The Gallery

Mechanics

The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed for PC is a game created with only virtual reality in mind. The action is presented from a first person perspective, with the player being able to have a free look around. When it comes to movement, the developers employed a solution similar to one found in original games from the Myst series – using the controller, the player points to a place where the hero should go next. The controllers are also used while interacting with items and environmental elements, or while using the inventory elements.

The gameplay itself is based mainly on exploring the dark environment, with the meager amounts of light often forcing us to use a lighter or flares. Along the way, we find various notes, and solve numerous environmental riddles. These elements were based on manipulating the available items, or by controlling gravity, as a result forcing us to think unconventionally. This way, we unlock passages to previously unavailable locations, while unraveling the story at the same time. Additionally, our journey is often interrupted by armed enemies – in such cases, the only way to survive is to hide.

Technical aspects

The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed requires virtual reality goggles to work. Given the high quality visuals (this applies to textures, fluid animation, as well as complicated lighting effects of individual locations) the high system requirements are not a surprise – to be able to play the game without tearing, top shelf hardware is necessary. It is worth noting that the soundtrack has been composed by Jeremy Soule – the author of classic soundtracks from the series such as The Elder Scrolls, or Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.