Neos VR

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Welcome to the metaverse! A shared social universe where both casual users and creators coexist. Play and explore with your friends, collaborate with your coworkers or grab powerful building tools and create something new right inside VR.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,971 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

optimization16 negative mentions

Neos VR offers a unique and powerful platform for creativity, allowing users to build and customize worlds and avatars directly in-game.
The community is generally friendly and supportive, with many users willing to help newcomers learn the ropes.
The game provides a level of interactivity and customization that surpasses other social VR platforms like VRChat.

The game has been heavily criticized for its management issues, particularly the CEO's focus on cryptocurrency, which has led to a significant decline in the player base.
The user interface is often described as confusing and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and enjoy the game.
There are ongoing performance issues, with many players experiencing lag and crashes, especially in worlds with multiple users.

optimization
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
66%
21%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users highlighting significant performance issues, including low frame rates and desync problems, particularly in crowded environments. While some players note that it is better optimized than similar platforms like VRChat, the overall consensus is that the game still requires substantial improvements in performance and user interface to enhance the experience, especially for those with less powerful hardware. As it is still in early access, there is hope for future optimizations, but current performance remains a major concern for many players.
- “Resonite is actively being updated, including performance improvements and enhanced building tools.”
- “This game is well optimized for a developing VR game, and unlike VRChat, the mods and owner of Neos actively play their game, interact, and help their community in any way.”
- “The game is constantly evolving and improving; I haven't even been playing for a year and there have already been so many updates that improve performance and playability, especially if you're a desktop user!”
- “Performance is awful; there are desync issues, full body is broken, and the UI is not new-user friendly.”
- “The performance is abysmal, and the UI is nearly unusable.”
- “This game has absolutely zero graphical settings to improve performance, so if it doesn't run well on launch, it never runs well.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
69%
8%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and polish, featuring advanced effects like dynamic shadows and anti-aliasing. However, the lack of customizable graphic settings has led to significant performance issues, with many players experiencing overheating and frame drops, particularly in crowded environments. Overall, while the visuals are impressive, the absence of optimization options detracts from the experience, making it challenging for users with less powerful PCs.
- “Some super cool features, Garry's Mod-like features, looks graphically stunning, with motion blur, bloom, and actual shading anti-aliasing.”
- “Worlds and graphics are beautiful, literally just need a friendly intro for newcomers and the enhanced UI hopefully coming soon.”
- “I feel that this is miles ahead in terms of technical implementation compared to VRChat, high fidelity etc. also the graphics are much better.”
- “Years of development and there are still no graphic settings whatsoever; I hope you like motion blur because there is no way to get rid of it.”
- “The game is set to high or ultra graphics settings without any way to change it, making it too graphically intensive for what the game is. Your PC will be overheating or running overtime.”
- “With no graphics settings and poor optimization, this game managed to crash my audio driver and make my eyes hurt.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
69%
10%
The game's story is described as having a rich backstory and a mix of organic storytelling with esoteric symbolism, though it may not be entirely original. Players appreciate the community-driven narratives and projects, highlighting the passion of creators within the game. However, some users express frustration over the lack of a cohesive story experience and technical issues that detract from gameplay.
- “This game was so promising and has such a rich backstory.”
- “I've run into people who have made a successful movie-type project where you get to act in it, and even if it feels amateur, the whole crew is so passionate about what they do that they make such an entertaining story happen with whoever they run through the show.”
- “The game has surreal imagery with a story that's a good mix of organic storytelling and esoteric symbolism, which is something that I feel is hard to balance in games like these.”
- “☑ no story”
- “It really is a story like every other crypto bro out there.”
- “The general concept of the story isn't anything totally original, though I'll hold off from stating any comparisons, but it definitely amalgamates previously tried concepts into its own unique experience.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
Gameplay in Resonite and Neos is characterized by innovative mechanics that allow for real-time editing, world-building, and social interaction, providing a unique and engaging experience. While some users find the controls initially challenging, they appreciate the depth and creativity available once familiarized with the systems. However, there are criticisms regarding clunky interfaces and a lack of meaningful gameplay loops, suggesting that while the potential is high, further refinement is needed for a more polished experience.
- “Resonite offers a superior experience with active engagement and exciting gameplay.”
- “Neos is both a game and a game editor at the same time, allowing users to create their own worlds, implement custom game logic and gameplay features, and then experience it together with friends from around the world.”
- “You can build your own worlds, with their own rules, physics, gameplay, mechanics, etc. for people to play on, and very easily join other worlds and hang with other players, even grab players and hold onto them.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “While there's a lot of neat concepts and mechanics here, like the ability to trade and market items, the things that exist are clunky, extremely awkward, and the demonstrations are all targeted towards a certain fandom that may turn off potential players.”
