
70
The Persistence is a good game for fans of space horror, which without PSVR lost a little effect of immersion. However, it is still interesting to play, especially if you get used to the monotonous generation of levels.
80
The Persistence nails the eerie tonality of a horror sci-fi set in space, but has an interesting enough narrative that stands out, even if it only comes in small chunks when you finally make progress. Mechanically it may be a little clunky with its VR roots left over, but the audio is so finely crafted that it makes for an immersive horror experience, even if it’s one that probably won’t get much replay, if at all, after you’re finished your mission.
72
The Persistence is a great entry into the survival horror genre, and I feel that it is best enjoyed in the original VR format. For those entering on Xbox side of this game, this is definitely one I would pick up and take in, even though you won’t get that same immersive VR experience from it. The game still offers a great story and an insane amount of difficulty, which will challenge most experienced players. While it is rather short, the addition of ever-changing maps does add to the ‘freshness’ of the short game, as no playthrough will be the same. Definitely worth a go.
2
I was hoping for a Doom-like experience. Instead what I got was a half-baked, pathetically written and moronically controlled that felt like someone had moulded it together just to wind people up. The most annoying thing is (if it is a game that makes u take things stealthy) is that you have to scan the room prior to silently approaching the enemy. And if Mr space zombie is facing you, what can you do eh? Open you arms and say HEY DUDES, IM TARGET PRACTICE?!? And what if you are tip-toeing towards a potential marriage partner, only to have his or her shipmate whack your temples into oblivion?!?! Well, we can start afresh you say! REBIRTH IS THE NORM IN CLOUD CUCKOO LAND!!!! But really, who wants to re enter the same room, face the same enemies (albeit posted at a different spot in the ship now) and eventually get caught and fall on the floor like a wally??? SO ANNOYING! As if Dark Souls has not had it share of humiliating imitations, along comes this pain in the neck! I dunno about the VR version, this clearly was not suited for consoles, or for sane people for that matter!!!
0
The game has a gamebreaking issue during the mission "recharge the ****". After dying, I went back to finish the mission, only to find all vents closed and all terminals locked. There was no way to continue. Apparently this was a known issue since i found several posts about this, but no working solution. I contacted the support email but they cannot, or are not willing to help. Avoid this crap at all cost!
8
The Persistence is a First-Person Rouge-Like Sci-Fi Horror Adventure. This game was originally designed for VR, but the port to console is still an impressive experience. You play as Zimri, well at least a clone of him, aboard the colony ship Persistence. The ship is damaged, systems are malfunctioning, theres a Black Hole outside, and the cloning machines are filling the ship with horrible mutations. So, with the guiding help of the only other survivor Serena. The Persistence has an interesting feature, it can rearrange its deck configuration, but the malfunctions have caused it to do so everytime a teleporter or your cloning bay are used, So every time you Teleport to a deck, or die the map changes. You will be tasked with repairing the ships four levels, and escaping the Black Hole. To do this you will use a varied arsenal to dispatch of your foes, and strenghten your clones. You'll collect stimulus cells from enemies and canisters around the ship, and use these to upgrade your clones. FAB chips are used to fabricate new weapons or tools. You can even store dark matter to be used as a short range teleportation. Overall the experience is well worth taking, though I see how it would be a smash VR game. For those of you who love the edge of your seat, The Persistence is a phenomenal game, check it out!
The Persistence
Released On:
May 21, 2020
Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
User score
Generally Unfavorable
4.9
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May 28, 2020
100
Being a fan of horror and not a huge fan of rouge-like, I can attest that there’s something special about The Persistence. It’s a weird combination of genres. Sci-fi horror, virtual reality, and rogue-like. However it’s blended extremely well, even without being able to experience it in VR. It’s something you really have to play enough to enjoy. You might not like the first hour or two, but eventually it will grow on you as your character grows in power. After that it’s always “just one more try”. Overall the whole experience might take you around 15 or so hours to complete. With futuristic technology, scary mutants, and sound effects that will raise the hair on your neck, one can’t ask for much more.
