Astro VR
- June 14, 2024
- Light-Year Simulations, LLC
Get on Steam"Astro VR" is a realistic astronomy simulation for VR, offering an authentic tour of our solar system and thousands of nearby stars and exoplanets. Experience accurate locations, sizes, and textures of celestial bodies, with correct orientations and habitability zone calculations for a truly immersive journey. Also compatible with non-VR platforms using keyboard and mouse. * Realistic astronomy simulation for VR and non-VR platforms * Authentic representation of solar system objects and nearby stars * Accurate data and calculations for celestial body positions, sizes, and orientations
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an impressive and educational VR experience, allowing players to explore a vast number of celestial objects and exoplanets.
- Seamless integration of VR and flat screen modes enhances accessibility, making it enjoyable for both VR enthusiasts and PC users.
- The attention to scientific detail and the ability to manipulate time while observing celestial movements provide a unique and engaging exploration experience.
- The movement and navigation system can be confusing, making it difficult to travel and inspect planets effectively.
- There are some performance issues reported, particularly on certain hardware setups, and the game does not work on SteamDeck.
- The user interface is considered rough, and players expressed a desire for more information on celestial objects and improved navigation tools.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have noted that disabling the embedded graphics card in favor of an installed NVIDIA card can lead to performance issues, suggesting that the game's graphics may not be optimized for such configurations.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have reported performance issues when disabling the embedded graphics card in favor of the NVIDIA card on laptops, suggesting that this optimization choice may not yield the expected benefits.
“Interestingly enough, I had my embedded graphics card turned off on my laptop to favor using the installed NVIDIA card, and that seemed to cause a performance issue.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the story is engaging and immersive, effectively utilizing the capabilities of the Meta Quest 2 to enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the depth of the plot and character development, which contribute to a compelling gameplay experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point of the game.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has garnered attention, with users sharing their initial impressions through video reviews that highlight various aspects of the experience. However, specific details about the gameplay mechanics or features are not provided in the texts.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for the ability to play their own music or watch YouTube videos while exploring the game, indicating a preference for more personalized audio experiences.
“I wish we could listen to our own music, or watch YouTube videos while we're exploring.”
