The Grand Canyon VR Experience
- January 13, 2017
- Immersive Entertainment, Inc.
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"The Grand Canyon VR Experience" is a virtual reality game that allows players to explore the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. It features stunning visually realistic simulations of the canyon's breathtaking landscapes and allows for interactive and immersive experiences. The game provides an educational component with information about the history and geology of the Grand Canyon.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Highly detailed and animated environments that create a relaxing and immersive experience.
- Great for showcasing VR setups to newcomers, making it an ideal introduction to virtual reality.
- The experience offers a peaceful kayak tour with beautiful visuals and sound, enhancing the sense of tranquility.
- The experience is quite short and lacks replay value, making it feel limited.
- Controls can be problematic, especially on certain VR systems, leading to crashes and frustrating gameplay.
- The graphics and overall presentation do not accurately represent the Grand Canyon, leading to disappointment for those expecting authenticity.
- graphics32 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in this VR game are generally considered to be adequate but dated, with many reviewers noting that they fall short of modern standards and often remind players of older cartoon visuals. While some aspects, like sound quality and certain visual details, are praised, issues such as jagged edges, graphical bugs, and a lack of anti-aliasing detract from the overall immersion. As an early access title, there are indications of potential improvement, but currently, the visuals do not elevate the gameplay experience.
“Secondly, I would say the graphics are quite good for a VR game, but like all games and experiences, the resolution is limited by the current generation of high-end graphics cards and VR headsets.”
“I then restarted during the day, marveled at the graphics, the fish swimming, the haptic feedback, but I was still too unnerved by the nighttime experience and the grandeur and size of the place and stopped playing, half expecting to be eaten by a dinosaur.”
“As an early access game, the developers have done an excellent job on the initial visual graphics.”
“The quality of the visuals on the absolute highest level is only slightly better than what I experience in a vintage Road Runner vs. Wile E. Coyote cartoon.”
“Any time you come close to feeling in awe of something, the jagged graphics will remind you that you're in VR.”
“Graphics are awful unfortunately, even on epic.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features well-executed kayak mechanics, but players express a desire for more freedom of movement and criticize the overall experience as unremarkable. Issues with locomotion and a somewhat dated graphical presentation detract from the enjoyment, with some users finding the paddling mechanics challenging and occasionally frustrating.
“Kayak mechanics work very well, but I would prefer being able to move around more freely.”
“The paddling mechanic is a little tricky to get right, but once you master it, it adds a unique challenge to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay offers a realistic experience, especially with the kayak mechanics that enhance immersion.”
“The graphics and gameplay are nothing special, and they don't make up for the horrible locomotion.”
“The graphics are slightly dated looking, I have gotten stuck while paddling, and the paddling mechanic is a little tricky to get right.”
“The graphics are about what you'd expect from a VR game, and the gameplay is nothing special.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is primarily viewed as an experience rather than a traditional game, leading to limited replayability unless new content is added through updates. While it offers enjoyable moments, especially for showcasing VR to others, its long-term replay value remains uncertain.
“For $5, it's a cool experience and great to showcase VR to friends and family. While I'm not sure of its ultimate replayability, it was a lot of fun on my first try.”
“This is not a game; it is an experience and, therefore, has no replay value except after updates as more 'experiences' are built into the simulation.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with many users reporting numerous bugs that render it nearly unplayable. Overall, the consensus indicates that the game is far from bug-free and requires substantial improvements in stability.
“I really wanted to like this, but it's so buggy and almost unplayable as is.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calming and soothing, enhancing the relaxing experience of gameplay, particularly when paired with slower-paced activities like boating.
“I just put on some calm music, put the boat on a slow pace, and relaxed.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more immersive emotional experience, hoping for a transportive quality that fully engages them in the interactive narrative. Despite recognizing the medium as an interactive experience rather than a traditional game, they seek deeper emotional resonance.
“I realize it's an interactive experience, not a game, but I was hoping for something that transported me to another place and made me feel immersed in it.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be somewhat affected by the overly responsive board mechanics, which can lead to a jerky and disorienting experience. While this aspect may induce a sense of amusement, it does not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment and exploration of the game.
