NVIDIA VR Funhouse

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Step right up to VR Funhouse and enter a virtual carnival full of fun and games. Be an archer with flaming arrows. Test your skill shooting skeet targets blasted from a cannon. See how many moles you can punch, whack, and much more.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 607 reviews

graphics48 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and fun carnival-themed mini-games, making it a great introduction to VR.
It's free to play, which makes it accessible for anyone with an NVIDIA graphics card, and it's a fun way to showcase VR technology.
The physics and interactions in the game are impressive, providing a satisfying experience when playing the various mini-games.

The game has significant technical issues, including inverted controls on certain VR headsets and poor performance even on high-end hardware.
Many players find the mini-games repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a short overall experience.
It is only compatible with NVIDIA graphics cards, excluding a large portion of potential players with AMD GPUs.

graphics
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
48%
7%
The graphics in this game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals and physics, particularly for a VR title, while others criticize the dated and sometimes blurry quality. Users highlight that the game serves as a strong showcase for NVIDIA's graphics capabilities, but some feel it lacks depth and accessibility due to high system requirements. Overall, while the graphics are often described as top-notch, they are not universally appreciated, with some players finding them underwhelming or unoptimized.
- “I love the fun fair aesthetic and it's a great mini game collection with amazing graphics.”
- “The graphics are top-notch and easily the best part of the experience.”
- “The graphics look incredible and it handles flawlessly.”
- “This has some fairly mediocre/dated looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “The style and graphics are rather unappealing, and the gameplay is often dry and rarely actual pure fun.”
- “This is one of the worst VR games I've played so far, the color palette and art style are so hideous that it makes you feel motion sick and the games are boring with really loose, unsatisfying physics.”
optimization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
48%
24%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing poor performance and bugs, particularly on higher settings, despite it being developed by NVIDIA. While some users with lower-end graphics cards like the GTX 970 reported smooth gameplay, others with more powerful setups, such as dual GTX 1080s, faced significant issues, leading to frustration over the misleading system requirements. Overall, the game appears to be poorly optimized, with a need for better performance adjustments and updates.
- “I have a GTX 970 and had no issues with the game's graphics or performance.”
- “Some others have complained about optimization issues, but even running the graphics on high (which in-game it is suggested to have SLI 1080s) with my i7-6700K/GTX 1080 rig, I have had no problems.”
- “The game is very well optimized honestly from running on 2x 980 Ti in SLI playing on max settings and there was only one point I noticed that I was dropping frames was during the flaming arrows.”
- “Attempts to be a series of standing-room only minigames but is hampered by numerous bugs and poor performance.”
- “Poorly optimized game.”
- “So badly optimized that it requires a GTX 1080 for quality that a GTX 1060 or RX 480 could run.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
The gameplay is primarily a collection of simple mini-games designed to showcase VR mechanics, making it a suitable introduction for newcomers to the platform. While the physics and some graphics are praised, many users find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with a general consensus that it serves better as a free tech demo rather than a fully engaging experience. Overall, it offers enjoyable casual gameplay but may not hold long-term interest.
- “It shows you most of the mechanics VR has to offer (including some movement) with simple and well-made mini-games.”
- “The games are simple, but put together very well, and if you're still new to the novelty of VR, seeing how well these mechanics can work is a crazy amount of fun in and of itself.”
- “Overall the physics are great and you can test out a lot of VR-specific mechanics.”
- “The style and graphics are rather unappealing, and the gameplay is often dry and rarely actual pure fun.”
- “When I got it to work, the gameplay was boring and mundane.”
- “You really just have to ask yourself if it's worth it; I was able to run the game fine on my GTX 970 by turning the settings down for the sake of seeing what the game was like, but the actual gameplay is just a series of dull-but-pretty carnival games where you'd probably get a much better experience out of Pierhead Arcade or something.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
73%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly with achievements and VR performance. While some players noted that it runs well on certain graphics cards, others experienced frequent freezes and minor issues that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for many users.
- “Runs great on a single 1080 Ti.”
- “Runs great on a 1080 Ti.”
- “FYI: it runs great on my GTX 980 Ti at low settings.”
- “One downside is that two achievements are pretty buggy and just won’t unlock for most people, myself included, which means you won't be getting 100% for this one.”
- “Buggy, headache-inducing... this is not a fun way to introduce anyone to the VR space.”
- “As with many others here, it works for a few minutes and then freezes.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story or plot, with players noting it as a simple experience without unique narrative elements. While it serves as a fun introduction to VR, it does not offer any engaging storytelling.
- “Years ago I could recommend, but going back on a 4K resolution on Quest 3 makes the demo unplayable.”
- “☑ no story”
- “No story, no plot.”
- “Short story is that there just wasn't anything unique.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The atmosphere is described as a blend of sinister and eerie elements, evoking a strange emptiness alongside a "crisp evening circus" feel. While the use of shadows and fire contributes to a creepy ambiance, the night-time carnival setting offers a unique charm, making it enjoyable for short bursts of entertainment despite its unsettling undertones.
- “Something strange and empty about the atmosphere, maybe because of how they wanted to show off shadows and hair and fire, but it feels odd and a bit creepy.”
- “Atmosphere is good though, hits that 'crisp evening circus' feel.”
- “The atmosphere is sinister.”
- “There's something strange and empty about the atmosphere, maybe because of how they wanted to show off shadows, hair, and fire, but it feels odd and a bit creepy.”
- “It's worth checking out for an hour or two of entertainment, but there's not much more to it, and it has a creepy, isolated circus atmosphere vibe.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the game's replayability is limited, with some players noting the presence of achievements that enhance the experience slightly. While it serves as a good showcase for VR technology, it lacks substantial content to encourage repeated play.
- “The game also has achievements that add a bit more replay value and are enjoyable to unlock, for the most part.”
- “While it doesn't have much replayability, it's a great game to show off the Vive to friends.”
- “There isn't a whole lot of replayability, but it's a good demonstration of what's possible in VR.”
- “No replay value.”
- “Is there replay value, though?”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally regarded as amusing and enjoyable, appealing to players of all ages with its humor. While many find it funny and well-made, some players expected even more comedic elements, leading to mixed enthusiasm. Overall, it delivers a lighthearted experience that is fun to play.
- “Funny little game, well made, free.”
- “So amusing to play, always funny.”
- “Pros: this game is fun, funny, enjoyable, and fits all ages!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is perceived as aggressive, with some users feeling that it promotes spending on high-end hardware like Nvidia graphics cards. In contrast, other players appreciate the absence of intrusive advertisements, suggesting a more enjoyable experience without additional costs.
- “If you don't, this is an advertisement to spend more money on Nvidia.”
- “I did try to turn down the graphics, but I'm pretty confident that this is not the problem since I have almost the same FPS rate on high as on low. And why the heck are you recommending dual GTX 1080 for max settings? Blatant advertising if you ask me.”
- “It's longer, more fun, and there's no idiotic advertising built in.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task requiring a significant investment of time, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is described as deeply distressing, with users expressing feelings of trauma and lasting scars from their experiences within the game, highlighting a significant impact on their mental well-being.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game creates an eerie atmosphere, featuring distant sounds and muffled voices that enhance the sense of isolation and mystery.
- “You hear distant music and muffled voices, but there's not a soul in sight.”