Resonite

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Enter a novel digital universe with infinite possibilities. Whether you resonate with people around the world in a casual conversation, playing games and socializing or you riff off each other when creating anything from art to programming complex games, you'll find your place here.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,049 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

optimization43 negative mentions

Resonite offers unlimited creative potential, allowing players to build their own avatars, worlds, and even games in real-time.
The community is friendly and supportive, with many players willing to help newcomers learn the ropes.
The game provides a unique experience by allowing users to import assets directly into the game, making collaboration and sharing easy.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, often running poorly even on high-end hardware.
The user interface is complex and can be overwhelming for new players, making it difficult to navigate and utilize the game's features.
Avatar creation and customization can be tedious and unintuitive, requiring a steep learning curve that may deter casual players.

optimization
198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
67%
22%
The optimization of the game is currently a significant issue, with many users reporting poor performance, frequent crashes, and low frame rates even on high-end hardware. While the developers are actively working on improvements and some progress has been noted, the game remains heavily reliant on CPU performance and lacks adequate optimization features, making it challenging for players with lower-end systems. Overall, while there is potential for the game, it is not recommended for play until substantial optimization updates are implemented.
- “The performance is being fixed and IK is next.”
- “This game has so much potential; however, it feels like the game is being treated badly. In my honest opinion, instead of the headless clients getting the net 8 update first, it should have been the clients. But eh, to each their own. When the performance gets better, I will change the review.”
- “Despite the upsides, it's hard to enjoy because the performance here is sub-par and uses way too much CPU, leading to frequent frame drops and subpar performance on an OS level comparable to Blender cycles.”
- “The lead dev, as I've been told by players within Resonite, just wants to keep on doing the fun stuff and adding more features, leaving all the optimization for later, which isn't how game development works!!”
- “At this point, I cannot recommend this game due to the performance being atrociously bad.”
- “The performance issues are pretty bad for people without the newest tech of 2024+, and the game is a single-thread CPU intensive madhouse.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
70%
11%
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising their beauty and depth, while others criticize the lack of customizable settings and optimization, leading to poor performance on various systems. Many users report low frame rates and issues with visual quality, such as fuzzy lines and low-quality shadows, particularly on less powerful hardware. Recent updates have introduced some graphics settings, but players still express a desire for further improvements and optimizations to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are fantastic.”
- “It's systems are in-depth and graphics are genuinely stunning!”
- “The menu system I love, with almost everything having smooth animations and stunning visuals on both desktop and VR!”
- “I got approximately 20 fps on a very basic and empty map with 40 fps highs, and that's with the graphics turned down as far as they would go.”
- “While the graphics look nice, they're not nice enough to justify this framerate.”
- “Game doesn't have graphics settings and has such amounts of motion blur that it legit makes you dizzy.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The reviews indicate that "Resonite" lacks a traditional narrative, with some users noting that the game's backstory is tied to the controversial history of "NeosVR," from which it was developed after most of the original team left. While the game allows for user-generated content and virtual land ownership, it does not provide a structured storyline, leading some players to express disappointment in the absence of a cohesive plot.
- “Zuckerberg's metaverse is still a living world you can go visit in Resonite. The full story was that some users recreated Horizons in Neos under 2 days, and it was done as a meme... it was ported over to Resonite when Neos disbanded.”
- “Resonite backstory: NeosVR's CEO made some controversial/bad decisions, so 99% of the team making that quit and made their own game, Resonite.”
- “If you don’t know what NeosVR is, look it up because that whole story is longer than what I care to type in this review.”
- “The backstory of Resonite is that NeosVR's CEO made some controversial/bad decisions, leading to 99% of the team quitting and creating their own game, Resonite.”
- “No story.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting persistent lag, bugs, and performance issues across various aspects, including navigation and full-body tracking calibration. Many players describe the experience as frustratingly buggy, with frequent glitches and low frame rates, although some acknowledge that updates are being pushed to address these problems. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state is considered far from stable, making it challenging for players to enjoy.
- “Cons of this game: LAG with the emphasis on the lag being in ALL CAPS. The server version is fine after the net 8 update, but the clients are still buggy and laggy.”
- “Hard to navigate, slow, buggy. Within what little playtime I had, menus would open over each other or render half-black.”
- “I know that early access games are expected to be buggy, but I feel they should be at least not completely broken like this.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
20%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of creative freedom and community interaction, allowing players to engage in various activities beyond traditional gaming, such as socializing and learning. While the mechanics are praised for their hands-on and tactile experience, some users express concerns about the community's engagement levels and the execution of certain features. Overall, the game serves more as a platform for creativity and experimentation, with tools like the visual scripting language protoflux enabling deeper gameplay customization.
