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Surge

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 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

  • Autonomy
    -4

    "The experience is non-interactive and follows a fixed sequence without player control."

  • Competence
    -5

    "No skill or challenge involved; purely a passive viewing experience."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements or comparison with others present."

  • Continuation
    -2

    "Short duration and limited replay value, but some users replayed it multiple times for the experience."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Designed for solo viewing with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Artistic visuals and music video format show creative expression, though no player creation or modification."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power dynamics involved."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Highly immersive VR experience that allows players to escape into a surreal audiovisual world."

  • Expectation
    -5

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, no obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    -3

    "Some novelty in VR music video format, but no player experimentation or interaction."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "Limited spatial movement and no discovery elements; mostly a guided experience."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No customization or personalization options available."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Abstract, surreal visuals and giant figures create an imaginative, dreamlike atmosphere."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily a solitary experience, though sometimes shared as a demo with friends."

  • Growth
    -5

    "No learning or skill development involved."

  • Health
    1

    "Requires standing and some physical movement; some users noted exercise level high."

  • Idle
    4

    "Short passive experience suitable for filling time or demoing VR without active engagement."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional interactions; purely individual experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    -5

    "No progression, upgrades, or item collection."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Many users found it relaxing and a good way to chill after work."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Strong audiovisual stimulation with impressive visuals and music synchronized to effects."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition mechanics."

  • Story
    1

    "Minimal narrative; more an abstract audiovisual experience than a story-driven one."

  • Strategy
    -5

    "No strategic or problem-solving elements."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some moments of awe and surprise, but overall a controlled and calm experience."

  • Value
    5

    "Free and highly praised for the quality and immersive experience relative to cost."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence or destructive gameplay."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."

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