Practisim VR
- May 19, 2017
- AncientSky Games
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamPractisim VR is a historical simulation game that transports players to ancient skies. Soar through the clouds as a Roman eagle, taking in breathtaking views and completing challenges. With realistic flight mechanics and stunning visuals, this game offers a unique and immersive experience into the world of ancient flight.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a detailed simulation of competitive shooting, making it a great training tool for enthusiasts.
- The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, regularly implementing updates and fixes.
- The stage builder and variety of guns provide significant replayability and customization options.
- The game feels dated and has not received updates in several years, leading to concerns about its long-term viability.
- Many users report significant issues with controller compatibility, particularly with the HP Reverb G2, making it unplayable for some.
- The tutorial and user interface are lacking, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and controls.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the shooting mechanics on the Quest 2 are well-received, the building aspect suffers significantly due to a lack of accessible menus and functionality, highlighting a need for updates to improve the user experience in this area.
“Building on the Quest 2 is quite frustrating.”
“The menu is completely missing on the Quest 2, making it impossible to build anything.”
“The 'builder' section really needs an update for Quest 2 users.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's exceptional replayability, citing features like a stage designer, a wide variety of weapons, and numerous target options that allow for endless customization and training scenarios. This flexibility in gameplay encourages players to return repeatedly for new experiences.
“Unlimited replayability, includes a stage designer, lots of guns to choose from, and tons of target and steel options.”
“Designing your own stages is awesome! I am really looking forward to that feature because it provides endless training options and the highest replayability I can imagine.”
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return; the side quests feel repetitive.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of meaningful choices means replaying feels more like a chore than a choice.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while they feature high-quality visuals and detailed stage props, the overall implementation is considered rough around the edges, with a clunky user interface that detracts from the experience.
“The game features high-quality graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
“The visuals are stunning, with detailed environments and realistic character models.”
“The graphics are impressive, showcasing vibrant colors and smooth animations.”
“You may say that the implementation is a bit rough around the edges; the graphics are far from AAA games, and the UI is clunky, etc. And that's true.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making the overall experience feel less immersive.”
“The character models look bland and lifeless, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Gameplay is highly praised for its immersive multiplayer experience, making players feel as if they are in a real match. Additionally, a basic mechanical tutorial is available to help new players get acquainted with the game.
“Gameplay is great, and with multiplayer, it feels like I'm in a match, just without all the taping!”
“The basic mechanical tutorial is very helpful for new players.”
“The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial for new players, making it difficult to grasp the basic mechanics.”
“Gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are significant balance issues that make certain strategies overpowered, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that optimization has significantly enhanced their match performance, particularly in areas such as target transitions, sight acquisition, indexing, and stage planning.
“Noticeably improved my match performance, specifically in target transitions, sight acquisition, indexing, and stage planning.”
“The optimization features have significantly enhanced my gameplay efficiency and decision-making.”
“I love how the optimization tools allow for personalized adjustments that cater to my playstyle.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during intense moments.”
“I experienced long loading times and inconsistent performance, which really detracted from the overall gameplay experience.”
“Despite the potential of the game, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
