Incredibly immersive and visually stunning, capturing the essence of a futuristic city reminiscent of Blade Runner.
Simple controls that are easy to learn, making it accessible for both new and experienced VR users.
Free to play, providing a unique and relaxing experience without any cost.
Limited content and objectives, leading to a feeling of aimlessness after a short playtime.
Can induce significant motion sickness, especially for new VR users or those sensitive to motion.
Controller support can be inconsistent, requiring manual configuration for optimal gameplay.
graphics
434 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, immersive atmosphere, and detailed cityscapes, often compared to the aesthetics of iconic cyberpunk films like "Blade Runner." While many players appreciate the overall design and artistic elements, some note that textures can appear dated or less impressive up close. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to create a captivating experience, especially given its status as a free tech demo.
“The graphics are stunning, the audio is nice and it's one hell of a way to relax.”
“The visuals and colors are absolutely stunning, making it such a visually immersive game; it's so relaxing.”
“Absolutely stunning graphics sitting in the pilot's chair.”
“The graphics are ok but are starting to look a bit dated now.”
“Graphics are fairly rudimentary, don't get up close to stuff if you don't want to see how ugly the textures are.”
“I'm not sure about this; it's all low graphics with textured squares and from the rear the other cars are 2D. Close up, everything looks pretty awful, the exception being the rain, which is just a beautiful thing.”
music
326 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, perfectly complementing the stunning visuals and cyberpunk aesthetic. Many players enjoy the ambient soundtrack, often likening it to iconic scores from films like "Blade Runner," which enhances the immersive experience of gliding through a futuristic city. However, some users express a desire for more music options and the ability to play their own tracks while maintaining environmental sounds.
“The music is very calming.”
“The visuals are really nice and the ambient music makes the whole experience feel ethereal.”
“Absolutely stunning, everything about this game is incredible, my two favorite things being the music and visuals, it is incredible that an indie game looks 50 times better than most triple A studios' VR games.”
“My only complaint is I can't turn off the in-game music.”
“Muting mutes all sounds :( (I had hoped to play this game with my own music and still be able to hear environment and engine sounds).”
“I wish there was a way to control music selection.”
atmosphere
224 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is universally praised for its stunning visuals, immersive soundscapes, and a captivating cyberpunk aesthetic reminiscent of classics like Blade Runner. Players describe it as a relaxing and zen-like experience, where the combination of rain, ambient music, and detailed environments creates a compelling sense of presence, making it a favorite for casual exploration despite its limited content. Overall, the game excels in delivering an atmospheric experience that keeps players returning for its beauty and tranquility.
“The atmosphere of this game is just incredible!”
“Absolutely fantastic, beautiful, great music you can turn off at the press of a button, amazing atmosphere, that rain, the views.... everything about it is perfect.”
“Piloting a flying car around the rainy future city is incredibly immersive and atmospheric.”
“The atmosphere and design of this city are striking and make me wish there were more to explore and do in this world.”
“There's not a huge amount to it - just leisurely fly around a small future city taking in the atmosphere.”
“Very little content wise but might as well be the most relaxing VR game in existence, with the only objectives being not crashing and interacting with landing pads around the world; the soundtrack is also very soothing which drives forth the relaxing atmosphere even more.”
story
198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently lacks a narrative or structured missions, with players expressing a desire for added story elements and quests to enhance the experience. Many reviewers suggest that the game could benefit from simple tasks like delivery missions or racing, drawing comparisons to titles like "Cloudpunk." Overall, while the game offers a visually appealing environment for exploration, it is seen as a missed opportunity without a compelling storyline or objectives.
“I would pay real money to have some quests, like at least run errands and have some story added (and maybe, just maybe a little bit of fighting).”
“What would it look like for a dramatic sci-fi plot to play out in-between or during these calm trips around the city?”
“It looks like they have already done most of the hard work, if they added a story game mode the talented devs would be raking in the cash, I can't understand why not?”
“It has no story, but at the time of release, the graphics were stunning.”
“There is no story here, and the map is limited to a small cyberpunk dystopia city.”
“Again, this is a very limited-in-scope demo, there are no story elements, no quests, no characters, nothing else to do, you're just there.”
gameplay
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Aircar" is characterized as simple and straightforward, primarily involving exploration and collecting turbo upgrades without significant objectives or challenges. While the mechanics and graphics are praised for their immersion and accessibility, many reviewers express a desire for additional gameplay features and tasks to enhance the experience and provide more depth. Overall, it serves more as a tech demo than a fully fleshed-out game, with potential for future development.
“While the lack of objectives or goals may limit the game's replay value, the game's simple and straightforward gameplay makes it accessible to players of all skill levels.”
“The gameplay is super fun, and the controls are pretty easy to master.”
“As long as you don't venture down to the streets and notice flat textures flying around, or stay away from the water (the sea is solid!), this is one of the most immersive VR experiences I can point to, with an amazing atmosphere, good visuals for current-gen VR, soothing and fitting music, and fun flying/floating mechanics.”
“You cruise around in a spaceship, but outside of that, there is no gameplay.”
“While I would not recommend this to people looking for lots of gameplay, as aside from collecting the turbo upgrades, there really isn't any I've found.”
