- July 18, 2016
- ILMxLAB
Trials on Tatooine
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About
"Trials on Tatooine" is a virtual reality game set in the Star Wars universe. Players assume the role of a Tatooine resident, tasked with repairing and defending a power generator against incoming sandstorms and enemy attacks. The game offers a unique, immersive experience, allowing players to wield a lightsaber and interact with iconic Star Wars characters and settings.





- Immersive experience that makes players feel like they are in the Star Wars universe, especially with the Millennium Falcon and R2-D2.
- Wielding a lightsaber and deflecting blaster bolts is a thrilling moment, providing a sense of empowerment.
- High production quality with great sound effects and voice acting, particularly the portrayal of Han Solo.
- Extremely short experience, lasting only about 5-10 minutes, with much of that time taken up by cutscenes.
- Limited interactivity, primarily involving pressing buttons and a brief lightsaber segment, leaving players wanting more.
- Graphics can be blurry and lack detail, especially at a distance, which detracts from the overall immersion.
graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics in this game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are often blurry and lack detail, even on high settings. While some players appreciate the aesthetic and the potential of VR visuals, others criticize the overall quality as outdated and poorly optimized, especially compared to other VR titles. Despite being a free demo, the consensus suggests that significant improvements are needed for a more immersive visual experience.
“The experience manages to put you on Tatooine, using amazing graphics, the official music, and it achieves this by incorporating several Star Wars elements - wield a lightsaber, meet R2-D2, repair the Millennium Falcon and defend it from Imperial stormtroopers.”
“The graphics are beautiful, and the lightsaber is stunning.”
“Honestly, this is really well done, very tightly programmed, very clean graphics, and a lot of fun all the way around.”
“Graphics are surprisingly blurry, even on 'high quality'.”
“The graphics absolutely suck; it's basically a collection of models and badly made textures thrown together.”
“Even if you're a Star Wars fan, the graphics are absolutely abysmal; don't even get me started on the game itself.”