Binaural Odyssey

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Binaural Odyssey is a single player action game. It was developed by Yle Sandbox and was released on October 15, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

See how sounds and shapes help mental health in virtual reality. The aim of Binaural Odyssey is to create and guide the user’s emotions. The virtual world reacts to the eyes of the viewer and creates visual shapes from whichever direction the user looks at.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

Binaural Odyssey offers a relaxing experience with mesmerizing visuals and sounds, making it a chill environment for users.
It's free to try, which allows users to experience the app without any financial commitment.
The app has potential as a unique visual and auditory diversion, especially when paired with personal music.

The application lacks meaningful gameplay, interaction, and game loops, leading many to question its classification as a game.
There are technical issues, including crashes on startup and problems with running the application smoothly on certain VR setups.
Concerns have been raised about the developer's claims regarding mental health benefits, which may be misleading and potentially harmful.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its relaxing and evolving nature, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the visual experience. While some users wished for audio reactivity to create a more interactive music visualizer, the subtle changes in the soundtrack and its patterns contribute to a captivating and chill atmosphere. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a tranquil auditory experience alongside engaging visuals.
- “Beautiful odyssey, sit back and relax and enjoy the music.”
- “If you want a relaxing, chill experience with cool patterns of music, sounds, shapes & colors, then this app is a must download!”
- “Neverending music and light show.”
- “At first I thought the song was on a loop, and there are patterns to the music that you'll hear, but then the music and sounds kept changing ever so subtly.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect of the software has been criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or gameplay loops, leading to a perception that it does not offer a traditional gaming experience.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, as users report frequent crashes on Oculus Rift and Meta Quest Link setups, hindering their ability to engage with the narrative. The game is only playable through Virtual Desktop on Quest 2, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story is poorly developed and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- “Character motivations are weak, leaving the narrative feeling disjointed and unconvincing.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are perceived as disjointed and lacking a cohesive design, failing to create a well-structured visual experience for the user.
- “The visuals are random; there is no well-scripted sequence to gradually guide the user through some experience.”
- “The graphics are lackluster and fail to impress.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent and detracts from the overall experience.”