- “The game mechanics are cool, there's a lot of freedom to create and express, the avatar system has infinite control, overall the community is doing great things.”
- “Hands-on: the gameplay is hands-on, providing a tactile experience that sets it apart.”
- “As for the gameplay, this is more of a platform than a game, so there are games, but there are also social hangouts, learning experiences, and other interesting things you can mess with.”
- “There's no actual community; less than ~10% of players actually go out to socialize. Those that crawl out of their icky little hobbit holes into public worlds just seem to work on flux or some other weird mechanic stuff or they're looking to hook up with some poor soul (I've seen it a million times).”
- “Yes, you can adjust the settings, and yes, there might be workarounds, but there must have been a better option than releasing this feature--which for all intents and purposes is a major game mechanic--instead of waiting and testing it longer.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players highlighting its blend of absurdity and clever mechanics that evoke laughter and joy. Elements like a quirky wizard hat and humorous minigames contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, making it a favorite for those who enjoy comedic experimentation. Overall, the game successfully combines funny visuals and engaging gameplay to create a delightful experience.
- “From making some neat systems that add some quality-of-life abilities or cool stuff, to tutorials and helpful objects for people to learn and use, to a funny wizard hat that's become renowned in the community, this game has really let me run wild with making things.”
- “I'm shocked, disgusted, in awe, laughing, amazed and honestly just filled with bliss.”
- “I personally only play Resonite anytime I want to do funny game mechanic experimentation related stuff.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music aspect of the game is highly versatile, allowing players to stream and share music from various sources like Spotify and YouTube, as well as create and manipulate audio within the environment. While some users appreciate the interactive capabilities and social features, others find the default background music annoying and seek options to disable it. Overall, the game offers a rich platform for both music enjoyment and creative expression.
- “Resonite allows you to view photos and images, stream music, and watch videos by literally just copy-pasting the files from your computer or web URLs into the game.”
- “Live audio streams are able to be loaded into the world as well, so you can stream music from Spotify, YouTube, or wherever else directly into the game.”
- “If you want a place where you can socialize with friends or meet new friends, where you can hang out, watch videos, or listen to music, then this could be for you.”
- “I see that it's basically just a slightly different version of the tutorial level, but with super annoying music playing. I look in the world for a way to disable it and find on a tablet something about background noise.”
- “It's like OBS recording software where you can create art and music, but the music aspect feels underwhelming.”
- “While you can stream music from Spotify or YouTube directly into the game, the overall music experience lacks depth and variety.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, fostered by a passionate community and a dedicated development team. However, some users note that the presence of certain mentors can create a toxic environment due to feelings of superiority. Overall, the game offers a blend of positive exploration and community spirit, making it a welcoming space for many players.
- “Nice atmosphere.”
- “It's a good game with a good atmosphere and a good owner.”
- “Combine all of the above with the fact that Resonite is run by a small but passionate and invested team, and you have an indie atmosphere around the entire community.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to immerse players in its world.”
- “The overall ambiance is dull, making it hard to feel connected to the game's environment.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the slow setup process and numerous bugs. The experience is further hampered by a lack of documentation and a subpar desktop environment, making the overall grind feel excessive and frustrating.
- “The game might seem good, but it has lots of bugs and the grinding is so tedious it did not work for me.”
- “Building everything in VR is extremely slow and tedious; the desktop environment is lacking and still has insufficient documentation.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The monetization system is generally perceived as fair, with users expressing a desire for a VR experience that avoids cheap monetization tactics. Additionally, there is a strong preference for collaborative features and a focus on supporting educational institutions, with no advertisements present in the game.
- “The monetization system feels fair.”
- “No ads.”
- “I want that, but I want it in VR and without all this cheap monetization. I want to be able to build and collaborate with my friends, and I want to be able to give back to the universities that gave us the internet.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the emotional aspect of the experience as deeply personal and introspective, likening it to a virtual mind-garden that fosters growth and meditation. The community is described as wholesome and welcoming, with approachable developers and moderators, enhancing the overall emotional connection within the environment.
- “Going back to a more emotional or spiritual meaning, a VR virtual mind-garden of sorts, where one can grow ideas or just meditate while inhabiting an avatar that represents one's ideal state of being.”
- “It's hard for me to put into words, so to summarize: the whole community from top to bottom is wholesome and welcoming, and the developers, team members, and moderators are not some far-off untouchable figures you can never talk to.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express that the game's replayability is hindered by performance issues, suggesting that without significant optimizations, their interest in revisiting the game may wane in favor of smoother alternatives like VRChat.
- “I can't stay interested in this any further without the game getting some serious optimizations. Other platforms like VRChat and Banter perform better and are more playable for me right now.”
- “The lack of meaningful content updates makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in.”