Desert Ride Coaster

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Desert Ride Coaster is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by iNFINITE Production and was released on December 7, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Short rollercoaster ride synchronized with music.

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Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

It's free, making it accessible for anyone to try.
The experience provides a brief but enjoyable roller coaster simulation in VR.
The visuals are decent and the ride can be a fun demo for friends and family.

The ride is extremely short, lasting only about a minute, which may disappoint users.
There is a lack of meaningful interaction and gameplay, making it feel more like a tech demo than a game.
The audio experience is lacking, with music overshadowing the absence of realistic roller coaster sound effects.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The music in Desert Ride Coaster is a prominent feature, enhancing the experience but often overwhelming the ride's natural sounds, leading to mixed reviews. While some users appreciate the synchronization with the ride, many feel the music is excessively loud and detracts from the immersive quality that roller coaster sound effects could provide. Overall, a balance between music and authentic coaster sounds is needed for a more engaging experience.
- “Desert Ride Coaster is a free VR short rollercoaster ride synchronized with music.”
- “The music definitely adds to the experience, and the terrain is somewhat interesting to examine as you are on the ride.”
- “The background music drowns out any track noise that you would imagine hearing.”
- “The music is unnecessarily loud and made me want to gouge my ears out.”
- “There needs to be more natural sound, like actual roller coaster noise, and less music.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay aspect has been criticized for lacking meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, with users noting that it does not provide a traditional gaming experience. Some reviews suggest that the gameplay is minimal or non-existent, leading to a lack of engagement.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their bright and crisp visuals, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic.
- “The graphics were bright and crisp.”
- “Nice visuals.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with some users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more from the storyline.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers moderate replayability due to three distinct paths that players can choose from, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience different outcomes.
- “There are three slightly different paths, which adds significant replay value.”
- “The game offers multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices.”
- “With various character builds and strategies, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “There are three slightly different paths, so there is some replay value.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly on the Oculus Rift via Steam without any reported issues.
- “Runs great on the Oculus Rift on Steam.”