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The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR

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67%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
optimization
100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Hooked Wit and was released on September 26, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The 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…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions

  • The game is a well-researched and impressive historical recreation of The Great Exhibition of 1851, showcasing a significant amount of effort and detail.
  • Regular updates are being added, enhancing the experience and expanding the content, making it a project worth following.
  • The use of VR elevates the experience, allowing players to explore the exhibition in a unique and engaging way, appealing to history enthusiasts and those interested in educational content.
  • The game currently feels a bit barebones, lacking in content and polish, which may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience.
  • Controls can be cumbersome, particularly the need to hold right-click to rotate the camera, which could benefit from more intuitive design.
  • Graphics are not particularly impressive, and some exhibits are not fully populated, leading to a sense of incompleteness in the experience.
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 environments is remarkable, creating a visually captivating experience.”
    • “Even though the graphics may not be the main focus, they still contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “This is a really neat title absolutely worth checking out since the price is free, but I'm going to keep it real: the graphics aren't awesome and this early iteration lacks content.”
    • “Don't be put off by the graphics, as it's more about what is in there and what can be in the future.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the gameplay includes a unique dodge mechanic reminiscent of "Doom Eternal," which can be executed using the shift key even without a VR headset, adding an engaging layer to the experience.

    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with mechanics that keep you on your toes and make every encounter feel fresh.”
    • “I love how the game encourages exploration and rewards you for trying different strategies during combat.”
    • “The controls are smooth and responsive, making it easy to pull off complex maneuvers and combos.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that while the developers aimed to improve performance, some graphical elements, like flat images used as 3D objects, detract from the overall visual quality. Suggestions for optimization include implementing quality toggles to allow players to adjust settings such as anti-aliasing and resolution for a more customizable 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.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.

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The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR is a simulation game.

The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR is available on PC and Windows.

The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR was released on September 26, 2024.

The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR was developed by Hooked Wit.

The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

The Great Exhibition of 1851 in VR is a single player game.

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