ViewTracker
- September 13, 2018
- John Kevin Corcoran
- 200h median play time
Get on SteamViewTracker is a gaming utility that uses machine learning and your webcam to turn your head movements into in-game view changes, providing a natural and responsive head tracking experience. This is especially useful for simulator games, and is a more affordable and convenient alternative to other head tracking devices, as it does not require any additional hardware and works well even if you wear glasses. Perfect for gamers looking for a hands-free way to control their in-game view.
Reviews
- ViewTracker offers solid tracking performance for flight and driving simulators, providing a budget-friendly alternative to expensive hardware like TrackIR.
- Once set up correctly, it works seamlessly with various games, including DCS and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, enhancing immersion without significant CPU load.
- The software is easy to install and use, with many users reporting that it works well with basic webcams, making it accessible for those without high-end equipment.
- Many users experience stability issues, including crashes, connection problems, and inconsistent tracking performance, particularly in low-light conditions.
- The software has not been updated in a long time, leading to concerns about its reliability compared to free alternatives like OpenTrack and AITrack, which are actively developed.
- Lack of proper support and documentation frustrates users, with many reporting difficulties in setup and configuration, leading to a poor overall experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users note that while a better camera could enhance performance, even lower-quality cameras can provide a decent and immersive experience. However, lighting conditions significantly impact performance, with poor lighting leading to subpar results.
“Better camera would give better results, but even with my cheap hand-me-down, I get decent enough performance to make the experience very immersive.”
“If your face isn't very well lit, the performance goes out the window.”
“If your face isn't very well lit, the performance drops significantly.”
“The optimization is so poor that even minor changes in lighting can affect gameplay.”
“I constantly experience lag and frame drops, making the game nearly unplayable.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is enhanced by a feature that allows players to illuminate their faces, adding a unique visual element to the overall interaction.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the initial setup for devices like TrackIR and Oculus can be time-consuming, often taking over an hour, and they experience some bugs during the process, indicating a need for improved stability.
“I've had TrackIR and an Oculus; both took almost an hour and a half to set up the first time and were a bit buggy.”
