Soundscape

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Soundscape is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Groove Science and was released on November 1, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Get teleported to a psychedelic world of music and light in this brand-new VR experience. Take in the dazzling visual spectacle as you make the world light up to your music, then utilize your motion controllers to go even deeper. Don't just watch the experience, create it!

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music4 positive mentions

Great visual experience that harmonizes with the music of your choice, allowing for a relaxing and immersive environment.
Offers a unique level of control over lighting effects and visuals, making it stand out among other music visualizers.
Provides an engaging experience that can evoke existential moments and creativity, especially for those who enjoy electronic music.

The program does not automatically sync visuals to the music, requiring manual input to create interesting effects, which can be frustrating.
Some users feel misled by the game's description, expecting auto-generated visuals that react to music without manual intervention.
Lacks certain features that would enhance the experience, such as the ability to save and playback created visuals.

music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is praised for its immersive visual experience that allows players to synchronize visuals with their chosen music, creating a captivating atmosphere. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of automatic synchronization to the beat, requiring manual input to change visuals, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many believe the program offers a unique and enjoyable way to engage with music in a VR setting, making it a worthwhile investment for music and visual enthusiasts.
- “Wishing aside, if you enjoy mind-bending visuals set in a dome-shaped club with an amazing backdrop of the cosmos where you can control a vast array of lighting effects to the music, or you can just kick back and let it auto to the beat, this is head and shoulders above other music visualizers I've tried in VR and well worth picking up.”
- “Soundscape is the first program I have tried that immersed me in the electronic music experience the same way as I would be in real life.”
- “If you love music or surreal visuals, this program is a must-buy and is an absolute bargain at the current price.”
- “Bad design choice for those that want to just turn it on and enjoy the visual/audio experience; the program does not sync to the music you play.”
- “Could be great, but without any reaction to the beat of your music, this feels completely disconnected.”
- “It calls itself a music visualizer, but it doesn't react to the music.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this VR music visualizer are praised for their stunning, mind-bending visuals set against a cosmic backdrop, offering an immersive experience that allows users to control lighting effects in sync with music. However, some users expressed disappointment that the visuals do not automatically sync to the beat, requiring manual input to achieve the desired effects. Overall, while the visuals are impressive and engaging, the need for manual control may detract from the relaxation experience for some players.
- “Wishing aside, if you enjoy mind-bending visuals set in a dome-shaped club with an amazing backdrop of the cosmos where you can control a vast array of lighting effects to the music, or you can just kick back and let it auto to the beat, this is head and shoulders above other music visualizers I've tried in VR and well worth picking up.”
- “I love that I have control over the timing of the visuals; it makes the experience so much more immersive to me than any other visualizer could be.”
- “If you love music or surreal visuals, this program is a must-buy and is an absolute bargain at the current price.”
- “After buying, I then read a couple of reviews saying it didn't change the visuals automatically with the music, and it wasn't as advertised.”
- “Instead, the visuals did not change to the beat of my music; I had to manually press and hold a button to the beat of the music to change the visuals.”
- “I have been going to music festivals all over the world for a long time now and always thought VR would be a great fit for those kinds of otherworldly visuals.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is commendable, as players with older hardware, like the GTX 970, report better-than-expected performance despite the complex visuals and extensive range of graphics.
- “I'm running on only a GTX 970 and get better performance than I expected. There is a lot going on with different visuals at a multitude of ranges, from within your hands to the furthest reaches of space.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game runs on my setup, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering even on high-end hardware.”
- “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”