ViveSpray
- November 25, 2016
- ciwolsey
Get on SteamViveSpray is a virtual reality graffiti simulator for the HTC Vive that allows players to create artwork on various surfaces, such as walls and trains, without the risk of getting in trouble with the law. The game realistically simulates the experience of graffiti, including the ability to adjust the behavior of the spray paint based on the distance of the can to the surface. Players can also share their creations through Steam. A VR headset is required to play.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The spray mechanics feel realistic and immersive, providing a fun experience for users who enjoy graffiti art.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback and has shown commitment to improving the game over time.
- Vive Spray offers a unique alternative to other graffiti simulators, allowing users to express their creativity in VR.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks essential features, with many users expressing disappointment over the split between Vive Spray and its sequel, Vive Spray 2.
- The controls can be inconsistent and unintuitive, leading to accidental loss of work and frustration during gameplay.
- There are better alternatives available, such as Kingspray, which offer more polished experiences and features.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players are highly impressed with the gameplay of Vive Spray, particularly praising the realistic spray mechanics that mimic using a real spray can. The game mechanics are reported to function smoothly, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience in both mixed reality and VR environments.
“The spray mechanic works exactly the way you'd expect a real can!”
“I am having a blast with it; the game mechanics work pretty well.”
“Blown away by how well the can mechanics work.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the app has some stability issues, particularly with a buggy color palette and general software polish. However, many have found that restarting their computers can resolve these problems, and they appreciate the developer's responsive support.
“The developer is incredibly helpful. I had issues with the app when it first released, and after reaching out on the discussion board, he added me as a friend to assist me. I just needed to restart my computer, and since then, the app has been running great.”
“Software is not polished and buggy.”
“Software is also not polished and buggy.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably poor, particularly at max resolution, which leads to significant frame rate drops during head movement. Users report that while higher resolutions enhance visual quality, the performance issues make gameplay experience frustrating.
“Max resolution (which you'll want to use) has very bad performance; if you move your head while spraying, the FPS instantly drops to an unplayable level.”
“Setting it to the highest resolution has very poor performance; snaps just don't look as good as they do in VR if you export in lower resolutions. I found out the hard way.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as suitably immersive, enhancing the overall experience and contributing significantly to the atmosphere.
“Suitably immersive, especially with music.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by the frustration players feel when they accidentally lose their current color settings, particularly due to the sensitivity of the ink dropper feature. This design flaw can lead to moments of annoyance, detracting from the overall emotional experience.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Vive Spray is praised for its impressive graphics, featuring sharp and realistic surroundings that enhance the overall immersion in the virtual reality experience.
“Vive Spray has very good graphics; the surroundings feel sharp and realistic, and the immersion is perfect in this virtual reality simulator.”
