Sheaf - Together EP
- July 22, 2019
- Stryde Games
Get on SteamEnter virtual reality to listen to the debut EP “Together” of synthwave producer Sheaf. No gameplay involved -- just sit back, relax, and enjoy the music while you drive through a retro low poly world.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
Reviews
- The experience offers a relaxing and immersive way to enjoy music with beautiful low-poly visuals.
- It's a free experience that provides a chill atmosphere, making it perfect for unwinding.
- The music and visuals sync well together, creating a nostalgic and enjoyable journey.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
- There are technical issues, such as crashes and bugs that can disrupt the experience.
- The lack of interactivity may disappoint those looking for a more engaging gameplay experience.
- music54 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in this VR experience is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, particularly the synthwave tracks that complement the scenic drives. Users appreciate the unique blend of low-poly visuals and chill music, creating an immersive ambiance that enhances the overall experience. However, some reviewers note the lack of interactivity and suggest the option to play personal music would improve the experience.
“The music is relaxing and memorable, and coupled with the flowing driving sequences make it a deeply enjoyable experience.”
“Awesome atmospheric synthwave music, it's great!”
“The visuals are mesmerizing & chill, just like the music.”
“There's no good reason why a low-res, soft jazz music video ought to be out talking on your network.”
“The music doesn't progress much, so at most I'd just have it on in the background.”
“You sit in a car, driving along a completely straight road, not able to do anything, listening to some 80s synth wave music.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics in this VR experience are characterized by a stylish low-poly aesthetic that some users find engaging and well-suited to the overall concept, while others feel it lacks depth and immersion. The visuals are praised for their synchronization with the soundtrack, creating a strong ambiance, though performance issues were noted on higher settings. Overall, the combination of art design and music contributes to a captivating, if not universally appealing, visual experience.
“The way parts of the track sync up with the visuals: delicious.”
“Engaging stylistic visuals and a solid synthwave soundtrack to match.”
“Nighttime lighting and rain effects make stylized graphics look unbelievably realistic.”
“This time you'll be stuck in a car you can't control in a world of Nintendo 64 graphics.”
“Personally, I don't care for the low poly art style; it was very short and poorly optimized.”
“The graphics even have a very cartoony, low poly look.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its futuristic and visually stunning design, enhanced by impressive lighting that creates an immersive experience. The synthwave music complements the environment beautifully, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable ambiance. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a standout feature that elevates the overall experience.
“The futuristic atmosphere perfectly accompanies the music, making for a fun way to experience the EP.”
“I find this to be one of the prettiest VR worlds, thanks to its stunning atmosphere and lighting.”
“Awesome atmospheric synthwave music; it's great!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking interactivity, with users describing the experience as devoid of any meaningful gameplay elements. Overall, it is perceived more as an experience than a traditional game.
“Or rather to say 'game,' I would call it an experience, because there is no gameplay to speak of.”
“There are no interactions; there is no gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while Valve's Index and Knuckles controllers experience some glitches, the game runs smoothly on the Oculus Rift, indicating a disparity in stability between the two platforms.
“Runs great on the Oculus Rift.”
“There are a couple of glitches with Valve's Index and Knuckles controllers.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience, alongside a low poly art style and a short gameplay duration.
“Personally, I don't care for the low poly art style; it was very short and poorly optimized.”
