Reality Mixer - Mixed Reality for VR headsets
- February 1, 2024
- Reality Inside Ltd.
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamReality Mixer is a mixed reality solution for VR headsets, specifically the HTC Vive and Valve Index. It allows users to blend virtual reality environments with the real world, enabling interactive and immersive experiences. The software features real-time chroma keying, image masking, and passthrough camera functionality, providing an easy-to-use MR solution for developers and enthusiasts alike.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Reality Mixer is a very useful tool for marking the environment and avoiding obstacles in VR, enhancing the overall experience.
- The app works well with various VR headsets, including the Quest 3 and Vive Pro, providing a practical solution for simmers and gamers to interact with their physical environment.
- The developer is responsive to user feedback and continuously improves the app, making it a valuable addition to any VR setup.
- The setup process can be complicated and the UI/UX is not very intuitive, leading to frustration for some users.
- Many users experience issues with camera recognition and functionality, particularly with the Index cameras, which can hinder the app's effectiveness.
- There are persistent bugs, such as camera box shifting between sessions, which require additional setup time and detract from the user experience.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed experience with the story aspect of the app, particularly for users of the Quest 3. While some praise its potential for enhancing VR flight simulation through mixed reality, others express frustration over complicated setup processes and inadequate documentation, leading to a lack of functionality. Overall, the app shows promise but requires better support and clarity for users to fully appreciate its features.
“This is an awesome start at a game-changing product for Quest 3 VR flight simmers who want mixed reality blending a physical cockpit with the VR world.”
“It requires SteamVR and Virtual Desktop with the Quest 3 and is a bit complicated to set up, but once running, it is stunning as even the passthrough of the cockpit is 3D.”
“This app just made the Quest 3 the best headset ever.”
“I have struggled for a week with incomplete documentation, incorrect YouTube and Reddit advice, people who say it only works with virtual studio, but don't know what version (Steam store vs Quest store) and contradict themselves, etc. To no avail: all I get is a white snowy box, no passthrough... until there is a reliable document, this is a lemon for Quest 3 users.”
“Private beta to support Quest 3 requires an access code which seems unfair to users that are supporting the early access and want to promote all the features that will be available.”
“I have struggled for a week with incomplete documentation, incorrect YouTube and Reddit advice, people who say it only works with virtual studio, but don't know what version (Steam store vs Quest store) and contradict themselves, etc. To no avail: all I get is a white snowy box, no passthrough... until there is a reliable document, this is a lemon for Quest 3 users.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users highlight the need for OpenXR support to enhance performance by bypassing SteamVR, noting that the current optimization does not cause significant performance drops. Overall, the tool is praised for its efficiency and effectiveness, particularly for compatible headsets.
“It causes no significant performance drop.”
“Please add OpenXR support so we can bypass SteamVR for better performance.”
“It's really a must-have tool (if you have a compatible headset, of course), and it works surprisingly well and doesn't use a lot of performance at all.”
“And causes no significant performance drop.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported experiencing jittery visuals in the Xbox Game Pass version of MS Flight Simulator 2020, particularly when using a Valve Index with a GTX 1080 Ti graphics card. There is hope that adjusting user settings may improve the graphical performance.
“The graphics in this game are absolutely stunning, showcasing incredible detail and vibrant colors.”
“The environments are beautifully rendered, making every location feel immersive and alive.”
“The character models are impressively detailed, adding depth and realism to the overall experience.”
“I experienced jittery visuals while playing the Xbox Game Pass version of MSF2020. Hopefully, it's just a user settings issue.”
“I'm using a Valve Index with a GTX 1080 Ti graphics card, and the graphics are not as impressive as I expected.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, with users noting it can be buggy at times; however, with practice, players find it to be quite useful.
“Takes some practice and is a little buggy, but it can be very useful.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the emotional impact of immersing themselves in a virtual reality space, where the ability to see their hands interacting with familiar objects like a keyboard and mouse enhances the sense of presence and connection to the environment. This blend of reality and virtual interaction evokes feelings of nostalgia and engagement.
