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.
Reviews
- The spray mechanics feel realistic and immersive, allowing for a fun graffiti experience in VR.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback and has shown commitment to improving the game.
- The game offers a unique opportunity to create graffiti art without legal repercussions, making it appealing for creative users.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks many promised features, leading to disappointment among players.
- The developer's decision to release a sequel shortly after the initial launch feels exploitative, as it splits the content and requires additional payment.
- The user interface and controls are clunky and unintuitive, causing frustration during gameplay.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Vive Spray is highly praised for its realistic spray mechanics, which function as expected and enhance the overall experience. Players report having a lot of fun, with the game mechanics performing effectively, particularly in mixed reality and VR settings.
“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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some have encountered bugs, particularly with the color palette, others have found that the app runs smoothly after troubleshooting. The developer's responsiveness and willingness to assist users have been positively noted, contributing to a generally favorable impression despite initial issues.
“The developer is incredibly supportive; 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. I just needed to restart my computer, and since then, the app has been running great.”
“The stability of the app is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs since the initial release.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; it runs smoothly without any interruptions, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“The software is not polished and is quite buggy.”
“The color palette is a little buggy, but overall it's great.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as suitably immersive, enhancing the overall experience for players.
“Suitably immersive, especially with music.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly at max resolution, which leads to significant performance drops when moving. Many have noted that while higher resolutions enhance visual quality, they come at the cost of poor frame rates, especially during dynamic actions.
“Max resolution (which you'll want to use) has very bad performance; if you move your head while spraying, the FPS instantly drops to unacceptable levels.”
“Setting it to the highest resolution has very poor performance; snaps just don't look as good in VR if you export in lower resolutions, and I found that out the hard way.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration over the emotional impact of accidentally losing their current color settings, which can lead to feelings of disappointment and annoyance during gameplay.
- graphics1 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 immersive experience in the virtual reality simulator.
“Vive Spray has very good graphics; the surroundings feel sharp and realistic, and the immersion is perfect in this virtual reality simulator.”
