Ricerca VR
- May 3, 2016
- Yo-Yo Lin
Get on Steam"Ricerca VR" is a virtual reality adaptation of an animated installation experience that followships a bicyclist's journey through different memories and worlds. Originally presented in an art gallery with multiple projection screens and surround sound, this game offers a personalized cinematic experience by encouraging movement within the 3-dimensional space. Created by artist animator Yo-Yo Lin, "Ricerca" combines the storytelling of cinema with the immersion of installation art.
Reviews
- The binaural audio effectively enhances immersion and draws attention to the various screens.
- It's a unique and engaging artistic experience that showcases the potential of VR as a medium for storytelling.
- For its low price, it offers a memorable and evocative experience, especially for those interested in modern art.
- The experience can cause dizziness and discomfort due to the movement mechanics and spatial design.
- The visuals and animations may not meet everyone's expectations, feeling more like a multimedia art installation than a traditional VR game.
- The experience is quite short, lasting only about 12 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its artistic and experimental approach, utilizing multiple screens to present different perspectives, which creates an engaging and inspiring experience. Reviewers highlight the innovative potential of storytelling in virtual reality.
“As an artist, this form of storytelling was both interesting and inspiring for me to experience.”
“The story was very artistic and experimental.”
“Sometimes there will only be one screen showing, other times all five screens will be showing different perspectives of the story.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its high-quality binaural soundtrack, enhancing the overall auditory experience.
“The binaural soundtrack is exceptional.”
“The music enhances the overall experience beautifully.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
