Guildford Castle VR

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Guildford Castle VR is a single player action game. It was developed by Historic VR and was released on March 24, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Guildford Castle is a free roaming, narrative VR experience with light interactivity.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Guildford Castle VR offers an immersive and educational experience, allowing players to explore both the modern castle and its historical counterpart with detailed narration and interactive elements.
The graphics are impressive, particularly in the modern sections, and the use of photogrammetry enhances the realism of the environment, making it feel like a genuine historical tour.
The app is free to play, providing great value for history enthusiasts and VR users, and it has the potential to inspire further historical VR experiences.

Performance issues are prevalent, with reports of frame rate drops, texture pop-in, and occasional freezing, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some users found the controls and user interface to be clunky, with difficulties in accessing certain features like 'God Mode' and navigating the environment smoothly.
The lack of interactive elements beyond point-and-click interactions limits the immersion, as players cannot physically interact with objects in the environment.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the photorealistic visuals and smooth performance on high settings, while others report significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and texture pop-in, even on powerful hardware. Many users appreciate the customizable graphics settings and the optimization that allows for better performance in certain areas, but there are consistent complaints about the game's overall optimization and visual fidelity in specific environments. Overall, while the graphics can be stunning, they are marred by performance inconsistencies that detract from the experience.
- “The graphics are great and photorealistic in the modern world parts of the game.”
- “Beautiful visuals and atmosphere with teleport, full locomotion, smooth turning and click turning, plenty of graphics and audio settings.”
- “The graphics are mostly photorealistic, and there is a large area to explore, which you can literally do on foot.”
- “Graphics weren't great, even on my old Windows Mixed Reality headset.”
- “There is a noticeable issue with performance: on RX 6800 XT, the game turned into a slideshow on maximum graphical settings.”
- “Even though there are several graphic settings, I experienced constant frame rate drops and texture pop-in no matter what I selected using an RTX 3080 and i9 processor.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
Users appreciate the storytelling aspect of the game, particularly highlighting the engaging narrative of Guildford Castle VR, which effectively utilizes the VR medium to enhance the experience. However, technical issues such as freezing and UI problems detract from the overall enjoyment, indicating that while the story has potential, the execution may be hindered by hardware compatibility challenges.
- “I find this to be a cool compromise for storytelling in the world of VR museums!”
- “There are some issues with the UI, but it is also the best template for anyone to build a VR story.”
- “Guildford Castle VR really caught my attention by the way it told the story of the castle.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant performance issues on high graphical settings, particularly on powerful hardware like the RX 6800 XT. While others report smoother performance on older systems and appreciate the customizable graphics options, many recommend lowering settings to improve stability. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization to enhance the experience across various systems.
- “Performance on my now somewhat outdated system with an old Oculus Rift S without any issues!”
- “High value for a free-to-play VR app, despite it needing further optimization.”
- “It's well optimized and offers a lot of customizable graphics settings.”
- “There is a noticeable issue with performance: on RX 6800 XT, the game turned into a slideshow on maximum graphical settings.”
- “I do, however, recommend lowering the graphical settings once you're in the main menu regardless of your PC's power, as it seems to be rather poorly optimized.”
- “The main reason I cannot recommend it is that the optimization is not very good.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its attention to detail, effectively capturing the sounds and ambiance of 14th century Guildford, enhanced by a dynamic day and night cycle. Players appreciate the immersive experience created by the period-appropriate music and soundscapes.
- “Attention to detail extends even to the variation of buildings in town, flying birds, music, and sounds - somewhat unexpected!”
- “There is a day and night cycle, the ability to explore 14th century Guildford, along with typical sounds and music of the time.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with AMD processors, leading to game freezes that also affect Steam VR, requiring a manual restart of the system. This suggests compatibility problems that may hinder the overall gaming experience.
- “I don't know if this is a problem with AMD processors or what, because the specs do not include AMD CPUs. Even with resolution set to 1x or auto, the game freezes for me. It freezes Steam VR in a way that I have to close it on the computer because my Quest 2 becomes unresponsive.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its stunning visuals and immersive environment, enhanced by various locomotion options and customizable graphics and audio settings. Players appreciate the combination of teleportation and smooth turning mechanics, which contribute to a more engaging experience.
- “The beautiful visuals and immersive atmosphere create a captivating experience, enhanced by teleportation, full locomotion, smooth turning, and a variety of graphics and audio settings.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, offering a mix of challenges and rewards that keep players invested. Users appreciate the intuitive controls and the variety of mechanics that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth and replayability.

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Guildford Castle VR is a action game.

Guildford Castle VR is available on PC and Windows.

Guildford Castle VR was released on March 24, 2022.

Guildford Castle VR was developed by Historic VR.

Guildford Castle VR has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Guildford Castle VR is a single player game.

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