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Surge
2016
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Quick resume
Surge is a short VR music video made by Arjan van Meerten and produced at House of Secrets.
Global score
95/100
Genres
Indie, Adventure
Pros
- Stunning visuals
- Immersive vr experience
- Free to play
- Great music synchronization
- Good introduction/demo for vr newcomers
Cons
- Very short duration
- No interactivity
- Some users experienced motion sickness from moving floor
- Limited replay value
- Lack of narrative depth
Motivations
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Autonomy-4
"The experience is non-interactive and follows a fixed sequence without player control."
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Competence-5
"No skill or challenge involved; purely a passive viewing experience."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements or comparison with others present."
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Continuation-2
"Short duration and limited replay value, but some users replayed it multiple times for the experience."
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Cooperation-5
"Designed for solo viewing with no cooperative or multiplayer features."
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Creativity3
"Artistic visuals and music video format show creative expression, though no player creation or modification."
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Domination-5
"No social dominance or power dynamics involved."
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Escapism4
"Highly immersive VR experience that allows players to escape into a surreal audiovisual world."
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Expectation-5
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, no obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting-3
"Some novelty in VR music video format, but no player experimentation or interaction."
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Exploration-2
"Limited spatial movement and no discovery elements; mostly a guided experience."
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Expression-5
"No customization or personalization options available."
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Fantasy4
"Abstract, surreal visuals and giant figures create an imaginative, dreamlike atmosphere."
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Fellowship-4
"Primarily a solitary experience, though sometimes shared as a demo with friends."
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Growth-5
"No learning or skill development involved."
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Health1
"Requires standing and some physical movement; some users noted exercise level high."
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Idle4
"Short passive experience suitable for filling time or demoing VR without active engagement."
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Intimacy-5
"No social or emotional interactions; purely individual experience."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression-5
"No progression, upgrades, or item collection."
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Relaxation3
"Many users found it relaxing and a good way to chill after work."
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Sensation4
"Strong audiovisual stimulation with impressive visuals and music synchronized to effects."
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Status-5
"No social status or recognition mechanics."
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Story1
"Minimal narrative; more an abstract audiovisual experience than a story-driven one."
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Strategy-5
"No strategic or problem-solving elements."
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Thrill1
"Some moments of awe and surprise, but overall a controlled and calm experience."
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Value5
"Free and highly praised for the quality and immersive experience relative to cost."
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Violence-5
"No violence or destructive gameplay."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."
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