Island Explorer VR

About

Island Explorer is a short, relaxing VR experience with no quests, tasks, or enemies to disturb you. Nothing but you and nature... with some tunes. Keep calm, stay relaxed and take a zipline or drive around a beautiful Island.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing sandbox experience with beautiful environments and a day/night cycle.
Driving mechanics are advanced for a VR game, allowing for a realistic experience with manual gear shifting.
It's a free game that provides a fun way to explore the island, making it a great choice for casual VR users.

The controls can be clunky and difficult to manage, leading to frustration and motion sickness for some players.
There is a lack of content, with limited activities and no quests or enemies, which can make the game feel boring quickly.
Performance issues and bugs, such as pathing problems and collision physics, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players finding the driving mechanics advanced yet causing motion sickness, while others appreciate the overall fun and atmospheric environment. Despite minor issues, the game is seen as enjoyable and capable of providing a good time, especially for a free title. Improvements are suggested for a more serious simulator experience in the future.
- “The feature that made it for me was the car mechanics.”
- “The game's driving mechanics are horrible; I feel extremely motion sick after literally 30 minutes in the game.”
- “Overall, a good fun free game that can easily kill a couple of minutes in a pleasantly atmospheric environment, with minor issues that don't get in the way of gameplay but should probably be tackled for the sake of making a semi-serious simulator game later on down the line.”
- “The driving mechanics are the most advanced I have seen in a VR game; however, there are some smaller things I would like to improve before the release of Armored Front.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered good but not exceptional, performing adequately in outdoor settings. However, some players note that the visuals are accompanied by clunky movement controls, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the vibrant outdoor environments to life.”
- “The visuals are impressive, with detailed textures and beautiful lighting effects.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
- “Besides that, the game has okay graphics but suffers from some really clunky movement controls.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with users reporting poor controls on the Oculus Rift S and subpar overall performance. Many experienced discomfort, particularly when the vehicle went off-road, indicating that the game's mechanics and stability need significant improvement.
- “The controls on Oculus Rift S are really bad; trying to shift is a pain. I have no motion sickness, but this game makes me feel horrible when the jeep goes off the road. I almost vomit, and the overall performance is just not good.”
- “I felt the in-game performance was poor.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is characterized by a tranquil exploration experience, allowing players to leisurely discover various environments. However, it lacks depth in narrative engagement, offering little in terms of quests, tasks, or challenges, which may leave some players feeling unfulfilled.
- “As the description says, it's an exploration game with a relaxing environment, where time passes leisurely and calmly. There are lots of places to check out, but ultimately not much to do other than watch, as there are no quests, weapons, tasks, or enemies.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or the world.”
- “I found the narrative to be underwhelming and predictable, leaving me wanting more engagement and intrigue.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that upon starting the game, they only hear music while the screen remains black, indicating a potential issue with visibility or loading rather than a commentary on the music itself.
- “I need help; when I start the game, I just hear the music and nothing else. Everything is black, and I can't see anything.”
- “The music is repetitive and gets boring quickly.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable for a free title, though users note some bugs and inaccuracies. Despite these issues, it provides enjoyable entertainment and a solid foundation for future improvements.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues really detract from what could be a great game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for being enjoyable and immersive, providing a pleasant environment that enhances the gameplay experience. While there are minor issues present, they do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, suggesting potential for improvement in future updates.
- “Overall, a fun free game that can easily kill a couple of minutes in a pleasantly atmospheric environment, with minor issues that don't get in the way of gameplay but should probably be tackled for the sake of making a semi-serious simulator game later on down the line.”