Short Circuit VR

About

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!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game provides a fun and educational experience for learning about electronics and circuit building without the risk of damaging real components.
It has a great concept and potential for expansion, with many players expressing excitement for future updates and additional components.
The tutorials are well-designed, making it accessible for beginners and helping users understand the basics of electronics.

The game has not been updated since 2020, leading to concerns about its development and future content.
Controls are finicky and can be frustrating, particularly the teleportation mechanic and the difficulty in placing components accurately.
Many users feel the game lacks essential components like capacitors and transistors, limiting the depth of circuit building and experimentation.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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60%
The story aspect is described as short, with users expressing a desire for more content, including additional missions and components. Some technical issues, such as difficulties with the component menu, were noted, but overall enthusiasm for expanding the narrative experience remains high.
- “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, helping players grasp school-taught mechanics that are difficult to replicate at home. However, it suffers from notable issues, particularly with the teleportation mechanic, which can be inconsistent and frustrating, often requiring multiple attempts to achieve the desired positioning. Overall, while the game has potential, these gameplay flaws detract from the experience.
- “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 that is currently in the game. 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%
67%
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback, with users appreciating the nice visuals and playstyle but noting the need for improvements in UI design and controller visuals. Some suggested that additional features could enhance the graphical experience further.
- “Nice graphics and playstyle.”
- “Many of the graphics are subpar and involve poor UI design.”
- “The visuals of the controllers need some fixes, and perhaps some new features would help.”
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
300%
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.
- “8/10 - Needs more optimization for lower-end PCs like mine.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the settings turned down.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which made gameplay frustrating.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration over the inability to revisit tutorial content, which detracts from their emotional engagement and understanding of the game. This lack of access to important information can lead to feelings of confusion and disappointment.