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A Wake Inn

$19.99
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Developer:
VR Bros
Publisher:
VR Bros
Platforms:
Windows
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Non-VR version is coming


About the Game

A Wake Inn is a PC VR horror game with elements of action, storytelling, exploration and puzzles.
Explore gloomy passages on a wheelchair, with an immersive control system complying it's limitations and difficulties. You won't be alone - mysterious Doctor Finnegan, owner of the estate, will accompany you through your shortwave transmitter. On your way you'll find many other items - some useful to move forward, some that can give you a hint about this place and it's former inhabitants. The hotel is occupied by other dolls similar to you, but they have no friendly intentions - they're raging and deadly, so try to avoid them. Fight when there’s no other way around.

You wake up as a human sized doll in an abandoned, retro style hotel, where apparently something bad happened in the past. And strange machinery definitely had something to do with it - you're the one to find out what is your role in this history. Who you are? How did you find yourself in this creepy place? Remains left by former residents may be some clue - but can you link them, build a true picture of the past, and decide your own fate?

GAME FEATURES:


  • Immersive wheelchair control system - just sit on a chair and use controllers to move your wheels, alternatively use teleport or joystick to move more smoothly around the locations.



  • Interactive items, like a shortwave transmitter which allows you to keep in touch with the mysterious character that’s leading you through the game, a flashlight that lights up the darkness of hotel passages (but only if you have the batteries), radio with custom stations, or the cinema room, where you can screen movies from reels you found around the hotel.



  • Unique immersive inventory system - store collected items in the interactive container and manage its space to fit all necessary equipment.



  • Environmental storytelling based in an old art deco hotel designed in detail.



  • Dynamic, physic driven enemies, who can be avoided by sneaking mechanics, or taken down with melee weapons.



  • Moody soundtrack and sound design referring to classics of horror.

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User Reviews

Mixed
36 user reviews
58%
Positive
10 min at review
Not Recommended

Shame, I have been following this for some time, but I am going to have to refund and wait until next sale. Does not support index controllers. At all. Greeted by all oculus controller images, and am stuck in the tutorial as my controls are not responsive. Pressing the button on the controller it tells me to and nothing happens. Cannot believe this was not tested on an index. Other point that may be of interest is there is no index finger tracking, controls all involve flipping switches, yet there is not even a way to point a finger. No haptic feedback as well. Dev needs to play half life Alyx and take some design points. See you next time I guess, was very excited for this game.

50 helpful
51 min at review
Recommended

Looks good, tense setting, being in a wheelchair compounds that. Interesting start with very original game mechanics. Plays fine on my index controllers.

17 helpful
24 min at review
Recommended

Edit: Update 2.0 has fixed the hand rotation issue for virtual desktop for me. The game works mostly great with the quest on Virtual Desktop but the hands are in the wrong position, as in they point upwards all the time. Hopefully this can be resolved in a future patch as it makes for awkward controls. I've only played for 20 minutes so far so I can't give a full review but I will update when I have completed the game. So far, the atmosphere is the high point with some of the best VR graphics I've witnessed to date and sound design to match. If you are using a quest like me, then do yourself a favour and plug in some headphones or good earbuds as the default quest speakers won't do the game justice.

16 helpful
12 hrs at review
Recommended

A Wake Inn is a thrilling atmospheric experience developed by VR Bros, an indie studio based in Krakow, Poland. After years of gaining skills by building commercial VR apps (e.g. archviz apps), they decided to develop games focusing on quality of immersion. I can say they succeed on the first try, at least from a technical point of view. Let’s examine their work in detail. A Wake Inn is a soft horror game combining exploration, puzzles, action and storytelling. You wake up as a human sized doll in an abandoned, retro style hotel, where apparently something bad happened in the past. Strange machineries scattered throughout the hotel definetely have something to do with it. You have to understand what happened, solve all the misteries and put an end to the horrors in the inn.You are not alone, the voice of mysterious Doctor Finnegan, owner of the estate, accompanies you through the shortwave transmitter. The hotel is occupied by other dolls similar to you, but they have no friendly in...

