Super Island God VR

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Super Island God VR is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Empyrean Interactive and was released on May 16, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Jump into Super Island God and take on the role of a lost island tribe's deity in this exciting new God Simulator. Harness your divine power in this built-for-VR game and reward (or punish) your civilization as they journey through dozens of handcrafted challenges.

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Single-Player

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging premise reminiscent of classic titles like Black & White and Populous.
Players appreciate the immersive VR experience and the potential for creative gameplay, with enjoyable mechanics for building and managing a village.
Recent updates have shown promise, reigniting excitement among some players about the game's future development.

The game appears to be abandoned, with long periods without updates, leading many to label it as abandonware.
Many players experience issues with motion sickness due to the movement mechanics and clunky controls, making it difficult to enjoy the game.
Despite its potential, the game currently lacks sufficient content and depth, leaving players feeling that it is not worth the investment.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Super Island God" is praised for its immersive experience, particularly due to its unique "flying" movement mechanics, which enhance player engagement compared to traditional teleportation methods. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as crashes when placing too many objects, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. The game's aesthetic, featuring a 'black and white' style, has also received positive feedback.
- “Truly fun and exciting gameplay.”
- “I absolutely enjoy the full 'black and white' style gameplay.”
- “If you did hide some gameplay behind this user experience: I couldn't find it.”
- “Super Island God is the most immersive VR game I have played yet, and I attribute it to the 'flying' movement mechanics, instead of teleport-to-move mechanics.”
- “If you did hide some gameplay behind this user experience: I couldn't find it.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for being well-suited to current VR standards, offering smooth interactions and a stylized aesthetic. However, some users report significant issues, including graphical glitches and frame drops that hinder gameplay, alongside a lack of customizable graphical options. Overall, while the visuals have potential, technical problems detract from the experience.
- “The graphics are perfect for the current generation of VR, and interacting with world objects feels smooth and responsive.”
- “With a stylized approach to the graphics, and fantastic motion control handling.”
- “I hope graphics options, especially super sampling, are added into the game soon.”
- “When I finally started the first level, it was virtually unplayable due to the graphical glitches and frame drops.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits significant stability issues, with players reporting a buggy control scheme and severe graphical glitches that lead to frame drops, rendering the first level nearly unplayable. Despite its potential, these technical problems hinder the overall experience.
- “So much potential for this game, but plagued by a difficult and buggy control scheme.”
- “When I finally started the first level, it was virtually unplayable due to the graphical glitches and frame drops.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized by straightforward missions that evoke comparisons to the classic game Populous. However, some players find certain tasks, such as extinguishing fires, to be problematic within the narrative context.
- “The missions are pretty straightforward and the game reminds me a lot of Populous.”
- “Given that some missions have you moving around putting out fires, this is a problem.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game largely stems from the quirky and silly behavior of the village characters, who are described as "funny and derpy," enhanced by their amusing sound effects.
- “The village people are funny and derpy, and I like the little noises they make.”