“Finding upgrades for your turbo and landing to refuel is the extent of the gameplay; for the most part, you're just there to explore and not crash.”
optimization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users noting impressive graphics and smooth performance, especially for a free title. However, some players report occasional stuttering and frame rate drops, particularly during fast movements, indicating that further optimization could enhance the experience. Despite these issues, the game is considered well-optimized compared to other VR titles, with a strong emphasis on stability and performance.
“Graphics are very good and it's well optimized to run smoothly.”
“Gorgeous and well optimized.”
“By the way, kudos to the dev for the optimization; I usually prefer Unity because Unreal Engine either gets everything blurry or gives atrocious frame rates, but it is not the case here!”
“Needs to be optimized though.”
“Optimization needs some work.”
“I was probably getting 30 fps or lower with stuttering if I flew too fast.”
emotional
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, describing it as a dream come true that evokes nostalgia for futuristic worlds reminiscent of cyberpunk and sci-fi classics. The combination of immersive flight dynamics, stunning visuals, and calming music creates a unique atmosphere that can elicit strong feelings, including joy and even tears, despite occasional nausea. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to transport players into a captivating utopia, making it a memorable and worthwhile experience.
“This may have made me cry.”
“Now I've never written a review before, but this was special to me. If you've ever sat there like me and wondered what a world like Cyberpunk, like Blade Runner, like Altered Carbon, simply a futuristic utopia, what it would be like to fly a car around it, yeah, same... Growing up I was always into these kinds of cities, holographic utopias, specifically raining at night. Now the graphics aren't exactly groundbreaking, given the visuals are still stunning, the rain on your car rushes by due to velocity, the controls for quick and lenient maneuverability, given you need an iron stomach to endure it. The other flying cars racing by your screen as if there are others just like you in this city, just living their lives. The sense of perspective is above all the most incredible VR experience I have encountered to date, above such things as Lone Echo and even Half-Life Alyx. Yes, they're good games, but they don't strike me as emotionally as this does. This has become a dream come true for me. Not only am I able to do such a thing, but listening to music really calms you down in your travels. If you're looking for an amazing experience, or you just want to experience a utopia as stunning as this, I definitely recommend giving this masterpiece a download; after all, it is free.”
“This game made me feel like saying: 'I've seen things you people wouldn't believe.'”
replayability
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The game's replayability is generally viewed as limited due to its short length and lack of objectives, which may deter some players from returning. However, its straightforward gameplay and the potential for collecting speed enhancements offer a surprising level of replay value, particularly for those who enjoy exploration. Overall, while it may not provide extensive replayability, the immersive VR experience adds a unique appeal.
“Also, it's surprisingly replayable—especially once you realize you can find and collect all of the speed enhancements around the map.”
“The lack of objectives or goals may also limit the game's replayability for some players.”
“You're not going to get hours of gameplay or tons of replayability unless the developer adds more cities or things to do, but this really shows off the immersion that VR can give.”
“While the lack of objectives or goals may limit the game's replay value, the game's simple and straightforward gameplay makes it accessible to players of all skill levels.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many players reporting a smooth experience and minimal bugs or glitches. However, some users have encountered specific issues, particularly with Valve Index controllers and occasional loading glitches. Despite these minor setbacks, the game remains enjoyable and playable on various hardware configurations.
“Runs great on my mid-range PC, even on somewhat high graphics settings, and looks amazing.”
“Runs great with cool relaxing music and a very cool futuristic city that I enjoyed exploring.”
“Runs great on my mid-range PC, even on somewhat high graphics settings, and looks amazing.”
“Really good game, can't wait to see how it's developed later in time, but the problem I am having is playing this with Valve Index controllers; it seems buggy. Anyone else having this problem?”
“I had a few loading glitches early on, but overall the experience was perfectly playable.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing animations, particularly with vehicles that bend comically during flight, and various funny references scattered throughout the city. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements, which enhance the overall enjoyable experience, despite some limitations in gameplay variety.
“Literally one of my favorite experiences for VR to just enjoy and be in for a good while - very developed in my opinion, quality not quantity here although to be honest the quantity of buildings and stuff going on is great - the cars are funny when they turn; if you're very close up, you see some funny animation happening where the vehicle image 'bends' to follow the NPC's flight path, but that's the only bad thing I can say about it!”
“There is not much to do here; you can collect certain items to increase your boost and explore this fantastic place. There are also some funny references all around the city.”
“It's hilarious how much smoother it is to fly than in Elite Dangerous.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong desire for a more engaging game experience that incorporates grinding, suggesting a mix of tedious tasks leading to rewarding gear upgrades and optional side quests. However, many feel that the current grinding mechanics are excessively time-consuming, with some humorously noting that it would require a "second life" to fully engage with the grind. Overall, while the concept has potential, the current execution leaves players yearning for a more balanced approach.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game includes microtransactions, which some players are not fond of, yet they express a willingness to accept them for cosmetic items like ship furniture. The vibrant advertisements and neon lights enhance the immersive experience, making the presence of monetization less intrusive. Overall, while there are concerns about microtransactions, the game's aesthetic and atmosphere seem to mitigate some of the negativity associated with them.
“Heck, I don't like microtransactions, but if the devs want to sell ship furniture, go for it!”