Downward Spiral: Horus Station is the debut title from
developer 3RD Eye Studios described
as a “mysterious and atmospheric zero gravity thriller.”
From the start you are put aboard the Horus Space Station,
weightlessly floating with all systems in emergency mode. There are no introductory cutscenes, no
opening musical scores or narrative exposition from the start. You are forced to get accustomed to the
navigation mechanics hands on. Using the
dual shock 4, each analog stick represents an arm. Movement is achieved by pushing the analog
stick in a specific direction then pulling back to create movement
momentum. Whilst movement for move controllers
allows you to use each hand while floating in zero gravity and propel yourself
around. The feeling of being able to
propel yourself is one of the best parts of the game as it is enjoyable, if not
a bit scary when you pull yourself forward with too much force go off hurdling
out of control.
Downward Spiral can be played both in VR and Non-VR, with a
normal campaign mode and an exploration mode.
The exploration mode allows you to wonder and explore around the Horus
Station with having to worry about being attacked by enemies. There is very minimal on story to almost
none at all. This is not a problem as
the eerie atmosphere and haunting silence drive you to want to find out more
about what happened to result in things being the way that they are.
Gameplay graphics are clean and visually pleasing in VR but
nothing exceptional, but it does achieve the goal of making you feel like you
are aboard a drifting space station. Sound
design is on point as the often lack of musical score at points in time allow
for the monotonous hum and beeping of the machines to set the stage of
believability that you are actually alone, drifting in outer space.
The greatest downside of the game is the sometimes
overwhelming monotony that sets in at the half way point. Rooms start to blur together as the feeling
of “been there, done that” starts to set in.
Downward Spiral is not for persons looking for high action, space
adventure with an intriguing narrative.
Instead, it should be viewed as a slower pace, “experience” aboard a
space station in the midst of distress.
We give Downward Spiral: Horus Station on the PSVR a 6 out
of 10. For the point of view of being a Dead Space inspired walking simulator,
there is fun to be had with tempered expectations.
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