OVR Advanced Settings

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"OVR Advanced Settings for SteamVR offers customization for your VR experience, including Space Drag, Space Turn, and adjustable floor height. It also features push-to-talk/mute, snap/smooth turning, brightness control, lighthouse device pairing, and per-app control bindings. Compatibility may vary depending on your VR hardware."

Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,736 reviews

humor29 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

OVR Advanced Settings is an essential tool for any VR user, providing a plethora of features that enhance the VR experience, such as playspace movement and height adjustment.
The software is user-friendly and allows for easy customization of VR settings, making it a must-have for games like VRChat.
It's free and offers significant value, allowing users to fix common issues with SteamVR, such as floor height misalignment and chaperone boundaries.

The transition from a free to a paid model has frustrated many users, especially those who relied on it when it was free.
Some users report that the software can be buggy, with issues like settings not saving or the application failing to launch properly.
The complexity of the settings and bindings can be overwhelming for new users, making it difficult to fully utilize the software's capabilities.

humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in VR experiences is largely derived from the absurd and unexpected moments that arise from gameplay mechanics, such as flying or manipulating playspace, which players find amusing. Many users highlight the comedic value of these interactions, often referencing their own extensive VR experience and the playful antics that ensue, while some express frustration at others who exploit these features for humor. Overall, the reviews emphasize that the humor in VR is a blend of spontaneous fun and social interactions, making it a significant aspect of the gaming experience.
- “Good for making funny moments in VR like flying away or fixing your height in games when it breaks or glitches out.”
- “It adds a lot of function to VR and you can be funny with playspace mover.”
- “Haha funny height abuse.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
72%
10%
The reviews highlight a mixed perception of the story aspect, with some users praising the game's emotional depth and engaging plot, while others express a desire for more gameplay and narrative content. Overall, the story is described as good and capable of providing a meaningful experience, but there are calls for further development to enhance its impact.
- “Ive played a bit and I can say it is a very good game with a good plot and good graphics.”
- “The gameplay and plot in this game are extremely amazing; it's incredibly emotional to witness the main character blossom and rediscover their true self.”
- “Incredible depth, hours of story to break through.”
- “I think it could use more gameplay and story.”
- “For context, the quest tends to struggle to accurately translate the safety systems 'boundaries' into SteamVR for some reason, meaning that the playspace center tends to be off-center, floating several inches below or above the floor, and generally just inconvenient.”
- “- September 2020: I stopped using my Quest and bought an Index, and while it used to be useful for the Quest, it is probably buggy since Facebook ruins everything.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
Users report mixed experiences with optimization, particularly when using SteamVR alongside Oculus software, which can lead to significant performance drops and stuttering. However, tools like OVR Advanced Settings are praised for their ability to help users fine-tune performance with minimal impact, allowing for adjustments like supersampling and brightness while in-game. Overall, while some face challenges with performance, others find effective solutions to enhance their VR experience.
- “You can do so much with this tool from super sampling (which you definitely should if you own a Quest 2 or better and/or have the PC for it) all the way to performance overlay.”
- “Lots of settings are things which will take time to learn how to use, but considering this runs in the background while you're in VR (with negligible performance impact) and the fact that this is entirely free by the kindness of the OVRAS team, there is no reason to not get this.”
- “It also shows great stats for reprojection rate -- helping you understand performance so you can tune it.”
- “Your performance through Link will already be low due to your GPU having to compress everything, especially if you messed around in dev tools to make the compression less noticeable.”
- “It's a known issue that if you use SteamVR with the Oculus software from Link/Air Link, your performance will be horrible.”
- “However, after the whole VRChat EAC debacle, every time I load up OVR Advanced, my game absolutely tanks in frames and general performance.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the VR application is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder functionality, despite some appreciating its potential for customization and troubleshooting. While a few users have experienced minimal issues, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to persistent instability and unreliable performance.
- “Unfortunately, this thing is buggy as hell.”
- “Supposedly this allows you to get controls to do new things in your VR applications, but no matter the amount of troubleshooting I went through, it never worked.”
- “Takes time to load and glitches a few things.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
Users appreciate the music features in VR games, particularly the ability to play music without relying on external apps like Spotify. However, some have encountered issues with music controls not functioning properly, despite attempts to troubleshoot. Overall, the integration of music controls enhances the gaming experience, allowing for convenient management of audio while engaging in gameplay.
- “I like this because on VR games like Gorilla Tag I can go around playing music.”
- “My music control literally will not work, not even if I restart SteamVR, OVR, or try to redownload OVR; nothing changes, the music control still doesn't work.”
- “I just can't get enough of the soundtrack.”
- “Ever wanted to pause that song you’re listening to without fumbling around on your keyboard?”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Reviews on the graphics aspect are mixed; while some users appreciate the good graphics and enhancements available through tools for Steam VR, others report performance issues, such as bugs and low frame rates, which detract from the overall experience. There is a sentiment that previous versions offered better graphical performance, indicating a decline in quality for some players.
- “I've played a bit and I can say it is a very good game with a good plot and good graphics.”
- “It lets you manipulate your playspace, enhances your graphics, and is just a handy tool to have running when SteamVR is launched.”
- “Information on different stats, dropped & reprojected frames, etc., helping you decide whether your graphical settings are okay.”
- “Even my graphics card has bugs and it doesn't run smoothly anymore... I feel like the previous version was far better than this version.”
- “I seem to be stuck at either 90Hz at below 11.5ms with very low graphic settings or 45Hz with motion smoothing on.”
- “☼ graphics ☼”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay experience varies significantly among users; some praise its advanced VR features and comfort options that enhance immersion, while others criticize the lack of engaging gameplay and story elements. Overall, the emotional depth of the narrative and character development is highlighted as a strong point by some players.
- “The tool offers a range of comfort options, including snap turning, smooth turning, and vignette settings, ensuring that users can tailor their VR experience to avoid motion sickness and enhance overall comfort during extended gameplay sessions.”
- “The gameplay and plot in this game are extremely amazing; it's incredibly emotional to witness the main character blossom and rediscover their true self.”
- “Necessary for advanced level VR gameplay, definitely worth the download.”
- “No gameplay whatsoever, this game sucks.”
- “I think it could use more gameplay and story.”
- “⚔ gameplay ⚔”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a deeply emotional experience, highlighted by a poignant ending that evokes tears. The gameplay and plot effectively showcase the main character's journey of self-discovery, enhancing the overall emotional impact.
- “The gameplay and plot in this game are extremely amazing; it's incredibly emotional to witness the main character blossom and rediscover their true self.”
- “Ending made me cry”
- “An emotional experience”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with some expressing frustration over difficulty in progressing, such as locating the first boss.
- “I couldn't find the first boss in this game, and it was too grindy.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have expressed dissatisfaction with the motion smoothing effect while navigating the atmosphere at high speeds, often opting to disable it for a more enjoyable experience.
- “I really don't like the strange effect of motion smoothing while moving through the atmosphere at 200+ mph, so I always turn it off.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game’s significant replay value, indicating that it offers enough content and variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers immense replay value, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the diverse choices available.”
- “I love how the different endings and character paths encourage me to replay the game multiple times.”