Loading Human: Chapter 1

Loading Human has a lot of problems in terms of gameplay and controls but it's a nice try for a new adventure specifically designed for VR.

Loading Human is definitely worth a look, as it does offer something unique and the story is certainly intriguing, but it remains a long way from being a must-buy – at least until its inexplicably unreasonable price drops.

Narratively, it's reaching for a mature, considered story, but isn't there yet. [Issue#180, p.47]

Loading Human has some nice ideas tampered by an awful control scheme, horrible visuals and a lasting appeal shorter than it should due its price.

Take away the VR compatibility and Loading Human would be sailing somewhere under a five in the scoring but Untold Games have entirely embraced the tech with this game and while the gameplay falters occasionally, the story and the setting carry it through. Loading Human has a lot of potential, lets hope the later chapters build on what’s here.

There's a lot of potential here, thanks to the game's interesting characters and intriguing storyline. The controls are a bit clumsy though and the puzzles often more confusing than enjoyable. In other words: there's definitely room for major improvement in the following episodes.

A flawed start to what might become an interesting journey down the line. While the execution was sloppy, I’m invested in Prometheus and Alice (you never forget your first VR kiss, after all), and am looking forward to finding out what happens next.

There are too many niggles here to make it a must-have. [Christmas 2016, p.96]

Loading Human Chapter 1 is quite a good love story in space, but the weird controls, gameplay and game design ruin everything.

Overly fiddly controls combined with a brief duration, slow starting narrative and inflated price point make Loading Human's opening episode difficult to recommend, which is a shame given the sizeable ambition that lurks behind its otherwise subpar execution.

The story, albeit short, is solid enough to keep you interested, but clunky controls that make completing even simple tasks feel like a pain causes Loading Human to be a frustrating experience overall.

Loading Human is an interesting experiment that looks to explore relationships through VR. However in Chapter One these feel rushed instead of being built at a steadier pace. The price point may also be off putting, as a £30 game that lasts 3 to 4 hours, that is only the first part of a trilogy. Untold Games have crafted a VR world that looks fantastic for the most part but it is populated by characters that come across as two dimensional, and a story that might be better enjoyed once all the chapters have been released.

I write this review with a fair bit of sadness. This can and should be a good title, and despite all the difficulty I had, the interesting premise of Loading Human kept drawing me back in. The story, true 360 degree movement and ability to manipulate almost every object in the space provide a cool experience — the mechanics are just too nauseating — literally. Only the most devoted players with iron stomachs might be able to suffer through in hopes of seeing light at the end of this virtual reality tunnel.

The ideas behind Loading Human: Chapter 1 are exciting, but they don’t get to shine like they should due to a weird control scheme and ineffective acting.