IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR

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IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Elijah Dixson and was released on November 18, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The VR experience offers an incredibly detailed and immersive tour of the Sistine Chapel, allowing users to appreciate Michelangelo's artwork up close and from unique angles.
The guided audio commentary is informative and engaging, providing valuable historical context and enhancing the overall experience.
This free application is a remarkable achievement in VR technology, making art and history accessible to those who may never visit the actual location.

The experience lacks traditional gameplay elements, which may disappoint those expecting a game rather than an interactive tour.
Movement controls can be awkward and unintuitive, making navigation challenging for some users.
There are technical issues, such as compatibility problems with certain VR headsets and a lack of options for zooming in on details in VR mode.

graphics
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The graphics in this VR program are highly praised for their stunning representation of Michelangelo's artwork, allowing users to appreciate the Sistine Chapel in high definition and from unique angles not possible in real life. The visuals are complemented by an engaging audio tour, enhancing the immersive experience, although some users expressed a desire for more freedom in exploring the space up close. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and informative narration creates a remarkable and calming experience.
- “I saw much more in this VR program than I could in person and could better appreciate Michelangelo's astounding artwork in this format.”
- “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.”
- “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
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The story aspect of the game is highly praised for its captivating narration and fascinating historical context, particularly regarding Michelangelo. Users appreciate the stunning recreation of the environment and the unique travel mechanics, although some experience issues with movement controls on different VR models. Overall, the narrative enhances the immersive experience, making it enjoyable despite some technical limitations.
- “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
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The gameplay aspect of the software is criticized for lacking any meaningful interaction or gameplay loops, resulting in an absence of engaging game mechanics.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
music
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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 cumbersome, as it requires mouse interaction on a monitor before entering VR, which can detract 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
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Users recommend lowering the refresh rate of VR headsets while increasing supersampling resolution to achieve optimal visual clarity, though caution is advised to avoid excessive stuttering.
- “The optimization in this game 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 see such potential wasted due to poor optimization.”
- “I had to spend hours adjusting my graphics settings just to get a playable frame rate. The optimization feels rushed and incomplete.”

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IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR is a simulation game.

IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR is available on PC and Windows.

IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR was released on November 18, 2019.

IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR was developed by Elijah Dixson.

IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR is a single player game.

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