Ripple Effect

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Welcome to Ripple Effect, a free VR gaming platform set in a wide array of different environments. Explore over 4 different environments or one of the 5 games included in launch. A new game will be added to the Universe every week! Play by yourself, or with one of your friends from around the world.

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Play Modes

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible for everyone to try without financial risk.
There is a wide variety of mini-games available, providing a fun and diverse experience for players.
The graphics and environments are visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.

Many mini-games are poorly designed, with some being frustratingly difficult or unplayable.
The game suffers from significant bugs and long loading times, detracting from the overall experience.
Overall gameplay lacks polish and balance, with many games feeling rudimentary and not engaging.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising the start screen and overall visual effects as impressive, while others found them mediocre and lacking in balance. Issues such as graphics not loading properly and unintuitive physics detracted from the experience for some players. Overall, the graphics are described as reasonable to good, but not consistently enjoyable.
- “The start screen is amazing, and the graphics in general are reasonable to very good.”
- “Very graphically awesome and user friendly at the same time.”
- “Nice effects and visuals.”
- “Bad experience overall; at the time of this review, the minigames seem to have no balance. Half of them are frustratingly hard and the other half are too easy to be enjoyable, and none were fun. The graphics were mediocre and the overall physics unintuitive.”
- “Graphics not loading around you after the level loaded (can hear narration but the environment is not ready right away).”
- “Lastly, the graphics are okay; they do the job, that is all I can say.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The gameplay has been criticized as lacking depth and engagement, with users feeling that it does not justify the time investment required to download it. While it shows potential as a first attempt from a new developer, significant improvements are needed for it to be recommended.
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “A good first attempt for a budding developer, but from a gameplay perspective, it wasn't worth the time it took to download.”
- “As such, I cannot recommend it without future updates that significantly improve gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on technical performance and compatibility with various VR systems. As a result, there is no clear evaluation of the narrative or storytelling elements.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
User experiences with stability vary significantly; while some report a smooth and bug-free experience, others encounter substantial bugs and long load times, leading to frustration and potential removal from their library.
- “Everything works very well and it's not buggy at all.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it enhances the overall experience.”
- “It's free, so try it if you want to. I'm not giving it a hard negative as maybe it works better with other systems, but it was buggy enough on my headset with huge load times, so I'll probably delete it from my library.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting impressive effects and a vibrant community that enhances the overall experience, even in its early stages.
- “Really loved the effects and the atmosphere.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, and a great community already in such a fresh game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the hub worlds and movement mechanics. Additionally, the continuous addition of new minigames enhances the enjoyment of the soundtrack.
- “The hub worlds, movement, and music are fantastic, and new minigames are always being added.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “I love how the music adapts to the gameplay, making every moment feel unique and engaging.”