The Larkin Building build by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1904 is one of the most famous office building off all time. It has been demolished in 1954 and there where no color picture of the building till now. In this VR experience you can walk through the building and explore the spaces, furniture and atmosphere. You can pick up photographs of the building and listen to music throughout the building.
The Larkin Building VR experience offers a detailed and accurate representation of the famous architectural work, appealing to fans of Frank Lloyd Wright and architecture enthusiasts.
The graphics, particularly on the ground floor, are well-executed, providing a visually pleasing environment for exploration.
As a free title, it provides a unique opportunity to walk through a historical building that no longer exists, making it an interesting experience for those interested in history.
The game suffers from significant execution issues, including unclear navigation between floors and teleportation glitches that can confuse players.
Many areas of the building feel empty and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.
The game has compatibility issues, particularly for Oculus users, leading to a frustrating experience with visual distortions and controls that do not function properly.
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics are generally praised, particularly the ground floor design; however, performance issues and visual distortions significantly detract from the experience, especially in VR.
“The graphics are also quite good, especially the ground floor.”
“The problem is that even when you take these steps, the game now runs awful and there's a distortion to the visuals which will make looking in VR an unpleasant experience.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as straightforward and unremarkable, with users indicating that it lacks depth or complexity.
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users expressing confusion or a lack of engagement. Overall, the narrative does not seem to resonate strongly with players, leading to a mixed reception.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like it requires an additional life to manage effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in this VR experience is immersive, allowing players to walk through and explore detailed spaces and furniture, enhancing the overall sense of presence and engagement.
“In this VR experience, you can walk through the building and explore the spaces, furniture, and atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users reported experiencing texture glitches, indicating that the game's stability may be compromised in certain areas.
“There were some texture glitches.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization issues are primarily attributed to an outdated version of the Unreal game engine, which has not been adequately optimized, leading to performance problems.
“This is a problem with an outdated version of the Unreal Engine when it is not optimized.”