Soundscape VR: 2017

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Soundscape VR: 2017 is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Groove Science Studios and was released on May 16, 2017. It received mostly positive 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 watch the world react to the music, then utilize your motion controllers to go even deeper.

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Audience ScoreBased on 182 reviews

music38 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Incredible visuals and immersive experience that feels like a psychedelic journey through music.
Great concept of live concerts and parties in VR, with the ability to play your own music and interact with the environment.
Free to play with a stunning array of graphics and effects, making it a unique and enjoyable experience for music lovers.

Severe performance issues and bugs, including broken controls and lack of optimization, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.
Limited interactivity and lack of multiplayer options, resulting in a solitary experience that feels empty.
Confusing user interface and lack of tutorials, leaving players unsure of how to fully utilize the game's features.

music
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its potential as an interactive music visualizer that allows players to bring their own music and control visual effects. However, some users have expressed frustration over technical issues, such as poor synchronization between visuals and music, and the lack of integrated music playback options. Overall, while the visuals and immersive experience are highlighted as impressive, the execution and functionality need improvement to fully realize its potential as a virtual music festival experience.
- “Incredible lineup of artists and I can play my own music?!”
- “A masterpiece of musical and visual arts.”
- “An absolute visual feast with so many very convincing and dazzling light effects that create the ultimate music festival/dance club experience.”
- “Nobody's here and there's no music.”
- “None of the built-in sites to play music work; they just sit there and don't load, and as far as I can tell, there isn't any way to play music otherwise... so a game that is based on music that doesn't play music... if this gets fixed or I'm doing something wrong, I would love to revise this and give it a try; the visuals alone look really good.”
- “The visualizations don't feel like they're in time with the music - in fact, they seem entirely random.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for their vibrant and immersive effects, creating a unique virtual music event experience. However, some users feel that the visuals can be overwhelming and lack synchronization with the music, leading to a somewhat chaotic presentation. Additionally, players with lower-end PCs may need to adjust settings to avoid performance issues, while the overall art style suggests room for improvement in rendering quality.
- “Definitely one of the coolest in-game graphics and effects, and a new approach to be a part of music events virtually.”
- “The game mode is awesome as well with great flying and shooting (to music of course); the visuals are amazing.”
- “All the time I've spent in Soundscape and I feel like I never see the same thing twice; visuals are super on point!”
- “It's hard to explain, but it feels really slapped together, like it's too overloaded with visuals at once (this is coming from a psychonaut) and they all sort of just blend together. It would be cooler if things changed up; lots of things don't feel like they're timed to the music because it just looks like it's pulsating on a preset timer.”
- “Art style and construction is reminiscent of someone who is just catching their balance in rendering; more experience than a beginner but hasn't really gotten their sea legs yet.”
- “If you have a weak PC, you will probably need to turn down the graphics; things can get pretty crazy.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues that lead to significant frame rate drops, even on high-end hardware like the RTX 4080 and 3080. Many players find the experience unplayable, particularly in VR, due to poor optimization that causes discomfort and frustration. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial improvements in optimization to be recommended.
- “Still far from an optimized VR app, but the idea is cool and looks nice.”
- “It needs to be heavily optimized.”
- “If it was optimized better, I'd recommend it, but unless you have a very powerful machine, I can't recommend it at this point.”
- “The performance is so absolutely abysmal even a seasoned VR player will get sick from all the reprojection even at lowest settings on a 2070.”
- “Horribly optimized, if at all.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect of the software has been criticized for lacking meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, with multiple users noting the absence of any engaging game-like elements. Overall, it appears to be devoid of traditional gameplay mechanics.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting non-functional controls, server issues, and significant bugs that hinder gameplay. While some praise the visual effects and overall concept, the lack of support and persistent glitches have led to a generally negative reception regarding stability.
- “Runs great on my 1070, even though the scope and depth of the visual effects are unmatched by any VR title I've played since 2013.”
- “As others have stated, the controls don't work, there are no active servers, I love the idea but it's far too buggy and lacking any support currently. 1 star for the pretty intro room!”
- “Great concept, very buggy.”
- “Needs to have two major glitches worked out.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a vibrant party atmosphere, both for players and spectators, enhanced by dynamic lighting and effects that add variety to the in-game environment.
- “The in-game environment has a lot of lights and effects that provide a good amount of variety to the level and its atmosphere.”
- “Great for a party atmosphere, whether watching or playing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it can be excessively time-consuming or challenging.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note that certain plot points can feel predictable or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some minor criticisms.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game primarily through the amusing nature of negative reviews, suggesting that the comedic elements resonate more in the reactions of players than in the game itself.
- “Reading the negative reviews on this is hilarious.”