Laid-Back Camp: Virtual - Lake Motosu
- March 3, 2021
- Gemdrops, Inc.
"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, wholesome, and relaxing atmosphere of the Yuru Camp anime, making it a delightful experience for fans.
- The voice acting and character interactions are charming, providing a cozy and heartwarming experience that resonates with the series.
- The visuals and sound design are high quality, creating a beautiful environment that enhances the overall relaxing vibe of the game.
- The game is very short, lasting only about 30-40 minutes, which many players feel does not justify the price.
- There is minimal interactivity, as players can only look around to trigger events, leading to a lack of engagement and immersion.
- The VR experience is poorly designed, with no hand tracking or meaningful movement, making it feel more like a passive viewing experience than an interactive game.
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its high quality, particularly in the main menu and certain segments, capturing a relaxing and "yuru camp-y" vibe. However, many players expressed disappointment over the lack of music during gameplay, suggesting that additional soundtracks would enhance the overall experience, especially during quieter moments.
“Everything from the character models, the environment, the UI, the music, and the voice acting feels very high quality.”
“Relaxing gameplay and soundtracks.”
“I could still hear sound and music, but that message stuck on the screen no matter what I did.”
“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.”
- 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 underwhelming VR performance do not justify the price, leaving them wanting more 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 locations. Additionally, technical issues with controller compatibility have hindered the overall experience for some users.
“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.”
- 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, capturing the essence of camping vibes and the charm of the characters. Overall, the game successfully delivers a cozy and cute emotional experience.
“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.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as relaxing and enjoyable, particularly during the noon, evening, and night settings, which enhance the experience. However, some users feel that the morning atmosphere lacks depth and can come across as cheap, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“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.”
“[i]Laid-back camp - virtual[/i] also falls under this relaxing atmosphere, and while I would love to recommend it, there are some flaws with the game.”
“The laid-back camp atmosphere is nice, but there are some significant flaws in the game that detract from the experience.”
“While the game attempts to create a relaxing atmosphere, it ultimately falls short due to various issues.”
“The atmosphere is intended to be calming, but the execution leaves much to be desired.”
- 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 are visually appealing, there are noticeable issues with poorly animated distant characters, leading to an overall impression that the graphics are decent but 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 only 4 frames of animation.”
“The graphics are okay, but it's nothing groundbreaking.”
- 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.
“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
The stability of the career mode in this year's FIFA Ultimate Team is criticized for its numerous glitches, undermining the new features introduced. Users report inconsistent character appearances, such as sudden changes in hairstyles and outfits, indicating a lack of polish and attention to this mode.
“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
Users express concerns that the monetization strategy includes misleading advertising, particularly regarding screenshots that feature first-person hands, which 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 virtually no replayability.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied content means you won't find much replay value here.”