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VRoid Studio

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94%Game Brain Score
character development, humor
stability, graphics
94% User Score Based on 2,806 reviews

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VRoid Studio is a single player action game with anime and erotic themes. It was developed by pixiv Inc. and was released on December 23, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

VRoid Studio is a 3D character maker that lets you use your imagination to easily create your own original characters. By making your 2D characters able to move in a 3D space and usable in anime and game production, your creative range will greatly expand. The VRoid Project has started with the hope that many creators will have fun exploring the different possibilities of 3D and that this will l…

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,806 reviews
character development6 positive mentions
stability19 negative mentions
  • Very beginner-friendly and easy to use for creating 3D anime-style avatars, ideal for new VTubers and VRChat avatars.
  • Offers a wide range of customization options including hair, face, body features, textures, and clothing, with the ability to import and export assets.
  • Free software with a supportive community and frequent updates adding features and assets, making it a great tool for creativity and self-expression.
  • Limited body customization options, lacking plus-size, muscular, or diverse body types, which restricts character variety.
  • Hair and accessory editing can be complex and unintuitive, with issues such as lag, crashes, and lack of native accessory meshes like hats or tails.
  • Stability issues including occasional crashes, lack of autosave, and a steep learning curve requiring external programs and tutorials for advanced customization.
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The software exhibits frequent stability issues, including freezing, crashing, and bugs especially during VRM export, texture editing, and extended use. Users report high resource usage causing system freezes and inconsistent performance, with some improvements in recent updates but persistent optimization problems. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a valuable tool for VRChat model creation due to its flexibility and features.

    • “Recently, I have been unable to export VRM or export to VroidHub; the program just freezes at 10% processing and then becomes unresponsive, which is really annoying after spending hours updating my VRM.”
    • “Any time I save a new outfit or tweak my hair, the program freezes.”
    • “I have an average spec PC with 8 GB of RAM, and at some points, it uses so much that my computer freezes, usually during hair or clothing texture editing.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a simple, intuitive anime-style aesthetic that is easy for beginners to use, especially with a graphic tablet, though it may lack variety and realism for other art styles. While the interface is straightforward and functional, some users note minor graphical glitches and desire more advanced graphic editor tools like multi-layer handling and shape creation. Overall, the visuals are adequate but not exceptional, with room for improvement in versatility and texture editing.

    • “I am a fan of the Japanese art style and found this to be quite intuitive for a first-time user!”
    • “I've managed to make a lot in my personal art style since they have options to custom-paint textures on top of the 3D model.”
    • “The aesthetic of the editor is also simple and easy to navigate.”
    • “I understand there are tricks that can be done to achieve a non-human aesthetic but I can't be bothered to learn that; compounded with being proprietary to this software, there's no real benefit to learning said tricks.”
    • “I used this software a lot in the past as reference to draw characters because of the easy way to make a pose in specific views, but not anymore because the proportions are not really good depending on the art style.”
    • “Vroid models carry the same ugly aesthetic as RWBY characters.”
  • character development
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development aspect is highly praised for its user-friendly interface and extensive customization options, making it ideal for beginners and those interested in VTubing or 3D character design. Users appreciate the creative freedom and ease of use, although some note the need for re-editing when changes are made. Overall, it's regarded as an excellent tool for creating and designing characters without requiring advanced art skills.

    • “The seamless experience and creative freedom it offers make it a must-have for anyone interested in 3D character design.”
    • “As a first-time user of this app, it's an amazing free app where I can design my own character without any prior knowledge of making art. It's nice to navigate all the features for character design.”
    • “So much customization for VTubing or character design making in general.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has no inherent story, which users note as a drawback since they value narrative depth. However, it functions primarily as a tool for creating custom avatars, with some users focusing on artistic design rather than storytelling. Overall, the lack of a story is acknowledged but not detrimental to its main utility.

    • “I'm an artist and this allows me to focus on design and story.”
    • “Let me tell you a little story about my journey into the whimsical world of VRChat.”
    • “I feel as though a good story can take a mediocre game to great one.”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “Story 0/10”
    • “Story is a major aspect I look for in most games.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor aspect of the game charming and amusing, often highlighting its funny characters, anime-style avatars, and playful customization options. While some note frustration with stability issues, the overall tone is lighthearted and entertaining.

