Virtual Surfing

About

"Virtual Surfing" is a realistic simulation that allows you to ride medium and big waves, perform various surfing maneuvers, and customize your character and surfboard. Explore the area, enter the wave at your preferred position, and experience surfing from different perspectives. Compete in challenges, such as competitions and trick combos, to test your surfing skills.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The graphics and wave physics are visually stunning, creating an immersive surfing experience.
The game has great potential and offers a fun, relaxing gameplay experience for surfers.
The board customization options and different wave locations add variety to the gameplay.

The surfing mechanics feel unrealistic and clunky, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.
The game lacks variety in wave behavior, with many waves feeling identical and repetitive.
There are significant bugs and performance issues, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
65%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the clunky controls and poor mechanics that detract from the surfing experience. While some appreciate the wave physics and graphics, they feel the game lacks depth, customization options, and a sense of progression. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements to fully capture the essence of surfing.
- “Being a surfer myself, I'm loving the design, the mechanics, and the beauty.”
- “Finally, a game that feels like surfing, has the basic mechanics of what surfing is about.”
- “Growing up surfing Southern California beaches, this game is an awesome experience. The wave mechanics and graphics feel awesome. Need to have key binding options for us arrow key users, hint hint... but any person looking for a good wave riding experience, hold on to your board, you're in for a ride!”
- “But the commands are so clunky that it hurts the gameplay.”
- “In the matter of the surfing itself, it can be easily seen how poorly those mechanics are built just by watching the animations and movement of the player-controlled character.”
- “Several game mechanics are also lacking; you have poor implementation of objectives, content is extremely scarce, with no different gear and satisfactory customization options, and wave selection is also extremely poor.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
14%
21%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and realism, with many users highlighting the impressive wave mechanics and physics that enhance the surfing experience. While some players note that optimal performance requires a good quality controller and higher frame rates, the overall consensus is that the visuals are among the best in surfing games, showcasing beautiful wave dynamics and detailed environments.
- “Great graphics, and I really like the physics when you twist and turn on the wave – it’s well done.”
- “It is by far the best surfing game when it comes to visuals and physics.”
- “Waves look so beautiful, when the wave breaks over the surfer you can see through it and overall great graphics!”
- “Looking back to Kelly Slater Pro Surfer and its smooth graphics, or even further back to Transworld Surf and its allowance of such deep tube riding, virtual surfing elevates and combines all those options into a new level of surfing at your desktop. Utilizing today's GPU and CPU capabilities, it looks to be taking the new trophy for quite some time to come.”
- “I will not comment on the graphics, as my video card is on the lower end of the spectrum.”
- “With the settings I have, the graphics are okay by me.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is largely criticized, with users reporting significant bugs and an unfinished feel, particularly during surfing gameplay. Many recommend against purchasing it due to these issues, suggesting it resembles a demo rather than a polished product.
- “But the control settings and overall feel of the surfing feels buggy.”
- “It's very buggy and is basically a demo.”
- “The actual 'surfing' is buggy and unfinished.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users criticize certain games on Steam as "cash grabs," highlighting a lack of updates—some going over a year without any new content—as a key indicator of this issue. This perception suggests that these games prioritize profit over player engagement and quality.
- “There are a few 'cash grab games' out there on Steam.”
- “Last update on this game was on April 6, 2019, which means we're going on 1 year without any updates. It's a cash grab.”
- “But we're talking about a 'cash grab' with 1 year for an update.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, players feel that the game requires significant optimization improvements to enhance performance, particularly if it is to be released on consoles. While the gameplay is enjoyable, many reviewers emphasize the need for better optimization and physics adjustments.
- “This game is very good and fun to play, but it definitely needs better optimization.”
- “If this game ever goes on console, it definitely needs optimization.”
- “The game has great potential, but it requires a lot of optimization to reach its full capabilities.”
- “I think the game needs a lot of optimization, as others have pointed out.”
- “The last thing that this game really needs is some better optimization.”
- “If this game will ever go on console, it definitely needs optimization.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game has received criticism, with some users expressing disappointment over the absence of a soundtrack, which they had anticipated. While sound effects are present, the lack of music has left players feeling let down.
- “There are sound effects, but in my case, there is no music at all, which is a bit of a letdown. I must say, I was expecting a cool soundtrack.”
- “No music.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is generally praised, with many players noting that multiple endings, varied character choices, and dynamic gameplay elements encourage repeated playthroughs. However, some reviewers mention that certain mechanics can become repetitive over time, potentially diminishing the overall experience for long-term players. Overall, the game offers enough diversity to keep players engaged for multiple sessions.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the character's antics—such as funny movements while turning, floating, and lying down—add a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “Your character in the game is hilarious, especially when turning, floating, or lying down.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is top-notch, making every interaction a joy.”
- “The quirky animations and funny character expressions always make me laugh.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with users noting that character designs appear blocky and unrefined. While some aspects of the characters are considered acceptable, overall, the experience does not stand out compared to other wave simulation apps.
- “The character designs feel very blocky and lack depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “While the waves are somewhat okay, the character development is lacking compared to other games I've played.”
- “There are better wave simulators out there, and the character development in this game just doesn't hold up.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its impressive visuals and engaging locations, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience, especially when using a controller.
- “It looks great, with a nice atmosphere and locations. It handles great with my controller.”