Titanic VR

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Titanic VR is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Immersive VR Education Ltd and was released on August 16, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Titanic VR" is a virtual reality game that allows players to explore the wreckage of the RMS Titanic in a realistic and immersive environment. The game features interactive elements, historical artifacts, and detailed recreations of the ship's interior and exterior. Players can uncover the stories of the Titanic's passengers and crew, and learn about the ship's tragic sinking.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a deeply immersive experience, allowing players to explore the Titanic wreck and witness the sinking from a lifeboat, which evokes strong emotions.
The graphics and detail of the wreck are impressive, providing a realistic representation of the Titanic and its surroundings, enhancing the educational aspect of the game.
The inclusion of survivor testimonies and historical context adds depth to the experience, making it both informative and engaging for players interested in maritime history.

Many players have reported significant control issues, including unresponsive inputs and difficulty with key bindings, particularly in VR mode.
The sinking experience is criticized for being too short and lacking interactivity, with some players feeling it resembles more of a passive movie than an engaging game.
There are complaints about graphical quality, with some textures appearing low resolution and the overall visual fidelity not meeting modern gaming standards.

story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a blend of historical exploration and immersive narrative, allowing players to engage with the Titanic's wreck through missions and guided tours, enriched by real survivor testimonies. While some players found the story compelling and educational, others felt it lacked excitement and depth, with certain elements perceived as disrespectful. Overall, the experience is praised for its immersive qualities and potential for future content, making it a worthwhile exploration of Titanic's history.
- “It is a fantastic experience, even more so if you are a fan of the story behind the Titanic, with a unique opportunity to explore part of the wreck that, based on documentaries watched, is quite accurate.”
- “The story works well to show you different parts of the ship and teach you about conserving the wreck and various projects that are taking place on it.”
- “From the bottom of my heart, I'd like to thank IVR for bringing this story to life, for preserving the wreck site, and honoring the lives lost when the queen of the ocean went to her grave.”
- “I personally did not really connect with the story, but occasional interviews of real survivors of the Titanic or simple descriptions of what life on the Titanic was like did manage to make me more aware and cultivated about the ship.”
- “Instead, this game is really just a Titanic wreck exploring simulator with decent models and an okay story/goal. I did not find the exploration story very compelling to make me want to play it more.”
- “The story felt a bit disrespectful with grave robbing (you roleplay the retrieval of several items) and uses the wreck as the set of a comedy (one dive involves following around another submarine led by an arrogant and short-tempered film director).”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting low resolution and aliasing issues, while others appreciate the detailed recreation of the Titanic wreck and immersive experience. Although the graphics are often described as subpar or blurry, particularly for human characters, many users acknowledge the effort put into the environments and textures, especially in VR. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they contribute to a unique and engaging experience.
- “Though it isn't necessarily graphically impressive, they put so much of their effort into recreating the wreck and allowing people to explore something they might never get to see in person.”
- “The graphics are very good, particularly the wreck itself and the interior of the submersible.”
- “Graphically, the game looks great and I really like the fact that the developers have included audio of real survivors during the submersible phase.”
- “The graphics are terrible, absolutely awful, and it's just too damn dark; I could barely see anything at all.”
- “Graphic fidelity is absolutely subpar.”
- “All in all, the graphics are a huge disappointment at this stage.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have found the game to be deeply emotional, with many expressing that it evoked strong feelings, including tears during pivotal moments. The combination of realistic voice acting and impactful storytelling creates a memorable experience that resonates with players, making it both breathtaking and heart-wrenching. However, some reviewers noted that while the emotional impact is significant, it may fall short as an educational tool.
- “I was actually crying during one part of it; they did a great job with this game with almost perfect voice acting, and it's really realistic for a game like this as most other companies would probably make this a lot cheaper.”
- “It is definitely something I will never forget, and it pretty much almost made me cry.”
- “Leaving the sinking ship and watching it go down... while being amongst the other passengers... breathtaking... heart-breaking.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and detailed underwater environment, effectively capturing the essence of exploring the Titanic wreck. Players appreciate the calming background music and the sense of interactivity, although some find the music repetitive over time. Overall, the experience is described as atmospheric and engaging, despite the slower pace of gameplay.
