Above VR

About

Above is a virtual experience that place the player in the position of a stranded astronaut in space. Join the main character in a visually stunning experience during the last minutes of his life.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

music8 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The music is lovely and enhances the experience, creating a calming atmosphere.
The graphics of Earth are beautifully rendered, providing a visually appealing experience.
Some players found joy and a sense of peace while floating in space, making it a unique meditative experience.

The game lacks meaningful interaction and game loops, making it feel more like an art installation than a game.
Many players found the scale and realism of the space environment to be poorly executed, detracting from immersion.
The experience is very short and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a brief period.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its lovely composition and emotional impact, enhancing the experience of solitude in space. While some users noted the lack of interaction and the use of potentially stolen assets, the soundtrack's ability to evoke feelings of relaxation and poignancy as the game progresses received positive feedback. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a memorable, albeit brief, experience.
- “I liked the soundtrack and the experience of being alone in space.”
- “The music is lovely, and the composition escalates as the end approaches.”
- “Very nice experience just floating above planet Earth for the last few seconds of your life, very nice and touching soundtrack.”
- “The developer stole someone's 3D earth model and slapped some stolen music on it... all you do is sit and watch until you die.”
- “There's no real interaction or anything, you just look at the stolen earth asset and listen to the stolen music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, some users feel that the narrative could benefit from a clearer goal or mission to enhance its depth.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “It would be nice to add more things, such as a goal or mission.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users consistently praising their beauty and quality. Many express a strong appreciation for the visual aesthetics, highlighting them as a standout feature of the game.
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “Nice graphics, love it.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Above - vr is criticized as a "greedy, cash grab" with a price point of around $4 USD, which many users feel is unjustified due to the product's defects and the perceived unethical practices of the developer.
- “Above - VR has a greedy, cash grab price of around $4 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the unethical nature of the developer.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is criticized for its lack of realism, with users noting that the clouds appear to be positioned in space rather than within the game's intended atmospheric setting. This disconnect detracts from the overall immersive experience.
- “The clouds aren't even in the atmosphere; they're in space.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional experience of the game deeply moving, particularly during moments of floating above Earth, which evokes a sense of reflection and poignancy. The touching soundtrack enhances this emotional journey, and the developer's kindness and responsiveness further contribute to a positive overall experience.
- “A very nice experience just floating above planet Earth for the last few seconds of your life, accompanied by a touching soundtrack. The developer was also very kind and responsive to any problems I initially had.”