Heaven Island - VR MMO
- November 30, 2015
- Fabio Ferrara
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Heaven Island - VR MMO" is a virtual reality massively multiplayer online game set on a tropical paradise island. Players can explore, interact with other users, and engage in various activities such as fishing, cooking, and crafting. The game features a dynamic day-night cycle and weather system, adding to the immersive experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and beautiful environment, making it a great escape from daily stress.
- Players can enjoy collecting items like seashells and apples, which adds a lighthearted element to the experience.
- The ambient music and visuals create a calming atmosphere, ideal for meditation or unwinding.
- The game lacks meaningful content and objectives, making it feel more like a walking simulator than a traditional game.
- Technical issues such as bugs, poor optimization, and limited controls detract from the overall experience.
- Many players find the game boring and unengaging, with little to do beyond exploring a small island.
- graphics22 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and well-designed environments, while others criticize them as subpar or mediocre, citing issues like graphical glitches and low-quality textures. Overall, many agree that the graphics are decent for the game's price, offering a relaxing experience despite not meeting modern high-definition standards.
“But when I turned on the game, I was shocked by the amazing graphics, beautiful music, and a lot of earned items that you can find on the island.”
“Pretty good and relaxing little game, with a great concept... also the graphics are very good and the island is well designed.”
“The graphics are nice, as is the sound quality. I also loved being able to go underwater and watch the sea life swim around or walk up to a plant and watch a butterfly.”
“Boring graphics that look somewhat moldy, there are graphical glitches everywhere that basically say 'kill me' and unoriginal quotes.”
“Also, the visuals are really somewhat subpar, with 3D models that come across as lazily crafted and certainly lazily textured.”
“It's not a game, that's for sure, and the graphics were pretty bad, but it said it was an experience.”
- music19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a pleasant soundtrack that complements the serene environment. Players appreciate the integration of environmental sounds, such as waves, which contribute to a calming atmosphere, though some express a desire for more variety and the option to play their own music. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a positive aspect, providing a soothing backdrop for exploration and relaxation.
“Lovely little game, I was having a bad mental health day today, but playing this with some of my own happy music helped. It would be nice if it was more textured, but honestly, it's still nice and the price is decent.”
“This is a nice relaxing stroll around a colorful VR island with a pleasant soundtrack; no guns, grenades, or happy campers here.”
“The sound of the waves colliding and crashing towards the shore is just relaxing and peaceful. The background music is so engaging and joyful.”
“There is music every now and then, but not all the time.”
“Just make a menu so we can turn the music down and play our own music while playing it.”
“But even if there was, it'd probably be shitty stock music.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a stark divide in the storytelling aspect of the game, with some players appreciating the moral lessons about perseverance and the beauty of exploration, while others criticize the lack of a coherent narrative or engaging missions. Many feel that the game fails to provide a traditional story or meaningful interaction, leading to a sense of emptiness and frustration. Overall, the storytelling is perceived as either inspirational or completely absent, depending on the player's perspective.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Paradise Island follows the story of the ghost of someone trapped on the island.”
“There is absolutely no interaction, combat, crafting, missions, purpose, or chat.”
“This isn't a 'game' in the traditional sense, nor is it what is commonly called a walking simulator, as there is no storyline.”
“I honestly hate this game because there's nothing cool about it, and it has no storyline whatsoever and nothing exciting.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily criticized for poor optimization, resulting in low framerates and janky performance even on high-end systems, with significant compatibility issues on non-Windows platforms. Players find the MMO elements to be unimpactful, leading to a lack of engaging content and overall enjoyment. Many reviewers advise against playing due to the subpar gameplay experience.
“The cards start dropping after 2-3 hours of gameplay, I do believe.”
“The software is very badly optimized, with low framerates and janky gameplay even on a high-end rig.”
“The MMO aspect adds literally nothing to the gameplay, interactivity, or experience at all.”
“The gameplay, there is none.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches and bugs that often require restarts. While it functions on a technical level, the pervasive graphical issues and lack of proper fixes from the developers contribute to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game's stability is considered poor, detracting significantly from its enjoyment.
“Buggy and the dev doesn't even try to fix it properly.”
“Hundreds have literally informed you that the game glitches or breaks, forcing a person to restart.”
“However, it is very buggy.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Heaven Forest is praised for its relaxing qualities, providing a serene experience akin to a peaceful walk in nature. However, some users feel that it lacks unique elements that differentiate it from real-life outdoor experiences, suggesting it may not offer significant value beyond what one can find in a natural setting.
“I liked Heaven Forest for its relaxing atmosphere.”
“I understand that you may be just trying to share a relaxing atmosphere along with some inspirational quotes, but in all honesty, I saw nothing here that a genuine walk in a park or along the beach in real life would not equally provide, or serve as a more productive task.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for significant framerate drops when the camera faces "heavy objects" that should not be rendered, indicating a lack of effective optimization. Users believe that once these issues are addressed, the game could provide a relaxing experience.
“It's pretty relaxing, and once it's better optimized, it will be a good game for unwinding after a stressful day or before going to bed.”
“I guess the developers didn't do any optimization at all. The framerate drops when the camera is pointing towards 'heavy objects' that should not be rendered yet, as they are on the other side of the island. However, it seems like they are rendered because the framerate is high when looking towards the sea, for example.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues. Even on high-end hardware, I experience significant lag and stuttering, especially in areas with a lot of detail.”
“It's frustrating to see such poor optimization. The game runs smoothly in some areas, but as soon as I enter a more populated zone, the performance tanks.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as they are required to collect a large number of items—70 apples and 70 shells—similar to an exhaustive easter egg hunt.
“In order to escape, they must collect 70 apples and 70 shells, like some tedious Easter egg hunt.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making the game more of a chore than a fun experience.”
“I spent hours farming for resources, only to realize it was all for a small upgrade that didn't feel worth the effort.”
