Wakamarina Valley, New Zealand
- May 11, 2020
- Matt Newell
Get on Steam"Wakamarina Valley, New Zealand" is a short exploration and photography experience set in a densely forested valley on New Zealand's South Island. Utilize the game's camera to interact with the environment and uncover hidden areas and features. The game boasts an immersive curated soundtrack and was created with a focus on realism and smooth performance.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful and calming scenery, providing a relaxing experience for players.
- The photography mechanics are well-implemented, allowing players to take realistic photos with various camera settings.
- The game has potential for future improvements, and many players appreciate the developer's dedication to creating immersive nature simulations.
- The VR experience is disappointing compared to the promotional materials, with graphics that appear pixelated and blurry.
- The game is very short, with limited areas to explore and a lack of interactive elements, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
- There are issues with ambient sounds and environmental immersion, as players often encounter silence or repetitive music, detracting from the overall experience.
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beauty and immersive qualities, enhanced by volumetric lighting and detailed foliage. However, some players find the atmospheric haze and blurriness distracting, likening it to a film over the lens. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating natural sounds to further enrich the experience.
“It's a beautiful game with an absolutely beautiful atmosphere.”
“It has the perfect atmosphere.”
“Volumetric lights and god rays boost the overall atmosphere.”
“I think some native NZ birdsong would fit really well to tie the atmosphere together.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the detailed environments and beautiful locations, others criticize them as dated and suffering from issues like excessive blurriness. Overall, the visuals are noted to be demanding on graphical systems, showcasing both strengths and weaknesses in their execution.
“There is so much detail lovingly rendered throughout the space, and it will push your graphical system.”
“This is a gorgeous location with nice graphics and calm music.”
“The graphics are very good and it shows what the developers put into the game.”
“Graphics: depth-of-field=maxwhat... what a blurry mess, I feel like I need glasses now.”
“Graphics: depth-of-field=maxwhat... what a blurry mess, I feel like I need glasses now.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and atmospheric, enhancing the overall mood and immersion of the experience. Some players appreciate the option to turn off the music for a more realistic feel, while others enjoy the calming ambient tracks that complement the game's beautiful graphics and locations.
“This is a gorgeous location with nice graphics and calm music.”
“The music is soothing and sets the mood.”
“You can listen to ambient music as well.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The provided texts do not contain any information about the game's story, focusing instead on technical specifications and hardware setup. Therefore, no summary regarding the story aspect can be derived from this content.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the gameplay mechanics or experience, as they only reference pre-release gameplay videos without detailed commentary.
