VROOM: Galleon
- October 27, 2015
- VROOM
Get on Steam"Vroom: Galleon" is a virtual reality experience that transports players to life aboard a 16th-century English race-built galleon. Explore the ship, swim to islands, fire cannons, and interact with various animals and objects. The game features magical realism events and is designed exclusively for VR headsets, offering a unique and immersive sailing experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully modeled pirate ship, providing an immersive visual experience.
- There are plenty of interactive elements on the ship and the surrounding island, making exploration enjoyable.
- The sense of scale and the experience of climbing the rigging while the ship moves through the ocean is particularly praised.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant frame rate issues and motion sickness for some players.
- There is a lack of content and structure, with no tutorial or clear objectives, which can make the experience feel aimless and boring.
- Controls are described as fiddly and unintuitive, contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised, with users noting impressive modeling, a strong sense of scale, and some of the best visuals seen in VR to date. While the overall aesthetic is beautiful and engaging, some players feel that the lack of graphical settings and content detracts from the experience.
“The ship is beautifully modeled and the overall level of graphics is impressive, but above all, the sense of scale is amazing.”
“The graphics are some of the best I've seen in VR.”
“Amazing graphics for current VR hardware.”
“There are no graphical settings at all that I could find with the Valve Index or the HTC Vive.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
“Textures are low resolution, making the environments feel bland and uninviting.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a musical event featuring pirates singing classic songs, highlighting a nostalgic connection to pirate-themed music. While the idea remains a dream due to potential copyright issues, the overall sentiment reflects a longing for immersive musical experiences within the game. Additionally, players enjoy engaging with music in various contexts, such as playing instruments and enhancing their adventures.
“Still having issues finding the treasure but have fought the kraken, played the musical instrument on the bow, spotted the mermaid, and played again with the jewels.”
“Still having issues finding the treasure but have fought the kraken, played the musical instrument on the bow, spotted the mermaid and played again with the jewels.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by significant gameplay issues, particularly the lack of Oculus Quest controller support, rendering the game unplayable for many users.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor optimization and lack of polish, indicating that performance issues detract from the overall experience.
“However, it suffers from poor optimization and polish.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported that the game experiences freezing issues, particularly when interacting with specific characters, such as when the mermaid is involved and the shark attacks.
“If you play as the mermaid and the shark eats you, the game freezes.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and random disconnections during gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its abundant humor and uplifting tone, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The game is filled with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions add so much charm to the experience.”
