Not For Broadcast VR
- March 23, 2023
- NotGames
Get on Steam"Not For Broadcast VR" is the virtual reality adaptation of the darkly comedic FMV game, now available on HTC Vive, Valve Index, Meta Quest 2, and Oculus Rift. Experience the award-winning story and chaos of the newsroom firsthand, interacting with equipment and playing an active role in uncovering the truth. This immersive VR game promises a unique take on FMV adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides an immersive and accurate representation of running a TV channel, especially for those interested in broadcasting.
- It features a humorous and satirical storyline that many players find engaging and entertaining.
- The controls, while occasionally sensitive, allow for a rewarding gameplay experience once players adapt to them.
- Many players experience significant technical issues, including controller tracking problems and bugs that prevent gameplay.
- The game has been criticized for its lack of updates and support from developers, leaving many issues unresolved since launch.
- Some users report frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as overly sensitive controls and difficulty in interacting with in-game elements.
- story32 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is described as tragic and interesting, though its depressing nature may not appeal to everyone. Players noted that the narrative can be significantly altered based on choices, and a second playthrough focusing solely on the story revealed deeper insights into themes of censorship and bias in media. Overall, the game is well-optimized for the Oculus Quest platforms, enhancing the storytelling experience.
“Apparently you can change quite a lot in the story.”
“As another reviewer pointed out, it really enlightens you into how censorship and even unconscious bias can play such an important role in media/storytelling and persuasion.”
“The plot is quite depressing and not everyone will like it, but it is very tragic and interesting.”
“For my second playthrough, I shut off all the mini-game/challenge/distractions, and just focused on the story.”
“I actually ended up liking that much more and realized I'd missed quite a lot of the story/plot in my first playthrough, since I'd been distracted by things going awry in the broadcast room.”
- humor8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, with many praising the comedic performances of the reporter and actors as exceptionally funny. The broadcasts are highlighted as particularly entertaining, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience that becomes even more amusing over time.
“The game runs great for me, I have never played the original game, but holy crap is this game funny.”
“I've played only an hour, but the reporter and the actors are absolutely hilarious.”
“The broadcasts are really funny.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is immersive and effectively integrates the plot, providing a strong overall experience. However, some players have encountered frustrating mechanics, such as a malfunctioning fan during a heatwave scenario, which can disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the game. While technical issues seem to vary among players, gameplay-related problems have been consistently noted.
“But it’s great, you get the full feeling of the game and are imbued with the gameplay and plot.”
“Spoiler for a mechanic [spoiler] and on 'the heatwave', the fan just doesn't work at least for me, so you have to constantly deal with the power tripping off and a loud fuse in your left ear.”
“I've been lucky enough to not have any technical issues like others have mentioned, but the gameplay issues are just as bad.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro users, resulting in fewer performance issues. However, some players have reported problems such as video stuttering and reduced playback speed on other platforms.
“If you use an Oculus Quest 2 or Pro, I don't think you will run into as many issues; the game is very well optimized for those platforms.”
“Videos are reducing in speed and/or stuttering.”
“Videos are reducing in speed and/or stuttering.”
“Videos are reducing in speed and/or stuttering.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report excellent visuals when using the Vive Pro 2, highlighting a smooth experience with no technical issues.
“I'm using the Vive Pro 2 and have great visuals, encountering no technical issues.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be present and playing, but it is overshadowed by significant technical issues, as players experienced prolonged black screens and difficulties starting the game, leading to frustration and disappointment.
“So disappointed, took me 20 minutes of trying to get the game to start, on top of the 3-hour download for the game. The game refused to start and just stayed on a black screen with music playing the whole time. What a waste of time.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly without any significant stability issues, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
