Perspectives: Paradise

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On November 1, 1952, the United States detonated the world’s first hydrogen bomb on Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. All in all, the United States conducted 43 nuclear tests on or near the atoll after the WW2. Local people are still dealing with the aftermath. In this VR experience you will feel the effects of “Ivy Mike” 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from ground zero. Afterwards you will get a de…

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

emotional4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

An immersive and educational experience that effectively highlights the human costs of nuclear testing.
The VR simulation provides a unique perspective on the destructive power of nuclear weapons, making it a must-try for VR enthusiasts.
The combination of stunning visuals and poignant storytelling makes this a powerful tool for raising awareness about the impact of nuclear testing on communities.

The execution of the nuclear explosion visuals is underwhelming and lacks realism, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some users experienced performance issues, including lag and low frame rates, which affected their enjoyment of the VR experience.
The content is relatively short and may leave some users wanting more depth and exploration beyond the initial blast.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as stunning and immersive, offering a unique visual experience that enhances the storytelling. However, some users noted issues such as lag, focus problems, and a disorienting perspective, suggesting that while the visuals are impressive, there is room for improvement in overall quality and performance. The combination of different visual formats adds to the experience, but technical enhancements are desired.
- “Informational, free, and absolutely stunning visuals.”
- “A great presentation with little narration letting the visuals and content tell the story, and what a story of mankind's insanity this is!”
- “It has a combination of computer-generated visuals, 360 3D video, and 2D video.”
- “Lags horrendously for me and the visuals are slightly out of focus and in a strange perspective, making looking at the environment dizzying even for a VR veteran.”
- “Graphics could be far better, sound could be far better, modeling the impact of the shock and heat wave could be better.”
- “Graphically, I hope one day improvements can be made, but being able to see something that in real life you would never see and survive unscratched is quite excellent.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is conveyed through powerful visuals and minimal narration, effectively highlighting the devastating impact of nuclear weapons on humanity. Reviewers appreciate the focus on historical events, such as the Trinity test and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, emphasizing the themes of destruction and suffering. Overall, the narrative is described as a poignant reflection on mankind's insanity.
- “A great presentation with little narration letting the visuals and content tell the story, and what a story of mankind's insanity this is!”
- “Worked pretty well with the Quest 2 with a cable through SteamVR, motion controllers aren't aligned like most other VR stuff but it really doesn't matter with this. If the team behind this carries on and does more like the Trinity test, bringing its own problems for civilians near the New Mexico test site and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki and the massive impact it had on the people... now that would be a good way of showing people the destruction, suffering, and death caused by using nuclear weapons.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the experience is profound, evoking heartbreak and deep reflection on the consequences of nuclear weapons, particularly through poignant moments like children singing about their country. Reviewers highlight its ability to touch the heart and provoke tears, making it a must-experience in virtual reality.
- “This is heartbreaking.”
- “Informative and touching.”
- “One of the best experiences in VR yet; it brought a tear to my eye seeing the kids sing about their country. Everyone should experience this because it shows the consequences of nuclear weapons even years after one detonated. 5/5 stars.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting poor performance, low frame rates, and pixelation even on high-end hardware. While some players see potential in the game, they strongly urge developers to improve optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “Very uncomfortable experience... mainly because of the poor performance. Running it on a Vive Wireless, RTX 2080, Ryzen 7 2700X, 32GB RAM, I get horribly low FPS and a pixelated image. Cannot recommend it. Please fix the optimization!”
- “I like the idea and there seems to be a good product in here, so I'd recommend it if it wasn't for the poor optimization.”
- “Change my review to positive, but I still think the devs should make an effort on the optimization.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, with players finding elements like poorly executed explosions to be amusingly bad.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create humor; it never takes itself too seriously.”
- “The characters have such a great sense of humor, and their interactions are filled with hilarious one-liners.”