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Bigscreen Beta

84%Game Brain Score
story, optimization
stability, monetization
84% User Score Based on 4,944 reviews

Platforms

PCPCVirtual RealityVirtual RealityWindowsWindowsOculus VROculus VRWindows Mixed RealityWindows Mixed Reality

About

"Bigscreen Beta" is a virtual reality game that lets you watch videos with friends through desktop screen sharing, premium 3D movies, and user-uploaded video files. It also offers a customizable movie theater environment, up to three virtual monitors, and the ability to play games on large screens. This game provides a social and immersive experience for watching movies and playing games with others in a virtual setting.

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Bigscreen Beta screenshot
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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,944 reviews
story16 positive mentions
stability60 negative mentions

  • Bigscreen Beta offers a fun and immersive way to watch movies and shows with friends in a virtual environment, making it feel like a real cinema experience.
  • The app is free and provides a variety of environments and features, including the ability to stream your desktop and watch content from various sources.
  • The social aspect of Bigscreen allows users to connect with others, making it a great platform for hanging out and sharing experiences.
  • The app has significant issues with moderation, leading to encounters with inappropriate content and disruptive users in public rooms.
  • Many users report technical problems, including crashes, audio issues, and difficulties with the user interface, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The requirement for all users to purchase tickets for rented movies limits the ability to watch films together, making it less appealing for group viewing.
  • story
    98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game's story aspect is minimal or non-existent, with many users focusing on its functionality as a media streaming app rather than a narrative experience. While it offers a social platform for watching movies and hanging out with friends, the lack of a compelling story or engaging content leaves players feeling that it is primarily a tool for media consumption rather than a traditional game. Overall, the emphasis is on its technical performance and user experience rather than any narrative depth.

    • “To start off the review a bit of back story... I was a big VR skeptic in the sense I thought it was a gimmick for the longest time and a hindrance with all of the sensors and such.”
    • “You've cut this story down to the bone.”
    • “You know your story's already been told.”
    • “Mods don't listen, don't respond, and don't respect your side of the story.”
  • optimization
    92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the application receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its smooth performance and high-quality graphics, some report significant issues, particularly after recent updates, leading to stuttering and poor streaming quality. Users with high-resolution setups or specific configurations may experience additional challenges, but there is optimism for future improvements.

    • “Very well optimized.”
    • “The graphics are top-notch and the performance is smooth and seamless.”
    • “With the amount of customization options, excellent performance, and viability for doing so many different things in VR, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try given its price tag (free).”
    • “After a recent update, using these settings decreased game performance drastically, making it difficult and uncomfortable to play games in this way.”
    • “Games have become unplayable with crazy stuttering, sad, time to find some replacement.”
    • “It's really a great application with a lot of potential... however, it's marred by poor performance when streaming which seems to be more related to the codec/compression it's using rather than actual stream performance, because when you're streaming and the scene moves a lot the video morphs terribly which makes images look out of shape.”
  • graphics
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the app are generally praised for their high quality and immersive experience, with many users noting smooth performance and realistic lighting effects. However, some critiques highlight issues with distant visuals, such as blurry skylines and limited graphical options, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the visuals are considered impressive, especially for a free application, and users appreciate the variety of visual formats available.

    • “The graphics are top-notch and the performance is smooth and seamless.”
    • “The app's graphics and sound design are top-notch, creating an immersive and realistic experience.”
    • “Crisp visuals, also doesn't hit the performance of desktop mode.”
    • “Also, just a graphics opinion, it would be nice to have the stars in the sky and the skyscrapers in the distance be a lot clearer because when you look into the distance it is really blurry and bland. It really doesn't feel like I'm out on a balcony at that point; I think the sky and skyline should be stunning, although I understand there could be a graphics memory issue.”
    • “No more customization, still no language support, no HDR support, very limited set of scenery, poor performance and visuals at the same time. Everything looks pixelated and I can't set supersampling.”
    • “Under the settings option, I had to set graphics to low and turned off animated characters, shadows, etc.”
  • stability
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the application is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, a frustrating user interface, and issues such as freezing and choppy video playback. While some improvements have been noted over time, many still experience significant glitches that hinder usability, particularly in multiplayer settings. Overall, the application is seen as a mixed bag, offering great potential but marred by persistent technical problems.

