Audio Factory
- November 5, 2017
Get on SteamAudio Factory is a VR experience (Daydream port) showcasing spatial audio capabilities of the Resonance Audio SDK by Google. Explore each floor to experience how spatial audio contributes to the VR immersion. Requires: headphones (Bluetooth not supported) and Vive/Oculus Touch controllers.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Reviews
- The experience is immersive and engaging, especially with the sound design, making it a relaxing 10-minute demo.
- The visuals are colorful and stylized, providing a pleasant environment to explore.
- It's free and serves as a good introduction to VR and spatial audio technology.
- The game is very short, with limited replay value and a lack of depth in gameplay.
- Technical issues, such as floating above the ground and bugs, can detract from the experience.
- The overall experience feels shallow and underwhelming, lacking innovation despite being a Google product.
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple and low-poly, with a stylized aesthetic that holds up reasonably well, though they are not particularly impressive compared to other VR titles. While some users appreciate the colorful visuals and their role in enhancing the audio experience, overall, the graphics are considered basic and not the main focus of the game.
“Good low-poly colorful visuals.”
“Good graphics...check”
“Originally a daydream port, but still holds up okay due to its stylized visuals.”
“Simple graphics, nothing special, and very short.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The user did not provide any specific feedback on the story aspect of the game, indicating a lack of engagement or clarity regarding the narrative.
“The story is confusing and lacks depth.”
“There is little to no character development throughout the game.”
“The plot feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal but offers a decent and relaxing experience, though it lacks depth and variety.
“The gameplay may not be extensive, but what it offers is quite decent and relaxing.”
“There isn't much gameplay, but what it has to offer is quite decent and relaxing.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is criticized for its limited content, offering only about 10 minutes of engagement, and lacks interactive features for players to create or replay music. Users express disappointment over the abrupt ending of the music experience, with no options to continue or customize their musical experience.
“I was just getting immersed in the end music when it just stops and thanked me for playing. There's no option to restart the music or set up some instrument loops; you just have to exit.”
“Maybe 10 minutes worth of content unless you spend a lot of extra time at the end trying to make music.”
“At the end of the simulation, you 'pretend' to make music, but you're really not even doing that.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including bugs that cause characters to float unexpectedly, indicating a lack of polish and reliability in the game's performance.
“It was buggy; I was floating 1 meter above the ground and couldn't get down.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally relaxing and enhanced by 360 audio, though some users feel that it could be improved compared to other experiences.
“I recommend it because it features 360 audio and creates a really relaxing atmosphere.”
“I recommend it because it does have 360 audio and a really relaxing atmosphere, but I've definitely heard better.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players found the emotional aspect of the game particularly immersive, with the gear room's surround sound creating a strong sense of presence and realism that enhanced their overall experience.
“The gear room was my favorite; the sounds coming from every direction made me feel like I was truly immersed in the experience.”
“The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; I felt a genuine connection to the characters.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complemented the gameplay, enhancing the emotional moments and making me feel every high and low.”
