Expedia Cenote VR
- October 1, 2018
- Emily Gjertsson
Get on SteamExplore the Cenote in Expedia Labs VR. The experience takes you into the caves of similar cenotes that are found in the Yucatan Peninsula. Although a simulation of the true experience, you can learn facts and where you could find real cenotes if you wish to travel in the future. Step into the water to watch the fish swim around you or stand on rocks as the waterfall gently splashes your face.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a visually appealing experience with beautiful environments, including butterflies, fish, and flowing water.
- It's a free VR experience that provides an educational glimpse into cenotes, potentially inspiring players to visit these locations in real life.
- Despite some control issues, the game can be relaxing and enjoyable, serving as a meditation app where players can explore and appreciate the scenery.
- The game suffers from poor performance and framerate issues, making it unplayable on lower-end systems and causing lag even on higher-end setups.
- Controls are unintuitive and frustrating, particularly the teleportation mechanics, which can lead to confusion and motion sickness.
- The experience feels more like an advertisement for Expedia rather than a fully developed game, with limited gameplay and a short duration.
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users note some improvements in performance, suggesting that optimization efforts have had a positive impact, though opinions on the extent of these fixes may vary.
“They might have fixed the performance somewhat.”
“The game still suffers from significant optimization issues that hinder the overall experience.”
“Despite some improvements, the optimization remains inconsistent and frustrating.”
“The performance drops in certain areas make it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around promoting Expedia's travel services, effectively serving as an advertisement for their tour locations.
“This game feels more like a commercial for Expedia's travel services than an actual game.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which ruins the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered acceptable, but players report experiencing jitteriness, particularly when playing on the lowest settings.
“The graphics are okay, but it's still jittery on the lowest settings.”
