Transference Review: A Black Mirror VR Nightmare Come To Life
Platforms: Rift (reviewed,) Vive, and PSVR. Also supports non-VR.
- Top-notch performances from cast
- Palpable tension from start to finish
- Creative meta commentary on VR technology
- Absolutely beautiful visuals
- Extremely short at about 90 minutes
- Most puzzles were extremely easy
- Lots of recycled assets
In many ways this is the perfect embodiment of what people mean when they say “VR experience” rather than “game” or “story” as the narrative itself ebbs and flows as something that exists around you rather than something that’s told to you as you play. And after spending about 90 minutes to get through it all from start to finish in one sitting, I can’t stop thinking about it.
...most set pieces revolve more around results from you actions than the actions themselves.
For that reason, Transference really is best experienced in a single sitting if possible.
Final Score: 9/10 – Great
Transference is available starting today on PC for Rift (Oculus Home) and Vive (Steam), as well as PS4 (PSN page) with optional PSVR support. It’s also available in non-VR mode for PC as well as Xbox One. All versions start at $24.99. And check out these official review guidelines to find out more about our process.