VR JAPAN
- January 8, 2021
- Kraftmaru
Get on Steam"VR JAPAN" is a virtual reality experience that transports you to Japanese settings for a few minutes. Explore an alley, subway corridor, Japanese room, and temple through teleportation movement, but don't expect much interactivity. It's a brief, immersive journey to enjoy Japanese scenery.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The environments are beautifully rendered with photorealistic visuals, creating an immersive experience of Japan.
- The app provides a peaceful and meditative atmosphere, making it a great escape for relaxation.
- The attention to detail in lighting and textures enhances the overall experience, making it feel very realistic.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about 10-30 minutes, which many players feel does not justify the price.
- There is a lack of interactivity and content, with only a few environments to explore and no gameplay elements.
- Some users have reported technical issues, including crashes and controller compatibility problems.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the VR exploration app are highly praised for their photorealistic quality, particularly in the depiction of environments like the restaurant and food, which evoke a strong sense of realism. However, the experience is noted to be short and lacking in detail, despite the impressive visual performance. Overall, the stunning visuals are considered the standout feature of the application.
“The graphic quality is awesome, and the game is performing well.”
“The one place this app does shine is the visuals.”
“VR Japan has very realistic looking graphics, and it's the one saving grace for the application. The restaurant, especially the food, looks like it's right there, and I'll be honest, that area specifically just made me want to watch anime and eat ramen.”
“VR exploration app with photorealistic visuals but very short length (~10-30 minutes) and lack of details.”
“VR Japan has very realistic looking graphics and it's the one saving grace for the application; the restaurant, especially the food, looks like it's right there and I'll be honest, that area specifically just made me want to watch anime and eat ramen.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that there is a lack of gameplay elements, with some users providing video reviews that do not showcase any actual gameplay.
“There is no gameplay element.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that some players perceive the game's monetization strategy as an "asset cash grab" or "asset-flip," suggesting that it relies heavily on repackaged assets from the Unity Asset Store rather than original content. This has led to criticism regarding the game's value and authenticity.
“Looking further into it, you can find on the Unity Asset Store that these environments are being sold, which tells me this release is entirely just a repackaged asset cash grab.”
“There are some reviews that mention this as an 'asset cash grab' or 'asset-flip,' which I believe is simply not true.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging and immersive, with players appreciating its depth and character development. Many users highlight the narrative's ability to draw them into the experience, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point that enhances the overall gameplay.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its meticulous recreation of Japan, immersing players in a detailed and authentic environment.
“You can enjoy the atmosphere of Japan reproduced in exquisite detail.”
“The immersive environment truly captures the essence of the setting.”
“Every sound and visual element contributes to a captivating atmosphere.”
