Meditation VR

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Meditation VR is a single player action game. It was developed by Better Than Life and was released on July 31, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Birds high up in the sky, waves rolling in on the shore, the wind blowing through palm trees and plants that grow on your private secluded island all contribute both visually and in sound to a surreal experience that practically makes you feel the ocean breeze.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Meditation VR offers a beautifully crafted environment with stunning graphics and soothing sounds, creating a truly immersive relaxation experience.
The guided meditation feature is well-received, helping users understand meditation techniques and providing a calming atmosphere.
It's a free application that serves as a great tool for stress relief, making it accessible for anyone looking to unwind.

The experience is limited to a single scene, which can feel repetitive and lacks variety in meditation options.
Many users report performance issues, including crashes and stuttering, which detracts from the overall relaxing experience.
The application is criticized for being misclassified as a game, lacking meaningful gameplay mechanics and interaction.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their realism and beauty, creating a relaxing environment that enhances the overall experience. Many users highlight the excellent visuals, even on mid-range hardware, though some note that certain static scenes could be improved. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's calming atmosphere.
- “The game has the best graphics and a very realistic, relaxing environment, with pleasant sound.”
- “I've tried a fair few meditation apps since I had my original Rift CV1, both paid and free/demo, and this relatively short (~15 minute) experience is outstanding in terms of visuals.”
- “Truly relaxing, and beautiful graphics.”
- “Graphics could be a lot sharper, especially compared to the default room on SteamVR.”
- “The graphics for static scenes are ugly.”
- “You can easily drop your performance without much gain as far as graphics are concerned.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is generally described as relaxing, particularly during moments like guided meditation and nature scenes. Players appreciate the ability to adjust volume levels for music, voice, and sound effects separately, although some express a desire for more options to customize or turn off music entirely. Additionally, there is mention of the possibility to play personal music through a headset, though details on integration with external sources remain unclear.
- “The game features a few key options, from turning on/off the guide to adjusting the volume of the music, effects, and dialogue separately.”
- “The guided meditation at the beginning is pleasant, but it would be nice to have options to turn off voice and music, leaving only the nature sounds. I just noticed that the audio options have separate volume controls for voice, music, and sound effects.”
- “I don't know if I can mess with personal music or sound linked to outside sources yet no indication if you could put in a folder and just use or have to use a linked account.”
- “The guided meditation at the beginning is pleasant, but it would be nice to have options to turn off voice and music, leaving only the nature sounds.”
- “The music by itself is very relaxing while watching the ocean waves and animals.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently poor, requiring high-end hardware like a 2080 to run even basic scenes smoothly. Post-processing and effects significantly affect performance, while other settings have minimal impact on both performance and visual quality. Adjusting settings can lead to performance drops without noticeable graphical improvements.
- “Post processing and effects both have a large impact on performance; other settings have less effect but also don't change the image quality as much either.”
- “SS was at the default 150% and also has a large impact on performance (requires game restart).”
- “Extremely poorly optimized at this early stage of development and therefore needs a 2080 for you to sit and look at the ocean and a few trees.”
- “Post processing and effects both have a large impact on performance; other settings less so, but they also don't change the image quality as much either.”
- “I started to mess with the settings; you can easily drop your performance without much gain as far as graphics are concerned.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect of the software has been criticized for lacking any meaningful interactions or gameplay loops, resulting in a non-engaging experience.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a desire for the game's story to be accessible on the Quest 2, highlighting the appeal of a portable experience that allows players to engage with the narrative on the go.