The FOO Show

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The FOO Show is a single player simulation game. It was developed by FOO VR, Inc. and was released on April 5, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Join Will as he interviews interesting people from the world of games, virtual reality, film, television, and more in an interactive, 3D-rendered, virtual reality talk show. This week's episode features Firewatch. You can explore the tower!

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Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The concept of a VR talk show where players can interact with game assets while listening to developers is innovative and engaging.
The first episode featuring Firewatch was well-received, with players enjoying the immersive experience of exploring the game's environment alongside the developers.
The show has potential for future episodes, with many viewers expressing excitement for more content and the unique format it offers.

The game has been criticized for being abandoned and lacking updates, leading to disappointment among backers and players who expected more content.
Technical issues such as crashes, poor controls, and low-quality character models detract from the overall experience.
Many players found the initial segments of the show to be boring and felt that the execution did not live up to the promising concept.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The story aspect of the game appears to be underdeveloped or unclear, leaving players confused about key plot elements, such as the significance of the underwear found under the bed. Overall, the narrative fails to engage or provide a coherent experience.
- “They did one episode about a story game (non-VR), and then disappeared.”
- “I was wondering the whole way through the video what the story was behind the underwear under the bed.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are currently basic but effectively capture the art style of the game Firewatch, allowing players to explore the firewatch tower. Users appreciate the interactive elements, as they can pick up and examine objects while engaging in discussions about the environment.
- “You get to visit the firewatch tower from the game Firewatch, in the game's art style.”
- “The graphics are still very basic, but the viewer is able to look around and actually pick up and examine objects that are being discussed.”
- “Right now the graphics are still very basic, but while people were talking about the game and the room they built for it, the viewer is not only able to look around, but actually pick up and look at objects that they discuss.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players express a desire for more freedom in gameplay, specifically wishing for a teleportation mechanic similar to other room-scale VR games, rather than being limited to pre-selected areas.
- “I wish they had a teleportation mechanic like most room-scale Vive games instead of pre-selected areas for you to choose between.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often requiring significant time investment to progress, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Simply standing around for the whole experience can get a bit tedious.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game has been creatively compared to the iconic Dire Straits music video "Money for Nothing," suggesting a playful and imaginative approach to its soundtrack, potentially featuring a charismatic performance by Will Smith.