VR Walking Simulator

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VR Walking Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Atahan Ozturk and was released on July 12, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"VR Walking Simulator" is a SteamVR-compatible game that allows you to explore numerous realistic natural environments from the comfort of your home. The game features a variety of graphics options and supports sitting, standing, or walking gameplay. With a handheld polaroid camera, you can take high-resolution pictures of your surroundings and create collages to share with friends. The game currently has over 9 unique locations to discover, including a forest and an alien landscape.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game provides a relaxing experience, allowing players to enjoy nature and take pictures in beautifully crafted environments.
The spatial sound design is immersive, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The VR version works well on various headsets, and the non-VR version runs smoothly, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including clipping issues and low-quality graphics that detract from the immersive experience.
There is a lack of content and objectives, leading to limited engagement after exploring the available maps.
Many environments feel repetitive and lack the visual fidelity expected from a modern VR experience, with some assets appearing to be reused from older games.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are inconsistent, with detailed trees and decent rivers contrasting sharply against low-polygon grass and terrain, even at maximum settings. While some users appreciate the realistic visuals, others find them lacking and buggy, particularly for a VR walking simulator where immersive visuals are crucial. However, a few reviews highlight the graphics as stunning, comparing them favorably to top-tier VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx.
- “The graphics are gorgeous; the only other VR game with comparable graphics right now is Half-Life: Alyx, and that says a lot.”
- “The whole point of VR walking simulators or nature meditation apps is for the user to enjoy the visuals.”
- “VR walking simulators aim for realistic visuals but never quite reach it.”
- “Visuals are a bit uneven: trees are detailed and rivers look decent, while grass and terrain severely lack polygons even on maximum graphical settings.”
- “VR walking simulator goes for realistic visuals but never quite reaches it.”
- “The graphics are poor, the gameplay is limited, and the experience is buggy.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being limited and buggy, with poor graphics and mechanics that fail to match the quality of similar titles. Reviewers suggest that players seeking a more engaging experience should look elsewhere, and express a desire for improved features, such as a physical walking mechanic.
- “Would be cool to get a physical walking mechanic like Happy Run; could use it for some light exercise.”
- “The graphics are poor, the gameplay is limited, and the experience is buggy.”
- “All the mechanics are exactly the same as in Matt Newell's work, except they are not near the quality of what Caves RD Interactive has published here on the Steam store.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Players report frequent clipping through objects and a general lack of polish, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “And it's not nearly as good as the latter due to an abundance of glitches and an overall lack of polish.”
- “The graphics are poor, the gameplay is limited, and the experience is buggy.”
- “This game is buggy; you'll clip through several objects.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and background sounds in the game are praised for their relaxing and subtle qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere without being intrusive.
- “The music and background noises are perfect; they are relaxing and mostly quiet.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is engaging and immersive, effectively utilizing the Oculus Quest 2's capabilities to enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the depth of the plot and character development, which contribute to a compelling overall experience.