Apollo 11 VR HD

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Apollo 11 VR HD offers a fully immersive experience of the historic Apollo 11 mission. Explore the Saturn V rocket, experience the launch, and walk on the moon's surface in virtual reality. This educational game provides a realistic and engaging way to learn about one of humanity's greatest achievements.

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

story6 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game offers a stunning and immersive experience, allowing players to feel as if they are part of the Apollo 11 mission with beautiful graphics and realistic audio.
Many players found the use of actual NASA recordings and quotes to enhance the emotional impact of the experience, making it a nostalgic journey for those who remember the moon landing.
The interactive elements, while limited, provide a fun challenge and the opportunity to engage with the mission in a unique way, appealing to both space enthusiasts and casual players.

Numerous players experienced significant motion sickness and tracking issues, particularly with certain VR headsets, making the game unplayable for some.
The game is criticized for its short length and lack of depth, with many feeling it is more of a cinematic experience than a true game, leading to disappointment regarding replay value.
Technical issues such as crashes, poor controller support, and inability to skip cutscenes detracted from the overall experience, leaving some players frustrated.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the Apollo 11 mission is brought to life through immersive VR experiences that combine actual recordings with interactive elements, allowing players to feel as if they are part of the historic journey from launch to lunar landing. While the narrative is engaging and educational, some users noted that it could benefit from additional mission details and smoother controls on certain VR systems. Overall, the experience is highly recommended for space enthusiasts, offering a unique perspective that surpasses traditional media.
- “It puts you inside the Apollo 11 mission as it happens, with enough attention to detail that it really feels like you are there.”
- “The storytelling, audio clips, and interstellar-esque soundtrack really turn what would have already been an incredible experience into a life-changing one, and one that I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on.”
- “It brings the story of Apollo 11 to life and allows you to get closer than ever before.”
- “Decent enough to get a 3D video on the Apollo 11 mission, but expect some nuances that deviate from the real deal.”
- “My only (very slight quibble) would be I would have liked to see the re-entry sequence go all the way, opening the parachute and landing in the ocean, which the story does not quite go that far.”
- “I was also hoping to see more parts of the mission, like the lunar capture burn, re-docking with the command module after lunar ascent, crew transfer, etc., but overall it was a satisfying experience and quite cinematic.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty, realism, and ability to convey a sense of scale, particularly during key moments like the moon launch. However, some users noted issues with low-quality visuals and graphical glitches that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are often described as excellent and immersive, there are inconsistencies that affect the game's visual impact.
- “The graphics are very good, and give you some kind of sense of the enormity of the moon launch.”
- “Absolutely fantastic VR mini-movie with great visuals and a stunning sense of scale.”
- “Much nicer graphics than in the original, lots of small detail.”
- “The graphics are very low quality, and that is the biggest issue I have with this; I simply wasn't in awe once.”
- “There were some graphical glitches in the command module (shadow mismatch in one eye) and some rocks on the lunar surface popping in and out of view in the peripheral vision, which I guess is due to the extra wide field of view.”
- “Not sure how your graphic artist could have made this mistake.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and how well it complements the visuals, while others criticize the use of "inspirational influencer music" and express a desire for alternative soundtracks. Suggestions for improvement include licensing music from notable films like 'First Man' and ensuring that turning off the music does not affect voice audio. Overall, while many find the soundtrack to enhance the experience, there are calls for more thoughtful integration and variety.
- “The music matches the graphics well and it is a great experience.”
- “The storytelling, audio clips, and interstellar-esque soundtrack really turn what would have already been an incredible experience into a life-changing one, and one that I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on.”
- “The music is a class of its own here!”
- “Would have been a lot better without the inspirational influencer music in every scene.”
- “I do not want to listen to the music at all (did they?), but depending on the section, turning off the music also turned off the voices.”
- “For the devs, the only thing I would like to see different is for the Atlas lift-off to have no music and blast the archive sounds of the launch at a very high volume.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its stunning graphics and immersive experience, particularly during the intense moments of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The emotional impact of these sequences, combined with a desire for even more detailed visuals, highlights the game's ability to evoke a strong sense of realism and connection to the experience of space travel.
- “Very good graphics and atmosphere.”
- “When it happened, I felt like it was fitting due to how pilots might've felt, specifically right after exiting the atmosphere.”
- “I balled my eyes out as we were leaving the earth's atmosphere.”
- “When we reach space during the start, I would make the earth even more detailed, especially the moment the rocket is joining us from the lower parts of the atmosphere.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay experience is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting frequent crashes and disorienting bugs, while others praise the smoothness of the mechanics and high-quality textures. Despite the potential for a captivating experience, many feel that significant improvements are needed to enhance overall gameplay satisfaction. Cinematic mode is recommended by some as a preferable alternative to the standard gameplay.
- “The textures are very good and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Cinematic mode is the way to go as the gameplay bits are a bit annoying, to be honest.”
- “Cannot recommend, the game crashes way too much for me to the point where I can't even get to the gameplay.”
- “Extremely disorienting and buggy gameplay.”
- “I want to love this 'experience', I really do, but until they can make effective changes to allow all forms of gameplay, I'm going to have to say no to this one; much to my dismay... it's such a shame really, all in all it's a beautifully told experience.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed; while some players report a generally flawless experience, others face significant issues, including lengthy troubleshooting and disorienting bugs. Graphical glitches, such as shadow mismatches and pop-in effects, have also been noted, particularly in specific areas.
- “I didn't encounter any glitches during my gameplay.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any noticeable issues.”
- “There were no stability problems that affected my experience.”
- “It could be good, but every time it needs 4 hours of troubleshooting as it runs only on Steam, the nightmare of every PC enthusiast.”
- “Extremely disorienting and buggy gameplay.”
- “There were some graphical glitches in the command module (shadow mismatch in one eye) and some rocks on the lunar surface popping in and out of view in the peripheral vision, but the rest of the experience was flawless.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a deeply immersive emotional experience, with players feeling a strong connection to the environment and narrative. The intense atmosphere is enhanced by stunning visuals, particularly the striking moon, and a poignant soundtrack that resonates with the overall emotional tone.
- “Made me feel like I was there!”
- “It was so emotional, intense, and immersive.”
- “The moon basically fills your entire horizon, with crystal clear textures of the surface, and a very emotional soundtrack.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, but it serves as an impressive showcase for VR technology and can be enjoyable to revisit occasionally.
- “Not a huge amount of replay value, but it's very cool to show VR to others, and it's fun to go back and experience it every now and then.”