Virtual Journey Into the Metaverse

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Virtual Journey Into the Metaverse is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Metaverse Adventures and was released on October 15, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Into the Metaverse is a VR Dark Ride Pilot about humanity's quest for ever deeper immersion showing scenes from the past, present and future. VR may be the ultimate Dark Ride tech. This is a 10 minute polished Dark Ride "Pilot" that will leave you wanting more.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The experience is immersive and well-crafted, reminiscent of classic theme park rides like Spaceship Earth, with great attention to detail.
It's a free demo that offers a unique and relaxing VR experience, making it a great introduction to VR for newcomers.
The ride features interesting historical content and has the potential for expansion, with many users excited about future updates.

The current version is short and lacks interactivity, which may limit replay value and overall engagement.
Graphics are basic with a low polygon art style, and the narrator's voice is described as artificial and lacking depth.
Some users expressed disappointment with the limited content available in the demo, feeling it doesn't justify a paid version at this stage.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Into the Metaverse" explores humanity's quest for deeper immersion through a narrative that highlights the origins of storytelling, effectively blending scenes from the past, present, and future. While the experience is well-received on the Oculus Quest 2, some users encountered technical issues, particularly with audio settings when using virtual desktop. Overall, the narrative is praised for its depth and engagement, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “The tale it tells about the origin of storytelling is also excellent.”
- “Initially the sound came through to my TV; I had to close the app, change the audio source in Virtual Desktop in Oculus Link, then the audio came through the Quest 2 headset, which I'm glad I did, as it adds to the immersion.”
- “Into the Metaverse is a virtual reality theme park ride experience about humanity's quest for ever deeper immersion, showing scenes from the past, present, and future.”
- “This information is inaccurate for the Oculus Quest (you have to go to the Oculus system information to reset view).”
- “Can't get it to launch in VR on Quest 2 with Virtual Desktop.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a low polygon art style that is considered basic but adequate for the game's overall experience. While not particularly impressive, the visuals are described as nice enough, complemented by good narration, though some users feel the narrator's voice could be improved. Overall, the graphics are functional but lack standout qualities.
- “The visuals are just nice enough; it's well-narrated, and it's free.”
- “The graphics aren't great, but they're not bad either.”
- “The experience has a low polygon art style.”
- “Sure, there isn't a whole lot here; the graphics are a little basic and the narrator's voice needs improving.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability due to minimal environmental interaction, but it serves as an excellent VR demo and sales tool for showcasing the technology to others.
- “Not much replay value since you don't have a lot of interaction with the environment, but it's a great VR demo and sales app if you want to show the power of VR to a friend or relative.”
atmosphere
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Reviewers appreciate the immersive atmosphere of the game, with one user expressing a desire for a pause option to fully enjoy and absorb the environment.
- “The only thing I would have liked is an option to pause the ride to soak up the atmosphere.”