Excavator Simulator VR
- March 30, 2021
- MrJohnWeez
Get on Steam"Excavator Simulator VR" is a VR game that lets you operate a giant 90-tonne excavator with real-time digging and movement. With no level limits, you can explore and dig freely while learning the difference between ISO and SAE control patterns. The game is compatible with any SteamVR-compatible headset and does not require additional hardware.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The controls are realistic and true to pattern, making it a decent training tool for beginners.
- Some users found it enjoyable for sandbox-style digging, despite the limited content.
- The game has potential for future updates and improvements, with a solid foundation for a VR experience.
- The game lacks sound, has very limited gameplay (only a few tutorials), and feels unfinished.
- Many players reported issues with controls being unresponsive or lagging, making it difficult to operate the excavator.
- The developer appears to have abandoned the game, with no updates or expansions since 2021.
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently lacking, with users noting the absence of audio and a meaningful narrative, as it only offers three tutorial missions. Many express disappointment over the game's unfinished state and hope for future updates that will introduce a more engaging storyline and missions. Overall, while the concept is promising, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“☯ story ☯”
“☐ few hours (10 - 20 hours) [if you focus on the main story]”
“No sound, no story/mission.”
“Game is unfinished but hopefully sound and missions will be added.”
“3 tutorial missions only.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being extremely limited, with only about 10 minutes of content and significant issues such as lack of sound, poor optimization, and frustrating mechanics like getting stuck in the ground and dirt falling out of the bucket. While the joystick controls are noted as a positive aspect, the overall experience is deemed unsatisfactory, leading to a lack of recommendation.
“I cannot recommend this game; there is no sound, you get stuck in the ground easily, there is only about 10 minutes of gameplay, the digging is not very optimized, and dirt randomly falls out the side of my bucket when swinging the excavator. The one good thing I have to say about it right now is that the joystick feels pretty good!”
“Still at this point, I will not recommend it as there are only a few minutes of gameplay, and there is still no sound.”
“I cannot recommend this game; there is no sound, you get stuck in the ground easily, there is only about 10 minutes of gameplay, the digging is not very optimized, and dirt randomly falls out the side of my bucket when swinging the excavator. The one good thing I have to say about it right now is that the joystick feels pretty good!”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features no sound or music, leaving players without any auditory experience.
“There's also no sound in the game at all, including music.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its aggressive and opportunistic approach to generating revenue.
“The quickest cash grab and dash I have ever seen.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with players reporting issues such as lack of sound, frequent character clipping into the ground, and poorly executed digging mechanics. Additionally, the gameplay experience is limited to about 10 minutes, and there are frustrating bugs like dirt falling out of the bucket unexpectedly. Overall, these factors significantly detract from the game's quality.
“I cannot recommend this game; there is no sound, you get stuck in the ground easily, there is only about 10 minutes of gameplay, the digging is not very optimized, and dirt randomly falls out the side of my bucket when swinging the excavator. The one good thing I have to say about it right now is that the joystick feels pretty good!”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking. I often find myself getting stuck in the terrain, and the digging mechanics are frustratingly unrefined.”
“Gameplay is hindered by poor optimization. The mechanics feel clunky, and I frequently encounter issues that disrupt the experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is severely lacking, with users reporting significant issues such as slow controls, frequent glitches, and lag, which detract from the overall experience. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to handle basic interactions, leading to a disappointing gameplay experience.
“Pretty bad... no sound, controls are very slow, gets stuck on tiny piles of dirt, the second my bucket hits the ground it glitches out and the hoe wants to flip over. Lags like crazy too; I can think of a million other things I could have spent my 5 bucks on besides this.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users praising their quality and visual appeal, while others find them lacking or underwhelming. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, but opinions vary significantly among players.
