The Assembly

Release Date: 2016-07-19

Developer: nDreams

Genres: Adventure, Indie

Price: 19.99

Press Reactions"I get the sense that this could be the breakthrough game for VR storytelling. The Assemblys atmosphere and atypical setting evoke memories of BioShock Half-Life and Dishonored.Gamesradar+Its the first VR game Ive played that feels like something I can sit down with for an hour or more at a time thanks in equal parts to an intriguing story lovely world detail and gamepad controls that ingeniously solve many of the long-standing problems with medium.PCGamesNAt one point in the game the decision I was forced to make actually brought tears to my eyes which was very surprising; thats how immersed I was in the story.Toms Hardware"The Assembly is a promising sight: a virtual reality game that unfolds in a smart way and treats its players maturely.Bit-GamerOne of the most fascinating game experiences Ive had all year.Kotaku The Assembly has one of the most thought out and established worlds of any upcoming VR experience.IGN nDreams have created a beautifully realistic world. It blew my mind – there is no other way to say it.God is a Geek The Assembly brings VR to a whole other level.Hardcore Gamer nDreams have crafted a richly detailed universe full of memorable people and moments.Upload VRThe Assembly truly looks and feels like the next generation of adventure games.Gaming Nexus "The Assembly is an engaging and well produced game made with genuine enthusiasm for sharing what VR has to offer.Digital Trends "The Assemblys moody cold palette and ambient sounds work to create an atmosphere that feels frightfully tense especially when youre trespassing in your co-workers offices and prying for information.Game ReactorAlthough the game is done from a first person perspective were happy to report that we didnt experience any kind of sickness during our game time – clocking in close to an hour in fact!VR SourceI found myself genuinely invested in the outcome and challenged by both the puzzles and the moral quandaries set before me.Road to VR Definitely recommended for fans of old-school style point-and-click adventure games or gamers that enjoy solving a good mystery.Upload VRThe Assembly is a worthy investment for VR aficionados.VR FocusAbout the GameA first-person interactive story for mature audiences The Assembly is a long-form game designed from the ground up for VR. Play as two individuals and discover a morally challenging organization from contrasting perspectives. Face trials investigate the Assemblys secret bunker and make tough decisions. But will your actions and their repercussions save lives… or lead to catastrophe?Now supports Vive Motion Controllers and Oculus Touch as input devices.Key FeaturesFreely explore realistic environments in VR using accessible blink movement controls.Uncover the morally ambiguous Assembly through a gripping and incisive story.Test your potential in newcomer Madeleine Stones induction trials and uncover a series of shocking revelations as veteran Cal Pearson.Thought-provoking dilemmas will lead you to question the Assemblys relentless pursuit of progress.Play the game in non-VR.Interested in more VR games and experiences? Check out the rest of the nDreams VR catalogue here!