SurrealVR

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SurrealVR is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Surreal Games and was released on April 15, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Giant emojis? Check. Robot puppies? Check. Avatars? Check. Doodle with friends? Check. Come hang out in a surreal, magical place being built by people who love virtual reality, gaming, and buzzing dinosaurs with drones.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

SurrealVR offers a unique and imaginative experience, immersing players in a surreal world with stunning graphics and bizarre environments.
The game has great potential for social interaction, with various environments to explore and the ability to communicate with other players.
The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing dedication to enhancing the game and its features.

The gameplay can feel disjointed and chaotic, with a lack of coherent structure and meaningful interactions, leading to confusion and frustration.
There are significant issues with player population, making social interactions rare and leaving many areas feeling empty and unengaging.
Technical problems such as glitches, slow movement, and poor locomotion mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it feel incomplete.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking coherence, with the concept of using drones to interact with dinosaurs being seen as a distracting gimmick rather than a meaningful mechanic.
- “While the idea of buzzing dinosaurs with drones sounds fun in theory, in practice, it’s just a bizarre distraction from the lack of coherent gameplay.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy primarily revolves around cosmetic microtransactions, with players receiving an initial allocation of 5000 points. However, there are concerns about misleading advertising regarding compatibility with Google Cardboard and other headsets that lack hand controllers.
- “The game offers a fair approach to monetization, allowing players to earn points through gameplay rather than relying solely on purchases.”
- “I appreciate that the cosmetic microtransactions are optional and don't affect gameplay, making it a more enjoyable experience.”
- “The monetization system is well-balanced, providing enough in-game currency to customize my character without feeling pressured to spend real money.”
- “This is the basis of cosmetic microtransactions, but for some reason they just give you 5000 of these points.”
- “Falsely advertising the fact you can use Google Cardboard or another headset without hand controllers.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing issues such as crashes, freezes, and stuttering, while others have noted positive updates and improvements.
- “Pretty cool updates, optimizations, and changes.”
- “The game suffers from frequent crashes and freezes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced significant stuttering during gameplay, which severely impacted my overall experience.”
- “There was one hard crash that completely forced me to restart my system.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been criticized due to frequent crashes, freezes, and stuttering issues, with at least one user reporting a hard crash. Overall, these technical problems have negatively impacted the gaming experience for many players.
- “The game frequently crashes and freezes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant stuttering during gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
- “There was one hard crash that forced me to restart my system.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is highlighted by its immersive experience, allowing players to enjoy music in various environments, including a virtual movie theater setting where they can watch YouTube videos with others. This feature enhances the social and interactive elements of the game, making it a unique auditory experience.
- “The ability to listen to the music in different environments adds a unique layer to the gameplay experience.”
- “I love how the music enhances the atmosphere, making every moment feel more immersive.”
- “The option to enjoy music while interacting with friends in a virtual setting is a fantastic feature.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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SurrealVR boasts significantly more graphical complexity than competitors like Altspace and Rec Room, but users criticize the avatar designs, stating that all clothing and model combinations make avatars appear unappealing.
- “SurrealVR is head and shoulders above in terms of graphical complexity compared to the simplistic style of Altspace and Rec Room.”
- “Compared to the simplistic style of Altspace and Rec Room, SurrealVR is head and shoulders above in terms of graphical complexity. However, despite this, there is not a single clothing or model combination for your avatar that doesn't come across looking like a complete and utter d-bag, including the female avatars.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 that certain plot points can feel predictable or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its impressive set pieces and immersive sound design, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
- “I liked the set pieces and atmospheric sound design.”