Virtual Virtual Reality

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In "Virtual Virtual Reality," players wear VR headsets within VR to explore nested virtual realities and avoid their manager. As a human companion to A.I. clients, they can choose adventures, conflicts, or even becoming a cleanup tool operator. The game features over 50 explorable virtual realities and quirky characters like a screaming artichoke.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 527 reviews

story102 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Incredible story and humor that keeps players engaged throughout the experience.
Unique and immersive VR mechanics that enhance the gameplay, making it feel like a true VR experience.
Well-polished with great voice acting and a charming aesthetic, reminiscent of games like Portal and The Stanley Parable.

The game is quite short, typically taking around 2-3 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
Controls can be frustrating, especially for users with non-Vive controllers, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
Some players found the linearity of the story and gameplay to be limiting, with a lack of meaningful choices or replayability.

story
194 mentions
53 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its depth, creativity, and emotional engagement, often compared to notable titles like "Portal" and "The Stanley Parable." While many players appreciate the unique narrative and humor, several reviews note that the game is relatively short, typically lasting around two hours, which may leave some wanting more. Overall, it is considered a standout experience in VR storytelling, despite some criticisms regarding its linearity and gameplay mechanics.
- “This game has a very cool, sad, and melancholic story, and I'm a huge fan.”
- “The story is compelling, and the characters are equal parts hilarious and deep.”
- “Incredible narrative and mechanical experience; I laughed, I cried, there's a neat story here with interesting characters.”
- “The story didn't make sense to me, and while it was different from most games, it just left me never wanting to play again.”
- “The story was extremely linear and one-dimensional. Follow this path, do this random thing with no relation to an overarching story.”
- “The problem is that the creators did zero work trying to connect most of the 'labor' parts of the game to the story.”
gameplay
63 mentions
44 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this VR title is praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth execution, and immersive storytelling, often drawing comparisons to classic games like Portal. While some players appreciate the unique and humorous elements, others note limitations in gameplay depth and support for newer hardware, leading to mixed feelings about its overall value given the short playtime. Overall, it offers a polished experience with interesting mechanics, though some feel it could have explored its concepts more thoroughly.
- “The mechanics were well done, the story was good, and I especially enjoyed the portal-like sense of humor.”
- “Fun gameplay, great aesthetics, zero bugs, top-notch campaign (a full campaign! in a VR game!), controls easy to master, voice acting is funny and poignant; this is one of the few fully polished VR experiences I've seen.”
- “The fact that they were able to integrate basic VR movements into the mechanics is awesome.”
- “Its age is primarily shown in lackluster support for newer HMD platforms than the old Vive and limited gameplay mechanics.”
- “I found this game tedious in its control mechanics on the Valve Index, almost awkward.”
- “The game could literally just as well have had buttons that take you to another room, because the devs have done no effort to explore any possible intricacy with this mechanic, and it's incredibly disappointing.”
humor
60 mentions
98 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness, absurdity, and relatability, often drawing comparisons to titles like Portal and The Stanley Parable. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, quirky characters, and the blend of dark and light-hearted humor, which creates an engaging and entertaining experience. While some found certain aspects tedious or off-putting, the overall consensus is that the humor significantly enhances the gameplay and narrative.
- “The absurdity of the situation seems intended to take the sting off it and maybe portray it as humorous, in that the character is a stick of butter, and what gets him off is a vacuum cleaner.”
- “Easily the best VR game I have ever played, the writing was hilarious and the twists were amazing.”
- “The story and dialogues are both deep and hilarious, and the game is reminiscent of both The Lab and Accounting.”
- “Meh, feels like there's a base for a great game here because the controls are really nice and responsive, but the story falls flat and it just comes off as an unfunny and at times pretentious jab at the Facebook/Oculus situation.”
graphics
32 mentions
66 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clean, minimalistic art style and realistic visuals that enhance the surreal sci-fi setting, while others criticize them as low-tier and simplistic. Many appreciate the crispness and polish of the graphics, noting that they effectively support the game's engaging story and immersive VR experience. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and well-executed, contributing positively to the gameplay despite some opinions on their simplicity.
- “The minimal art style fits well with the wonderfully surreal, sci-fi setting.”
- “Further, the graphics that this game provides are some of the best looking, realistic graphics that I've ever seen come from a video game, and it manages to keep my PC cold while doing so.”
- “Visually, the graphics are crisp and sharp, world interaction is satisfying and the sound design is fantastic.”
- “The graphics are low-tier and boring.”
