Janus VR

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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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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 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 interface has improved significantly, making it easier to navigate and explore various virtual environments.
It's free to use, allowing users to experiment with creating and sharing their own VR content without any financial commitment.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.
Content is limited, with many users reporting a lack of engaging rooms and experiences to explore.
The controls and locomotion mechanics are often described as clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics in the program have been reported to be problematic, with users experiencing significant issues such as crashes and erratic behavior during video playback. While there is potential for creative use, particularly for those interested in graphic design and VR, 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 stay running in the background and wouldn't shut off normally. 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
25%
75%
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 the need for improved stability and performance as a priority for future updates, alongside suggestions for enhancing 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
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by a strong emphasis on the teleportation mechanic, which users find innovative and satisfying when executed successfully. Overall, the gameplay experience is engaging and enjoyable.
- “The teleportation mechanic is a great idea, and it feels wonderful when it works.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 controller usability.
- “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
100%
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 regarding the narrative elements of the game.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “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.”