Wave Beta

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Wave Beta is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by WaveVR, Inc. and was released on April 12, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

TheWaveVR is the interstellar music festival of the future you can access at any time from anywhere.

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Audience ScoreBased on 494 reviews

music67 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

TheWaveVR offers an incredibly immersive and visually stunning experience that truly showcases the potential of VR for live music and social interaction.
The community aspect is fantastic, allowing users to connect, share experiences, and enjoy live DJ performances together, creating a unique and engaging atmosphere.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for everyone to experience the joy of virtual raves and interactive music events.

The game has been shut down, making it unplayable and leaving many fans disappointed and longing for its return.
There are technical issues, such as connectivity problems and performance lag during live events, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some users have reported difficulties in navigating the game and finding events, leading to frustration and confusion.

music
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is widely praised for its immersive and interactive experiences, combining stunning visuals with a diverse range of electronic music. Players appreciate the ability to socialize, DJ, and explore unique musical environments, likening it to a virtual music festival that transcends traditional gaming. Many users express a desire for features like custom music uploads, highlighting the platform's potential to revolutionize how music is experienced in virtual reality.
- “This is a new way for listeners to experience an artist's music; it gives a new dimension to the music.”
- “The visuals combined with the music are beyond astounding.”
- “This game combines interactivity, beautiful visuals, and great music.”
- “Yet you only have this 'falling asleep' music.”
- “After about 3 minutes, I started to hear some music but no visuals.”
- “Great experience, but I would love to have more music to DJ.”
graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this VR experience are consistently praised for their stunning, mind-bending quality, featuring vibrant, psychedelic visuals that enhance the immersive atmosphere. Users highlight the combination of interactive art, dynamic lighting, and engaging effects that create a unique and captivating environment, making it a standout experience for fans of music and visual art. Despite occasional performance issues with lag during crowded events, the overall visual presentation is considered exceptional and integral to the enjoyment of the game.
- “The visuals are stunning and mind-bending, and the audio streaming is really good.”
- “This app/concept is not a game; it's an interactive piece of immersive art, where sound and visuals combine to take you through a mesmerizing experience of a song.”
- “The visuals combined with the music are beyond astounding.”
- “The whole experience is an incoherent mess of bad performance and eye-melting visuals.”
- “Most things work pretty well but it can get a bit laggy with a lot of people or graphics stuff going on.”
- “The visuals could get a bit laggy, even on a GTX 1080/i7 7700k - but that is probably due to 100+ people all doing stuff at the same time.”
optimization
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The optimization of the platform is generally well-received, with users noting smooth performance on high-end systems like the Index and 2080 Ti, though some experience issues on lower-end setups like the 1080 Ti during effect-heavy shows. While it maintains a stable 60 FPS, some users feel it underutilizes their hardware. Overall, the platform is praised for its immersive VR experience, despite occasional performance inconsistencies.
- “It's also shockingly well optimized.”
- “Performance was top notch all the time on Index + 2080 Ti.”
- “It has some issues with performance on a 1080 Ti/Index on some of the more 'effect heavy' shows, but that's expected for any VR title.”
- “My one complaint is performance; while it maintains 60 FPS in events, it is hardly using any of my PC's resources.”
- “The whole experience is an incoherent mess of bad performance and eye-melting visuals.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while many find the game generally stable and smooth with effective social features, there are notable glitches and bugs, particularly when accessing friends' caves and during club entry. Despite these issues, players express enthusiasm for the game's unique concept.
- “Also a couple of buggy ones.”
- “Wow, what a weird and wonderful game. The social lobby works great, but going to friends' caves is buggy and only lets the host use controls.”
- “There are a few glitches to be fixed, but the concept in general is crazy.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is noted for its uniqueness, with players expressing enthusiasm for its potential and hope for a PC release following the ongoing beta testing on Quest 3.
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily centered around social features and music, with some users noting a lack of traditional gameplay elements. However, players have enjoyed the mechanics related to equipment, indicating that there are engaging aspects within the experience.
- “I had a great session and enjoyed the mechanics of the equipment.”
- “I mean there is no real gameplay and the game is all about social features and music.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight the emotional impact of the game, noting that its beautiful visuals and immersive experiences evoke strong feelings, even leading to tears. The intuitive movement and interaction enhance the overall emotional journey, making players feel deeply connected to the experience.
- “It was one of my most favorite performances I've ever seen. It was so beautiful that it made me cry because of the way it used particles.”
- “The trips legitimately made me feel like I'm tripping.”
- “Movement is simple and intuitive; point-and-click teleporting and interaction is as simple as reaching out and touching.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant and immersive qualities, featuring trippy neon visuals and an energetic electronic music soundtrack that enhances the party experience. Players appreciate the sleek art direction and the ability to enjoy a lively social VR environment without the downsides of a physical rave. Overall, it effectively creates a fun and engaging atmosphere for users.
- “Even in its current stage, great atmosphere with other players and much more fun than any of the other social VR experiences; trippy, pulsating neon light entities + EDM bangers + not having to go to some nasty warehouse rave to enjoy it = take my money!”
- “The art direction is sleek and tasteful, adding a perfect atmosphere to electronic music.”
- “Its real purpose is to have a great time in a party atmosphere, a party in VR, and it really delivers.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in unexpected moments, particularly when someone accidentally leaves their microphone on, leading to amusing and often embarrassing situations.
- “One thing I find particularly funny is when a player doesn't realize their mic is on.”
- “The witty dialogue and unexpected puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd humor that keeps surprising me at every turn.”