LIV

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LIV is a single player action game. It was developed by LIV Inc and was released on August 12, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

LIV is the #1 VR toolset that empowers YouTubers, streamers, VTubers, and other content creators to capture professional-quality VR content. LIV is known for mixed reality capture which lets you film yourself inside games, but it has a wide selection of features that will take your VR content to the next level.Key Features Supports most VR headsets: Works with most VR headsets compatible with Stea…

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Free to Play

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Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 670 reviews

story5 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

LIV is the best mixed reality software currently available, providing easy setup for streaming and recording with versatile avatar and mixed reality capture features.
The software is lightweight compared to similar tools, free to use, and offers excellent community and developer support via Discord.
LIV enhances VR streaming experience with features like integrated Twitch chat in VR, first-person stabilizer, multi-camera support, and compatibility with popular VR games like Beat Saber.

LIV suffers from frequent crashes, performance issues including lag and high resource usage, which can impact gameplay and streaming quality on many systems.
The initial setup and calibration process is complex, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating, with a steep learning curve especially for mixed reality camera positioning.
Limited game support and compatibility issues exist, especially for non-SteamVR or newer games, and some key features like AI keying and full OpenXR support are missing or broken.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
75%
9%
The game's story is widely criticized for being vague, underdeveloped, and essentially absent, leaving players without a clear objective or emotional engagement. This lack of narrative coherence contributes significantly to player frustration and a disconnected gameplay experience.
- “Whether it’s a linear, narrative-driven adventure or an open-world exploration, a well-crafted storyline is essential to draw players into the universe the game creates.”
- “The absence of a compelling storyline leaves players adrift, with no emotional investment to drive them forward.”
- “From a confusing lack of a coherent storyline to an overwhelming complexity of mechanics and severe lag that plagues gameplay, this title misses the mark in nearly every aspect.”
- “The story—or lack thereof—is so vague and underdeveloped that it feels like an afterthought.”
- “Most players who enjoy immersive worlds and character-driven narratives will quickly grow frustrated with the absence of a clear objective or story arc.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The gameplay is widely criticized for its overly complex mechanics, lack of a coherent storyline, and severe lag issues, which together create a frustrating and inaccessible experience. However, the Liv app enhances VR gameplay streaming by providing smoother visuals and immersive content creation, despite some technical challenges. Overall, the core gameplay struggles significantly, while Liv improves the VR streaming aspect.
- “Between reducing the jittery look of straight VR capture by using a fixed or smoothed view, to making it possible to brand content by making yourself (directly or in avatar form) a part of the actual gameplay, this really is something that you should at least consider if you have any interest in making VR content.”
- “Liv is a solid piece of software that makes it easy for content creators to stream their VR gameplay in an immersive experience.”
- “As someone using this purely so they can stream VR gameplay (I don't have a dedicated green screen space for mixed reality), Liv is literally a lifesaver.”
- “From a confusing lack of a coherent storyline to an overwhelming complexity of mechanics and severe lag that plagues gameplay, this title misses the mark in nearly every aspect.”
- “Instead of offering players a smooth learning curve, the game throws a daunting array of mechanics without explaining them properly, expecting players to just figure everything out through trial and error.”
- “To top it all off, the constant lag and performance issues make even basic gameplay tasks frustratingly difficult.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
61%
22%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent stuttering, frame rate drops, and lag that disrupt gameplay and immersion, especially when using mixed reality features. While performance varies depending on the system and the underlying Unity game, many users find it frustratingly demanding and poorly optimized. However, ongoing updates and active developer support have led to some improvements over time.
- “With constant updates that improve performance and compatibility, and a team that helps out an absolute ton through their Discord, you can't go wrong with Liv.”
- “I can't believe Valve didn't care to implement this feature in SteamVR but the Liv team found a way to add it without noticeable performance impact.”
- “Liv didn't really impact performance much on my system.”
- “The game suffers from frequent stuttering, frame rate drops, and connection issues that make even the simplest actions feel delayed.”
- “The constant stuttering and poor frame rates not only detract from the immersion but also contribute to the overall feeling of incompetence on the developer’s part.”
- “To top it all off, the constant lag and performance issues make even basic gameplay tasks frustratingly difficult.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The stability of the software is mixed, with users experiencing frequent bugs, freezes, and performance drops, though it generally runs well enough for viewer engagement. While some find it unreliable and glitch-prone, ongoing developer support and a helpful community on Discord contribute to resolving issues quickly. Overall, despite occasional instability, continuous updates and support make it a strong option for mixed reality streaming.
- “Freezes up constantly!”
- “A great tool in concept but in practice practically nothing works with it and the few things that do are very buggy and unreliable.”
- “I have to set potato settings and it barely hits 25fps on average, and then it glitches a lot with fps drops and ghost notes galore.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics are generally uninspired and lack visual coherence, requiring users to tweak numerous settings and launch options to achieve acceptable performance. Despite the game's demanding visuals causing lag, the overall graphical quality remains bland and unremarkable.
- “Depending on the engine, you might need to make all sorts of launch option and rendering adjustments in various setting menus before things start working.”
- “While lag can often be a result of the game’s visual demands, the visuals themselves are nothing to write home about.”
- “The graphics are bland and unremarkable, offering a world that lacks visual coherence.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks engaging characters and a compelling storyline, resulting in minimal emotional investment and no meaningful events to captivate players.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is appreciated for its lighthearted and entertaining nature, often amusing players with quirky features like the glitch camera effect, which sparks playful interactions despite occasional need for explanation.
- “Stream funny”
- “Not once has it caused any issues, although it is kinda funny to have to explain to people, when I am using the glitch camera effect, that it is not a bug but a feature”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Grinding in the game is noted to require a secondary account or live session, and while there are more powerful standalone tools available, they are often more tedious to set up and typically come at an additional cost.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music experience is heavily disrupted by frequent crashes, with the compositor failing randomly about every other song, severely affecting gameplay.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization approach is criticized for being intrusive and deceptive, requiring users to watch lengthy ads and install additional apps, resulting in persistent watermarks that cannot be removed easily.