Castle Rock Beach, West Australia

About

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by Matt Newell and was released on September 26, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Virtual reality exploration and photography game taking place in Castle Rock Beach in Australia.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia screenshot

Skip User Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 195 reviews

graphics31 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully detailed environment that creates an immersive experience, making players feel as if they are truly at Castle Rock Beach.
It's a relaxing and calming walking simulator that allows players to explore and take photos, providing a perfect escape from reality, especially during stressful times.
The sound design and music enhance the atmosphere, contributing to a soothing experience that many players find enjoyable and therapeutic.

The VR mode is not fully functional without purchasing additional DLC, leading to frustration among players who expected a complete VR experience.
Some players reported technical issues, including crashes and poor performance on lower-end systems, which detracted from the overall experience.
The gameplay is limited, with many players feeling that there is not enough to do beyond walking around and taking pictures, making it feel more like a visual experience than a game.

graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
19%
7%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning visuals, realistic environments, and beautiful scenery that create an immersive experience. While some players noted performance issues on lower-end hardware, the overall aesthetic quality and attention to detail were highlighted as standout features. Additionally, there are various graphical settings available, allowing players to optimize their experience based on their hardware capabilities.
- “The graphics are stunning and very realistic.”
- “Drop dead gorgeous graphics, breathtaking scenery, and a neat soundtrack to round it all off.”
- “This is a very beautiful simulation - the graphics, music, and overall atmosphere are *chef's kiss*.”
- “That being said, I'd also like to request an 'extreme ultra' graphics mode which increases the draw distance by a silly amount, just so we can see what it would look like on a future unreleased card, albeit at very low frame rates today, or to really let DLSS stretch its legs.”
- “There are graphic sliders and settings, and I set everything to max (I actually preferred one step down on the anti-aliasing because the sharpest anti-aliasing setting caused some shimmer in the sand texture).”
- “Awesome realistic experience with next-gen graphics demonstrates how Unreal Engine 4, when well exploited, can give a real-like feeling; obviously runs a bit smooth due to high polygon details used but it's honorably optimized.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
30%
15%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and ethereal quality, perfectly complementing the stunning visuals and immersive environments. Players appreciate the well-curated soundtrack and the ability to adjust or turn off the music, allowing for a more personalized experience with natural sounds. While some find the music occasionally too fast-paced, the overall consensus highlights its contribution to a soothing and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.
- “The lo-fi music playing in the background fits the scenery very well.”
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal.”
- “The relaxing music coupled with the beautiful scenery is everything I didn't know I needed in a game.”
- “My only complaint with the game is that the music can be a little fast-paced at times, which can be distracting.”
- “I wish there was an option to simply turn off the music and instead hear the natural forest and beach sounds.”
- “Like drivel path but free, and instead of bad poetry, it has dull but unobtrusive music.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a meaningful story, functioning primarily as a short, visually appealing walking simulator without any plot or engaging narrative. Users express disappointment, suggesting that it offers little beyond a relaxing experience and recommend avoiding it for those seeking a more substantial gaming experience.
- “Personal story: I was supposed to go to the ocean for Thanksgiving, but plans changed (it's 2020) and this helped me feel a little better about being stuck at home.”
- “It's just a very short, extremely beautiful and relaxing walking simulator without any story.”
- “There are actual games that look like this with a plot that let you do stuff.”
- “Instead of a pointless plot, you just walk around.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning graphics and immersive sound design, creating a serene and captivating environment that encourages exploration and relaxation. Players often find themselves lost in the beauty of the simulation, with many expressing a desire for even more sensory enhancements to deepen the experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as a standout feature that leaves a lasting impression.
- “I keep coming back just to wander around. It took me 3 hours to actually collect all the photos, as every time I played, I got distracted enjoying the atmosphere.”
- “This is a very beautiful simulation - the graphics, music, and overall atmosphere are *chef's kiss*.”
- “The game’s serene atmosphere and photorealistic environments create a truly relaxing experience.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game showcases impressive visuals and utilizes DLSS support, making it a strong contender for VR walking sims, though it can be performance-intensive, particularly at 4K resolution, leading to stuttering on high-end rigs. While many users appreciate the optimization and overall smooth performance, some suggest that further optimization could enhance the experience without compromising the stunning graphics. Overall, it is regarded as well-optimized for its graphical fidelity, though some users experienced issues on lower-spec systems.
- “Looks fantastic and runs smoothly.”
- “Really beautiful game, well optimized and amazing to benchmark with!”
- “Bad stuttering at 4K resolution (RTX 3090, Ryzen 5900X), uninstalled after 15 minutes.”
- “I guess it could use a bit more optimization, but I understand if it is done for the wonderful visuals.”
- “This is one of the first VR walking sims I've found that can support DLSS, which will probably be required for the lower spec rigs in VR - it's pretty performance intensive.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its high quality, featuring detailed visuals and a soothing soundtrack that creates a relaxing experience. Players appreciate the variety of scenery, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This is some high quality relaxing gameplay with beautiful visuals, a soothing soundtrack, and a variety of scenery to take in.”
- “I love the details of this game; it has great quality, good gameplay, and more! :)”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with many expressing that it has a profound impact on their feelings, making it stand out among other titles.
- “Not a lot of games inspire me similarly to this one or make me feel so emotional.”
- “It's certainly had an emotional impact on me.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability has significantly improved following recent updates, with most glitches, particularly those causing players to go underground, being resolved. Players appreciate the developer's responsiveness to issues, enhancing the overall exploration experience.
- “Editing the review, since the game seems to have been updated and the majority of glitches that made you go underground seem to have been fixed.”
- “You can explore a detailed place, and the developer always responds to glitches.”

Skip Game Offers

Buy Castle Rock Beach, West Australia

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia
See offer on Steam

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip Games Like Castle Rock Beach, West Australia

90%784reviews

Mýrdalssandur, Iceland

2020

Casual Simulation

84%521reviews

Lushfoil Photography Sim

2025

Casual Simulation

93%614reviews

Explore Fushimi Inari

2019

Open World Simulation

95%386reviews

Gnomes & Goblins

2016

Casual Simulation

95%3.1kreviews

Google Earth VR

2016

Casual Simulation

More games like Castle Rock Beach, West Australia

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia is a open world simulation game.

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia is available on PC and Windows.

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia was released on September 26, 2020.

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia was developed by Matt Newell.

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia is a single player game.

Similar games include Mýrdalssandur, Iceland, Lushfoil Photography Sim, Explore Fushimi Inari, Gnomes & Goblins, Google Earth VR and others.

Castle Rock Beach, West Australia

Platforms

About

Buy Castle Rock Beach, West Australia