Laid-Back Camp: Virtual - Lake Motosu
- March 3, 2021
- Gemdrops, Inc.
Get on Steam"Laid-Back Camp: Virtual - Lake Motosu" is a virtual reality camping simulation set in the scenic Lake Motosu area. Players can engage in various camping activities, such as setting up camp, fishing, and cooking, all while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The game is based on the popular Laid-Back Camp anime and manga series and offers a relaxing escape to nature for players.
Reviews
- The game captures the sweet and wholesome interactions between the characters, providing a cozy and heartwarming experience for fans of the anime.
- The visuals and voice acting are high quality, creating a beautiful atmosphere that enhances the relaxing nature of the game.
- It's a delightful experience for fans, allowing them to immerse themselves in the world of Yuru Camp, even if the gameplay is minimal.
- The game is very short, lasting only about 30-40 minutes, which makes it hard to justify the price for many players.
- There is a lack of interactivity, as players can only look around to trigger events, with no real control over character movements or actions.
- The game feels more like a passive experience or a short episode of the anime rather than a fully developed game, leading to disappointment for those expecting more gameplay.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as short and not very intensive, offering a relaxing experience with pleasant soundtracks. However, many users feel that the limited interactions and brief content do not justify the price, leading to a sense of underwhelming value despite some enjoyment. Overall, while it has its charm, the gameplay lacks depth and immersion.
“Relaxing gameplay and soundtracks.”
“I even like the small bit of narrative moment at the end of it, though I wish there was more to the gameplay and interactivity to make us feel more immersed in the campsite.”
“Not worth 20€ for the gameplay, but I am keeping it anyway.”
“Expensive, not very worth compared to the gameplay.”
“Short gameplay with few interactions.”
“With less than an hour of gameplay content and underwhelming VR performance...”
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is described as heartwarming and reminiscent of a typical "yuru camp" episode, focusing on the charming interactions between the two main characters. However, players note that the narrative could benefit from more environmental detail and exploration beyond the limited settings. Additionally, technical issues with controller compatibility on the Oculus Quest detract from the overall experience.
“The story is pretty much what you'd expect from a Yuru Camp episode, pure comfy and heartwarming cuteness that makes me love the two girls even more.”
“The graphics are pretty nice; it might need a little more detail to the environment and further exploration of the whole koan campground area instead of being stuck in two places, but I guess that's how most VR storytelling games work.”
“This game is cute; in the game, you look around at different stuff to advance the story.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its high quality, particularly in the main menu and select areas, with a relaxing and fitting style reminiscent of Akiyuki Tateyama's work. However, many players express disappointment over the lack of music during gameplay, suggesting that additional ambient tracks would enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is well-received, its limited presence during key moments detracts from the immersion.
“Everything from the character models, the environment, the UI, the music, and the voice acting feels very high quality.”
“Relaxing gameplay and soundtracks.”
“The music in the main menu and some other parts are really good and Yuru Camp-y (as expected of Akiyuki Tateyama); too bad no music was playing during the main game (I had to play 'Solo Camp Recommendation' and the Lake Motosu theme to make the experience perfect).”
“The interactions are limited and the game could use some chilling music during downtime if you just want to stay in a scene.”
“Only thing I wish they would add is a soundtrack to download!”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome interactions, particularly between the characters Nadeshiko and Rin, which evoke feelings of comfort and nostalgia reminiscent of the Yuru Camp anime. Despite its short length, players find the experience relaxing and endearing, highlighting the game's ability to create a cozy atmosphere filled with cuteness and charm.
“Heartwarming but very short, took less than an hour to finish the whole game.”
“Heartwarming, cute, and comfy.”
“The story is pretty much what you'd expect from a Yuru Camp episode, pure comfy and heartwarming cuteness that makes me love the two girls even more.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered nice but lack detail in the environment, particularly within the limited exploration of the koan campground area. While some elements, like distant animated birds and people, suffer from poor animation quality, the overall visual experience is deemed acceptable, though not groundbreaking.
“The graphics are pretty nice; it might need a little more detail to the environment and further exploration of the whole koan campground area instead of being stuck in two places, but I guess that's how most VR storytelling games work.”
“There are some very badly animated birds and people on surfboards in the distance that look like pixel graphics with 4 frames of animation.”
“The graphics are okay, but it's nothing groundbreaking.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally described as relaxing and enjoyable, with a notable improvement during the noon, evening, and night. However, some users feel that the morning ambiance lacks depth and feels somewhat cheap.
“The atmosphere is relaxing and fun!”
“The atmosphere in the scenario greatly improves during the noon, evening, and night, but it feels a bit cheap during the morning.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to underwhelming VR performance and a lack of content, which many users feel does not justify its price. Despite some personal biases towards the character, the overall sentiment highlights significant shortcomings in optimization.
“With less than an hour of gameplay content and underwhelming VR performance...”
“Not really worth the price with how poorly optimized the game is, but I love Shima Rin, so I am biased.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant stability issues in the career mode, highlighting glitches that detract from the overall experience, such as character appearance inconsistencies. While new features have been added, they feel these do not compensate for the underlying problems.
“FUT this year is great in my opinion, but career mode is absolute garbage. They added new features to show they care for a mode that does not generate revenue, but the glitches show the opposite. One day you see your manager with a good haircut and a cool suit, and the next day he's bald and wearing a kit.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
“I can't believe how often the game freezes during matches. It's incredibly frustrating and ruins the overall enjoyment.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy may involve misleading advertising, particularly through the use of screenshots featuring first-person hands that do not accurately represent the gameplay experience.
“The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
“The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency detract from the overall experience and make it feel more like a cash grab.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with a playtime of approximately 30 minutes, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
“The game lasts only about 30 minutes, offering basically no replayability.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied content means that replayability is almost non-existent.”
