Summer Funland
- February 1, 2018
- Monad Rock
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamSummer Funland is a virtual reality amusement park that offers a variety of exciting experiences, from a thrilling rollercoaster ride and an underwater voyage to a fast-paced street chase and a space adventure. Players can explore the beauty of the ocean, race through city streets, shoot and climb, and even visit space, all from the comfort of home. This game is a must-have for VR headset users looking for a fun and diverse experience.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game offers a refreshing experience with a variety of fun mini-games and beautiful visuals, making it a great introduction to VR.
- The underwater ride is particularly praised for its realism and stunning graphics, providing an immersive experience.
- Regular updates with new content keep the game engaging, and it's highly recommended for family-friendly fun.
- The game lacks support for Valve Index controllers, making it unplayable for users of that hardware, which has frustrated many players.
- Achievements are currently broken, and many players have reported issues with certain mini-games not functioning properly.
- The game is considered short in content, with some players feeling it doesn't justify the full price, suggesting it should be purchased on sale.
- graphics40 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and vividness, showcasing a high level of polish that enhances the virtual reality experience. While the visuals are described as jaw-dropping and colorful, some users have noted a desire for improvements in anti-aliasing and additional options for customization. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the various mini-games and rides, making it a standout in the genre despite some concerns about content longevity.
“Beautiful graphics and nice variety of rides/games.”
“The mini games are fun (ranging from traditional funfair style games to puzzle games with a lot in between) and the ride visuals are just jaw-dropping.”
“I have to play on medium graphics and '100%' res scale with a GeForce 1080 + i7.”
“Not a huge amount of content and it's possible to play the game to completion in a couple of hours, but it has a level of graphical polish that is fairly uncommon in the genre.”
“There are no online leaderboards or anything in-game, so all of the carnival games feel sort of bland when you have nothing to play against.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it underwhelming compared to expectations set by trailers, primarily due to issues with teleportation mechanics that disrupt immersion. Suggestions for improvement include implementing an instant blink teleport ability and adding locomotion options to enhance exploration. Despite these concerns, the attractions within the game are praised, with a notable rating of 4/5 from some users.
“[b] Gameplay: 4/5 - [/b] the attractions are amazing.”
“If you'd like to see some raw gameplay, see the link at the bottom.”
“Gameplay video if anyone cares ---> https://www.youtube.”
“The gameplay itself wasn't very thrilling as I'd expected from looking at the trailer and pictures.”
“Tldr; Index Valve controller problems and lackluster gameplay.”
“Fixes are to have an instant blink teleport ability and add locomotion, as the ability to slowly travel and explore the beautiful world is immediately ruined by breaking the immersion through bad teleporting mechanics.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and detailed recreation of a theme park experience, making players feel like genuine visitors. Reviewers note the variety of mini-games enhances this atmosphere, which is described as unmatched by other VR or non-VR offerings. Overall, the game's attention to detail contributes to a fun and engaging environment.
“You guys managed to perfectly capture the atmosphere, fun, and experience of a great theme park, unmatched by any other VR or non-VR game out there.”
“The experiences are short but not extremely short like some of the other offerings; the important aspect here is that they have implemented a lot of detail and atmosphere, so it feels AAA.”
“Immersive atmosphere.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting significant stuttering issues due to the Unreal Engine's inability to stream scenery effectively, particularly during fast-paced sequences like rollercoaster rides. While the visuals are praised, performance has been disappointing for some players, leading to concerns about overall optimization.
“The game has really nice visuals.”
“The Unreal Engine is not really good at streaming the scenery fast enough for the rollercoaster, so it is stuttering every 5 seconds or so.”
“Performance has been disappointing.”
“I was generous here and almost gave it a 3/5, but I'll assume my aging 2500k contributed to some performance hiccups (even though most games I play have no issues).”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a moderate level of replayability, with players noting that while the content can be revisited creatively, the limited duration of around 2.5 hours may not justify the price for some. A few users expressed disappointment in the perceived lack of value, suggesting that the replay potential may not be sufficient for everyone.
“It took me around 2.5 hours to play all the content, but of course they are all replayable as much as you enjoy.”
“This has just enough replay value, a decent amount of things to do, and creative ways of experiencing each activity.”
“M still refunding it as £10 for 2 hours with little replay value offers no value.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with users expressing hope that future releases will improve upon this aspect. While some new features, like free movement, show promise, they currently suffer from instability issues. Overall, there is a consensus that the game needs significant improvements in stability before it can be fully enjoyed.
“Their other game is coming out in 2020, let's hope if it ever does it's not half as buggy as this one.”
“I also got to try out some of the other features they're adding in, such as free movement, which is buggy as of this review but going to be a great feature to have in the official update.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying a vibrant and amusing world that elicits genuine laughter. The polished experience contributes to the overall fun, making it a delightful journey filled with comedic moments.
“This is a great polished experience, taking you on a delightful journey into a colorful and funny world!”
“The game is fun, and I found myself laughing out loud a couple of times.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide any specific insights into the story aspect of the game, as they focus primarily on the Oculus Quest 2 as a family device for children.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, immersing them in a whimsical and enchanting experience that feels like a magical funland.
“Loved the most of this game, really made me feel like I was experiencing a magical funland.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is not heavily reliant on intrusive advertisements or sponsorships, which is a positive point for users who appreciate a more immersive experience without gaudy promotions.
“I was hoping it would be a promotional experience like the MSI event, which was actually good, but instead, Funland feels like a result of sponsorship with gaudy advertisements everywhere.”
“The monetization in this game is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It feels like the game prioritizes profit over player enjoyment, with constant prompts to spend money.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as enjoyable and pleasant, contributing positively to the overall experience.
