Blueplanet VR v2
- June 15, 2020
- Blueplanet VR
Get on SteamBlueplanet VR Explore v2 is an extensive collection of nearly 100 volumetric experiences of powerful scenic and cultural heritage locations worldwide, ranging from sacred temples in Indonesia to stunning natural locations found across the southwestern US. BPVR offers full spatial presence and exploration within these remarkable dioramas, some even offering hang gliding flight experiences over spec…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Blueplanet VR offers stunning photogrammetry and immersive environments, making it a great way to explore places you may never visit in real life.
- The app is well-crafted with high-quality visuals and ambient sounds that enhance the overall experience, providing a sense of relaxation and exploration.
- There are ongoing plans for future content updates, which keeps the experience fresh and exciting for users who enjoy virtual tourism.
- The app suffers from issues such as low-resolution textures and geometry errors that can break immersion, particularly in vegetation and water scenes.
- Many users find the price point to be steep for the amount of content available, with some suggesting it would be better to wait for a sale.
- There are technical issues, such as crashes when accessing the Steam menu, and limited movement options, which can hinder the overall experience.
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its gentle ambiance and effective integration with sound effects and particle effects, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users note that the ambient tracks are too short and repetitive, and some express a desire for more background music to improve immersion, particularly in VR settings. Additionally, there are complaints about the lack of sound in certain areas, detracting from the intended atmosphere.
“Gentle music, sound effects, and particle effects add a nice touch to the experience.”
“The photogrammetry in combination with the ambient music, sounds, and particle effects do an incredible job of conveying the majesty of each scene.”
“Add some background music; it would be great as well.”
“Also a small nitpick: ambient music tracks are too short in most scenes and they loop over and over.”
“It was buggy, clunky, most of the places you could visit are super pixelated, and there is no sound or music to immerse yourself in the 'VR' experience.”
“The ambient music tracks are too short in most scenes and they loop over and over.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is centered around exploring a vast library of intriguing locations, which captivates players' interest. However, there are concerns regarding controller support for Oculus Quest users, potentially limiting the experience for some. Overall, the narrative is enhanced by impressive photogrammetry, making it particularly appealing for those who appreciate detailed environments.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users noting poor visuals and limited movement within the environment. However, others have praised the overall quality of the visuals, comparing them favorably to other titles, and have found that adjusting settings for Oculus Rift can significantly enhance the experience by reducing stuttering and improving clarity.
“Visuals for the most part look great!”
“Graphics are similar to the lab, when you visit for example the cave in Iceland.”
“Note for Oculus Rift users, after using Oculus Tray Tool and setting default super sampling to 1.9 as recommended elsewhere, the graphics improved and most stuttering went away.”
“The visuals and ability to move around the environment are very poor.”
“Graphics are similar to the lab, when you visit, for example, the cave in Iceland.”
“Note for Oculus Rift users: after using Oculus Tray Tool and setting default super sampling to 1.9 as recommended elsewhere, the graphics improved and most stuttering went away.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its low resource usage, allowing players to increase super sampling settings significantly without sacrificing performance. Users report that utilizing tools like the Oculus Debug Tool and Oculus Tray Tool can enhance graphics and reduce stuttering, resulting in a stable and visually appealing experience.
“Performance-wise, it's extremely low on resources, therefore you can crank up the supersampling plenty and enjoy how crisp everything looks while maintaining a solid and stable framerate.”
“Performance-wise, it's extremely low on resources, therefore you can crank up the supersampling plenty and enjoy how crisp everything looks while maintaining a solid and stable framerate.”
“Note for Oculus Rift users: after using the Oculus Tray Tool and setting the default super sampling to 1.9 as recommended elsewhere, the graphics improved and most stuttering went away.”
“Performance-wise, it's extremely low on resources; therefore, you can crank up the super sampling plenty and enjoy how crisp everything looks while maintaining a solid and stable frame rate.”
“You can go up to 2x with the Oculus Debug Tool and maintain acceptable performance.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, being described as buggy and clunky, with many environments appearing pixelated. Additionally, the lack of sound and music detracts from the overall immersive experience.
“It was buggy and clunky; most of the places you could visit are super pixelated, and there is no sound or music to immerse yourself in the VR experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive, allowing players to feel as though they are truly inside the environment and fully absorbing its unique qualities.
“Sometimes it's like walking inside the place and absorbing the atmosphere.”
