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 game features stunning graphics and provides a beautiful visual experience of the solar system, making it enjoyable for space enthusiasts and younger audiences.
- It offers a sense of wonder and immersion, reminiscent of visiting a planetarium, which can evoke nostalgia and excitement.
- The interactive elements, such as traveling to different planets and viewing them from various perspectives, add to the overall experience.
- The control system is confusing and clunky, making it difficult to navigate and interact with the environment effectively.
- There is a lack of informative content about the planets and moons, which diminishes the educational value of the experience.
- The game is criticized for being too short and lacking depth, with some players feeling it resembles a 3D slideshow rather than an engaging exploration.
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their futuristic aesthetics and high-quality visuals, creating an immersive experience, especially in VR. However, some users note issues with bugs and a lack of adjustable graphics settings, leading to mixed feelings about the overall visual quality, particularly regarding the appearance of the planets.
“Checking out the planets and solar system with great graphics.”
“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.”
“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 up for those bugs.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, creating a captivating experience that draws players in, despite the humorous acknowledgment that the planets are not physically accessible.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is considered somewhat lacking due to persistent bugs, though some players find the experience acceptable thanks to impressive visuals. Performance appears to vary significantly depending on individual hardware setups, with some users reporting smooth gameplay on higher-end systems.
“Runs great on my 1070; the other reviewer must have issues with their rig.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
“I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
“It's still a bit buggy and barely tolerable.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stability issues.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by very basic mechanics, which may limit depth and complexity for players seeking a more engaging experience.
“The game mechanics are very basic.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
