September 23, 2021
Rhythm of the Universe: Ionia
Release date
September 23, 2021
Developer
Publisher
Platform
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Summary
IONIA is a single-player action-adventure puzzle VR game built to push the limits of PC VR. Get up close with music-inspired creatures, solve puzzles as you explore ancient ruins, and use music-based magic on your quest to save the Harpa, a mythical creature whose habitat is on the brink of destruction.
The Harpa is the heart and soul of the Ionian forest. With every tree felled and burned by the approaching Tritone army, her spirit weakens. You and your sister Allegra are Ionia's brave new heroes, embarking on a quest to heal this mythical creature with the power of music before it's too late. As you follow Allegra on her journey to save the Harpa, you'll soon discover that your every action has an impact on the world around you.
Rhythm of the Universe: Ionia System Requirements
🤏 Minimum Requirements
OS:
Windows 10
CPU:
Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
RAM:
8 GB RAM
GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
HDD:
15 GB available space
👍 Recommended Specs
OS:
Windows 10
CPU:
Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
RAM:
8 GB RAM
GPU:
NVIDIA GTX 2060
HDD:
15 GB available space
Rhythm of the Universe: Ionia Trailer
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Critic Reviews5
There are some interesting concepts that are introduced but only minimally explored, and I found myself confused by the unfulfilled promise of a sprawling narrative. I’d be interested to return to this world again in a more fleshed-out game, but right now there’s not enough here to justify a purchase for most.
October 21, 2021
Ionia has some appealing concepts and the environmentally-conscious themes show its heart is in the right place. The climbing mechanic and other physical interactions are also well suited to VR. But there just isn’t enough to do, and in Ionia’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it run time I was never challenged physically or mentally. Even the centerpiece musical aspects really just amounted to me plunking a few notes and moving on. Despite a few highlights, this is one adventure that doesn’t live up to the magical premise.
October 12, 2021
There are plenty of issues that still need refining like opening the menu, lack of saving and lack of a properly seated option. Even with all of that, there’s still hope. The world-building and narrative ideas show great promise and it would be tremendous to see further editions expand the premise. Only then would Rhythm of the Universe: Ionia be worth exploring.
October 1, 2021