Heaven Island - VR MMO | Game Brain

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"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.

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 772 reviews

graphics31 positive mentions

story10 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and calming experience, perfect for unwinding.
The visuals are soothing and create a peaceful atmosphere, making it enjoyable to explore.
It's a great option for achievement hunters, as it features easy achievements and trading cards.

The game lacks meaningful content and objectives, making it feel empty and boring.
There are numerous technical issues, including poor optimization and bugs that can hinder gameplay.
The MMO aspect is misleading, as there is no real interaction with other players.

graphics
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
46%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soothing and aesthetically pleasing visuals, while others criticize them as mediocre or subpar, especially for a title that emphasizes visual experience. Many users note issues such as graphical glitches, poor optimization, and a lack of detail, leading to a consensus that while the game can be relaxing, its graphics do not meet modern standards. Overall, the visuals are described as charming but ultimately lacking in quality and polish.
- “The vibrant graphics and soothing soundtrack create a calming atmosphere, perfect for unwinding.”
- “As a simulator game, this really exceeds in its category for the stunning visuals and serene environment.”
- “The graphics are really good for this small price.”
- “It's a walking simulator with mediocre graphics, weird physics, and poorly implemented collision.”
- “All you do is walk around and look at welfare-grade graphics that would have been considered rudimentary in 2003.”
- “The game has shoddy polygonal graphics, models just pop in out of nowhere, and it feels really empty.”
music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
59%
6%
The music in the game is generally described as soothing and fitting for a relaxing atmosphere, with many players appreciating the ambient soundtrack that complements the vibrant graphics. However, some users noted issues with the music's inconsistency, such as it stopping abruptly in certain areas or being overshadowed by environmental sounds. Overall, while the soundtrack is praised for its calming qualities, there are calls for improvements in its implementation and the option to play personal music.
- “The vibrant graphics and soothing soundtrack create a calming atmosphere, perfect for unwinding.”
- “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 just so engaging and joyful.”
- “No music, like nothing.”
- “Some of the sound and musical assets had recording quality issues and were not studio grade, with some perceptible crackling in it.”
- “Audio, for me, was able to work, but usually it was only the minimal nature-y sound effects with an occasional music clip that just plays randomly, which I found to be sort of unnerving.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The gameplay is primarily centered around collecting apples and shells, which many players find tedious and lacking depth, describing it as a walking simulator with minimal interaction. While some appreciate the simplicity and the objectives provided by these mechanics, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from poor optimization and offers little in terms of engaging gameplay or narrative. Many reviewers express disappointment, noting that the experience feels more like aimless wandering than a structured game.
- “Spent a dollar, got 50 hours of gameplay.”
- “I also enjoy the apple and shell collecting achievements because while you are just doing the same simple action repeatedly, it gives you an objective and provides at least some actual gameplay, which I really appreciate in a walking sim.”
- “Simple relaxing gameplay.”
- “The software is very badly optimized, with low framerates and janky gameplay even on a high-end rig.”
- “There's nothing in terms of gameplay outside of finding objects on the ground, but the game's made to look pretty, not be fun.”
- “It's a boring walking simulator with no gameplay at all.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
43%
43%
The reviews indicate a widespread consensus that the game lacks a coherent story or engaging narrative, with many players expressing frustration over the absence of objectives, interactions, and meaningful content. While some appreciate the game's visual appeal and the freedom to explore, the overwhelming sentiment is that the lack of a storyline significantly detracts from the overall experience, leaving players feeling bored and unfulfilled.
- “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.”
- “This game is stunning; I hope to see more of a storyline in the future and more things to do around the island.”
- “Sure, it is advertised as an experiential game, so that is to be expected, but there is no story being told, no interactions to be made.”
- “This game has no story, just drops you in a level.”
- “- no story whatsoever”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, graphical glitches, and game freezes that often require players to restart. Many users note that achievements are also problematic, adding to the overall frustration. While some acknowledge that the game functions technically, the pervasive issues significantly detract from the experience.
- “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.”
- “There are graphical glitches and I got stuck twice in a few places and had to reset the game.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The game's atmosphere is predominantly described as soothing and dreamy, with vibrant graphics and a calming soundtrack that create a peaceful environment ideal for relaxation. However, some players feel that the MMO aspect lacks engagement, and while the atmosphere is generally appreciated, occasional eerie music and scattered elements detract from the overall experience.
- “The vibrant graphics and soothing soundtrack create a calming atmosphere, perfect for unwinding.”
- “The atmosphere is particularly very peaceful.”
- “One of the strongest appeals of this game is the 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.”
- “Although the game gives off a relaxing atmosphere, the doodads scattered all over the island could use a heavy touch-up.”
- “The MMO part feels like everyone forgot to show up.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with players reporting issues such as framerate drops when rendering distant objects and general glitchiness. While some users find the game playable, they express a strong desire for improved graphics settings to achieve smoother performance, particularly at 60 fps. Many believe that without better optimization, the game falls short of its potential, despite its relaxing gameplay.
- “Even I tried to participate in the forums and mentioned that the graphic settings should be optimized more so it can run at 60 fps smoothly. There is a GTX GPU required, so it is just my side that has a bit of trouble running this game smoothly, but it is smooth enough.”
- “It's pretty relaxing, and once it's better optimized, it will be a good game for relaxing after a stressful day or before going to bed.”
- “Graphics and performance can only get you so far.”
- “However, it is causing me to suffer from headaches due to vertigo and relatively bad optimization.”
- “I guess the developer 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.”
- “It's basically an apple and shell collecting simulator and a very, very unoptimized, glitchy piece of software at that.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, while others consider it lacking or ineffective. Overall, it seems to elicit laughter for some, but not all users appreciate its comedic elements.
- “It's kinda funny, uses nice fish AI.”
- “Funny game, I get 4 free, but liked it, 7.1/10 'cause it made me laugh.”
- “This review was funny.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the need to collect a large number of items like apples and shells, which feels more like a chore than engaging gameplay. While some appreciate the achievement hunting aspect, it often leads to a monotonous experience.
- “But as a walking simulator, collecting shells and apples makes the gameplay boring and tedious.”
- “Achievement hunting is equal to grinding.”
- “In order to escape, they must collect 70 apples and 70 shells, like some tedious Easter egg hunt.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me reflect on my own life choices and relationships.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters, as if their struggles were my own.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading to negative perceptions among users.
- “This game feels like a cash grab from the developers.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and ruins the experience.”
- “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”