Emergence ᵠ

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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 visualizations.
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 experience.
The user interface and controls can be confusing and difficult to navigate, making it challenging for new players to fully enjoy the game.
There are significant technical limitations, such as the render region not filling the entire field of view and the scaling function being awkward to use.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The graphics in this VR application are described as breathtaking and capable of producing a wide range of stunning visualizations, particularly with fractals. While the controls can be initially confusing, mastering them leads to a fun experience with unique and trippy visuals. However, users note that a powerful graphics card is essential for optimal performance, as lower-end hardware can result in poor framerates.
- “But as is, it already is a powerful app that yields some breathtaking VR visuals.”
- “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!”
- “There are a few really unique controls that are hard to even explain, which allow for some very crazy, unique, trippy 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. I can't wait until I have a better graphics card and VR setup; it should be magical!”
- “More graphics controls/settings.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The music in the game is widely praised for its great soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the visuals effectively. Players appreciate the ambient tracks and express a desire for additional features, such as color filters that respond to the music.
- “The great soundtrack adds a lot to the experience.”
- “Very cool, nice music, interesting fractals.”
- “The field of view is smaller than usual, but that's not a huge issue; 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 gameplay.”
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
100%
Users emphasize that the gameplay experience is more impactful and meaningful than any written description, suggesting that hands-on interaction is key to fully appreciating the game.
- “Gameplay is always better than words.”