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IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR

96%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
gameplay, music
96% User Score Based on 138 reviews

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Step onto Michelangelo’s scaffold to learn about how he painted the ceiling, or enter a Vatican conservator’s mobile aerial platform to see the ceiling up close and learn about the controversial cleaning. Over 100 clickable elements about Michelangelo’s work.

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IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR screenshot
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR screenshot
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR screenshot
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR screenshot
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR screenshot
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR screenshot
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR screenshot
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR screenshot

96%
Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions
  • The VR experience offers a stunning and detailed recreation of the Sistine Chapel, allowing users to appreciate the artwork up close and without the crowds.
  • The guided tour is informative and engaging, providing a wealth of historical context and insights about Michelangelo's work.
  • This experience is a fantastic educational tool, making art and history accessible to those who may never visit the chapel in person.
  • The application does not function properly on certain VR headsets, such as the Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest 2, leading to issues like black screens or awkward movement controls.
  • There is a lack of meaningful gameplay interaction, as the experience is more of a guided tour than a game, which may disappoint those expecting traditional gaming elements.
  • Some users reported discomfort due to neck strain from the required viewing angles and limited movement options, such as the inability to freely roam or zoom in on details.
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game are highly praised for their stunning representation of the Sistine Chapel, offering a faithful and immersive experience of the artwork in high definition. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful visuals, interactive elements, and informative audio guidance, which enhances the exploration of the chapel's art. However, some users express a desire for more freedom to view the artwork up close.

    • “The graphics are wonderful, and they used a really niche yet historical way to travel inside, which is cool but less free in the sense of free traveling (inside the chapel you use joystick to point travel or real-time movement 'walking around' (experienced on Quest 2 model)).”
    • “Beautiful artwork created faithfully in virtual reality and accompanied by helpful audio guidance.”
    • “Truly remarkable, my only wish is that I had the freedom to view each artwork up close.”
    • “This absolutely fantastic experience would grant you a unique chance to see firsthand the beauty of the Sistine Chapel in high definition, and to see the artwork from angles you would not be able to reach even if you had the real-life chapel all to yourself.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is highly praised for its captivating narration and fascinating historical context, particularly regarding Michelangelo. Players appreciate the unique travel mechanics and stunning graphics, although some experience issues with movement controls on different VR models. Overall, the narrative enhances the immersive experience, making it enjoyable despite minor technical challenges.

    • “Enjoyed the story of this project, and also the SIGGRAPH joke!”
    • “Really stunning recreation and a fascinating story.”
    • “Amazing experience, I honestly don't care that much about art and whatever, but holy moly, the narration was on point; I was really captured when he was telling Michelangelo's story.”
    • “The graphics are wonderful, and they used a really niche yet historical way to travel inside, which is cool but less free in the sense of free traveling. Inside the chapel, you use the joystick to point travel or real-time movement 'walking around' (experienced on Quest 2 model).”
    • “Amazing experience, I honestly don't care that much about art and whatever, but holy moly, the narration was on point. I was really captured when he was telling Michelangelo's story.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or gameplay loops, resulting in an experience that feels devoid of traditional game elements.

    • “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the VR experience is described as elegant and soothing, effectively enhancing the atmosphere alongside beautiful artwork and commentary. However, users find the initial setup frustrating, as it requires mouse interaction on a monitor before entering VR, which detracts from the immersive experience.

    • “I played yesterday after a stressful day at work and its elegant combination of beautiful artwork, music, and commentary really put me in the chapel and chilled me out.”
    • “As a VR experience, it lacks something. It doesn't start in VR; you first have to select on your monitor with a mouse which tour you want. This is annoying if you start it from home and are waiting for something to happen. You hear music, but the home screen still shows 'next up'.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users recommend lowering the refresh rate of VR headsets while increasing supersampling resolution to achieve optimal visual clarity, although caution is advised to avoid excessive stuttering.

    • “The optimization is a mess; I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware.”
    • “No matter how I tweak the settings, the game never runs smoothly. It's frustrating to deal with such poor optimization.”
    • “The game feels unresponsive and laggy, which ruins the overall experience. Optimization needs serious work.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by a cool narrator who delivers a funny joke, adding a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.

    • “The narrator was cool and had a funny joke.”

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