Time Transit VR
- February 26, 2019
- FreetimeStudio
Get on Steam"Time Transit VR" is a virtual reality game that transports players to various points in time during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras. Explore mesmerizing landscapes, interact with friendly dinosaurs, and solve puzzles in this immersive and educational adventure. The game promises safe and automated tours, making it accessible for players of all ages.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Time Transit VR offers stunning graphics and immersive environments, making it a visually impressive experience.
- The game provides a relaxing and peaceful exploration experience, allowing players to interact with dinosaurs and solve light puzzles at their own pace.
- It features a variety of activities such as climbing, kayaking, and feeding wildlife, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- The climbing mechanics are overly abundant, leading to frustration and potential motion sickness for some players.
- There are performance issues, including stuttering and frame rate drops, particularly during level transitions.
- The game lacks smooth locomotion options, relying solely on teleportation, which may detract from the immersion for some players.
- graphics21 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive a mixed reception, with many praising the stunning visuals and detailed environments, particularly in specific areas like flow-stone caves and lava regions. While some users note that the graphics can be breathtaking, others mention inconsistencies and a somewhat washed-out appearance. Overall, the visuals are considered strong, but they may require a powerful graphics card to run smoothly at higher settings.
“Unprecedented level of visuals for a VR project, highly detailed fauna, amazing sound design, and a decent climbing experience.”
“Stunning graphics and scenery!”
“As I said, the graphics are stunning and I caught myself saying 'wow!' quite a few times.”
“The graphics aren't the best and are pretty boring.”
“The graphics are better in Ark Park and The Blu (which have similar style environments to the ones I saw) and aren't as hard on computer usage, but both those programs are by far more limited in scale than this, so I guess that's the trade-off.”
“Price point is quite high which will limit sales a bit (maybe wait for a sale?) and graphics can cause frame rate drops even on my 1070ti.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple and relaxing mechanics, complemented by beautiful graphics and environments, particularly enjoyable with VR setups like the Reverb G2 and Index controllers. However, some players find significant flaws, particularly with the climbing and jumping mechanics, which can hinder progression and make the experience less compelling. Overall, while the game has good content, its gameplay may not appeal to everyone due to these issues.
“Simple, relaxing gameplay, nice climbing, beautiful graphics and environments, plays great with Reverb G2 and Index controllers.”
“No, it has some very obvious flaws, but the gameplay is excellent.”
“Would recommend it except I found the jumping mechanic while climbing so bad that I was unable to progress far through the second level as it's unskippable and the difficulty is not changeable.”
“Gameplay is not compelling; it's a bit like 'Climey' for kids, but the scenes are what it's all about.”
“This reminds me of 'The Climb' with no fatigue mechanics.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users reporting significant stuttering and frame rate drops, particularly during level transitions and in certain areas like the lava section. While some players found performance acceptable on high graphical settings, the persistent loading issues and pop-in effects detracted from the overall experience. Developers have acknowledged these concerns and are working on improving locomotion options and performance.
“Let me just go into graphics, performance, and transportation mode for a bit here. So far, your main locomotion method is teleportation, but the developers wrote they will prioritize getting controller-oriented smooth locomotion implemented next.”
“The performance was probably good enough. I insisted on having most graphical settings on 'epic' with a 1080 (not ti), so a bit of reprojection was to be expected.”
“Performance issues include severe pop-in and stuttering when loading new areas, which occurs frequently.”
“Towards the end, in the lava section, I noticed stuttering and several frame rate drops.”
“The only drawback is the still unresolved stuttering during level loading, which happens occasionally.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is considered thin and lacking depth, leading to a shorter playtime, with some users noting that it feels more like a minor interactive element rather than a robust narrative. While the atmosphere and voice acting are appreciated, the overall storytelling does not meet expectations.
“The atmosphere, story, and voice acting are exceptional.”
“The story is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“The narrative is well-crafted and keeps you invested throughout the experience.”
“Unfortunately, the story is thin, which results in a shorter playtime.”
“There are some minor puzzles that are very easy and feel more like minor story or interactivity elements.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability and a short duration, leading some players to recommend waiting for a sale rather than purchasing at full price. While it may be enjoyable for a first playthrough, its lack of content for subsequent runs diminishes its overall value.
“It's okay for a first playthrough, but without any replay value and its short duration, I can't recommend it at full price.”
“However, given the shorter playtime and limited replayability, I can understand that some would be unhappy and hence should wait for a sale.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the overall experience, though some players feel that the first part features overly peaceful tunes and that the little robot's fast-paced, childish dialogue can be off-putting.
“The music in the game is amazing and really adds to the experience a lot.”
“The music in the first part is a bit too peaceful, and the little robot feels a bit too childish and naive, speaking too fast.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's tone, often feeling out of place and detracting from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive storytelling and strong voice acting, which together create a captivating and engaging experience for players. The combination of these elements effectively enhances the overall mood and emotional depth of the game.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world with its rich storytelling and exceptional voice acting.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged and on the edge of your seat.”
“The combination of atmospheric sound design and stunning visuals creates a captivating experience that feels alive.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
“The game's atmosphere is inconsistent, with some areas feeling lifeless and others overly chaotic, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing anecdotes, such as players accidentally purchasing the game multiple times, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“Funny story - I actually bought this game twice by accident.”
“The humor in this game is so clever; I found myself laughing out loud at the unexpected twists.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the climbing mechanics engaging and enjoyable, even with the significant amount of it present, particularly in the later stages of the game.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's inconsistent fall damage mechanics, which can disrupt the emotional flow of the experience by abruptly resetting progress at critical moments. This inconsistency can lead to feelings of annoyance and detract from the overall immersion.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews do not directly address monetization; instead, they highlight the game's exceptional music, which significantly enhances the overall experience.
