PYTHIAN
- March 15, 2021
- VRROOM
Get on SteamHave you ever visited or dreamed of visiting a big hard dance music festivals like Masters of Hardcore, Dominator Festival or any other music event where a theme reinforced by mind-blowing show elements like lasers, fireworks, LED screens and lights transfered you to another world? What if you could actually step into that world? PYTHIAN is a new way to experience hard dance music and the dedicat…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The live events have great atmosphere and are well-crafted with different maps for each DJ set, enhancing the festival experience.
- The game offers a unique VR experience for hardcore music fans, with impressive light design and the potential for social interaction.
- Players have expressed excitement for future events, indicating that there is a solid foundation for further development.
- The current version suffers from significant technical issues, including visibility problems with other players and reliance on NPCs instead of real participants.
- Many users feel that the throwback events do not provide an immersive experience, comparing them to watching a flat-screen concert rather than a true VR festival.
- There are concerns about the game's abandonment and lack of updates, leading to disappointment among players who were initially enthusiastic.
- music10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the VR experience is praised for featuring a niche genre, specifically hard dance, with performances from notable artists like n-vitral and crypsis. While users enjoy the immersive feel of the virtual gigs, some feel that similar experiences can be found on platforms like YouTube, and there are concerns about additional costs for extra content. Overall, the music enhances the experience but raises questions about value for money.
“Super surprised to find a VR product for a very niche genre of music.”
“Love the music and the videos, but I could get kind of the same experience on YouTube.”
“While you do get 4 dance-music experiences for £13.99 (I paid £9.09 because it was in a sale), you then have to pay a further £9.00 odd to get just one more which looks like the best one!”
“In short, this hard dance experience tries to put you into some of the biggest dance music gigs you have ever seen, with top dance-music artists like N-Vitral & Crypsis.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for significant technical issues, including poorly mapped Valve Index controllers that limit functionality to just teleporting and muting. Additionally, players reported empty lobbies and performance drops in specific areas, indicating a need for improvements in overall performance and controller support.
“I had technical issues; the Valve Index controllers are barely mapped, so only teleport and mute work. Lobbies appeared empty, and certain areas of the events were an absolute performance hog.”
“I had technical issues; the Valve Index controllers are barely mapped, so only teleport and mute work. Lobbies appeared empty, and certain areas of the events were an absolute performance hog.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its quality across various scenes, though some players express a desire for more meaningful interactions with other characters.
“The atmosphere was great in each scene; the only thing I missed was real interaction with people.”