May 22, 2020
80
Here is where I’ll show my VR snobbery and say that while the graphical fidelity of this version of the game is superior to the PSVR version, the 2D version of the game cannot capture the sense of dread and isolation that the PSVR version has. Still, this version of the game does have enough depth, strategy, and replayability to make it a solid, worthwhile addition to your game library. The characters are engaging and The Persistence provides the proper mood and incentives that make you want to succeed.
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Generally Unfavorable
40% Positive
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May 23, 2020
8
The Persistence is a First-Person Rouge-Like Sci-Fi Horror Adventure. This game was originally designed for VR, but the port to console is still an impressive experience. You play as Zimri, well at least a clone of him, aboard the colony ship Persistence. The ship is damaged, systems are malfunctioning, theres a Black Hole outside, and the cloning machines are filling the ship with horrible mutations. So, with the guiding help of the only other survivor Serena. The Persistence has an interesting feature, it can rearrange its deck configuration, but the malfunctions have caused it to do so everytime a teleporter or your cloning bay are used, So every time you Teleport to a deck, or die the map changes. You will be tasked with repairing the ships four levels, and escaping the Black Hole. To do this you will use a varied arsenal to dispatch of your foes, and strenghten your clones. You'll collect stimulus cells from enemies and canisters around the ship, and use these to upgrade your clones. FAB chips are used to fabricate new weapons or tools. You can even store dark matter to be used as a short range teleportation. Overall the experience is well worth taking, though I see how it would be a smash VR game. For those of you who love the edge of your seat, The Persistence is a phenomenal game, check it out!
Dec 31, 2023
2
I was hoping for a Doom-like experience. Instead what I got was a half-baked, pathetically written and moronically controlled that felt like someone had moulded it together just to wind people up. The most annoying thing is (if it is a game that makes u take things stealthy) is that you have to scan the room prior to silently approaching the enemy. And if Mr space zombie is facing you, what can you do eh? Open you arms and say HEY DUDES, IM TARGET PRACTICE?!? And what if you are tip-toeing towards a potential marriage partner, only to have his or her shipmate whack your temples into oblivion?!?! Well, we can start afresh you say! REBIRTH IS THE NORM IN CLOUD CUCKOO LAND!!!! But really, who wants to re enter the same room, face the same enemies (albeit posted at a different spot in the ship now) and eventually get caught and fall on the floor like a wally??? SO ANNOYING! As if Dark Souls has not had it share of humiliating imitations, along comes this pain in the neck! I dunno about the VR version, this clearly was not suited for consoles, or for sane people for that matter!!!
May 20, 2020
80
With a simple but engaging upgrade system; enough weapons and gadgets to make James Bond blush; and a great parrying mechanic that brings an unexpected rhythmic element to combat, this is one title that warrants a purchase even without any fancy VR setup. Repetition with enemy variety and level structure may mar the experience for some players, but it’s easy to overlook these faults when the core game has so much to offer.
May 20, 2020
73
The Persistence is still a good roguelite, but it is impossible to ignore to the absence of a fundamental element such as virtual reality in the new versions of the game.
Sep 14, 2020
70
The Persistence is a good game for fans of space horror, which without PSVR lost a little effect of immersion. However, it is still interesting to play, especially if you get used to the monotonous generation of levels.
May 21, 2020
68
The Persistence offers us an interesting roguelite FPS concept, but it fails in adapting the VR mechanics to the classic "flat screen" gameplay: it ends up in a too slow experience, with uninteresting combat and repetitive environments.
May 20, 2020
60
The Persistence without VR is an ordinary roguelike horror game, with evident stealth features, a good atmosphere and a decent playful structure. Too bad about a very different perception on the atmosphere of an experience born and created evidently for the virtual reality.
Jul 4, 2020
0
The game has a gamebreaking issue during the mission "recharge the ****". After dying, I went back to finish the mission, only to find all vents closed and all terminals locked. There was no way to continue. Apparently this was a known issue since i found several posts about this, but no working solution. I contacted the support email but they cannot, or are not willing to help. Avoid this crap at all cost!
SummarySurvive aboard a doomed deep space colony starship, overrun with horrific and murderous aberrations. Explore, evade and fight your way through the depths to bring the ship back to Earth. Gather resources, upgrade abilities and fabricate an arsenal of weapons in this sci-fi horror roguelike.
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date:May 21, 2020
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