Google Earth VR
- November 16, 2016
Get on SteamExplore the world in virtual reality with Google Earth VR. Soar above breathtaking landscapes, visit landmarks and cities from across the globe, and experience a new level of immersion. Use intuitive VR controls to navigate and interact with the world, making for a unique and unforgettable adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredible sense of realism and immersion, allowing users to explore locations around the world in a lifelike manner.
- It's free and offers a unique, emotional experience that can evoke strong feelings, making it a must-try for VR enthusiasts.
- The optimization is impressive, providing a high frame rate while exploring fully rendered environments, making it one of the best VR experiences available.
- Lacks Oculus Rift compatibility, which frustrates users who want to access the experience on that platform.
- The user interface can be clunky and frustrating, making navigation difficult and detracting from the overall experience.
- There are issues with loading times and the inability to search for specific locations directly, which can hinder exploration.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually appealing, but users express frustration with the lengthy loading times and poor user interface, leading to a low overall rating. While the aesthetics are commendable, the experience is hindered by technical issues.
“The pretty graphics, if you're willing to wait minutes for them to load, are still impressive.”
“I'd give it one star for user interface, but the pretty graphics, if you're willing to wait minutes for them to load, are still pretty... I'll give it two stars and a 'not recommended' until they figure out what a user interface is.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its subtlety, with moments that shift from lightheartedness to a more serious tone, as exemplified by the character's transition from laughter to silence while ascending "tandle hill." This contrast adds depth to the comedic elements, making them more impactful.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users overwhelmingly praise the game's optimization, highlighting it as exceptional and exceeding expectations.
“Optimization is off the charts!”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users suggest that the game would benefit from replacing the wind sound with more pleasant music to enhance the overall auditory experience.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the app evokes strong emotional responses, with some experiencing tears for the first time in a VR setting, highlighting its impactful storytelling and immersive experience.
“I've never felt emotional over VR before, but this app has brought a few tears to my eyes.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the game offers impressive visuals of the Earth, the story suffers due to frustrating and imprecise controls, detracting from the overall experience. Users feel that the narrative potential is overshadowed by usability issues.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly reliant on mechanical instructions, which may detract from the player's experience by feeling too rigid or unengaging.
