Desktop Portal
- March 11, 2020
- CircuitLord
Get on Steam"Desktop Portal" is an advanced Addon for SteamVR, allowing you to spawn in windows from your desktop, put them anywhere in your VR playspace, and customize them with features like anchoring, resizing, and opacity control. The addon also includes a sleek UI, input blocking, and a replacement for the SteamVR Library. It works best with Windows 10 and some Oculus headsets.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The app is extremely useful for multitasking in VR, allowing users to manage media, check notifications, and control various applications without leaving their games.
- The developer is responsive and actively works on improvements, making the app more intuitive and user-friendly over time.
- The wrist UI is a standout feature, providing quick access to important information like battery life, time, and FPS, enhancing the overall VR experience.
- The application has several clunky features, such as difficulty in managing window placements and a lack of essential functionalities for users in different positions.
- There are persistent bugs and issues, particularly with the keyboard and window interactions, which can hinder productivity and usability.
- Some users have reported that the developer has abandoned the project, leading to concerns about future updates and support.
- music12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music controls in this software are highly praised for their convenience, allowing users to manage playback directly from their wrist without interrupting gameplay. The integration with music apps like Spotify enhances the overall experience, making it easier to switch tracks while engaged in VR activities. Despite some navigation issues, the functionality is considered a valuable addition for streamers and gamers alike.
“This software, along with song playback controls at the wrist on the 'virtual watch', makes it a must-have for me.”
“I use it mostly for the watch which shows both controllers' battery life, time, date, current FPS, and music controls.”
“I can only recommend it if you have a single landscape monitor, no Vive trackers, and only intend to use the desktop view for very mouse-driven tasks like checking messages or changing music.”
“It has its flaws, but it does come in handy when you want to check up on Discord and swap through music while you're playing Pavlov or VRChat. It is also good if you need to keep track of time since it has a clock. However, I do run into problems when I'm trying to navigate my desktop with it.”
“So much easier to access your desktop and desktop apps, especially when I want to listen to music with Spotify.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for being user-friendly, with players reporting little to no noticeable performance impact during gameplay.
“Easy to use and no noticeable performance impact.”
“(I've also noticed little to no performance hit 👍)”
“Easy to use and no noticeable performance impact.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide any information about the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on the functionality and usability of various software options for virtual reality. Users express satisfaction with the features of one specific software, indicating it is user-friendly and efficient, but there is no mention of a narrative or storyline.
