Janus VR

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Janus VR is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Janus VR, Inc. and was released on March 31, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Janus VR - Virtual Reality Internet Browser Webpages become 3D spaces interconnected by portals. Explore, collaborate and build, with or without a headset.

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Janus VR offers a unique and ambitious concept of merging virtual reality with the internet, providing a glimpse into the future of online experiences.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in exploring diverse virtual environments.
The teleportation mechanic and the ability to create and share VR content are innovative features that enhance the overall experience.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.
Many users find the controls unintuitive and the user interface lacking, which detracts from the overall gameplay.
The content available in the game is often described as lacking and unpolished, leading to a less engaging experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the program have been reported to be problematic, with users experiencing significant issues such as erratic behavior during video playback and difficulties in closing the application. While there is potential for creative use, particularly for those interested in graphic and web design, the current state of the graphics has led to frustration and a lack of recommendations from users.
- “If you're the kind of person who's interested in culture, or have a knack for graphic/web design, or just enjoys adventures and art, then this is for you.”
- “I'm most excited with the ability of free creation of VR webpages; I can even export from Unity my assets and start working on the website for my VR game.”
- “Had it installed for about 10 minutes. Every time I tried to play a video, the graphics went crazy. Then it would exit and stay running in the background. I couldn't shut it off normally, so I had to close Steam, restart it, and then delete Janus. It seems this program needs a lot of work still. Thanks for making it free, but it's more trouble than anything else. Sorry, hope it gets fixed. For this reason, I can't recommend this yet.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent lags, glitches, and crashes, particularly when multiple portals are open. Many reviewers emphasize that addressing stability and performance issues should be the top priority, alongside improving the control scheme and transition smoothness.
- “It will lag, glitch with teleportation, have huge performance drops with multiple portals open, and crashes frequently, among other, less frequent bugs.”
- “If the first thing they do is fix some stability and performance issues, the next thing I'd say is to build a little bit more of a dynamic control scheme, and make these transitions smoother.”
- “Optimization and performance should be their main focus.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique teleportation mechanic that users find innovative and enjoyable, particularly when it functions smoothly.
- “The teleportation mechanic is a great idea, and it feels wonderful when it works.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of Janus VR is notably poor, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and a challenging browsing experience. While there are enjoyable elements within the game, the overall execution suffers from significant bugs and design flaws, particularly concerning the HTC Vive controllers.
- “I really liked Janus VR, but it's really glitchy and difficult to browse websites; it freezes most of the time.”
- “As it stands, the game is horrendously buggy, and many layout decisions have been poorly made, especially for the HTC Vive's controllers.”
- “In spite of all the glitches and unpolished features, there are a lot of things to enjoy here.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, there seems to be a lack of engagement or satisfaction with the narrative elements of the game.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”