Titanic VR
- August 16, 2018
- Immersive VR Education Ltd
- 3h median play time
"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.
Reviews
- The game offers a fascinating and immersive experience, allowing players to explore the Titanic wreck in great detail, which is especially appealing to history enthusiasts.
- The voice acting and storytelling elements are well-executed, providing emotional depth and educational value about the Titanic and its tragic history.
- The graphics and atmosphere create a realistic underwater experience, making players feel as if they are truly exploring the wreck site.
- Many players have reported issues with controller compatibility and mapping, making it difficult to navigate and interact with the game effectively.
- The sinking experience is criticized for being too short and lacking interactivity, with some players feeling it does not do justice to the historical event.
- There are several bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience, including low-resolution graphics and awkward controls.
- story46 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a blend of historical exploration and immersive narrative, focusing on the Titanic wreck and ocean archaeology. While some players appreciate the engaging voice acting and educational elements, including survivor interviews, others find the story lacking in excitement and depth, with criticisms of certain gameplay aspects feeling disrespectful. Overall, the experience is described as immersive and educational, with potential for future content to enhance the narrative further.
“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).”
- graphics17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting issues like aliasing and low resolution, particularly in character models, while others praise the detailed recreation of the Titanic wreck and immersive environments. Although not cutting-edge, many appreciate the effort put into the visuals, especially in VR settings, and find the overall experience enjoyable despite some graphical shortcomings. Overall, while there is room for improvement, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and exploration elements.
“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.”
“I absolutely enjoyed the April 15th 1912 experience very much; it was done very well and the graphics are great.”
“The graphics are very good, particularly the wreck itself and the interior of the submersible.”
“Graphical aliasing is kind of present, even at maximum settings. It is not a very recent product, so that may be why. Textures are still great even up close though.”
“The graphics of the human characters still have a ways to go, but the overall experience is definitely worth it.”
“I admire the aspirations of the developers, but the graphics require significant refinement.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players reporting intense feelings that led to tears during key moments, particularly due to the realistic voice acting and impactful storytelling. Many found the experience both breathtaking and heart-wrenching, creating lasting memories that resonate deeply. Overall, the game effectively evokes strong emotions, making it a memorable experience for players.
“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.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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 music and interactivity, which enhance the experience, although some find the repetitive soundtrack a bit excessive over time. Overall, the atmosphere is described as captivating, providing a unique sense of exploration and discovery.
“The wreck is well detailed, and the underwater music helps provide the calm, dark atmosphere to make the dives interesting.”
“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 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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting a generally enjoyable experience with minimal glitches, while others highlight significant bugs and counter-intuitive controls that hinder gameplay. Early access status contributes to the presence of technical issues, but the extent of these problems varies among players.
“The only redeeming quality could have been the exploration segment, if the controls weren't so counter-intuitive and buggy.”
“Pretty poor and very buggy.”
“Too buggy, I know it's because it's in early access, but I can't get past the objectives.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the underwater experience, contributing to a calm and immersive environment. 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 is fitting and well-composed, 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.”
“+ fantastic music!”
“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. 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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay offers extensive exploration of the Titanic wreck, allowing players to control a submersible and complete missions related to the ship's history. However, the mechanics for operating the submarine and rover are noted to be challenging and not very intuitive, which can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, a short virtual reality segment provides a unique perspective of the sinking.
“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.”
“The mechanics of the submarine and rover were difficult to interact with and not very intuitive, although in some respects, it was more visually interesting than the sinking experience.”
“The mechanics of the submarine and rover were difficult to interact with and not very intuitive, although in some respects it 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. 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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the slow movement and limited visibility while exploring the ship detract from the experience. The lack of a pre-sink exploration mode further frustrates users, making the educational intent feel laborious rather than engaging. Overall, the exploration is seen as monotonous, with flat characters and a passive viewing experience.
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that incorporating additional features, such as more detailed content and a scavenger hunt mode, would significantly enhance the game's replayability.
“The addition of a scavenger hunt mode would significantly enhance the game's replayability.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
“With multiple paths and endings, this game offers endless replayability that keeps me engaged.”
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a modern storyline that intertwines historical facts with comedic elements, including a humorous episode featuring the exaggerated character of the famous movie director "Mr. Ocean." This blend of history and comedy adds a lighthearted touch to the overall narrative.
“The game features a modern storyline that connects historical facts and details, spiced up with a hilarious episode involving the famous movie director 'Mr. Ocean'—it's hopefully exaggerated for comedic effect.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and witty dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout the adventure.”
“I love how the game blends humor with its narrative, making even the most serious moments light-hearted and enjoyable.”