    • “You can make funny poses, create your own clothing, and edit hairstyles!”
    • “It's hilarious but also very frustrating.”
    • “I was going to write a funny haha review, but it’s actually simple to use and works great with V See Face (I use a Logitech C920 camera and it has no problem reading my facial expressions).”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Optimization for this tool is inconsistent, with performance issues arising from overly complex models and limited editing options that hinder effective mesh management. While some users praise its powerful avatar creation features and reasonable gameplay optimization, others report significant lag, poor texture handling, and a lack of support for platforms like Quest. Overall, better optimization options and streamlined integration with platforms like VRChat could greatly improve user experience.

    • “Powerful tools and optimized options.”
    • “The gameplay is alright and optimized.”
    • “I would personally love to see Vroid Hub hooked up to VRChat so that people can pull in an optimized version of avatars to immediately start using, similar to VCast.”
    • “While it's inexplicably popular (presumably it needs to run while pretending to be a little anime girl), the tool has issues with performance, bad texture editing capabilities, poor translation, and limits on the kinds of avatars you can make (apparently almost exclusively little anime girls).”
    • “Too many clothing layers will result in terribly laggy models, and many Vroid-model specific tools require you not to use the delete transparent mesh option; optimization tools could use more options like 'leave face mesh as is'.”
    • “This unoptimized piece of trash is like trying to run a PowerPoint presentation, and I'm well above the recommended specs.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally simple and user-friendly, making it accessible for beginners and casual use. While it offers fun and creative customization options, it may lack depth and long-term engagement for more experienced players. Some technical limitations, like issues with certain features when exporting, are noted but overall it’s optimized and straightforward to use.

    • “Pretty good software, easy to use. If you just want something simple, pick from the pre-made options. If you want something more custom, use the easy mechanics to create your own. Really fun!”
    • “Fairly easy to use once you get used to the mechanics.”
    • “It's 'ok' to play or if you're starting, simple to use (the mechanics), but I don't recommend it in the long term.”
    • “The gameplay is alright and optimized.”
    • “Fairly easy to use, once you get used to mechanics and such.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the emotional aspect heartwarming and appreciate the ability to customize basic expressions, though they desire more advanced, in-software options for creating new emotions. Vtubing is praised for enhancing happiness and improving content quality, despite some technical challenges with character file compatibility and customization.

    • “That's really heartwarming.”
    • “Vtubing is something that has not only made me feel happier, but I feel like it's also been helping me make the best content I've ever put out, so I'm thankful this software exists.”
    • “While it is nice to be able to customize the basic five emotional expressions, it would also be nice if there was an option in VRoid Studio itself where you can add a new expression and then use the sliders to create new expressions on top.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect is considered accessible and suitable for beginners, especially those new to 3D modeling, but tends to become tedious and time-consuming, potentially frustrating more experienced users.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It's more beginner-friendly but may be tedious for veterans.”
    • “Great for simple edits, especially if you don't know anything about 3D modeling, but this program has a huge problem which makes everything infinitely more tedious and annoying.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as calming and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how it complements gameplay and creates a relaxing atmosphere.

    • “It's also very calming with my choice of music.”
    • “Enjoyed my games while some dinosaurs danced like anime chicks when I listened to music and watched a movie intently.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its entirely free experience with no in-app purchases, allowing players to enjoy the core content without additional costs. Users find it straightforward and accessible after minimal usage.

    • “It's free (no in-app purchases of any sort) and once you use it for a bit, you get the gist of it!”
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VRoid Studio is a action game with anime and erotic themes.

VRoid Studio is available on PC, Mac OS, Virtual Reality and Windows.

On average players spend around 239 hours playing VRoid Studio.

VRoid Studio was released on December 23, 2020.

VRoid Studio was developed by pixiv Inc..

VRoid Studio has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its character development but disliked it for its stability.

VRoid Studio is a single player game.

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