Guided Meditation VR
- October 3, 2016
- Cubicle Ninjas
- 16h median play time
Get on Steam"Guided Meditation VR" is a relaxation app that transforms your home into a tranquil escape with over 27 lush environments and custom guided meditation sessions. The game offers various customization options, including meditation length, music, and radio, and also features a music visualizer and nature trekking mode. The automatic floating motion mode provides a relaxing experience, making it accessible for both meditation enthusiasts and newcomers.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a variety of beautifully rendered environments that provide a relaxing atmosphere for meditation.
- Many users found the guided meditations to be soothing and effective in helping them cope with stress and anxiety.
- The ability to explore different scenes and customize meditation settings adds to the overall immersive experience.
- The game has been criticized for being abandoned by developers, with many users reporting a lack of updates and support.
- Some users experienced technical issues, including crashes and problems with the audio settings, which detracted from the experience.
- The graphics and overall quality of the environments were noted as inconsistent, with some scenes appearing low-quality or lacking detail.
- music38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its variety and quality, offering players around 25 different tracks to choose from, which enhances the immersive experience of meditation in beautiful environments. However, some users reported issues with the music volume settings not functioning properly, and there is a desire for the ability to incorporate personal music selections. Overall, the combination of relaxing music and scenic visuals contributes to a peaceful and enjoyable meditation experience.
“You will come to find you will often end up picking different worlds and music for very different moods.”
“A nearly perfect VR meditation space with a very large selection of guided meditations, environments, and music that you can combine in endless combinations.”
“The amount of options when it comes to music, meditation type, narration, duration, and environment are pretty staggering.”
“The game didn't respect the 'music volume' option because it kept playing the music even though I disabled it.”
“No matter how high you turn up the volume on voice (and low everything else), the voice gets drowned out by the music and sounds, and you can't hear it.”
“It would be nice to be able to make your own playlist from your own audio files.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive visuals and detailed 3D models, particularly in VR, while others criticize them for being dark, pixelated, and lacking detail in certain areas. Users note that the experience can be enhanced with a powerful graphics card, but many still find the overall quality inconsistent, with some scenes appearing cartoonish or subpar. Despite these criticisms, the combination of visuals, music, and meditative elements is often highlighted as a strong point of the game.
“Most impressive graphics I have seen in VR so far.”
“The graphics are well done, detailed full 3D models and are certainly not the same as the geometric cutouts in the main trailer.”
“Visuals, music, meditations all top notch.”
“Tripp's visuals are way too dark and a bit gaudy.”
“The graphics, even at high settings, lack a bit of detail for what I would have liked.”
“Unfortunately, as a graphics tech enthusiast, I found the subpar graphics too jarring.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed in the reviews, but users appreciate the immersive environments and extensive worlds available in the Oculus Quest version. There is a desire for a full PC port that includes the same features and materials, indicating that the narrative experience may be enhanced by these elements. Overall, the story seems to be tied closely to the quality of the environments and the potential for deeper engagement with the content.
“Had this the same features and same extensive worlds that the quest version had, I'd heartily recommend this to just about anyone. The environments are really well made.”
“Had this the same features and same extensive worlds that the quest version had, I'd heartily recommend this to just about anyone, (the environments are really well made).”
“Come the day this app gets a full PC port of the quest materials/features, then I'd again praise this software.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with stable performance and no crashes reported. Users appreciate the inclusion of graphics options and real-time effects adjustments, although there are hopes for further optimization, particularly for Windows 7 users in future updates.
“No crashes, and performance is fine.”
“Thankfully the game runs, and I'm hoping they do some more testing and optimization for Windows 7 for future updates.”
“Thankfully the game runs, and I'm hoping they do some more testing and optimization for Windows 7 in future updates.”
“For anyone who has the horsepower, graphics options and in-game supersampling are included, and effects are applied in real-time, allowing you to adjust a scene for optimal performance.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its diverse and relaxing mix of worlds and ambiences, providing a soothing experience for players. However, some users note that the controls feel outdated, which may detract from the overall immersion.
“If you're just looking for a relaxing atmosphere, this game sure has a bunch of mix and match worlds and ambiances. They're nice and can be thoroughly relaxing.”
“The controls and use of the game, while not vitally important in an atmosphere app, still feel very aged.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users note that while some VR experiences, like "theblue," offer a captivating initial experience, they often lack replayability. In contrast, other titles provide a more fleshed-out experience that encourages repeated play, blending relaxation with engaging content, thus enhancing their replay value.
“In a way, this is where VR really shines; you get an experience, and there's replayability in it.”
“In something like The Blue, you get a really awesome experience, but the replayability is lacking unless you go back for the relaxing part of the experience. Here, you get that relaxing part but fleshed out several times over.”
“In something like The Blue, you get a really awesome experience, but the replayability is lacking unless you go back in for the relaxing part of the experience. Here, you get that relaxing part but fleshed out several times over, even if it lacks the awe and wonder you get in The Blue.”
“The replayability in this game feels limited, as once you've experienced the main content, there's little incentive to return.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied content makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than a choice.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional experience of the game deeply moving, with moments that evoke strong feelings, such as joy and nostalgia, exemplified by a player's reaction to the serene beauty of the redwoods.
“Drifting into the redwoods almost made me cry happy tears; well, it did actually.”
“The story's depth and character development left me feeling a profound connection to their struggles and triumphs.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complemented the emotional moments, enhancing the overall experience and making me feel every beat of the journey.”
