being in VR. This…
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