Somnium Space

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Somnium Space is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Somnium Space Ltd. and was released on February 20, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

We are creating an Open, Social, Virtual Reality world. A world with its own economy and its own currency. A VR world with its own Marketplace, Games, Social experiences and Virtual Land ownership. A VR world which is fully interconnected and seamless. Fully accessible from any device from 2D mode on a user’s Desktop to fully immersive VR mode on a user’s Desktop or Mobile.

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a welcoming community and offers opportunities for social interaction and events.
There is potential for creativity with the ability to build and customize virtual spaces.
Some players find the immersive experience and graphics appealing, especially in VR.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it feel empty and lifeless.
The user interface is poorly designed, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs, server lag, and maintenance problems that hinder the gaming experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as reminiscent of low-quality school projects, while others appreciate the full-color visuals and consider them among the best in VR games. However, concerns about performance issues, such as lag and frame rates, persist, and comparisons to other platforms like VRChat and Minecraft highlight a lack of immersion and innovation. Overall, while there are some positive aspects, many players feel the graphics do not justify the high costs associated with the game.
- “Graphics are some of the best in VR games; this is much more than just a game, although the frames are not the best, they are improving this in the coming weeks.”
- “Right now, they have full color graphics, instead of that one VR that was in all red, but the immersion isn't there for me.”
- “Another NFT scam, claims to be the 'metaverse' yet everything is paid with no ability to self-host land. The smallest piece of land is over 1 ETH, which is thousands of dollars, plus the graphics look like a 7th grader's Unity school project turned testing ground/sandbox. VRChat exists and is free.”
- “The graphics are worse than Fallout 3, so ancient.”
- “Graphics are better than Second Life, but not that much better.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, heavily relying on static 3D models, corporate advertisements, and unattractive NFTs, suggesting a lack of genuine game development and a focus on profit over player experience. Reviewers feel that the developers prioritize financial gain and self-congratulation rather than creating a quality product.
- “It's pretty obvious this is just a greedy, scammy cash grab by non-game developers who slapped together a minimum viable product with minimum viable venture capital, and then sat back and waited for the buzzword NFT blockchain money to roll on in.”
- “Building after building was filled with 3D models of static motorcycles, corporate ads and logos, and (of course) ugly looking NFTs.”
- “Yet the only things the developers seem to be interested in is patting each other's backs and monetization.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game revolves around players purchasing land with cryptocurrency and constructing their own environments; however, early users express frustration over unmet promises regarding features like rapid transit, marketplace access, and privacy controls, which appear to be delayed or removed from the development schedule.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the app is criticized for being buggy, featuring cluttered launchers, and lacking effective integration with SteamVR, which detracts from the overall user experience.
- “The app is buggy, with cluttered launchers and poor integration with SteamVR.”
- “Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “The stability issues really detract from the overall experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of quality and engagement, with many users noting that it fails to deliver on its promising description. The game world is described as barren, lacking essential gameplay elements and functionality, leading to a disappointing experience.
- “There's no quality here, there's no gameplay here, there's no safety here, there's no value here.”
- “The description is more promising than the gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the emotional aspect of the game is primarily conveyed through a haunting soundtrack, which evokes feelings of loneliness and desolation, particularly in a post-apocalyptic setting. However, this immersion is not universally appreciated, as some players find it unsettling rather than engaging.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a lonely and mournful wind soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic setting, though some players feel it contributes to a negative experience rather than an immersive one.
- “The only immersion I experienced was the lonely, mournful wind soundtrack that made me feel like I was treading a post-apocalyptic city, and not in a good way.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate concerns about optimization, particularly regarding the management of user interactions, such as the ability to ban guests from private spaces during events, which may suggest issues with user control and performance stability.