Deep Desktop
- June 20, 2024
- HBLD Productions
Get on Steam"Deep Desktop" is a game that utilizes monocular depth estimation algorithms to add depth and realism to your desktop screen. It automatically installs all the necessary requirements for the algorithms to function, and runs in real time with your screen content. The game also allows you to move into the scene displayed and eases the burden on your VR headset's GPU by using a second GPU.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The app provides an impressive 3D effect that enhances the viewing experience for videos, images, and games, making them feel more immersive.
- Setup is relatively easy, and once configured, the app can convert almost any 2D content into a 3D experience, which many users find enjoyable.
- The software has great potential and is considered a good value for the price, especially for those with powerful hardware who enjoy experimenting with VR settings.
- The user interface is poorly designed and can be confusing, leading to a frustrating experience for those unfamiliar with the software.
- There are significant performance issues, including visual glitches, distortion, and lag, especially when using lower-end hardware or streaming content.
- Installation and setup can be cumbersome, requiring multiple downloads and lengthy installation times, which detracts from the overall user experience.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as a cool concept, but the execution may leave players feeling uneasy, particularly when experienced on the Meta Quest 3. Users have tested the narrative across different VR platforms, indicating a mixed reception regarding its immersive quality.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find that the HUD elements in games like League of Legends can be distracting due to their flicker effect, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience and negatively impacts the perception of the 3D game world.
“For games like League of Legends, the HUD elements' depth flicker effect dramatically distracts from the gameplay, and I feel that the normal game world, which is made 3D, is worse when the HUD is activated.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent visual glitches such as warping, ghosting, and lag, particularly during streaming or gaming. Additionally, the user interface often freezes or locks, especially when using a headset, indicating a need for improvements in stability.
“If you're streaming content or playing a game, you will see several visual glitches, including warping, ghosting, lag, and some artifacts.”
“I often can't really click the UI as it freezes or locks. I think this always happens when I have my headset on. Please fix.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users praise the graphics for providing impressive 3D depth and a holographic effect, particularly when using virtual desktop with passthrough. However, some have experienced issues with specific platforms like Amazon Prime, which can be resolved by adjusting settings such as turning off graphics acceleration. Overall, the program is considered superior to other volumetric options available.
“If you do not mind (or if you enjoy) playing around with settings to get the best out of VR, this is one of the best programs I have ever used. It is far better than other volumetric options I have tried; literally anything on your screen has 3D depth, and the 'pop out' is holographic, especially if using virtual desktop with passthrough.”
