Spacetours VR - Ep1 The Solar System
- March 8, 2017
- Vibrant Visuals - Christian Klötzel
Get on Steam"Spacetours VR - Ep1 The Solar System" is a virtual reality experience that allows players to visit the eight planets of the solar system and encounter space probes. Developed for VR, it features photo-realistic planets created from NASA and ESA/O images, using Epic's Unreal Engine. The game offers non-linear gameplay and state-of-the-art level streaming, making for a smooth and personalized journey through the solar system. Welcome to the galaxy's finest agency for interplanetary travel.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The visuals and sound effects are impressive, creating a sense of wonder and immersion in space.
- The experience is enjoyable for families and children, making it a good educational tool for teachers.
- The game offers a nice quick tour of the solar system, with some interesting details about the planets and moons.
- The control system is confusing and clunky, making navigation and interaction frustrating.
- There is a lack of informative content about the planets, moons, and satellites, which diminishes the educational value.
- The game feels limited in scope and content, leaving players wanting more exploration and interaction.
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their futuristic aesthetics and high-end visuals, creating an immersive experience, especially in VR. However, some users note issues with bugs and a lack of adjustable settings, while others criticize the quality of certain elements, like the washed-out appearance of planets. Overall, the visuals are a highlight, but they are marred by technical shortcomings.
“The graphics were nice and there was a nice futuristic feel to it with your travel pod and controls.”
“It is hard to explain the sensation when you enter the lobby, hear the subtle humming in the background and marvel at the futuristic aesthetics.”
“A mellow and smooth experience with high-end graphics to impress all the loved ones who are new to the VR world.”
“It also has no graphics settings which you can adjust.”
“Switch to non-beta for a crisp graphic until this issue is resolved!”
“It's still a bit buggy, barely tolerable, but the in-game visuals make it up for those bugs.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, with players expressing a strong appreciation for the overall ambiance. Many reviewers highlight that the game's strength lies in its ability to create a captivating and engaging environment, despite the fictional nature of the planets.
“I love the atmosphere of this game.”
“It goes without saying you can't actually go into the atmosphere of the planets as the Google Street View cars haven't mapped them yet!”
“Spacetours' strength is its atmosphere and immersion.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some bugs that users find barely tolerable, though many feel the impressive visuals compensate for these issues. Performance seems solid on higher-end hardware, such as the GTX 1070, suggesting that stability may vary depending on individual setups.
“Runs great on my 1070; the other reviewer must have issues with their rig.”
“It's still a bit buggy, barely tolerable, but the in-game visuals make up for those bugs.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by very basic mechanics, which may limit depth and complexity in player interactions.
“Game mechanics are very basic.”
