GizmoVR Video Player
- January 5, 2018
- Gizmo VR LTD
Get on SteamGizmoVR is a virtual reality media player. GizmoVR features: - Support of all stereo formats with side by side and over under frame packing - Media library with option to add selected folders into favorites - Automatic frame packing detection when files are run from local storage - One click start from browser - Virtual desktop - Integrated download manager - Flexible playback settings -…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- GizmoVR is a free VR video player that effectively plays a wide range of VR videos without requiring extensive setup.
- The app features a built-in web browser and desktop mode, allowing users to easily access and view content from various sources.
- It automatically recognizes and adjusts the playback settings for different types of VR videos, providing a user-friendly experience.
- The app suffers from frequent crashes, bugs, and performance issues, particularly with higher resolution videos and YouTube content.
- The user interface is clunky and lacks intuitive controls, making navigation and video selection frustrating.
- Many users report that the app does not support a variety of common video formats and often fails to play videos altogether.
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing, lagging, and audio glitches that hinder gameplay. While some note the absence of crashes or major glitches, the overall experience is marred by significant performance issues, making it nearly unplayable for many.
“Unbelievably slow and buggy; unless you are fully zoomed in and cross-eyed, the head perspective is complete garbage.”
“No matter what video you try to play, even on the official site that opens by default, it's extremely laggy and buggy and won't play properly.”
“The audio glitches in a loop, and the video is stuck with the endless loading wheel of doom no matter how long you wait.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users report significant issues with optimization, particularly with buffering and stuttering during 360-degree video playback, leading to frustration and abandonment of attempts to adjust settings. While some experience good performance at lower resolutions, others note a marked decline in quality at higher resolutions, indicating a need for better optimization across various formats.
“It's almost definitely on my part, but I notice a big performance hit once I'm past about 3600p or so; otherwise, flawless playback.”
“Very good performance, but I have to force 4:3 and low resolution.”
“I didn't even try to see if I could get it to display properly; the buffering and stuttering were so bad I gave up pretty fast.”
“Not sure how people got this to work, but any video I try to watch in full 360 mode just doesn't work. It takes forever to load, and when something does load, it's a stuttering video that is not 360.”
“I notice a big performance hit once I'm past about 3600p or so; otherwise, playback is flawless.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users praise the graphics performance of this VR player, particularly for those with NVIDIA graphics cards, as it allows for mouse pointer control, enhancing usability. However, there are concerns regarding compatibility and performance issues for users with AMD graphics cards, such as the 6900XT.
“If you own an AMD card like the 6900 XT graphics card, then I don't think this VR player is working properly.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Textures appear blurry and the overall visual fidelity feels outdated.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a paid version of the game that offers an improved experience without advertisements, indicating dissatisfaction with the current monetization model.
“I wish they would create a paid version that offers a better experience without advertisements.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind a paywall, which ruins the overall experience.”
