Becoming Homeless: A Human Experience

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**NOTE: You must have both controllers turned on for the experience to start World Premiere - Tribeca Film Festival 2017 This Experience is meant to be "paired" with a reading from Jeremy Bailenson's new book, Experience On Demand: What Virtual Reality Is, How It Works, and What It Can Do, Chapter 3 - Walking in the Shoes of Another. The VR provides the experience, the chapter provides…

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

Becoming Homeless: A Human Experience screenshot

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

The game provides a unique and educational experience that helps players empathize with the homeless situation.
It is technically sound, running well on various VR systems without major glitches.
The storytelling aspect, particularly the real-life accounts of homeless individuals, adds depth to the experience.

The game is very short, with a runtime of about 10 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Many users experienced loading issues, making it difficult to access the game.
The gameplay is limited and lacks interactivity, primarily consisting of point-and-click mechanics.

graphics
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The graphics are generally considered average and unremarkable, lacking any standout features or innovation. While the voiceover is acceptable, the overall visual presentation does not elevate the gameplay experience, leaving players wanting more in terms of quality and creativity.
- “The first 90% of the game is all generic, nothing special about it, just average graphics, no real 'lesson'.”
- “It could have been made with better graphics.”
story
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The story aspect is considered significant, with users expressing a desire for a more detailed exploration of the homeless experience to enhance the narrative depth.
- “The story was important to hear.”
- “There could have been a more detailed story of your homeless experience.”
- “The story felt underdeveloped and lacked depth.”
- “I found the narrative to be confusing and poorly executed.”