Glider Island
- April 28, 2017
- Joey Sipos
Get on SteamGlider Island VR is a hang gliding game where you collect hoops within 10 minutes using a rocket booster, while avoiding obstacles and conserving fuel. The game features three unique maps with varying scenery, soundtracks, and surprise events. Monthly tournaments offer Amazon gift cards for top scorers.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive hang-gliding experience with intuitive controls, making it accessible for both casual players and VR enthusiasts.
- It features beautiful landscapes and a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for players looking to unwind while flying around the islands.
- The competitive element and leaderboards add replay value, encouraging players to improve their scores and engage with the community.
- The gameplay lacks variety, with limited modes and repetitive mechanics that can become monotonous over time.
- Some players experience performance issues, particularly during weather events, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The time limit and requirement to collect all rings can be frustrating, making it difficult for players to progress and enjoy the game fully.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of variety and dated graphics, with some players finding questionable design choices, such as a restrictive time limit that detracts from the experience. While the flying mechanics are generally enjoyable, there are calls for more immersive elements, like thermal mechanics, to enhance gameplay depth. Overall, the game is seen as acceptable at a discounted price, but it suffers from notable gameplay issues that need addressing.
“The flying mechanics were fun to use and worked well (I used the touch hand controls).”
“It's basically a game that gives you an excuse to mess around in the sky with a vague hang glider mechanic, and it does that very well.”
“There could be a gameplay element that meant that you were constantly trying to limp from picking up rings to the next thermal before running out of height.”
“There is not a lot of gameplay variety, and the graphics look really dated (thankfully, you can now turn off the 'music').”
“I got it on sale and it's ok for the price but there are some really questionable gameplay decisions... the time limit - it adds nothing except making it hard to complete the levels - a much better idea would be to remove it or have each hoop you go through add 1-2 seconds to your time - this would make close calls happen more.”
“At its current state, I can only recommend it on sale and even then it has some gameplay issues that need fixing in my opinion.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting dated 90's textures and a lack of variety, while others appreciate the clean and polished visuals that enhance the overall experience. Despite some calls for improvement, particularly in texture quality and island design, many players find the graphics satisfactory, especially in the context of VR, where they contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point by some, particularly when paired with the relaxing sound design.
“One of my favorite VR games I've played so far... no motion sickness at all, very good graphics.”
“The graphics are clean and polished, and it's well worth the $10.”
“The graphics and sound are great, there is a real feeling of flying a hang glider.”
“90's graphic textures.”
“There is not a lot of gameplay variety, and the graphics look really dated.”
“This could be a really great game to chill in with a little more work - that is, if the graphics were worked on (better textures) and more complex island design, with secrets to find and collect (to trade for upgrades).”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing while others describe it as mediocre or nerve-numbing. Additionally, there are complaints about the inability to turn off the music, which detracts from the overall experience for some users.
“The graphics are okay, and the music is relaxing.”
“My main issue with the weather event is that the music is mediocre during the weather event.”
“One can't even turn the nerve-numbing in-game music off.”
“There is not a lot of gameplay variety, and the graphics look really dated (thankfully, you can now turn off the music).”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game runs smoothly and provides an immersive experience, though some users suggest that further performance optimizations could enhance its efficiency.
“On the whole, it runs smoothly and is immersive.”
“The game might need some performance optimizations.”
“The game might need some performance optimizations.”
“The game might need some performance optimizations.”
