Roma VR - Domus
- February 3, 2022
- Sleepy Dog Interactive LLC
Get on SteamTRAVEL BACK IN TIME In the year 79 A.D the great volcano Mt.Vesuvius buried the ancient Roman town of Pompeii in a cataclysmic eruption. Today the famous ruins of Pompeii and it's inhabitants lay still for the world to see, but the ancient Pompeiians would not recognize their home if the were to see it. Travel back to the year 79 A.D before the eruption of Mt.Vesuvius and see the famous house of…
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Reviews
- The guided tour is informative and engaging, providing a good amount of historical context about ancient Roman life.
- The free roam mode allows players to explore at their own pace, enhancing immersion with natural ambient sounds.
- For fans of Roman history, the experience offers a unique opportunity to feel like you're in ancient Rome, with potential for future expansions.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about 5-10 minutes, which may not justify the cost for many players.
- There are technical issues with compatibility and performance, particularly with certain VR setups, making it difficult to start the experience.
- The graphics quality is poor, and the lack of interactive elements or additional content limits the overall value of the experience.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not highlighted in the reviews, as users primarily express frustration with technical issues related to compatibility on the Oculus Quest 2 and a desire for more educational historical content in VR.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics quality is generally considered poor, though some users believe it could suffice for its intended purpose if accompanied by more content and information.
“The graphics quality was poor, but could be enough for its purpose if there was more content and information.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is hindered by poorly executed VR roaming mechanics and a cumbersome app startup process, which detracts from overall enjoyment.
“It would be a decent experience if the VR roaming mechanics were executed well and the app could be started without much effort.”
