The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR
- September 26, 2024
- Hooked Wit Ltd
Get on SteamThe Great Exhibition ran from May to October 1851 in London's Hyde Park, in a temporary building known as the Crystal Palace. Six million visitors passed through the turnstiles, to view over 100,000 individual exhibits. Now, over 170 years later, we are recreating the exhibition as an immersive VR experience. The simulation includes a narrator to describe each of the exhibits and the Crystal Pala…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a remarkable achievement, showcasing extensive research and attention to detail in recreating The Great Exhibition, making it a valuable historical resource.
- It's a free VR experience that allows users to explore and learn about historical exhibits in an engaging way, with regular updates adding new content.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and committed to improving the experience, which shows their investment in the project.
- The graphics and overall polish are lacking, with some exhibits appearing flat and the controls feeling clunky, which detracts from the experience.
- As of now, the game feels somewhat barebones, with many displays not fully populated and areas of the environment unfinished.
- The movement controls can be cumbersome, especially for non-VR users, which may hinder the overall accessibility and enjoyment of the game.
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered subpar, especially in its early iteration, but users emphasize that the overall experience and potential for future content outweigh these visual shortcomings. Despite the lack of impressive visuals, the game remains engaging and worth exploring, particularly given its free price point.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, making every moment in the game feel alive.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations create a visually captivating environment.”
“This is a really neat title absolutely worth checking out since the price is free. I'm going to keep it real, the graphics aren't awesome and this early iteration lacks content.”
“I would still be in there clicking on everything, but I have to go to work. Don't be put off by the graphics as it's more about what is in there and what can be in the future.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted that while the developers aimed to improve performance, some graphical elements, like flat images used as 3D objects, detract from the overall visual quality. There is a call for the inclusion of quality toggles to allow players to adjust settings such as anti-aliasing and resolution for a more tailored experience.
“I understand that the devs of this program were trying to cut back on performance hits, but several free-standing 'statues' were actually just flat images mapped in a 3D way that makes me think of the trees in Super Mario 64.”
“If you guys are worried about performance, perhaps add quality toggles (like adjustments for anti-aliasing, resolution, sampling, etc.) to have the options of higher or lower overall quality.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features an opening score conducted by George Thomas Smart, under the supervision of William Sterndale Bennett, highlighting a classical influence that sets a sophisticated tone.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique dodge mechanic reminiscent of Doom Eternal, allowing players to perform evasive maneuvers using the shift key, even without a VR headset.
