Solar System VR

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Solar System VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Split Light Studio and was released on September 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Solar System VR" is an educational virtual reality game that offers an immersive journey through our solar system. Visit all 8 planets, explore the surface of Enceladus, Mars, Moon, and even the Sun, while learning fascinating facts about them. Available in English, Polish, and Spanish, this VR experience is a must-try for space enthusiasts, although it doesn't allow control of the space capsule.

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Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The graphics and visuals are stunning, providing an immersive experience of the solar system.
The narration is engaging and informative, making it a good educational tool for space enthusiasts.
It's a fun and quick VR experience that can be enjoyed multiple times, especially for those interested in space.

The experience is very short, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, which may not justify the price for some players.
There is no interactivity; players are simply along for a guided tour with no control over movement, leading to feelings of motion sickness for many.
The camera movements are often too fast and erratic, causing discomfort and nausea, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
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Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising the beautiful visuals and immersive environments, particularly in VR. However, some players experienced performance issues and noted that certain models appeared outdated or poorly rendered. While the graphics are often described as impressive and realistic, the lack of interactivity and occasional technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Very good VR space simulation, animation, graphics, and environments are really well made. I only wished it was longer and had more things to explore.”
- “The game has beautiful graphics and locations in space, and provides useful and informative narration that helps to bring the experience to life.”
- “Excellent graphics and well-chosen soundtrack.”
- “There is no gameplay, it's just a fancy video with okay graphics taking you through the solar system.”
- “Graphics look outdated and the rendering is really bad.”
- “It looks like a university computer graphic project.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the immersive experience, with a well-chosen soundtrack that complements the beautiful graphics. Additionally, the narration by a skilled Morgan Freeman impersonator adds to the overall appeal, making the game feel more like a captivating fantasy film than a traditional game. Overall, the combination of excellent music and voice-over contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is very good, and the narration is by a very good Morgan Freeman impersonator, 'the younger Morgan.'”
- “A good VR project, you can explore the solar system in 10 minutes and enjoy the pleasant music and beautiful graphics. This is more of a beautiful fantasy film than a full-fledged game; if it were at least a little longer, it would be quite super. I can recommend buying it; you will not regret it.”
- “Excellent graphics and well-chosen soundtrack.”
- “The result makes you feel like Benny Hill music should be playing.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is largely criticized for lacking interactivity, with many users describing it as more of a VR movie than an actual game, offering minimal mechanics and player influence. While the graphics are praised for their quality, the overall gameplay experience is deemed unsatisfactory and unengaging.
- “Of course, you won't get this level of gameplay, but don't immediately give up on this game.”
- “There is no gameplay; it's just a fancy video with okay graphics taking you through the solar system.”
- “In terms of graphics, it looks very good, but the mechanics are terrible.”
- “The gameplay here is not particularly pleasing, although it should be said that we are dealing with a VR movie rather than a game.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of space travel through engaging graphics and music. However, some users criticize its scientific inaccuracies regarding celestial bodies, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the atmosphere keeps players engaged and entertained throughout the short gameplay.
- “Perfectly captures the atmosphere of the flight.”
- “The atmosphere in the game will not let you get bored.”
- “Full immersion in the atmosphere.”
replayability
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Vampire Survivors is praised for its nearly infinite replayability, making it a standout choice for players seeking a relaxing experience, especially in VR. Users highlight its strong appeal for both solo play and social gaming with family and friends, noting it as one of the most replayable titles in their VR library.
- “Vampire Survivors, a game with basically infinite replayability, was originally sold for less than that.”
- “Very nice experience, and it has replay value if you just feel like sitting back to enjoy a soothing space flight whenever you feel like it in VR.”
- “Certainly has replay value for family and friends.”
- “This has received the most replay value of my VR games to date.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, with users reporting constant stuttering and a lack of effort in its 3D presentation.
- “It's a low-effort 3D video with constant stuttering.”
- “The game suffers from severe frame drops, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, resulting in long loading times and frequent crashes.”
story
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The story is centered around a space exploration theme, offering players a tour of the cosmos. However, technical performance issues were noted, particularly on certain hardware setups, which affected the overall experience.
- “The plot is a tour of space.”
humor
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Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and entertaining, with one user highlighting the comedic value of a brief 30-minute space trip. Overall, the game is praised for its funny and interesting content.
- “A space trip lasting 30 minutes is hilarious.”
- “The game is very funny and interesting.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being excessively expensive, with players feeling they are paying $1 per minute, and for the presence of intrusive ads promoting other games. Many users express skepticism about positive reviews, suggesting they may be fabricated or incentivized by the developers.
- “You're paying 1 dollar per minute, lol. Besides, they put ads for other games they have. I don't recommend it.”
- “Any 5-star reviews here are lying, bots, scammers, or simply devs giving them 5 stars for a 2-dollar cash grab.”
emotional
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Players report that the emotional experience of the game can be intense, with some feeling a strong sense of queasiness due to the aggressive motion mechanics, akin to a thrilling rollercoaster ride. This suggests that the game effectively evokes physical and emotional reactions, enhancing immersion but potentially overwhelming some players.
stability
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Users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with no bugs or graphic glitches noted during gameplay.