10 helpful 1 funny
2 hrs at review
Recommended

I've really enjoyed this game so far. As others have stated the controls can be a little janky and frustrating but i think this actually adds to the atmosphere and tension. The devs have been really responsive and aaded updates, helped with issues, etc. As others have also stated the game is stunning and has very impressive audio that is very atmospheric. Highly recommeded as it does have a few issies that the devs are working on but still offers an incredible experience as is that will hopefully continue to be improved.

10 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

This is one of the most atmospheric and immersive games I’ve played in VR. The environments are beautiful, eerie, and richly detailed. The ambient sounds are entrancing. The hotel feels expansive but the environments gently guide you in the right direction as you progress. The level of horror has been just right for me so far. It’s slow and creepy but punctuated by moments of intense action and unsettling discoveries. As other reviewers have mentioned, your experience with this game might be spoiled by the awkwardness of the controls or by motion sickness. My will to progress in this game has often been at odds with my stomach. I settled upon using the joystick mounted on the wheelchair for movement in the game. I found this method to be immersive while allowing me to play short sessions with minimal discomfort. The comfort settings are helpful, but I would prefer that the game include an option for reduced FOV for all movement, not just turning. This game deserves tremendous pr...

9 helpful
15 min at review
Recommended

EDIT: If you experience some strange periodic stuttering, try this fix: "It started developing a serious performance issue somewhere along the way that could very well be the stuttering you're talking about. It's possible it began when I upgraded from 2070 to 3080. Here's what I found fixes my issue. Taking the focus away from the game on my main monitor (can simply press the Windows key) made it run smooth again." The game shines using Ultra settings and res 300% - and it's so demanding that my RTX 3090 does dip below 90 fps some places. Res 200% is solid 90 fps with the RTX 3090, but res 300% looks a lot better - and works fine also due to motion smoothing. This game may have the best lighting and dynamic shadows of any VR game - and it has ultramersion (=ultra-high-res) textures like Boneworks and Alyx. Old review using GTX 1080 and Index: It's a adventure/horror game based on steampunk. VR Focus and Upload VR rated the game 3/5, and maybe it is, but I was impressed using the...

9 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

This title surprised me a bit! The game trailers did remind me of Hinge, but that game was not running well on my pc. So, after booting up A Wake Inn I quickly realised it runs very well on my pc! The atmosphere is fantastic! The combined with an amazing sound design makes this game a small gem. It does have some issues, but im sure they will fix that with a patch or two! I have done a review about this game and a first 20 minutes of gameplay! Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcvu4x9_vfk&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=laubox First 20 minutes of gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9m1_1FEcas&ab_channel=laubox

8 helpful
43 min at review
Not Recommended

Being in a wheel chair in real life isn't fun and turns out it isn't fun in vr either. There is no regular thumbstick movement here, only a simulated "joystick" on the in-game wheel chair. How am I supposed to use that when my actual chairs armrest is right there? Same with the wheelchair wheels. You basically have to sit on a stool to play this. The smooth turn is slow and made me sick. The hands don't line up with my Index controllers properly. After I found the flashlight I couldn't find out where to go. There were 2 locked doors and an elevator with no power, had no idea where to go or what to do. There are also things that just don't feel great. The joystick is so close to the wheelchair wheel that sometimes I grab the wheel by accident. This would be solved with normal controller thumbstick movement. I can't extend and retract my hands while holding something. Some of the ambient tracks are obviously looped and aren't even remotely seamless. Turning on and off the flashlight wo...

8 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

I love the wheelchair movement system, a real genius example of devs using the limitations of VR to their advantage. Very atmospheric, the hotel is fun to explore. Interactions with enemies is rather lacking and their "animations" are laughable (weather intentional or not). I am really excited to see what is next from VR Bros.

7 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD R9 390
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

FAQ

How much does A Wake Inn cost?

A Wake Inn costs $19.99.

What are the system requirements for A Wake Inn?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD R9 390 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 3600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 570 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space

What platforms is A Wake Inn available on?

A Wake Inn is available on Windows PC.

Is A Wake Inn worth buying?

A Wake Inn has 58% positive reviews from 36 players.

When was A Wake Inn released?

A Wake Inn was released on Feb 25, 2021.

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