Virtual telescope

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Virtual telescope is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Anton Shatalov and was released on July 16, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Virtual Telescope" is a relaxing exploration game that allows you to journey through the solar system and beyond, viewing stars and planets in their actual positions based on your location and time. With adjustable zoom and lens size, as well as information on selected objects, you can observe celestial events like solar and lunar eclipses from the comfort of your own home. Experience the wonders of space without the need for a physical telescope.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The simulation allows users to explore the night sky and travel to different celestial events, providing a unique and immersive experience.
Graphics and sound quality are generally good, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
The concept of using VR to discover space and celestial events is innovative and has great potential for future development.

The user interface and control scheme are clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and interaction frustrating.
The game lacks accuracy in its astronomical representations, which could mislead users about real celestial bodies.
There are significant bugs and issues, such as long loading times and a mandatory tutorial that detracts from the user experience.

graphics
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The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting good visuals and sound quality; however, some experience reprojection issues on certain hardware setups. While the depiction of large planets and astronomical elements is appreciated, there is a consensus that the graphics could be further improved.
- “The graphics look good, but I experience reprojections (Ryzen 7 1700X, 8GB, NVIDIA GTX 1070).”
- “The graphics are impressive, especially the big planets in the sky and the astronomical details.”
- “The graphics could be better; there are big planets in the sky and some astronomical elements, but they don't look impressive.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and fail to capture the grandeur of the game's setting.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail needed to immerse players in the game world.”
emotional
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Players report a deeply emotional experience, with many expressing that the game elicited strong feelings, often leading to tears.
- “I cried, a lot.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”