- “I'll keep trying, but for now, I can't recommend this until it has more work on the game mechanics as a whole.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of absurdity and irony, with players finding amusement in the chaotic state of the game and its development issues, particularly regarding the influence of a profit-driven CEO. While some moments are genuinely funny, the overall tone reflects a blend of humor and frustration, as players navigate a world filled with meme culture and bizarre scenarios. The presence of quirky elements, like furries and humorous props, adds to the comedic experience, though it is often overshadowed by the game's underlying problems.
- “Tem muitos furrys, tem guns e é funny 10/10”
- “Remember goofing around in gmod with the toolgun and various funny props?”
- “I've run into one person on here who lives for memes and whenever I bring a funny idea her way, she is down to make it funnier and make the idea work.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings such as anger, joy, and nostalgia. Many reviewers appreciate the supportive and inclusive community, which has significantly impacted their lives, fostering friendships and creativity. However, there are concerns about the game's future direction, with fears that it may lose its community-driven essence and become a soulless cash grab.
- “This game has changed my life, allowed me to meet fantastic people and become a part of the most wholesome, creative, inclusive, and supportive community I've ever been a part of.”
- “I created, I destroyed, I laughed, I cried, I inspired, I messed up so much, people entered my life, and many more left.”
- “Neos has been the most fun I've ever had in VR with almost limitless creative and social potential, including one of the most wholesome online communities I've ever experienced.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as slow asset loading, control latency, and random crashes, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. While some improvements are anticipated, the current state is described as highly unstable and in need of urgent updates.
- “The whole game freezes as the old world's assets are unloaded and the new world's assets get slowly loaded onto my machine.”
- “Used to love this platform but no update since November 10th 2021, as well as the bugs and glitches (some making me restart) with random crashing has made me give up.”
- “This game is buggy; textures don't load, menus freeze, etc.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
78%
The monetization strategy of the platform has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, driven by the CEO's greed and a shift towards crypto and NFT schemes that alienate the original community. Many users feel that the focus on profit over user experience has led to a decline in the platform's quality and vision, resulting in a soulless environment that prioritizes financial gain over genuine community engagement.
- “The greed from the CEO has turned this into a cash grab dumpster fire that's only appealing to any Twitter NFT crypto-bro that likes the idea of the metaverse.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is in the worst state it has ever been; yes, people still play the game, but the CEO (Karel Hulec) has ruined all vision for the game for nothing but a cheap cash grab, a crypto Ponzi scheme.”
- “Who the heck would be okay with suddenly someone coming in and forcing them to stop what they're doing for their project and only focus on monetizing it with literally the worst monetization schemes humankind has ever created?”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is praised for its potential, with users appreciating the ability to create custom music venues and integrate sound into their experiences. However, there are significant concerns regarding audio quality, with reports of crackling sounds detracting from the overall experience. While the soundtrack and sound design are noted as excellent, players express a desire for more default music options and sound effects to enhance immersion.
- “On top of that, the art, soundtrack, and sound design is amazing, and it really helps convey the mood of each scene.”
- “You can make your own games in VR, music venues, code tools (there is an entire visual scripting system), social spaces... the list truly is massive.”
- “This platform and its small community has basically raised me into becoming what I am today, an aspiring developer and musician.”
- “Needs default music/sounds in worlds.”
- “Listening to music helps, but assigning sound effects to collisions or object movement, and adding background sound options would be helpful.”
- “I see it on Twitch all the time, and there are even unconfirmed claims that the 'Welcome to VRChat' music video was actually filmed inside Neos, which fits with the lack of baked lighting in the video.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unnecessarily time-consuming, with some expressing frustration over its transformation into a crypto farming scheme. The setup process is also seen as cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It's too tedious for no reason.”
- “- World making (at this point for me) appears rather tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The atmosphere in Neos is seen as having significant potential but currently lacks inclusivity and bustling energy due to limited world capacities. While the community's enthusiasm is commendable and contributes to a unique online environment, improvements in world-building and user-friendliness are needed to enhance the overall immersive experience.
- “Their enthusiasm is palpable, and it has generated an atmosphere and community that is, if not outright unique in online spaces, then certainly one of the very best out there.”
- “Neos has so much potential, but until it addresses these fundamental issues and fosters a more inclusive atmosphere, it falls short of being the immersive and welcoming metaverse it aspires to be.”
- “I'd even stream this game more and bring the community over, and get people more interested, but it needs more popular world building, and just a more 'user friendly' atmosphere... other than that, I see a lot of promise here.”
- “The worlds feel limited in capacity, lacking the typical bustling atmosphere you would expect in VRChat or similar platforms.”
- “The overall atmosphere is quite dull and fails to immerse you in the environment.”
- “There is a noticeable absence of life and energy in the game, making the atmosphere feel flat and uninspired.”