Sansar

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Sansar is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Sansar, Inc and was released on December 5, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Welcome to Sansar, an oasis for self-expression, exploration, and live events in a virtual world, where players shape the narrative as it unfolds. Join us on a quest, or create your own. C’mon, your world is waiting. Play on desktop or in VR.

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Audience ScoreBased on 432 reviews

graphics29 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning, showcasing beautifully designed environments and experiences.
The community is friendly and supportive, with many creators actively sharing their work and helping newcomers.
There is a lot of potential for creativity, allowing users to build and customize their own worlds and avatars.

The game suffers from a lack of active users, making it feel empty and lonely at times.
The avatar customization options are limited, and the system can be confusing and restrictive for new users.
Performance issues and long loading times can detract from the overall experience, especially for those on lower-end hardware.

graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and detail, often described as superior to other VR platforms. Many users highlight the beautiful artwork, high-quality avatars, and immersive environments, making it a visually impressive experience, especially for those with VR systems. However, some reviews mention performance issues and a lack of population in certain areas, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics in VR absolutely blow Meta, VR Chat, etc. out of the water completely.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the avatars look great.”
- “The graphics are easily the best among all of the social VR software, so as a 3D artist, I feel really good about displaying my work here for portfolio purposes.”
- “Terrible graphics.”
- “This is not a particularly enjoyable nor special VR title with outdated controls and graphics.”
- “Sansar performs pretty poorly; on my RTX 2080, it lags anytime I set the graphics to 'high', and in any other mode, the graphics look terrible.”
optimization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the platform has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, especially on lower-end PCs. While some players have noted improvements and smoother experiences, others continue to struggle with crashes and lag, indicating that the game is still in need of substantial optimization work. The transition towards hosting virtual performances has also raised concerns about the impact on creative freedom and overall performance quality.
- “They've greatly improved the performance and the VR environment is great!”
- “Edit: the performance is much better now and fully playable!”
- “Hopefully further optimization will smooth out some of the wrinkles, as some of its user-designed content is decidedly ambitious in scope.”
- “There is no way to optimize the game; there is no optimization.”
- “- Not properly optimized; even beefier computers will struggle to run this.”
- “Lots of optimization problems.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some users praising the immersive virtual music events and social experiences, particularly during festivals and live performances. However, others criticize the overall quality of the music and the lack of engaging music events, noting that the platform struggles with technical issues and competition from more popular alternatives. While some find enjoyment in the creative and social opportunities, the absence of a robust music scene and streaming capabilities detracts from the experience for many players.
- “Meet new people, enjoy music festivals in a way that is almost better than real life.”
- “Sansar is great if you're looking for some good music, creative and social events where you can hang out with a diverse crowd of friendly people.”
- “I attended the Lost Horizon music festival and it was incredible.”
- “The music is trash.”
- “Currently it's a glorified music event game, because that's the only time you'll see other users.”
- “If you enjoyed the clubbing scene in Second Life, it's pretty much non-existent in Sansar, as they do not allow the streaming of music into the world.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is centered around world-building and social interaction, with players enjoying the ability to create and explore high-quality environments while engaging in quests. However, the quest design has received mixed reviews, with some finding them boring and lacking guidance, while others appreciate the opportunity to earn in-game currency. Overall, players are optimistic about the game's potential for future development, despite its current limitations.
- “It's not just a virtual social world, it also has quests you can do.”
- “I also like the fact that you can earn in-game currency by doing quests so you don't have to buy it with real money!”
- “The quests are pretty boring; the clothing is a nightmare to get on my avatar properly. It was so much easier to dress your avatar in Second Life.”
- “One thing you shouldn't expect is a lot of guidance - this isn't a game with missions and stuff; it's more like a social network that you can be in.”
- “There's not a lot of quests as of now because it is early access, but I cannot wait to see how this game evolves and becomes the best it can be.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over the frequent sale of overpriced items and the reliance on microtransactions. Many reviewers feel that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, likening it to a poorly executed version of other platforms like VRChat. Overall, the monetization approach has led to a significant loss of trust within the community.
- “Avoid this cash grab.”
- “Cash grab marketplace.”
- “This is an oversimplification of Second Life's worst attributes wrapped in a bow and released on Steam in a last-ditch effort to get people to look at ads.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a mixed bag; while some users report improvements in framerate and fewer glitches after recent updates, many still experience significant issues such as login failures and freezing during character creation. Overall, the game is perceived as still being quite buggy and lacking essential features compared to other platforms.
- “The video player for events is simple to use and not buggy like other apps.”
- “Can't login, always freezes on character creation.”
- “Very buggy.”
- “Since I left 3 or 4 years ago, nothing has changed for the better; still buggy and still lacking pretty much all features any other platform out there has.”
humor
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The humor in the game is polarizing, with some users finding it hilarious, particularly in live settings, while others express frustration over perceived censorship regarding jokes about gender. Overall, the comedic elements can be hit or miss, depending on the context and audience.
- “The show was f'ing hilarious.”
- “I attended a live comedy event this past week and it was hilarious when one of the comics started wandering out into the crowd to interact with people.”
replayability
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Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is limited, primarily due to a lack of engaging content and meaningful incentives to return after the initial experience. While the graphics are praised, the absence of compelling multiplayer interactions or advantages in VR mode diminishes the overall replay value, making it feel repetitive without a social element.
- “The best thing about the game is the graphics; it looks visually exciting, but the replayability isn't there for me unless you make friends and become popular with the regular group. It can get very boring with no reason to go back.”
- “The best thing about the game is the graphics; it looks visually exciting, but the replayability isn't there anymore for me. Unless you make friends and become popular with the regular group, it can get very boring with no reason to go back.”
- “Pretty much also deems the VR mode pointless as there are no use cases for it whatsoever. It's not like you can have any advantages like with most games that are playable both in non-VR and VR.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally praised for its engaging audio and lively crowd, though some users express a desire for even more participants to enhance the experience further.
- “The atmosphere was great, the audio worked very well, and the crowd was a lot of fun.”
- “I really wish more people could go on to make it a more alive atmosphere.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted to be challenging, particularly for non-VR players, with a strong emphasis on horror elements that may be too intense for younger audiences. Players have reported difficulty in exiting the game, adding to the overall unsettling experience.
- “For those who are playing without VR, the gameplay is a little difficult.”
- “First of all, it was scary. I was unable to leave the game and found the gameplay to be too scary for children of all ages.”
emotional
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Users express frustration with the emotional experience of the game, citing issues such as excessive moderation that leads to unfair bans and technical performance problems that detract from enjoyment, resulting in feelings of sickness and disappointment.