The Assembly

 PC
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GameSpew
    Jul 26, 2016
    80
    Without a doubt, The Assembly is one of the first high-quality, content-rich VR games, and if this is any indication to go by, then VR narrative games are going to be a huge and exciting chunk in that VR pie. [Tested with HTC Vive]
  2. God is a Geek
    Aug 16, 2016
    65
    The Assembly is a good idea with great building blocks for its intended exploration and puzzle mechanics but it feels somewhat undeveloped. It'll no doubt leave you intrigued yet ultimately pining for more. [Tested with HTC Vive]
  3. games(TM)
    Sep 30, 2016
    60
    As a videogame equivalent of a 1950s pulp science fiction short story, The Assembly works. But it’s nowhere near as good a morality tale, or a virtual reality experience, as it needs to be in order to truly stand out.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Jul 19, 2016
    60
    I’m certainly eager to see where nDreams take us to next, as they hone their craft in developing for virtual reality, but The Assembly is sadly just a first step on that journey. It does some interesting things, with a nicely constructed story split between two characters and contrasting styles of gameplay, and it gets the controls right for first person exploration in VR, but without that, it would struggle to stand out from the crowd. [Tested with Oculus Rift]
  6. 4P.de
    Jul 29, 2016
    59
    While the visuals and the control scheme are well executed, storytelling and puzzles lack challenge and depth. [Tested on Rift and Vive]
  7. Games Master UK
    Oct 3, 2016
    50
    It promised the elevate VR to a new level: instead, it's further weakened the case for early adoption. [Oct 2006, p.77]
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  8. Edge Magazine
    Sep 26, 2016
    50
    The Assembly is yet another example of mundane game design attempting to hid behind the novelty of VR. The mileage in this strategy is running out. [Oct 2016, p.122]
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  9. The Daily Dot
    Aug 13, 2016
    50
    I have a lot of patience for VR control schemes with wonky elements. Developers are still figuring out how best to create games for VR. But there has to be a valuable experience to balance out the frustration those control schemes can create, and other than a single moment of empathy for a suffering animal that I don’t think would have been possible without VR, The Assembly failed to deliver that experience.
  10. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 1, 2016
    50
    More than just a tech demo, but still far from a defining VR experience – especially given the plain visuals and unfocused story and gameplay.
  11. GameSpot
    Jul 19, 2016
    50
    The Assembly feels like a small part of a bigger, much more engaging game. It's a good foundation for a world full of mystery, but it ends just as it starts to get interesting. A game that fully explores the dystopian facility, its history, and the state of the outside world is something I'd be interested in. However, as it is, The Assembly is hard to recommend.
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  1. PC Gamer
    Oct 17, 2016
    I'm enjoying Battlefield 1. It's not a huge departure for the series, despite the period, but it is meaningfully distinct from Battlefield 4. That may disappoint those who simply want progression that mirrors the jump from Battlefield 3 to 4 – more guns, more features and new maps.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. WilliamMelvin
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    Great game, good use of VR, was hooked by the story and def wanted to see how It ended. Really liked they included a range of movement controlGreat game, good use of VR, was hooked by the story and def wanted to see how It ended. Really liked they included a range of movement control schemes, not forcing on players.

    Adventure game fans should go check it out.    … Full Review »
  2. ESKORPION
    Jan 17, 2017
    3
    It sad to say that VR espected is much higher than what it offers. Sure environment is not bad. Story is not bad. But is a puzzle game withIt sad to say that VR espected is much higher than what it offers. Sure environment is not bad. Story is not bad. But is a puzzle game with some rooms. Really with VR tech is that all possibilities? Disappointed then. I think posibilites are much higher - high life, deux ex. Just copy one that and you have the success. But a point click no enough.… Full Review »
  3. Rob_Cram
    Aug 12, 2016
    5
    This is a good game but not a great game. It has excellent visuals but is devoid of life making the experience a bit too solitary. TheThis is a good game but not a great game. It has excellent visuals but is devoid of life making the experience a bit too solitary. The gameplay does become a little repetitive as you basically search through emails, drawers and cupboards over and over with one character and tackle some not so tough puzzles with the other. It's an interesting story/concept but simply too short and lacking features to make it stand out. If you don't mind being immersed in a world which lacks visual variety and can handle the gameplay quirks then it's worth a shot. If you're easily bored or require a bit more substance with your games then this probably won't appeal to you.… Full Review »
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