- “Don't be fooled (like I was at first) by the somewhat plain graphics!”
- “The graphics are low-fi so it will run on a potato but the reality warping effect you can use on your environment is so trippy.”
replayability
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is generally viewed as limited, with many reviewers noting that while the initial experience is enjoyable and immersive, it lacks significant incentive for multiple playthroughs. Some players mention minor replay value, particularly in social settings or for exploration, but the consensus leans towards it being a short, one-time experience that is still worth playing.
- “No other VR experience really lives up to this one, and it has some replay value as well.”
- “This alone makes the game very replayable and makes you want to search for more.”
- “Fun game, optimized well, and good replayability!”
- “It just isn't fun and it has no replay value.”
- “Zero replayability.”
- “An amazing experience from beginning to end though there's not much replay value.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as a blend of fun and creepiness, reminiscent of titles like Portal and The Stanley Parable, though some reviewers note it lacks their overall quality. It features a dark, surreal ambiance with impressive attention to detail and strong voice acting, contributing to a compelling and immersive experience that encourages replayability.
- “But it's witty, fun, and atmospheric in a way that can be creepy sometimes.”
- “This is one of the only single-player games I'll play more than once; the atmosphere of the game is kind of dark and good.”
- “It has a lot of detail put into it, the voice acting is pretty darn good, and it does a really good job at creating a great atmosphere.”
- “People compared it to the tones of The Stanley Parable and Portal, and while it may have a similar atmosphere, absolutely nothing here is of that quality.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers a unique emotional journey, blending humor with poignant moments that resonate deeply, particularly through its engaging narrative and character development. While some players found it less groundbreaking than anticipated, many appreciated its exploration of transhumanist themes and the emotional weight it carried, highlighted by strong voice acting and creative storytelling. Overall, it successfully evokes a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, making it a memorable experience.
- “Funny, smooth, and confusing as heck, this game was a wonderful, weirdly emotional adventure through a future of VR.”
- “I did not expect it to present some big transhumanist/singularity-based ideas in an emotionally resonant way, but it delivered that too.”
- “Incredible narrative and mechanical experience; I laughed, I cried. There's a neat story here with interesting characters, and the concepts and creative ways to portray the environment are fantastic. While the experience was brief, it is well worth the price.”
optimization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting poor performance on older hardware and a lack of support for native Oculus SDK, leading to crashes. Additionally, the game is criticized for its restrictive interactions and forced progression, which detracts from the overall experience. However, some players found the game to be well-optimized and enjoyable, highlighting its replayability.
- “Fun game, optimized well, and good replayability!”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization; it really enhances the overall gameplay.”
- “Poor optimization for the Valve Index controllers; it likely has not been updated in ages.”
- “No native Oculus SDK support, unfortunately. Performance was pretty bad on my GTX 980, and it crashed a couple of times.”
- “In Job Simulator, you could interact with everything in interesting ways, and you were free to experiment and just play around at your leisure; here, most things are just decorative objects with no meaningful interactions, and you're constantly being herded from one scenario to another, while also being berated for your inevitably 'poor' performance, even though the situations are rigged to make good performance impossible.”
music
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its excellence, complementing the wonderful story and stunning visuals. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience with its beautiful composition and fitting ambiance.
- “Wonderful story, amazing visuals, and a great soundtrack.”
- “Not even to mention the beautiful animation, ambience, music, and phenomenal voice acting.”
- “It's unbelievably amazing, and the music is spot on!”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and awkward, particularly in terms of control mechanics, though some note that the experience improves significantly in the final portion of the game.
- “I found it more tedious than fun.”
- “I found this game tedious in its control mechanics on the Valve Index, almost awkward.”
- “Pretty tedious for the most part, but the last 20% or so is pretty rad.”
stability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates impressive stability, being nearly bug-free even when played on unofficially supported hardware, such as a WMR headset.
- “The game was almost completely bug-free, even on a not officially supported WMR headset.”
- “I experienced minimal crashes and glitches, which made for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I could play for hours without any interruptions.”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development is highly praised, with users noting its exceptional quality and engaging control mechanics, while also highlighting the abundance of hidden objects that enhance the experience.
- “Character development is stupendous, and the control is great.”
- “The depth of character development really immerses you in the story.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making every decision feel impactful.”