R.A.V.E - Real-time Audio Visual Experience
- June 10, 2024
- SURREALIST GAMES, LLC
WATCH STREAMSWatch livestreams with other people in many virtual venues and environments on Desktop PC or VR.CREATE VENUESCreate custom venues with our in-game Venue Builder using our library of models or uploading your own. (VR is not currently supported in the Venue Builder).CONTROL THE SHOWControl the lighting and visuals using your keyboard, in VR, TouchOSC, or other supported MIDI devices to…
Reviews
- The game offers a unique platform for creating and hosting virtual events, allowing users to customize venues and enjoy music streams with friends.
- The developer is responsive and dedicated to improving the game, showing a commitment to community feedback and future updates.
- The graphics and character customization options are decent, providing a fun and engaging experience for users.
- The VR controls are unpolished and can be frustrating, with issues like poor tracking and awkward interactions with the interface.
- The game currently lacks sufficient social interactions and activities, making it feel empty and limiting user engagement.
- There are significant bugs and performance issues, particularly in VR mode, which detract from the overall experience.
- music8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the platform is highly praised for its extensive selection of 24/7 music streams and customizable venues, allowing users to socialize and enjoy music in a personalized environment. However, some users noted a lack of guidance on how to start playing music, which can be confusing for newcomers. The ability to use personal playlists and synchronize lighting with the music enhances the overall experience.
“It is a great platform to gather with friends to socialize and listen to music via stream chats, all while being in the comfort of my own home during random downtime!”
“Once you're in, you still have no idea what to do; no music is playing, and there isn't a small tutorial on how to start playing music.”
“If I could not use my own playlist, it wouldn't be worth mentioning, but I can play my own songs and have the room's lighting go quite well with the music.”
“The ability to pop in a music live stream and just vibe out in one of the created spaces, or even an entire venue built from the ground up yourself, is a blast.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their amazing visuals and decent quality, with players enjoying the ability to create customizable avatars featuring a variety of fun clothing options. Additionally, the game allows for control over lighting and visual effects, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
“The visuals are amazing; the player base is very small but is growing.”
“You can create your own avatar character with many fun clothes to choose from. The company also features like-minded art brands through the clothing and visuals.”
“You can control the lights, visuals, and lasers!”
“The graphics are decent, but they don't stand out in any significant way.”
“The visuals lack detail and feel outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
“The lighting effects are interesting, but overall the graphics leave much to be desired.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the game functions adequately on some systems, users have experienced significant issues with controls and menu navigation on the Oculus Quest 2, detracting from the overall experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game shows significant potential for growth and improvement, users have noted issues with bugs, a need for interface enhancements, and subpar performance. There is optimism for future updates that could address these optimization concerns.
“There are some bugs, the interface could be improved, and performance is not too smooth either; however, I can't think of any apps trying to do this that do it better.”
“There are some bugs, the interface could be improved, and performance is not too smooth either. However, I can't think of any apps trying to do this that do it better.”
“There's definitely tons of potential to become an even bigger game, and I'll be excited to see what updates are added for more progression systems, refined UI, and optimization.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game resonates with players who feel a strong aversion to public interactions, particularly the discomfort of unwanted physical contact, highlighting themes of personal space and social anxiety.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be quirky and absurd, particularly noting the exaggerated and unrealistic animations, such as arms contorting in a comical manner. This blend of physical comedy adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.
“Another funny thing is that when you twist your wrists, they don't move like a human body would; instead, the entire arm contorts and eventually clips into itself.”
“The humor in the game is brilliantly absurd, making even the most mundane tasks feel hilarious.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the quirky dialogue and unexpected situations that kept popping up throughout the game.”