Virtual Towers Online

About

"Virtual Towers Online" is a work-in-progress game that offers a realistic, to-scale replica of Alton Towers theme park, with a multiplayer environment and free roam mode. Players can take on roles within the park, such as controlling rides, using ride control panels. The game is regularly updated, with features subject to change, and it aims to provide a bug-free experience for users.

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Play Modes

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Incredibly detailed and accurate recreation of Alton Towers, with impressive attention to detail in the rides and park environment.
Offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the theme park, allowing players to explore and relive memories.
Shows great potential for future updates and improvements, with a dedicated development team actively working on the game.

Severe optimization issues lead to poor performance, making the game unplayable on many systems, even those with high-end specifications.
Limited functionality with many rides not operational, resulting in a lack of engaging content and interactivity.
Graphics quality is disappointing, with reports of crashes and performance drops even on medium settings.

optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting demanding system resource requirements and frequent performance issues, including low frame rates even on medium settings. Many acknowledge that the game is still in early access and undergoing development, suggesting that optimization improvements are anticipated in the future. Overall, while the game's potential is recognized, its current performance is seen as a major drawback.
- “Would be perfect if it was a bit more optimized.”
- “Atrocious optimization.”
- “Performance issues: the game can be demanding on system resources, leading to occasional performance hiccups.”
- “On medium settings @ 1080p I get 30-40 fps; I get the same fps on medium and high settings, so it seems the game itself is the bottleneck. They’re so close to having a great game, but the performance is just disappointing.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the hyperrealistic visuals and immersive sound design, others report significant optimization issues, with poor performance even on medium settings leading to crashes. Overall, a powerful computer is recommended for optimal graphical quality, as the game can be unplayable on lower-end systems.
- “Hyperrealistic: the graphics and sound design create an incredibly immersive environment, making you feel like you're actually at the park.”
- “Amazing graphics and super smooth POVs. I would recommend getting this if you like Alton Towers or just roller coasters in general as it is free.”
- “This game does need quite a beefy computer to run it if you want full graphical quality.”
- “Optimisation isn't the best; the graphics are very poor even on medium settings.”
- “Unplayable to the point on medium quality graphics; it crashed my entire PC, causing it to restart and go to BIOS.”
- “I don't recommend running that unless you know what you are doing, because you could burn out the graphics card.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the park is generally praised for being well-executed, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted inconsistencies, as different areas feature varying soundtracks, which can create a disjointed atmosphere. Overall, while the music contributes positively, its implementation across the park could be more cohesive.
- “The music, rides, all on point!”
- “Strange things are also happening in the park, because in various shops the music behind the counter on the left is different from the one further to the right.”
- “Strange things are happening in the park, because in various shops the music behind the counter on the left is different from the one further to the right.”
- “Rides are iffy at best and what you can interact with seems to be just the music in one of the shops and some rides (basically just roller coasters).”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect emphasizes the universal nature of personal narratives, highlighting themes of memory, regret, and the desire to preserve meaningful experiences. It suggests that while people often rush through life, the richness of individual stories is what truly matters.
- “Everyone has a story, has memories, has regrets, and has things they would love to recreate and hold on to.”
- “As much as we rush to the end of our story.”
- “Everyone has a story, has memories, has regrets, and things they would love to recreate and hold on to.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, largely due to the freedom to explore the park and uncover hidden details, which enhances the overall experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The freedom to roam the park and discover hidden details adds a layer of depth and replayability.”