BRINK Traveler
- September 9, 2021
- BRINK XR
"Brink Traveler is a virtual reality experience that transports you to stunning natural locations in full 3D. Explore 32 unique spots across 22 destinations, learn from a virtual guide, collect points of interest, and shoot photos. Download only the locations you wish to see, with regular content updates adding more destinations. Brink XR is a member of 1% for the Planet, donating at least 1% of total annual sales to environmental organizations."
Reviews
- Incredible photogrammetry and stunning visuals that create a realistic experience of beautiful locations.
- Intuitive user interface and informative content about each location enhance the exploration experience.
- Great for virtual tourism, allowing users to visit hard-to-reach places from the comfort of their home.
- Limited movement areas in each location can feel restrictive and reduce the overall immersion.
- Many locations are similar, primarily featuring rocky landscapes, leading to a lack of variety.
- Downloading each scene individually can be tedious and disrupt the flow of the experience.
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their outstanding quality and attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of diverse landscapes, which enhances the immersive experience. While the visuals on the Quest are better than expected, players recommend the PCVR version for its superior fidelity. However, some users feel that the limited content does not justify the price, and there is a desire for more in-game graphical settings.
“Graphics on Quest are better than expected, but I much prefer the PCVR version as it looks astounding on the Reverb G2.”
“The visuals are pretty good; just be realistic with your expectations of 3D scanning technology.”
“This is an incredible nature trekking experience that has a fantastic graphical fidelity of the locations it contains.”
“Even if some of the visuals are well done, there isn't enough content here to justify the price.”
“I do wish there were some in-game graphical settings available though.”
“Graphics on Quest are better than expected, but I much prefer the PC VR version as it looks astounding on the Reverb G2.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is praised for its immersive experience, particularly on PCVR with the HP Reverb G2, which offers stunning graphics. While users encountered some technical issues on the Oculus Quest 2, such as needing to adjust settings to avoid bugs, the overall narrative engagement remains strong and is considered a highlight of the VR experience.
“However, once you do that, the app runs perfectly fine on the Meta Quest 2.”
“That said, this application is absolutely beautiful; things like this are 99% of what I bought my Quest to do.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall experience, complementing the controls and narration effectively. However, players express a desire for features like the ability to listen to their own music and improved multiplayer options.
“The controls, narration, and music all add to a perfect experience.”
“I wish there was an option to listen to my own music while playing.”
“The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“It would be great to have online multiplayer to share the music experience with others.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-structured, offering a mix of challenges that keep players invested. Users appreciate the intuitive controls and the variety of mechanics that enhance the overall experience. However, some have noted occasional pacing issues that can disrupt the flow of play.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stunning visuals and smooth performance, indicating effective optimization.
“The game features very beautiful scenes and runs smoothly!”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs; the frame rates are consistently high, making for an enjoyable experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment in the game's lack of replayability, noting that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit it, especially given its high price point.
“I can understand maybe COVID has had a massive impact on the team being able to actually go out and take photographs or videos for site preparation, but at this price tag and with zero replayability, what do I do if I want to go back?”
“The lack of replayability really hurts the overall experience; once you've completed the game, there's no incentive to return.”
“After finishing the game, I found that there was nothing left to explore or experience again, which makes it feel like a one-time playthrough.”