Isle of Pan

One of the reasons I got into VR was to see the kind of surreal, awe-inspiring imagery in this game that you wouldn't get to see in real life. The (open world) island and its creatures/cryptids are fun to explore and take photographs of, even if the art style can look a little too "indie"/primitive at times. The portals that transport you to other worlds are definitely the highlight and bring you to some visually mesmerizing, imaginative locales (though not all portals are equally impressive). My main complaint: The performance of the game was quite poor (seems poorly CPU optimized).

The one thing that really annoyed me about this game (apart from the very basic "quest-like: graphics) was when they kept going on about "alistair crowley" in a positive way as if they thought he was in some way good. That is the point where i stopped playing. People need to realise that crowley was a paedophile who also tortured dogs & cats among many other sick & twisted things. I'm not prepared to overlook that. Maybe they'll consider removing it from the game, I don't know but I can't in good conscience recommend it due to this & I have deleted it from my library pending a refund.

What a lovely fairy tale of a game

there's so many fun little guys and set pieces packed into this game; it's definitely worth your time if you're looking for a chill, slightly bizarre, gaming experience.

This game is an lsd trip. The maps are very nice and the sounds are perfect with what you see on the screen. This is exactly how vr should be used. CHAPEAU.

This is the closest to the type of legend/cryptid/mythological hunting game I've sought after for years. Until game designers start doing new stuff and stop copying successful games, this is the closest we'll get. The absolute insane amount of things you can photograph is great as well as having some surreal landscapes and events akin to games by Jeremy Couillard or Cosmo D. Very casual and chill vibes. You can beat the whole thing in roughly 4 to 6 hours depending on how much scenery you want to take in. If a game like this existed with the ability to hunt and display captures in a zoo, museum, or prison-type area--this would be the greatest game ever made. Instead, it's just GREAT and leaves you wanting more in the best possible way.

People made Pokemon Snap comparisons, but it's more like if you were actually walking through areas and documenting cryptids, mythological beings and paranormal entities in various environments + the main island at different times of day or night rather than being stuck on a rail. Virtual Photography is the main component, if that's your thing. If you are worried about horror elements, it's really low key. Some of the areas and creatures are eerie (possible phobia triggers like clowns in a specific area as brought up by a different review) or kinda ominous but nothing has "hurt" me and the one jump scare I can think of was really mild and apparent before it happened [spoiler] (The Banshee) [/spoiler] . You'll get plenty of warning with things most of the time. Plays in VR or normal display which is pretty cool to have as an option. Runs really well for me on my mid-range computer at full settings. Haven't felt sick or dizzy at all either from the visuals or environments/effects, which is good. Long story short- I love it, it's just what I wanted VR games to be!

Isle of Pan is a simple game with a simple goal. Let the player explore and take photos of interesting creatures and weirdos. And it pulls this off exceptionally. I found myself constantly saying "One more portal for the night." before going on a spree of portal hunting and exploring. If you're looking to get lost in a wonderfully surreal world with creatures from all different types of folklore and myths then I could not recommend this game enough, especially if you own a VR headset. I am very lucky to have come across this game right before its release. Excellent job to the lead developer and everyone else who helped to bring this game together. Even after seeing the credits roll, I still found myself going back to take more dynamic photos of all the creatures on the island. Thank you!

a generally amateurish production, but in a charmingly scrappy sort of way, there is a lot to love about Isle of Pan even if it's production values are low. I think at times the photography mechanics can be a bit... guided? Like a photo safari so rehearsed you can almost see the jeep drivers slip the lions a 20 for roaring on queue. Idk anyways its a cool enough photography sim that doesn't outstay its welcome

The most relaxing and enjoyable time I've ever had in VR. Truly embodies the feeling of exploration.