Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them VR Experience
- January 23, 2018
- Framestore
Get on SteamExplore the Wizarding World of Fantastic Beasts in this immersive VR experience. Step into Newt Scamander's case and interact with 6 magical creatures, casting spells and completing engaging tasks. A must-play for fans of the Harry Potter franchise and fans of virtual reality experiences.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics and animations are visually impressive, particularly for fans of the Harry Potter universe.
- The experience offers a unique opportunity to explore Fantastic Beasts in a VR setting, making it enjoyable for kids and fans alike.
- The game can be entertaining for a short duration, providing a brief escape into a cinematic VR experience.
- The game suffers from poor 3DoF tracking, leading to discomfort and nausea for many players.
- It lacks meaningful gameplay and freedom of movement, feeling more like a 360-degree video than an interactive VR experience.
- Many players experienced technical issues, including difficulty starting the game and crashes, leading to requests for refunds.
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the emotional experience of the game can be intense, with some feeling discomfort and nausea due to the fixed camera perspective. This physical reaction can detract from the overall emotional engagement, making it essential to play in a stable position.
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised, particularly for their quality on the Vive platform, with users noting that they are among the best produced by the renowned CG company Framestore.
“The graphics are really impressive, especially for the Vive.”
“Best graphics from the legendary CG company Framestore.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of room tracking, short playtime, and overall poor execution, leading some to feel it would have been better suited as a mobile phone exclusive. Despite the appreciation for the effort to bring the Harry Potter universe to VR, many users feel the experience falls short.
“Worst gameplay, no room tracking, short playtime.”
“To be fair, I haven't even given the gameplay a chance and I really do appreciate the effort put in to bring Vive owners a taste of the Harry Potter universe in VR, but this was just better off staying a mobile phone exclusive.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the experience, particularly during activities like catching flying insects, where it adds a pleasant and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the musical effects are well-received and contribute positively to gameplay.
“You also get to catch flying insects with a butterfly net set to some nice musical effects.”
