Virtual telescope

About

"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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Play Modes

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

58%

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 game has potential for improvement and could become an incredible experience as the development team continues to work on it.

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 uneducated users about celestial bodies.
There are significant issues with the tutorial being mandatory and overly long, detracting from the user experience.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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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 with 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 overall it feels lacking.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and don't do justice to the game's potential.”
- “The graphics look outdated and fail to immerse me in the game's world.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many players report experiencing intense emotions while playing, with some stating they cried frequently throughout the game, highlighting its powerful storytelling and character development.
- “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.”