Short Circuit VR

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Short Circuit VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Cindy Ho and was released on November 19, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Short Circuit VR is an electronics lab simulator in Virtual Reality. You can build your own electronic circuits with the components provided, learn basic electronics by completing challenges and just have fun while experimenting and making awesome projects!

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game provides a great educational experience, allowing players to learn about electronics and circuit building without the risk of damaging real components.
It has a solid concept and potential for future updates, with many players expressing excitement for additional components and challenges.
The tutorials are well-designed, helping users understand the basics of electronics and breadboarding effectively.

The game suffers from poor controls, particularly with the teleportation mechanic and the difficulty in placing components accurately.
Many players are frustrated by the lack of updates and content since its initial release, leading to concerns about its future development.
The user interface can be confusing and hard to navigate, especially for those unfamiliar with electronics, which may deter new players.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is described as short, with players expressing a desire for more content, including additional missions and components. Some users experienced technical issues with the interface, which affected their gameplay experience. Overall, there is enthusiasm for expanding the narrative through more quests and elements.
- “I am eager to try it with more components and missions!”
- “Short story.”
- “Although I used the quest, it was a little annoying placing things, and in the components menu, it would get stuck scrolling down, so I would have to scroll up to pick something I wanted.”
- “God, I wish I had 500 more missions and components to play with today.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is generally well-received for its educational value, particularly in reinforcing school-taught mechanics, but it suffers from notable issues, particularly with the teleportation mechanic, which can be inconsistent and frustrating. Players have reported difficulties in executing actions as intended, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, while the game has potential, these gameplay flaws detract from its enjoyment.
- “It can help you understand mechanics that are learned in school and that you can't reproduce at home.”
- “The game is pretty good for the little bit I played; however, the game has a lot of issues including the teleportation mechanic. If you are slightly looking left or right when teleporting, it does not stay centered to that teleport location, so I found myself teleporting quite a few times just to get the game to face me towards the table.”
- “Good, but everything I can think of won't work. I follow the steps and it won't work. Plus, the teleporting mechanic is a little wonky, but overall I recommend it.”
- “The game is pretty good for the little bit I played; however, the game has a lot of issues, including the teleportation mechanic. If you are slightly looking left or right when teleporting, it does not stay centered to that teleport location, so I found myself teleporting quite a few times just to get the game to face me towards the table.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with users appreciating the overall visual quality and playstyle, but noting that some elements, particularly the UI design and controller visuals, require improvements and potential new features.
- “Nice graphics and playstyle.”
- “Many of the issues are graphical or involve UI design.”
- “The visuals of the controllers need some fixes, and maybe some new features.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users describing it as "really buggy."
- “The game is really buggy.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “There are constant glitches that disrupt the gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally feel that the game requires further optimization, particularly for lower-end PCs, indicating that performance issues may hinder the experience for those with less powerful hardware.
- “The game runs smoothly on my mid-range PC, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it allows for a great experience even on lower-end systems.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, making it accessible for a wide range of hardware.”
- “8/10 - Needs more optimization for lower-end PCs like mine.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the settings adjusted.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which made gameplay frustrating.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration over the emotional impact of missing tutorial content, highlighting a sense of loss and confusion due to the inability to revisit important information. This experience detracts from their overall engagement and understanding of the game.