Emergence ᵠ

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Emergence ᵠ is a single player action game. It was developed by 17th Dimension and was released on July 20, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Emergence ᵠ" is a virtual reality game that allows players to explore fractals and adjust parameters to see how they work. The game has been rewritten in Unreal Engine 4.25, resulting in improved performance and support for Valve Index and Oculus. Players can use the Desktop Overlay interface if they do not have a VR headset. The game features a meditative soundtrack and offers a visually stunning and educational experience into the world of fractals.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The VR experience is breathtaking and surreal, providing beautiful and immersive fractal visuals that are highly recommended for exploration.
The game offers a wide variety of fractals to manipulate, allowing for creative expression and stunning visual transformations.
The developer is responsive and seems committed to improving the game, which shows potential for future updates and enhancements.

The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes and poor frame rates on lower-end graphics cards, which detracts from the overall experience.
The user interface is confusing and lacks clear instructions, making it difficult for new players to navigate and fully enjoy the game.
There are significant usability issues, such as scaling problems and limited movement controls, which hinder exploration of the fractal environments.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this VR application are described as breathtaking and capable of producing unique and trippy visuals, particularly through the use of fractals. While the experience can be initially confusing due to the controls, users find it rewarding once mastered. However, a powerful graphics card is necessary to ensure smooth performance, as lower-end hardware may struggle with framerate issues.
- “But as is, it already is a powerful app that yields some breathtaking VR visuals.”
- “There are a few really unique controls that are hard to even explain, which allow for some very crazy unique trippy visuals.”
- “Anyways, this is a really cool and unique fractal program; can't wait until I have a better graphics card and VR setup, it should be magical!”
- “Anyways, this is a really cool and unique fractal program. I can't wait until I have a better graphics card and VR setup; it should be magical!”
- “More graphics controls/settings.”
- “It can be a bit confusing at first until you learn all the controls and how they interact, but once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun and you can get a huge range of fractals and visuals.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its great soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the visuals effectively. Players appreciate the cool and interesting compositions, with some expressing a desire for additional features like color filters that respond to the music. Overall, the ambient music is considered a brilliant match for the game's atmosphere.
- “The great soundtrack adds a lot to the experience.”
- “Very cool, nice music, interesting fractals.”
- “The ambient music in the background is a brilliant match.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I wish there were more tracks to choose from; the current selection gets old quickly.”
- “The sound mixing is off, and some tracks are too quiet compared to the sound effects.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The optimization of the game shows promise, with users reporting exceptionally smooth performance at optimal settings, allowing for impressive visual experiences. However, there are still some performance issues that need addressing, and players are hopeful for improvements in the upcoming update.
- “It really will be an incredible experience once the performance issues are worked out.”
- “When set to an ideal render distance and number of iterations, the performance is godly smooth and you can make and watch huge fractal transformations emerge at max stable frame rate.”
- “I'm looking forward to the new update which supposedly improves the performance.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users emphasize that the gameplay experience is more impactful and meaningful than any written description, highlighting the importance of hands-on interaction in understanding a game's true value.
- “Gameplay is always better than words.”