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Funfair

81%Game Brain Score
graphics, emotional
gameplay, monetization
81% User Score Based on 62 reviews

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About

All the fun of the fair in the comfort of your own home! Funfair is a showcase of mini games built with the VRTK toolkit (SteamVR Unity Toolkit)

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions

  • Funfair is a free VR tech demo that showcases a variety of mini-games, providing a fun experience for a short playtime.
  • The game demonstrates the potential of the VRTK toolkit, making it a useful resource for aspiring developers.
  • Despite its flaws, the game offers enjoyable moments and a cute, whimsical atmosphere reminiscent of a child's dream.
  • The game feels more like an unfinished demo than a complete product, with many mini-games lacking polish and depth.
  • Physics and gameplay mechanics are often inconsistent, leading to frustrating experiences in several mini-games.
  • The graphics are minimalist and low-quality, which detracts from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay effectively replicates the rigged mechanics of a carnival, showcasing advanced graphics and intuitive interactions that enhance the overall experience. Users appreciate the developer's toolkit, which allows for easy integration of these engaging gameplay elements into their own projects.

    • “I use the toolkit this game's developer created for all of my projects, and I can say from experience that the gameplay interactions seen in this demo are very intuitive to put into your own games.”
    • “If the goal was to replicate the rigged mechanics of an actual carnival, then success.”
    • “It just pulls off the mechanics better - not to mention monumentally advanced graphics, in comparison to funfair.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy for this game has been criticized for relying on an unfinished and abandoned early access demo as its primary advertisement, which undermines its credibility. Users express frustration over the low-quality presentation and the perception that the developers are misusing the platform for poor-quality products. Overall, the approach to monetization is seen as detrimental to the game's reputation and integrity.

    • “The advertisement is unfinished and abandoned... seriously, these guys are trying to sell their 'virtual reality toolkit' construction kit, and their shining example is an abandoned, broken early access demo dumped on Steam!”
    • “A final note, it's harmful to publish advertisements and unfinished/abandoned test games on Steam as the developers have done here.”
    • “Steam isn't a cheap advertising agency for bad products.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as not the best, yet they possess a certain charm and effectively support the gameplay mechanics. The art style is simple, which some players appreciate, especially in comparison to other titles like Funfair. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they contribute positively to the overall experience.

    • “It just pulls off the mechanics better - not to mention monumentally advanced graphics, in comparison to Funfair.”
    • “I like the mini games and the simple art style.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users expressing confusion or a lack of engagement with the narrative. Overall, the storytelling seems to be a weak point in the game, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it can be excessively time-consuming or challenging.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the game emotionally uplifting, noting that it provides a sense of fun and relaxation.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to run smoothly on various hardware configurations, indicating effective optimization.

    • “This runs smoothly on my hardware.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting the effective use of background noise that enhances the overall experience.

    • “I definitely appreciate the atmosphere and background noise.”

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