Heaven Forest - VR MMO
- December 9, 2016
- Fabio Ferrara
- 17h median play time
Get on Steam"Heaven Forest - VR MMO" is an adventure game that offers both single-player and massively multiplayer experiences, with a focus on exploration and self-discovery. Players can choose to use VR devices such as VIVE and Oculus, or play without them. The game presents philosophical questions about life and existence, providing hidden clues within its world to encourage players to ponder and reflect on their journey.
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Reviews
- Atmospheric environments create a serene and meditative experience, enhancing relaxation.
- The game explores unique philosophical concepts, prompting introspection and reflection on life and purpose.
- VR support enhances immersion, making the tranquil landscapes feel expansive and engaging.
- Limited gameplay mechanics reduce the experience to mere exploration and item collection, lacking traditional game elements.
- Visuals and performance are rough, with basic graphics and optimization issues leading to glitches and frame drops.
- The multiplayer aspect is minimal, with little interaction between players, making the MMO label feel misleading.
- graphics15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some users appreciating the artistic and calming visuals that enhance the tranquil experience, while others criticize the low resolution, basic design, and poor performance that fail to leverage modern VR capabilities. Although the environments can be beautiful, issues like limited render distance and glitchiness detract from immersion, leading to a perception that the graphics are outdated compared to other VR experiences. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the graphics do not consistently meet expectations.
“It’s more about experiencing tranquility than achieving goals, and the visuals help set a calming mood.”
“Lovely graphics pull this masterpiece together nice and tight!”
“The art and graphics are synonymous, but are visually appealing.”
“⚠️ Rough visuals and performance: while the environments can be beautiful, the graphics are basic and may not fully utilize modern VR capabilities.”
“Unfortunately, although the map does have pretty graphics, the render distance is a complete joke, and makes it impossible to feel immersed in a world where the terrain 20 feet in front of you turns to a blurry mess.”
“The graphics were more low-res than normal.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Heaven Forest VR MMO is characterized by limited mechanics, primarily focusing on exploration and dialogue, which some players find more akin to an experience than a traditional game. Critics note that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks engagement, with clunky controls and dated visuals, leading to a perception of it being a solitary and uneventful journey rather than an immersive MMO experience.
“Since the gameplay is nothing but walking around and collecting random items, I figured the main appeal of the game would be exploring a beautiful map.”
“Beyond exploration and dialogue choices, there’s little in the way of traditional gameplay.”
“However, its limited mechanics, dated visuals, and niche focus may not appeal to a broader audience.”
“The visuals lacked the magic, the gameplay was a VR snooze-fest, and the MMO aspect felt more like a solo stroll through a deserted forest.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience, especially in VR. However, some users noted issues with quick musical transitions and found the soundtrack to be only average, suggesting a mixed reception regarding its quality. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, though opinions on its execution vary.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The environment is pretty nice and the music is quite calming.”
“Interesting game, I found it very relaxing thanks to a mix of very nice landscape and a wisely selected soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is okay, but the gameplay is clunky and not precise.”
“Musical transitions are too quick, and the music is not fine (this is just my opinion).”
“Musical transitions are too quick, and the music is not fine (this is just my opinion).”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Heaven Forest VR MMO is characterized by serene and meditative environments, featuring lush forests and mystical landscapes that encourage exploration and relaxation. While some users note that SteamVR Home offers superior graphics and more diverse areas, the immersive and breathtaking atmosphere of Heaven Forest invites players to wander and enjoy its beauty without the pressure of completing objectives.
“Atmospheric environments: Heaven Forest VR MMO features serene, meditative landscapes with forests, rivers, and mystical vibes.”
“It has a relaxing atmosphere, but SteamVR Home has better graphics and more rooms/areas, and is also free.”
“Nevertheless, you are not limited to completing the goal, and I sometimes wander to see more of the breathtaking atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
“While the game attempts to create a unique atmosphere, it ultimately falls flat and feels generic.”
“The environment is underwhelming, making it hard to get lost in the experience.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for optimization issues that result in glitches, frame drops, and crashes, significantly detracting from the overall experience. Users report a lack of content and engaging gameplay, further exacerbating the stability problems.
“Optimization issues can lead to occasional glitches or frame drops.”
“Buggy two hours of boring exploration.”
“All you do is go around trying to collect stuff; it's pointless, it's also buggy, and it crashed a few times already. This game needs a lot more content; so far, it's a no from me.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being clichéd and lacking depth, with users noting that it presents pseudo-intellectual themes without meaningful engagement or interaction. While it attempts to convey a moral about perseverance, the execution falls flat, leaving players disappointed.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“As for the story, despite the claims made on the store page, there is nothing to see here, only a couple of walls of text spouting some clichéd pseudo-intellectual philosophy without any meaning.”
“Not that you can communicate with them or go on quests together or anything.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for its rough visuals and basic graphics that fail to leverage modern VR capabilities, resulting in occasional glitches and frame drops during gameplay.
“The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay, even in complex environments.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimizing performance, making the experience enjoyable on a variety of systems.”
“The game runs efficiently, with minimal lag, which enhances the overall immersion.”
“While the environments can be beautiful, the graphics are basic and may not fully utilize modern VR capabilities.”
“Optimization issues can lead to occasional glitches or frame drops.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game raises concerns among users, as its quality is often compared to that of asset flips and cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its value. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, players feel the need to approach the game's monetization practices with caution.
“There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
