Virtuoso
- March 10, 2022
- Really Interactive
Get on Steam"Virtuoso is a VR musical sandbox game that allows players to create and perform music using a range of unique instruments designed for virtual reality. The game features an intuitive looper and tools like Tempo Sync and preset scales to help players of all skill levels stay in time and on pitch. Share your tracks with the world and rise from opening act to headliner in this immersive musical experience."
Reviews
- Virtuoso offers a fun and intuitive way to create music in virtual reality, making it accessible even for those with no prior musical experience.
- The app has a strong community and responsive developers who are dedicated to improving the software and adding new features.
- Users appreciate the unique VR instruments and the ability to visualize music, which enhances the creative process.
- The software is limited in terms of instrument selection and customization, which can lead to repetitive sounds and a lack of variety in music creation.
- Many users have reported technical issues, such as crashes during saving and latency problems that affect the timing of musical notes.
- The app feels unfinished, lacking essential features for serious music production, such as the ability to structure songs or edit recorded loops.
- music87 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is generally praised for its accessibility and fun, allowing users to create music in a virtual reality environment without prior musical knowledge. However, many reviews highlight limitations in instrument customization and the overall depth of music creation, with some users feeling that the app lacks the sophistication needed for more serious music production. Despite these drawbacks, it is seen as a promising tool for casual music-making and a unique experience for those interested in exploring music in VR.
“Virtuoso is an absolutely wonderful music composition app.”
“The freedom to export your music and own all your own music is testament that these developers truly love and care about the music and the community.”
“I never could have imagined myself being able to make proper music, but here I am right now, powering through the music theory still fueled by the inspiration that Virtuoso gave me.”
“Yes, it's an okay music program, but I find it lacking a lot in physics.”
“All this is to say, actually playing music in this music app does not feel satisfying at all, and I've found myself spending way too much time trying to resync out-of-sync parts in the advanced editing tools (which are also very hard to use, especially precisely).”
“If you want to make an actual song with an intro, build-up, drop, etc., that simply is not possible.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have noted that while the game has significantly influenced their approach to multimedia performance, there are concerns regarding its overall optimization, particularly highlighting a sense of general performance sloppiness.
“The other main issue is what I'd call a general performance sloppiness.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the emotional impact of losing significant progress in the game is profoundly heartbreaking, highlighting the intense connection they have developed with their in-game achievements.
“That happened twice, and yes, I probably should have been saving along the way, but losing all that work not once but twice was absolutely heartbreaking.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is somewhat limited, offering only three background image options, one of which is an empty void, which may detract from the overall immersive experience.
“The background image choices are limited to just three atmospheres, one of which is an empty void.”
“The overall atmosphere feels stale and uninspired, lacking any real depth or immersion.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect includes a standalone quest version that allows players to create music while on the go, enhancing the overall experience.
