Is this game buggy? - Oh yes it is, really buggy Does this game look good? - If you like PS2/GameCube Graphics, yes then it looks fine. How is the animation? - This is the point where I have to say...horrible. Models are floating above the ground and animations are terrible. Voice and sound? - Its fine, nothing groundbreaking but gets the job done. Replayability? - After roughly 60min you are done with the story. Then there is the arcade mode where you run from point a to b and shoot stuff. Couldn't realy play because after the finish line the game won't go back to the menu. Music? - Fits in some parts in some not so much. So with all this critics, why a positive review? - Because the only thing that kept me forcing through this really rough mess was the story and the trippy locations. What will I see next and what the heck is going on? Beside the terrible mechanics the clunky controls, and laughable animations of the human models, RainSoft manged to keep me curious whats happeni...
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About This Game

EPISODE ONE
Fight demonic creatures, hide from sharks, and shoot bad guys. Explore disturbing dream worlds and alternate dimensions while re-living the memories of anti-hero John Lazarus.
As a haunted child with an unexpected gift, to a street kid struggling with addiction, solve puzzles and overcome challenges while unraveling the mysteries of John's past. Experience an hour of immersive story driven gameplay in this first episode of a multi-part series.
FIGHT TO SURVIVE
Bash baddies and smash all the things with your trusty crowbar to stay alive while rampaging through self-destructing nightmares and parallel worlds.VR FROM THE START
Experience an original adventure built for room scale virtual reality from the ground up. Prepare for scares while taking the long, fantastic road for a plate of nachos.IMMERSIVE LOCOMOTION
Traverse through vivid and surreal environments by using either arm swinger or smooth motion locomotion methods. Teleporting is not done at will. Yet.ARCADE MODE
After experiencing the main storyline, run and gun through the maps as a timed obstacle course. Time and accuracy based scoring makes it perfect for hot-seat and competitive play.JUST THE BEGINNING
This is the first episode of a multi-episodic storyline. Uncover the mystery of John's life in an intensifying manner that reduces repetitive gameplay. By introducing new mechanics slowly in each new episode, players will be able to accomplish increasingly more powerful and complex tasks without being overwhelmed by learning too many controls at once.In future episodes, follow John on his quest for vengeance as he discovers more about his supernatural powers. Go through training to master the skills to fight and disarm enemies in close quarters combat. Learn to create portals and travel between alternate dimensions at will. Find the culprits responsible for destroying his family and make them pay.
WARNING
This game is for mature audiences only.It contains adult language, profanity, graphic violence, scenes of suicide, drug use, partial nudity, alcohol use, and smoking.
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User Reviews
This was a game that really caught my attention and I had high hopes for. A nice break from a near endless amount of VR wave shooters, and poor excuses for games aka "experiences". Its an oddball world, with different elements, you dont know what to except from one scene to the next. This should have been a breathe of fresh air for me, and if not for the bugs, it would have made an appearance on my personal top 20 VR games. But bugs are lurking around every corner. If the game was in EA I could at least have gone in with my eyes open and just hold out hope they would get patched eventually. And its not like I am trying to summon devs back from the dead on an ancient game, this is a 2018 full release title and my thread on my bugs made nearly a week ago https://steamcommunity.com/app/776040/discussions/1/1696044439574055049/ has gone unanswered. Not even a vague "we will look into it". It pains me to rate it down, as this is the type of game that I would want to encourage. But when t...
[h1] Played on Oculus Rift with Touch Controllers [/h1] This is the trippiest VR game yet. In essence, it is a mostly VR cinematic narrative-driven experience. It's also a shooter. It's also a puzzle/escape room game. It's also a melee and throwing coal game (yes, coal). It's also the stuff made of your worst mushroom trip. One of the missions is to get nachos at the convenience store. I kid you not. Spoiler alert: [spoiler] you end up not getting nachos ... honestly it was the worst part of the game because I really wanted nachos [/spoiler] You do move around your arms to swing and I recommend that for locomotion as this game was just built for that movement. Once you play the game you'll see why you need arm swing locomotion. However, I would definitely change the speed of locomotion in the settings; spoiler alert [spoiler] the worm boss will be very difficult at the default slow speed setting and he's very easy at max speed [/spoiler]. You can turn on snap turning and I suggest y...
Almost to the end of the first episode and I am enjoying it over all. Its a game that can use alot of work on the interface side but I felt it was worth a little work getting use to it. You are thrown into scenes that each are very different. Spacey man real far out. I look forward to what is to come.
i cannot reccomend as is. Animations feel broken.
Very rough around the edges. But fun nevertheless. Hoping we'll see an episode 2 (?).
Well.. I can't say this is good or bad game. I think, something between.. I have strange feelings, but I don't regret about buying it)))
Good game but still needs some work. The story was strange but good. Worth the price.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i3 6300
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon R9 290
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or i7
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 980
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
FAQ
How much does John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin cost?
John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i3 6300 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon R9 290 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5 or i7 Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce GTX 980 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space
What platforms is John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin available on?
John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin is available on Windows PC.
Is John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin worth buying?
John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin has 83% positive reviews from 12 players.
When was John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin released?
John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin was released on Mar 9, 2018.
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