Virtual Rides 3
- March 16, 2017
- Pixelsplit Simulations
Get on Steam"Virtual Rides 3" is a funfair simulator that lets players build and manage their own amusement park. The game features a variety of rides, shops, and attractions, as well as advanced simulation and physics mechanics. Players must balance the needs of their guests with their budget and maintenance schedules to create a successful and profitable funfair.
Reviews
- The game offers a high level of detail and customization for rides, making it enjoyable for fans of funfair simulations.
- Many players appreciate the realistic physics and the ability to operate and control various rides, enhancing the immersive experience.
- The developers are actively updating the game, adding new rides and features, which keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The VR experience is disappointing, as it takes place in a dull warehouse with no immersive scenery, and lacks proper controller support.
- Many users report frequent crashes and performance issues, making the game unplayable for some, especially on lower-end systems.
- The game has limited content without purchasing additional DLCs, leading to a feeling of being underwhelmed after a few hours of play.
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music feature in the game is highly praised for its customization options, allowing players to import their own tracks and jingles, which enhances the overall experience. While the integration of music, microphone effects, and dynamic soundscapes adds a fun and personal touch, some users note that the system still requires improvements, particularly in song navigation and performance optimization. Overall, the ability to tailor the audio experience significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment, especially for fans of fair rides.
“Even import your own music all while using the in-game mic effects.”
“Super fun customizing your rides and using custom music/jingles.”
“The graphics are great and the possibility to add custom jingles and music makes the game more awesome!”
“Actually, a very great game but I miss to give full score; it would be great to have a ghost train or a music express.”
“Performance is better now but needs more optimizations. The music, microphone, and jingle system is improved but still needs work. You can't skip songs to the next one or skip them in seconds/minutes, and while there are keyboard shortcuts for the microphone now, the music does fade down, which is both good and bad.”
“It would be cool if you could import your own themes by adding an image import feature within the game, just as the user can insert their own jingles and music.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and realism, particularly in comparison to other VR coasters and amusement park simulations, which often appear cartoonish. While many users appreciate the visuals, some have noted that performance can be affected by hardware limitations, requiring adjustments to settings for optimal play. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, enhancing immersion and enjoyment.
“Many VR coasters/amusement park rides look cartoonish or non-realistic; here the visuals are pretty good, and the rides are based on real-life analogs.”
“It's a good game, well made, with nice graphics. It needs some work, but it's nice and worth the money.”
“The graphics are great, and the possibility to add custom jingles and music makes the game more awesome!”
“The game keeps crashing before I can even enter the fairground; I put my graphics settings down too!”
“You were given five rides to control with enhanced and updated graphics, and that was all.”
“It did take a lot of patience and trial and error with the graphics settings to get it to run smoothly, but I'm using an old 2013 MacBook.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Virtual Rides III is praised for its depth and customization options, allowing players to enjoy the game from multiple perspectives and create unique ride experiences. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of updates since release, which could enhance the overall fun. Overall, the game is well-received for its detailed mechanics and engaging park management elements.
“Virtual Rides 3 lets you enjoy the game from two different perspectives, just like the original games, but expanded into depth and gameplay possibilities.”
“Virtual Rides 3 is amazing! The detail and gameplay are beautiful. I love park-style games, and VR3 has put a lot of effort into this game. The customization of the rides and the unlockables you can achieve through ride operation offer a lot of ways to make the ride your own. There are different styles of theming and ride staff that assist you, and the park gets busier as the day progresses. Overall, I completely recommend this game.”
“Zkw, the developer of the game, released an earlier game called Funfair Ride Simulator 3, which was first released on mobile devices, explaining the gameplay mechanics, DLC packs, and graphics of that game.”
“Virtual Rides III lets you enjoy the game from two different perspectives, just like the original games, but it lacks depth and gameplay possibilities.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game's performance has improved since launch, users report that it still requires further optimization, particularly regarding the jingle system and music controls. Adjusting graphics settings can enhance performance, but some players, especially those on older hardware, may still experience challenges.
“It did take a lot of patience and trial and error with the graphics settings to get it to run smoothly, but I'm using an old 2013 MacBook.”
“Performance is better now, but it still needs more optimizations. The music, microphone, and jingle system have improved, but there are still issues like not being able to skip songs or adjust them in seconds/minutes. However, there are now keyboard shortcuts for the microphone, and the music does fade down, which is a positive change!”
“In the end, the game is now better than it was at launch, but especially the jingle system needs work. It requires more optimizations as it is better but still not as good as it should be.”
“Performance is better now but needs more optimization. The music, microphone, and jingle system have improved, but there is still work to be done. You can't skip songs to the next one or skip them in seconds/minutes, and while there are keyboard shortcuts for the microphone now, the music does fade down, which is a positive change.”
“Performance is better now but needs more optimization. The music, microphone, and jingle system have improved, but there is still work to be done. You can't skip songs to the next one or skip them in seconds/minutes, and while there are keyboard shortcuts for the microphone now, the music does fade down, which is a positive change.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the VR mode is criticized for being lackluster, with rides set in a dull concrete warehouse devoid of people and engaging scenery. Users suggest that creating a personal playlist can enhance the experience, but overall, the environment feels uninspired and disconnected from the expected immersive experience.
“Putting together your own playlist before you hop on these rides greatly helps mitigate the lack of atmospheric glitz and glamour we all expected in VR mode.”
“The feature to power the rides up or off via cabling generates a more dynamic atmosphere with music and scenery.”
“The 'VR experience' is just bolted on - all the rides are rendered inside some boring concrete warehouse - no people, no scenery, no atmosphere at all.”
“The feature to power the rides up or off via cabling to generate on trucks could use more atmospheric music and more dynamic scenery.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game offers an entertaining experience and the publishers are proactive in addressing glitches and providing free content updates, many users feel that it remains too buggy for a full release.
“The game is too buggy for a 'full' release.”
“Regardless, the game is very entertaining, but the stability issues detract from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging and immersive, with players appreciating its depth and character development. Many users highlight the narrative's ability to draw them in, making the overall experience more compelling. However, some feel that certain plot points could be more fleshed out for greater impact.
