Everest VR
- February 8, 2016
- RVX
- 2h median play time
Much more of a streamlined experience than a game, Everest VR provides an intimate and well-crafted perspective on Earth's largest mountain.
Get on Steam"Everest VR" is a virtual reality experience that allows you to climb Mount Everest through five iconic scenes, from Basecamp to the summit. After your first summit attempt, unlock God Mode to view the Himalayas from a unique vantage point. Designed for accessibility and showcasing the strengths of VR, this game offers a striking first-person perspective of the mountain range using Unreal Engine.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- Stunningly beautiful graphics and immersive environments that provide a breathtaking view of Everest.
- Offers a unique experience of climbing Everest that many people will never have in real life, making it a valuable virtual experience.
- The God Mode allows for free exploration of the mountain range, enhancing the overall experience.
- The experience is very short, typically lasting only 30 minutes, which may not justify the price for many players.
- Limited interactivity and gameplay, with most of the time spent watching cutscenes rather than engaging in meaningful actions.
- Many players feel that similar experiences can be found for free in other applications, leading to a perception of being overpriced.
- graphics56 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and technical proficiency, often described as breathtaking and immersive, particularly in VR settings. However, many reviewers note that while the graphics are impressive, they overshadow the gameplay, which is perceived as lacking depth and content. Overall, the visuals are a highlight, but some players feel the experience falls short due to its brevity and limited interactivity.
“9.5/10 - absolutely incredible, spectacular graphics, makes excellent use of room scale; one of the greatest experiences I've had on the Vive.”
“The graphics are amazing, the environment effects (like the snow) are incredibly immersive.”
“Visuals are breathtaking, the game is very well optimized, have to give it that.”
“Should be $2.00 for the graphics.”
“Graphically the game is very pretty but as with all of the reviews, I am pretty disappointed overall.”
“Graphics were okay, not great.”
- gameplay35 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title has been widely criticized for its minimal interactivity and lack of substance, with many reviewers noting that only a small fraction of the experience involves actual gameplay. Players report that the game is more of a passive visual experience, filled with cutscenes and tutorials, rather than an engaging interactive adventure. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the gameplay is seen as a significant missed opportunity, leaving many feeling disappointed and suggesting it may only be worth trying for those new to VR.
“The mechanics that are here are cool.”
“They used some nice mechanics for climbing a ladder, attaching a carabiner to a rope, pulling yourself along.”
“Overall I recommend, but only if you're into VR as an experience - you can literally storm through the entire thing in about 15 minutes if you only focus on the gameplay and don't drink in the views.”
“There is just enough interactivity and gameplay to distract from the visuals, but nowhere near enough to actually make the experience enjoyable.”
“If you are looking for long gameplay, pick something else because you will be disappointed (as many people are from what I see).”
“Gameplay/interaction is absolutely minimal and a huge opportunity has been missed here.”
- stability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed, with users reporting various bugs, including freezing issues and control mismatches. While some players experience smooth performance on higher-end hardware, others find the game to be quite buggy in certain areas, suggesting a need for patches to improve overall stability. Despite these issues, many still enjoy the experience and see it as a fun demo for social play.
“On my GTX 1070, I'm able to crank all the sliders all the way to the right, and it runs great.”
“It launches but then freezes.”
“It does occasionally look fantastic, but it's also incredibly buggy depending on the areas you're traversing and needs a patch, at least for me.”
“Buggy at times, but overall more of a cute demo for friends and guests than something that you'll love.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in Everest VR is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, leaving players wanting more narrative engagement and interactive elements. While the visuals are praised, the overall experience falls short in terms of gameplay and immersion, leading to disappointment among players who seek a richer, more dynamic storytelling experience. There are suggestions for collaboration with other developers to enhance future projects with a stronger focus on narrative.
“The long story not cut short: (warning, it's probably gonna talk lots of philosophy, not just a simple game scrub down.)”
“No one doubts that it looks good, but as we enter into an age where this sort of thing is going to become the standard, it's the gameplay, interaction, storyline, and immersion that I believe are going to make all the difference.”
“Maybe Solfar should reach out to Rocket and Beoheimia in the future for joint projects where they can collaborate in order to create longer, more dynamic, and more story-driven experiences.”
“Need a story to keep my attention on getting up the mountain; don't give me a place to do anything.”
“No one doubts that it looks good, but as we enter into an age where this sort of thing is going to become the standard, it's the gameplay, interaction, storyline, and immersion that I believe are going to make all the difference. In all of those critical components, Everest VR as an experience fails.”
“But the VR power user could be disappointed by the lack of gameplay, immersion, and story - but nevertheless well done - so well, that my biggest disappointment was the lack of more content.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience. Some suggest that the game would benefit from a more passive format, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the stunning environment accompanied by the captivating soundtrack. Overall, the sound design, including music and effects, is considered exceptional.
“The music, the sounds, and by god the visuals.”
“Great music, and every object is well crafted.”
“And of course the visuals with great background music.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its short duration and lack of replayability, with many users noting that it can be completed in under 20 minutes and offers little incentive to play again. Most reviewers suggest that it may only serve as a brief demo for VR rather than a game worth revisiting.
“I agree this is short and maybe not that replayable.”
“Would recommend it if it was free; however, it is a short experience with little replay value.”
“Quite frankly, you'll be lucky to spend more than 20 minutes at it before finishing it, and apart from using it to demo VR to others, you'll probably never load it up again as it has zero replay value.”
“This is 15 minutes of barely interactive gameplay with zero replay value.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users noting significant performance improvements and a reduction in bugs. The stunning visuals further highlight the effective optimization efforts made by the developers.
“They seem to have squashed the bugs and increased performance.”
“Visuals are breathtaking; the game is very well optimized, I have to give it that.”
“Graphically superior... they clearly made good optimizations.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game varies among players; while some find it visually stunning and reminiscent of a documentary experience, others feel it falls short of evoking a profound sense of adventure or immersion. Overall, many users appreciate the emotional depth and ease of control, but some desire a stronger connection to the game's themes.
“It made me feel like I was watching a visually stunning documentary on Everest, which I did enjoy.”
“Firstly, everyone is so deeply emotionally impressed with it and gets a hang of the controls quickly and easily.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful graphics and immersive quality, with players often taking moments to simply enjoy the surroundings. The combination of visual appeal and engaging explanations contributes to a captivating experience.
“Nice graphics, good explanations, and a great atmosphere.”
“Beautiful atmosphere; sometimes I would just stand there and soak it in.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is perceived as a cash grab, with a focus on hype and marketing rather than delivering value to players. Users express strong discontent, urging others not to support this approach.
“Looks like they spent too much time building hype, almost like an advertising/marketing campaign.”
“Just please don't support this cash grab.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as light-hearted and self-referential, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of their complaints about spending a modest amount to experience a grand adventure, such as climbing Mount Everest.
“It's kind of funny that in 2016, I'm complaining about spending a mere $25 to literally climb Mount Everest. :p”
“The humor in this game is so clever; it had me laughing out loud at the unexpected twists!”
“I love how the game uses puns and witty dialogue to keep the mood light and entertaining.”
Critic Reviews
Everest VR Review
Much more of a streamlined experience than a game, Everest VR provides an intimate and well-crafted perspective on Earth's largest mountain.
60%Review: Everest VR
Went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice it has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely.
35%
