- July 12, 2021
- Atahan Ozturk
VR Walking Simulator
Platforms
About
"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.











- 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 NegativeThe graphics in the game are inconsistent, with detailed trees and decent rivers contrasting sharply against poorly rendered 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.”