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Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition

Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition Game Cover
64%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story
95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by Conspiracy and was released on May 28, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Offscreen Colonies was originally a non-interactive demonstration of graphical, musical and programming prowess. This VR version transports you right in the middle of the futuristic landscapes to be able to enjoy the experience from a whole new perspective. While this artwork was built using advanced procedural content creation techniques, it was driven purely by the desire to create somethin…

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
music2 positive mentions

  • Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition is a visually stunning tech demo that immerses players in surreal cyberpunk environments, showcasing impressive reflective surfaces and artistic design.
  • The experience is brief yet captivating, with a well-composed soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, making it enjoyable even as a standalone music video.
  • The developers have demonstrated remarkable programming skills by creating a high-quality VR experience with an incredibly small file size, making it accessible to a wide audience.
  • The game is criticized for being a failed attempt at an interactive art experience, with some reviewers suggesting it lacks value and could have been presented as a simple video instead.
  • There are reports of technical issues such as glitching and aliasing in certain scenes, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The experience may cause motion sickness for some players, and it is noted that it is not a traditional game but rather a demoscene production, which may not appeal to everyone.
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this VR video is highly praised for its exceptional quality, standing out as a remarkable standalone piece that enhances the overall experience. Even five years after its release, both the visuals and music remain impressive, making it a memorable highlight among similar demos.

    • “Not many demos have music so good that you can listen to it as a standalone song, but this one does.”
    • “The visuals and music are still good enough, even 5 years later.”
    • “The music is something out of this world.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics remain impressive even five years after release, with many scenes being visually stunning enough to serve as desktop wallpapers. Overall, the visuals and accompanying music continue to receive positive acclaim.

    • “The visuals and music are still impressive, even five years later.”
    • “The visuals - let me just say that you could take every single scene and set it as your desktop wallpaper; they're that good.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game runs smoothly, though some users have reported minor glitching in a few end environments.

    • “The game runs smoothly overall, despite a bit of glitching in two or three of the end environments.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even in complex scenarios.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing too much quality.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that while the game is functional across various VR platforms, including HTC Vive, Index, and Meta Quest 3, the story itself is perceived as mediocre, lacking depth and engagement.

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Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition is a action game.

Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition is available on PC and Windows.

Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition was released on May 28, 2019.

Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition was developed by Conspiracy.

Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Offscreen Colonies: VR Edition is a single player game.

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