    • “No bugs to be seen, very nice environments, runs great, looks great.”
    • “Runs great for gaming, provides attractive environments, allows multiplayer, and it's free!”
    • “Otherwise the game's rooms look great and runs great as well.”
    • “The whole program has become buggy and even in single player mode is barely usable.”
    • “Terrible audio glitches have made the app unusable.”
    • “Freezes on initial loading screen, desktop never loads in, screen/video never appears.”
  • music
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the app is praised for its versatility, allowing users to enjoy a wide range of content, from movies to live music, in a social virtual environment. However, some users express frustration with audio management, particularly when loud music interferes with conversations. Overall, the platform is seen as a great space for discovering new music and enjoying shared experiences, though improvements in audio controls would enhance the experience.

    • “And it's within these music lobbies, where I found absolute bangers and bands that I listen to daily, which changed my life.”
    • “Bigscreen delivers a simple yet refined space to kick it with others and enjoy whatever it is you like - movies, TV, music, and more.”
    • “This would be so awesome for live music.”
    • “You can't lower or mute audio on a server you join if they're playing music too loud to hear people talk over.”
    • “I have a turtle beach and either I can't hear and my friends can, or they can't hear or I can, or I can't hear them talking but they can hear the movie, or the other way around, it never works out; we end up using Teamspeak and a music bot to circumvent that mess.”
    • “You will be in a room watching a movie when suddenly weird loud music comes on and inappropriate content will be on the big screen.”
  • monetization
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for its excessive ads and intrusive microtransactions, which detract from the overall experience. Users express frustration over the lack of meaningful updates to moderation tools and the introduction of unwanted features, while also lamenting the inability to remove ads through a paid option. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as exploitative, overshadowing the game's potential enjoyment.

    • “You can also watch 3D movies on this thing (good ones, not gimmicky ones) either through in-game purchase options or by owning a 3D movie yourself.”
    • “Has a ton of ads and garbage payment models.”
    • “The ads make it super unbearable.”
    • “You watch a movie and that's 11 ads for 28 minutes.”
  • humor
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users finding it both funny and charming, particularly in social settings where they can share experiences and content with friends. Many highlight the enjoyment of watching movies and sharing funny videos together, although some note technical issues like lag during larger gatherings. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the social experience, making it a favorite among users.

    • “Very funny and charming.”
    • “It was hilarious!”
    • “At first I was: ok this is funny.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay experience is described as lacking meaningful interaction and gameplay loops, leading to a less immersive experience. While some users appreciate the cinematic aspect of playing on a large virtual screen, many feel that the overall gameplay does not meet expectations.

    • “You can enjoy your favorite games on a massive virtual screen, making your gameplay even more engaging and cinematic.”
    • “Unfortunately, it just doesn't cut it when it comes to an immersive gameplay experience.”
    • “✓ it's just gameplay”
    • “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
    • “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
    • “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highlighted by its immersive virtual movie theater, which fosters a social and interactive experience among friends. While it offers a laid-back and mature environment, concerns about user trust and safety can lead to a toxic atmosphere that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game provides a relaxing escape from reality, enhanced by detailed environments and features like the lay down option.

    • “The virtual movie theater is another highlight, allowing you to watch films with friends as if you were in the same room, complete with a social and interactive atmosphere.”
    • “The lay down feature is a game changer, as well as detailed and atmospheric environments; definitely recommend.”
    • “This can undermine user trust and safety, leading to a toxic atmosphere that drives away users seeking a positive experience.”
    • “It's a fun social application that is more professional than other VR social games, trading comprehensive customization capability for a laid-back but more respectfully mature atmosphere.”
    • “Also, it can be nice to let you view your existing multi-screen setup in a relaxing, neutral atmosphere, away from the troubles of the real world.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often requiring significant time investment, with some suggesting the need for a second account to manage the grind effectively. Additionally, the invite system and lack of a robust friends system contribute to the overall frustration with the grinding experience.

    • “The invite system is a bit tedious, with no developed 'friends' system.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a mix of surprise and amusement regarding the emotional engagement of the game, highlighting moments of unexpected connection and humor, particularly through interactions with chatty characters. This blend of humor and personal expression contributes to a unique emotional experience within the game.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the game's "infinite replayability," indicating that it offers endless opportunities for players to engage with the content repeatedly without losing interest.

    • “Infinite replayability.”
    • “Infinite replayability.”

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86h Median play time
216h Average play time
24-300h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 14 analyzed playthroughs

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