Torn (2018)

Developer: Aspyr
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 265 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric VR mystery where you explore a dark mansion and solve puzzles while uncovering a strange sci-fi story.

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What players say

Players are split on Torn. Some praise the story and visuals, others find the puzzles repetitive and the female protagonist irritating. A common complaint is the ending, which many describe as a dissatisfying rug pull. The game has serious technical problems, especially on Meta Quest 3 where it often crashes or lacks smooth turning, and development is dead as there have been no updates since 2018.

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