Milkyway Funland
- December 15, 2020
- Technical Troupers
Get on SteamMilkyway Funland is a collection of stunning, exciting, and fun VR games and experiences. The game takes you to the galaxy’s best amusement park in the 31st century. In this space station, everyone can try and experience incredible and impossible things from the past, present, and future.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun roller coaster experience and some enjoyable mini-games.
- It is free to play, allowing players to try out the game without any initial cost.
- The graphics are decent, and the game runs on the Unreal Engine, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The ticket system is frustrating, requiring players to spend tickets to play mini-games, which can only be earned through other less interesting games or purchased with real money.
- Many mini-games are buggy and poorly designed, leading to a lack of enjoyment and engagement.
- The in-game content is severely limited, with much of it locked behind a paywall, making it feel like a deceptive free-to-play model.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the games exhibit significant bugs and performance issues, including notable frame rate drops, which detracts from the experience. However, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these stability concerns.
“The games themselves are a bit buggy, but the ones I have played were still fantastic.”
“The flipper machine was the only game you could kind of enjoy... it was really buggy with huge FPS drops.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization of Milkyway Funland is heavily reliant on in-app purchases, which include options to buy tickets for mini-games or a pass for full access, leading some users to question the viability of the free-to-play model.
“The in-app purchases in Milkyway Funland offer a variety of options, allowing players to enhance their experience without feeling forced to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the monetization in Milkyway Funland is balanced, providing players with the choice to engage with the game fully without mandatory purchases.”
“Milkyway Funland is not really a free-to-play experience, as it has in-app purchases where you can either buy tickets to play the mini-game experiences or buy a pass.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It's frustrating that you can't progress without spending real money; it feels like a paywall at every turn.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being of low quality, detracting from the experience of the rhythm-based gameplay, where players shoot flying records without a strong connection to the beat.
“The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and keeps you engaged throughout the gameplay.”
“The integration of music with gameplay mechanics creates a unique and immersive experience.”
“I experienced a music rhythm game where you shoot flying records, but not exactly to the beat.”
“You're basically just shooting to subpar music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be overshadowed by a frustrating paywall, suggesting that the comedic elements are not compelling enough to warrant spending money.
“The game is filled with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions add so much charm to the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging and immersive, effectively utilizing the Oculus Quest 2's capabilities to enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the depth of the plot and character development, which contribute to a compelling overall experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while there are some bugs present, the game's performance is solid, especially when set to high resolution settings.
“I did experience some bugs noted above, but performance was not an issue (set resolution to epic).”
“The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“I encountered frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
“Despite lowering the graphics settings, the optimization issues persisted, leading to a subpar performance.”
