Realities
- April 5, 2016
- realities.io
Get on SteamPut on your Virtual Reality headset and see some of the most mesmerizing places around the world - With Realities, you can pick a spot on the globe and virtually travel there by the push of a button!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Realities offers a breathtaking and immersive experience, allowing users to explore stunning real-world locations with high-quality graphics and engaging storytelling.
- The app is free and provides a unique opportunity for virtual tourism, making it accessible for anyone interested in exploring different cultures and histories.
- The photogrammetry used in the app creates a realistic sense of presence in the environments, with many users praising the detail and atmosphere of specific locations like the German Coal Mine and Cologne Cathedral.
- The app suffers from significant navigation issues, with slow menu navigation and clunky controls that can frustrate users trying to explore the locations.
- Many users report that the content is limited, with only a few locations available and some areas feeling incomplete or poorly rendered, leading to a lack of overall engagement.
- There are technical issues, including crashes and compatibility problems with certain VR controllers, which detract from the overall experience and make it feel unpolished.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising the breathtaking visuals and vibrant environments, especially when settings are maxed out, thanks to effective use of photogrammetry. However, some users criticize the overall quality as lacking polish and detail, particularly in certain locations, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance immersion and visual appeal. Overall, while the graphics can be stunning, there are notable inconsistencies that detract from the experience.
“The graphics are absolutely breathtaking, making every destination feel alive and vibrant.”
“Running with all the graphics settings on max, it looks stunning, and the photogrammetry provides sufficient detail to really give a sense of actually being there.”
“I cranked up all settings to max and the experience was still fluid while providing better visuals.”
“Graphics are poor, just a boring game.”
“Please add more locations and better graphics.”
“The graphics are not that good at all from what I checked out in Germany.”
- story9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted for its integration of historical information within various rooms, which enhances the experience despite the overall quality being average. However, the storytelling mechanics can be cumbersome, as players often find themselves unintentionally activating or deactivating the narrative by interacting with the virtual guide. There is a desire for more expansive areas to explore, which could improve the storytelling experience further.
“At other times you're so close to the virtual guide that you keep turning the storytelling on and off, because just touching the guide will do exactly that.”
“The game itself isn't in the highest quality, but the fact that many of the rooms come with a story and some form of historical information is flat out amazing.”
“If they ever add more places to visit and expand the areas so you can explore more than just a room-sized plot, I might be persuaded to change my mind.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally criticized for being buggy, with clunky controls and some spatial design issues, particularly in certain areas. While players have encountered various bugs and incomplete elements, many still found the overall experience enjoyable despite these flaws.
“Runs great on VP2.”
“The game is impressively stable with minimal bugs.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues.”
“Really buggy controls, especially the Canada ones; I have no idea what the wall is all about.”
“All of them were buggy and incomplete to some degree, but I was able to work my way through the ones that held my attention.”
“It is a bit buggy, controls are a bit clunky, and some spaces are too small, but considering the entire experience with all scenes, this is amazing!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking structured loops, leading to a perception that it is unengaging or simplistic. Overall, players feel that the gameplay experience does not offer depth or variety.
“There are no gameplay loops.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game showcases impressive details and maintains strong performance, even with supersampling enabled. However, there are suggestions for improvement in the handling of location picking, including the potential addition of a scrolling option for easier navigation.
“Amazing details and great performance even with supersampling.”
“The handling of location picking should be optimized a bit, and maybe an option to scroll through the locations added.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its soulful quality and ability to enhance the immersive experience, particularly during the road trip through Death Valley. Players appreciate the blend of environmental audio, music, and narration, which creates a powerful and evocative atmosphere that enriches the exploration of various locations. Overall, the ambient sounds and music significantly contribute to the game's emotional depth and engagement.
“Although all the areas were evocative and informative in their own way, I particularly enjoyed the road trip through Death Valley. I would love to experience more 'slow VR' like this, blending great environmental audio, music, photogrammetry, and spoken word - the effect of this mix is surprising and powerful.”
“Make sure to check out the castle ruin, the WWII sanitarium (with audio explanation of every location + photos of how it was), and especially Death Valley, which is the newest and best produced location, with fascinating locations, soulful music, and audio narration (from a book) on the nature of the desert and of man's relationship with it.”
“I also loved the ambient sounds and music in certain areas that bring it to life.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the successful blend of arcade excitement and immersive environments. Notably, Beelitz hospital is mentioned as a standout location, showcasing exceptional detail and contributing to an overall engaging experience.
“Great job to the devs. They got the arcade/adrenaline part perfect; the atmosphere and game space are well done, and the goals are not impossible.”
“Beelitz Hospital is the most detailed and atmospheric scene.”
“Very nice atmosphere; great experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional engagement of the game, noting that the interaction with the virtual guide can be confusing and disrupts the storytelling experience. The mechanics of selection hinder immersion, leading to a disjointed emotional connection with the narrative.
