Carnival Games VR

Carnival Games VR is an unexpected hit in my house. The intuitive control scheme made it fun for gamers and non-gamers alike. While having multiple players was cumbersome, there is a nausea-free simple and enjoyable VR experience.

46%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

story, stability

40% User Score Based on 269 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 7 reviews

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Carnival Games VR is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Cat Daddy Games and was released on October 27, 2016. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Carnival Games VR offers a virtual reality experience with 12 carnival games, including Golden Arm and Shooting Gallery. Players can explore the park, interact with patrons, and earn tickets for virtual prizes. The game provides an immersive environment for hours of fun.

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 269 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic carnival games, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
Many players found the mini-games to be engaging and entertaining, with a good variety of challenges that encourage replayability.
Some users reported that the game works well on certain VR headsets, providing a colorful and immersive carnival atmosphere.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and compatibility issues, particularly on Oculus headsets, making it unplayable for many users.
Several players noted that the controls and physics are inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many reviews indicate a lack of developer support and updates, leaving the game feeling abandoned and broken for a significant number of players.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
79%
16%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many users noting that it does not offer a compelling narrative or engaging mechanics. Instead, it is described as a casual, fun experience reminiscent of a carnival ride, appealing more to those seeking light entertainment rather than a rich storyline. Compatibility issues with various VR headsets, particularly the Meta Quest 2, have also been a significant point of frustration among players.
- “Some people just aren't interested in an FPS or enthralling story, but enjoy nice laid-back immersive experiences.”
- “There is nothing cutting edge here, no story to follow and no 'hidden mechanics' to learn through extended play, it's just a fun little time passer like a real carnival.”
- “It's a cross between Disney's Haunted Mansion and the Toy Story Mania ride.”
- “The game crashed as soon as I went in the first mission on Oculus; I don't recommend it for anyone on Windows 11 Oculus.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and polish, featuring a colorful, cartoony carnival aesthetic that enhances the overall fun experience. However, there are significant compatibility issues reported, particularly for users with AMD graphics cards, which detracts from the enjoyment for some players. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, they are not groundbreaking, and the game's performance can be inconsistent depending on the hardware used.
- “The graphics are great, and the game is super fun.”
- “Very cute and graphically polished game.”
- “Overall though, a very polished VR game that played without a single graphical hiccup.”
- “Changed my review to not recommended because it is broken for people using AMD graphics cards after an update and has been for years now.”
- “This game will only work with an NVIDIA graphics card!”
- “For those who have issues with it crashing, I think it might have to do with the RTX graphics card based on what I've seen people write.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay is generally praised for its excellent mechanics, intuitive controls, and enjoyable experience, particularly in the context of virtual reality. However, some users note that it lacks depth, with many elements feeling simplistic or repetitive, making it more of a casual time passer than a fully engaging game. While the sports addon offers improved shooting mechanics, the overall experience may not justify a higher price point for some players.
- “The sports addon content, which offers basketball arcade shooting, is playable and offers better shooting mechanics than other VR games I've tried.”
- “The friendly and simple gameplay makes it easy to enjoy.”
- “Looking forward to showing this off to friends, as it's a short, enjoyable little experience with very intuitive gameplay.”
- “I understand this is virtual reality, but that doesn't always mean the controls will mimic real-life mechanics in VR space.”
- “For a game from late 2016, I doubt it'll have any gameplay fixes, just compatibility updates.”
- “The tracking issues don't help, but the actual moment-to-moment gameplay is so morbidly boring that you may need medical attention to resuscitate you from this virtual reality yawn-fest.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezes occurring both at launch and during gameplay, often around the 10-minute mark. While some users have found temporary workarounds, such as running the game in compatibility mode, many report persistent crashes and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these problems, a portion of the community still enjoys the game, highlighting that not all aspects are affected by these stability issues.
- “There's certainly some bugs in a few of the games, but most of the games are bug-free and play excellently.”
- “The game freezes on launch; the community solution is to run in compatibility mode and as an administrator.”
- “Amazingly fun with decent controls, but the game just freezes after 10 or so minutes of gameplay every time without fail. It's the only game that does this for me; save your money and do not buy it until it's fixed.”
- “I love this game on the PS4, but it freezes on the PC, and the forums are filled with people complaining about it, with no help in sight.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find the mini-games enjoyable and challenging enough to warrant repeated play, others feel that the limited number of games and zones can lead to a sense of tedium for solo players. The high scores and fun mechanics do provide some incentive for replay, but the overall experience may feel short for some.
- “Some of the games can be quite challenging (to get the high tier scores) and thus adds some replayability.”
- “The mini games are so much fun, excellent tracking and great replayability factor.”
- “Although there are not enough games/zones, the ones that are available have very high replay value.”
- “I enjoyed this game a great deal more than I expected, although I feel it has limited replay value for solo players as some of the games become a bit tedious quickly.”
- “Some of the games can be quite challenging (to get the high tier scores) and thus add some replayability.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game is characterized by loud, carnival-themed tracks that enhance the vibrant and colorful atmosphere, complementing the quirky character designs. While some users noted technical issues with music playback, the overall experience is described as fun and engaging, supported by a lively musical backdrop.
- “This is a fun set of mini games with a bright, colorful, musical atmosphere.”
- “Too much work to make a black screen pop up and music play.”
- “The design is bright, colorful, and the characters dotted around the carnival are quirky, with loud carnival-themed music and sound effects throughout the game.”
- “This is a fun set of mini-games with a bright, colorful, musical atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and limiting for solo play due to the need to grind for tickets, others believe the experience justifies the effort and ticket cost. Overall, the grind may detract from replay value for some, but can be enjoyable for others.
- “I enjoyed this game a great deal more than I expected, although I feel it has limited replay value for solo players as some of the gameplay becomes a bit tedious quickly.”
- “You have to unlock them by grinding tickets.”
- “Some might find it very grindy or boring, but for me, it was easily worth the ticket price.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Players report that the game's optimization is inconsistent, with smooth initial performance on the Rift S followed by crashes during gameplay, suggesting a need for patches. Additionally, the requirement to unlock certain areas and games using performance-based tickets introduces a grind that may affect overall enjoyment.
- “Certain areas and games have to be unlocked using tickets, and tickets are based on performance, so it adds a small grind to it.”
- “Certain areas and games have to be unlocked using tickets, which are based on performance, leading to a frustrating grind.”
- “The optimization feels lacking, as the game often struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense moments.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that hindered my progress, making the overall experience feel unpolished and frustrating.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for being genuinely funny and crafted with a high level of professionalism.
- “This is actually very funny and well made.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn attention due to its promotional advertisements on platforms like Steam, which highlighted its upcoming compatibility with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, influencing users' purchasing decisions.
- “I bought this game based on the advertisement on Steam that it was coming soon to HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, but the monetization model is frustrating.”
- “The in-game purchases feel excessive and detract from the overall experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending more money.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a vibrant and colorful environment, enhanced by lively music and dynamic elements, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience for players.
- “This is a fun set of mini games with a bright, colorful, musical atmosphere.”
- “Colorful, immersive atmosphere with a lot of moving objects.”

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Carnival Games VR is a casual sport game.

Carnival Games VR is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

Carnival Games VR was released on October 27, 2016.

Carnival Games VR was developed by Cat Daddy Games.

Carnival Games VR has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Carnival Games VR is a single player game.

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