- “The wreck is well detailed, and the underwater music helps provide the calm, dark atmosphere to make the dives interesting.”
- “The atmosphere while on the wreck coupled with the background music is just wow.”
- “The game is slow and not very exciting, but it's dripping in atmosphere and the feeling of piloting a mini-sub around the ocean floor is stunning.”
- “The game is slow and not very exciting, but it's dripping in atmosphere, and the feeling of piloting a mini-sub around the ocean floor is stunning.”
- “It gives you the feeling of being Robert Ballard, and the doomed Titanic atmosphere is certainly palpable!”
- “The atmosphere while on the wreck, coupled with the background music, is just wow.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant bugs and janky controls that hinder progress, particularly in the underwater sandbox experience. However, others have noted a relatively smooth experience with only minor glitches, suggesting that stability may vary depending on individual gameplay conditions. Overall, the game appears to be in an early access state, leading to a range of technical issues that impact user experience.
- “And the sandbox underwater experience was also lackluster, and the controls were so janky and buggy that you can barely progress.”
- “The only redeeming quality could have been the 'exploration' segment, if the controls weren't so counter-intuitive and buggy.”
- “Too buggy; I know it's because it's in early access, but I can't get past the objectives.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers extensive exploration of the Titanic wreck, allowing players to control a submersible and complete tasks related to the ship's history. However, the mechanics can be challenging and unintuitive, detracting from the overall experience despite the visually engaging environments. Additionally, a short virtual reality segment immerses players in the dramatic sinking of the Titanic.
- “There are hours of gameplay where you explore the wreck and learn how to control the submersible. You get jobs to find out more about Titanic's passengers and past. You can explore the stern and the bow yourself, plus there is a short virtual reality movie where you are in lifeboat #6 to see Titanic sink.”
- “Stern and before the sinking of the Titanic gameplay will be immersive and engaging.”
- “Gameplay with commentary offers a unique perspective, enhancing the experience with Oculus and touch controls.”
- “As for gameplay mechanics, there really isn't much.”
- “The mechanics of the submarine and rover were difficult to interact with and not very intuitive, although in some respects was more visually interesting than the sinking experience.”
- “There are hours of gameplay where you explore the wreck and learn how to control the submersible, where you get jobs to find out more about Titanic's passengers and past.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the immersive experience, particularly during underwater sections. However, some players feel it can become repetitive and would prefer the option to turn it off for a more immersive experience. Overall, while the music complements the game's ambiance, opinions vary on its necessity and impact over time.
- “The wreck is well detailed, and the underwater music helps provide the calm, dark atmosphere to make the dives interesting.”
- “The atmosphere while on the wreck coupled with the background music is just wow.”
- “+ fantastic music!”
- “I would prefer if there was no music; it would make the experience more immersive, in my opinion!”
- “And the music couldn't be switched off, and while it sounds brilliant and atmospheric, it did become a loop I didn't really need after some time.”
- “The music is obviously overshadowed by James Horner, but is still fitting.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that incorporating additional features, such as more detailed content and a scavenger hunt mode, would significantly enhance the game's replayability.
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging multiple runs.”
- “With its dynamic environments and random events, every session feels fresh, enhancing the overall replayability.”
- “The inclusion of different character builds and strategies means there's always something new to explore with each replay.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find reasons to replay it.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- “The absence of different endings or choices significantly reduces replayability.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as exploring the ship requires slow movement and limited visibility, detracting from the potential awe of the experience. The lack of an exploration mode for the ship before its sinking further frustrates users, who feel that the educational intent is overshadowed by monotonous gameplay and unengaging characters.
- “Having to slowly swim around to every inch of the ship just to see it all is quite tedious and can take away from what I feel can be an awe-inspiring experience.”
- “It does, however, lack a pre-sink Titanic exploration mode, and exploring the wreck can get tedious due to slow movement and little light.”
- “I understand that this is meant to be an educational experience, but the process is very tedious, the characters are flat and boring, and you can't even explore the ship during its prime; you just sit there and watch a movie.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a modern storyline that intertwines historical facts with comedic elements, including a humorous episode featuring the exaggerated character of "Mr. Ocean." Players can expect a blend of visually appealing assets alongside some that are intentionally quirky, contributing to the overall comedic tone.
- “There is a modern storyline connecting historic facts and details, spiced up with a funny episode involving the famous movie director 'Mr. Ocean' (hopefully exaggerated).”
- “You'll see a mixed bag of good-looking assets combined with almost funny-looking ones.”