Soundscape VR: 2017
- May 16, 2017
- Groove Science Studios
Get on SteamGet 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredible visuals and immersive experience that feels like a psychedelic journey through music.
- Great concept of combining music with interactive environments, allowing players to explore and create their own experiences.
- Free to play with a lot of potential for future updates and improvements, making it accessible for everyone.
- Severe performance issues and bugs, making it difficult to enjoy the experience on lower-end hardware.
- Lack of meaningful gameplay and interaction, leading to a feeling of emptiness and limited engagement.
- Controls and user interface are confusing and unintuitive, with no proper tutorial or support available.
- music89 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its potential as an interactive music visualizer that allows players to control lighting and effects in sync with their own music. However, some users have expressed frustration over technical issues, such as poor music synchronization and the inability to play music directly within the game, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the vibrant visuals and social features have garnered appreciation, making it a unique virtual music venue for enthusiasts.
“Incredible lineup of artists and I can play my own music?!”
“A magical musical adventure unlike anything you've ever experienced.”
“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.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their vibrant and immersive visuals, creating a unique experience that enhances the music events. However, some users feel that the visuals can be overwhelming and lack synchronization with the music, leading to a chaotic aesthetic. Additionally, performance issues may arise on lower-end PCs, necessitating adjustments to graphic settings for optimal gameplay.
“Definitely one of the coolest in-game graphics and effects, and a new approach to being 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. The visuals all sort of blend together, where it would be cooler if things changed up. Lots of things don't feel 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. It feels more experienced than a beginner, but hasn't really gotten their sea legs yet.”
“Watch out which graphic setting you set this experience to, as the higher level of details will push your video card.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
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. Many players find the experience unplayable on lower-end systems and suggest that the game requires substantial optimization to reach its potential. Overall, the game's visual appeal is overshadowed by its poor performance, making it difficult to recommend without powerful equipment.
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect of this software has been criticized for lacking any meaningful interactions or gameplay loops, leading to a perception that it does not offer a traditional gaming experience.
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users report significant stability issues, including non-functional controls and a lack of active servers, leading to a frustrating experience despite the game's promising concept and impressive visuals. Many players note the presence of major bugs and glitches that need urgent attention, resulting in low ratings.
“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, controls don't work, 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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant party-like environment, enhanced by dynamic lighting and effects that add variety and excitement to the gameplay experience.
“Great for a party atmosphere, whether watching or playing.”
“Additionally, the in-game environment has a lot of lights and effects that provide a good amount of variety to the level and its atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some criticisms.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the negative reviews to be unexpectedly funny, highlighting a sense of humor that emerges from the critiques themselves.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is perfect, adding a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
