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House of Moiré

$3.99
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Developer:
MUTEK
Publisher:
MUTEK
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

House of Moiré presents a marriage of op-art and immersion. In this linear, non-game and atmospheric piece, the visitor advances through rooms of an otherworldly home, choosing where to pause, look and listen as the surrounding architecture and sound objects reveal themselves.

FEATURES

  • Transforming optical patterns
  • 6DOF
  • Audio-visual programming
  • Minimalist spatial design
  • Live processed field recordings

TREATING SPACE AS AN INSTRUMENT

House of Moiré is the culmination of various iterations of Moiré, a series of A/V works that explore fascinations with psycho-acoustics, sound spatialization, sensory illusion, and real-time virtual environments. Experimental and surreal, House of Moiré invites a temporary escape into an alternative space. It is made with custom audio software, depth cameras, motion capture, and interactive design principles.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Chloe Alexandra Thompson and Matthew Edwards (aka aesthetic.stalemate) are interdisciplinary artists and collaborators. Chloe is a composer and sound designer interested in the physicality of sound and mediation of technology in installation and performance, and Matthew blends installation art, performance and virtual reality.

PART OF MUTEK'S IMMERSIVE COLLECTION

An electronic music and digital arts festival for 23 years, now navigating the artistic possibilities of VR.

MUTEK acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
7 user reviews
100%
Positive
21 min at review
Recommended

[h1]Experienced on the Meta Quest 2[/h1] You can view my impressions & gameplay here: https://youtu.be/zDPoXjYijQo This is experimental abstract art for VR with shifting optical patterns & audio-visual design in mind. As such, this experience isn't for everyone. If you enjoy experimental art exhibits made for VR, then you may enjoy this. It's about 10 minutes long, however, it can last much much longer if you really take your time to enjoy the exhibit. In fact, I recommend you take a lot longer than 10 minutes because you will miss a lot if you don't stop and take in the art. Unfortunately, I do think there is an issue with the audio. I don't know the artists personally, but I can't imagine they intended the audio mix in this game as it currently stands. It just seemed like a mess at times with certain audio being too loud and it just sounded muddy. I think the audio is meant to sound crisp & clear with good spatial audio to really make the audio-visual standout from this experience...

7 helpful 2 funny
15 min at review
Recommended

House of Moire is not a game, but an immersive abstract art experience where you get to move slowly through an evolving gallery of moire-inspired graphics animations, coupled with experimental sound design. The audio is immersive and presented in spatial audio so be sure to wear headphones. You can only move forwards and backwards at a slow pace, so be sure to look behind you as much as you look ahead. The whole experience takes about 10 minutes, but I encourage you to pause and experience the art and sound for longer. It definitely can put you in a hypnotic state. Wonderful job to the creators and excited to have more weird art experiences for VR!

3 helpful
35 min at review
Recommended

If you like psychedelic VR experiences this wont disappoint. Well worth the low price. I took my time, going backwards a few times as it seemed to change on the reverse. I can see myself revisiting in the future. A+

2 helpful
31 min at review
Recommended

As soon as you enter House of Moiré, you discover a universe with psychedelic visuals and intriguing sounds. The mixture of geometric shapes, antico-futuristic architecture, and optical effects alter our perceptions while the sound work transports us even further into this parallel world. As I progressed, I had the impression that a mystery was hidden in the different rooms. Perhaps someone (or something) was observing me... This sensation makes me want to explore House of Moiré even more. I hope that the developers are working on new features with interactions that will enhance the sense of mystery even further...

1 helpful
9 min at review
Recommended

I was worried I'd gotten too high, but turns out i was just too high enough.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX1070 or equivalent
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • VR Support: Quest, Quest 2, Rift, Valve Index

FAQ

How much does House of Moiré cost?

House of Moiré costs $3.99.

What are the system requirements for House of Moiré?

Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX1070 or equivalent Storage: 3 GB available space VR Support: Quest, Quest 2, Rift, Valve Index

What platforms is House of Moiré available on?

House of Moiré is available on Windows PC.

Is House of Moiré worth buying?

House of Moiré has 100% positive reviews from 7 players.

When was House of Moiré released?

House of Moiré was released on Jun 30, 2023.

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