XSOverlay
- March 3, 2020
- Xiexe
Get on SteamXSOverlay is a single-player game currently in development for Windows 10 and 11, with features including full input customization, curved overlays, and user-editable localization. However, it has been reported to be very buggy, with some functionality not yet implemented. The game boasts outstanding music and offers customizable keyboard typing sounds, as well as the ability to save and load layouts for window management.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- XSOverlay provides a clean and intuitive user interface, making it easy to use and navigate compared to other overlays like OVR Toolkit.
- The software allows for seamless multitasking in VR, enabling users to access desktop applications, control media, and monitor system performance without breaking immersion.
- It is lightweight and performs well on various hardware setups, making it a reliable choice for VR users who want to enhance their experience.
- The application is prone to bugs and crashes, with users reporting issues such as unresponsive windows and the need to frequently restart the software.
- Some users have experienced problems with mouse input, where left clicks are misinterpreted as right clicks, leading to frustration during use.
- There are complaints about the lack of certain features and customization options, such as the inability to hide toolbars or save layout profiles effectively.
- music57 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music functionality of the software is highly praised for its seamless integration with various media players, allowing users to control playback without leaving their VR experience. While many users appreciate the convenience of accessing music controls and performance stats from a wrist overlay, some report occasional bugs and limitations with certain music services. Overall, it is considered an essential tool for VR users who enjoy listening to music while gaming or socializing.
“I love the ability to play and pause my music at will without needing to get out of the groove of being in the game.”
“There are integrated media controls in the wrist menu which allow you to view the currently playing song and do things like play/pause or rewind/forward for media programs like foobar2000 and Spotify.”
“I usually use it for controlling my music while playing games - and for that, it works beautifully.”
“Anytime whenever I'm listening to music or playing my soundboard, it gets very buggy and unable to use.”
“Basically, this program is only good for the data that shows on the wrist, but if you're hoping to use xso to check things like Discord, Twitch, or your music player, xso will break and you will not have a good time.”
“Bug: does not show music via: Windows Media Player/Telegram/Groove Music/Quod Libet.”
- optimization46 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the software is generally well-received, with many users noting minimal performance impact during VR sessions and superior performance compared to alternatives like OVR Toolkit. However, some users report bugs, inaccurate performance metrics, and issues with desktop and window capture that can lead to stuttering and frustration. While the software shows promise and offers useful features, it still requires further refinement to enhance its overall stability and user experience.
“Xsoverlay's performance optimization ensures a smooth VR experience without significant impact on frame rates, making it an excellent choice for gamers.”
“The wrist overlay is super useful and having music control, performance stats for your PC and game, as well as all the other stuff I love to look at as a person who loves statistics and figures is great.”
“This is the most optimized and smooth experience you can have with a VR overlay!”
“However, this software also comes with some bugs, like sometimes not being able to launch it, sometimes not being able to move windows, causing crashes with SteamVR, reading performance stats incorrectly, and more.”
“Although I like being able to see the time easily in all VR applications, I am not a fan of the new UI and the 'performance stats' tab is always completely wrong, and trying to use the floating windows can be a pain as it isn't clear how to switch between left click, middle click, right click, which often results in frustration.”
“The one I was using eventually started eating up more of my performance to the point where it was getting annoying.”
- stability34 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The stability of the application is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes that disrupt functionality. While some users appreciate the overall experience and potential of the software, the persistent issues often lead to frustration and lengthy troubleshooting. Despite recent updates aiming to improve the application, they have introduced additional instability, leaving many users dissatisfied.
“Runs great on desktop.”
“10/10 runs great and very smooth.”
“This breaks 50% of the time, not worth the hassle and lengthy troubleshooting.”
“The app still inexplicably crashes sometimes, or freezes/breaks to the point where I have to restart the application, which obviously means a trip back to my keyboard which tends to defeat the purpose.”
“New update is completely buggy and has issues launching sometimes.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the application are generally praised for their clean visuals and aesthetic appeal, offering a user-friendly interface that enhances functionality, particularly in music control and system performance monitoring. However, users have reported significant issues, including bugs with the overlay system, graphical glitches, and problems with window interactions, which detract from the overall experience, especially on lower-end PCs. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics are considered superior to built-in overlays from SteamVR and Oculus.
“Much better than the built-in SteamVR or Oculus overlays; the UI is aesthetically pleasing and, more importantly, has great utility.”
“The visuals are clean, it's easy to figure out, lets you control your music (I used Spotify), the keyboard is a full one that feels good to use, and it even lets you check your system's performance.”
“Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent.”
“However, I found that there were many bugs with the overlay system itself and couldn't get the menu to show even though I reset the system software and looked up many different solutions like changing out my graphics card (which I did and nothing happened). If I were to buy this again, I would not recommend it.”
“The other overlays have had weird quirks with window capture, mouse positions being incorrect, graphical glitches, and just not being able to interact with windows like Discord.”
“I have a high-end computer and adjusting graphics settings changed nothing.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is enhanced by extensive customization options, allowing players to tailor their experience before diving in. The intuitive push/pull mechanic and well-designed UI contribute to a smooth and immersive experience, with features like window pinning and satisfying mechanical keyboard sound effects improving overall engagement and reducing missed keystrokes.
“There are also plenty of customization settings to make it how you want, so I recommend you have a good look through all the settings and make it how you want while you learn how to use it all before actually going in for an actual session of gameplay with it.”
“The push/pull mechanic is very intuitive, and I love the amount of work that was put into the UI.”
“The push/pull mechanic is very intuitive and I love the amount of work that was put into the UI.”
“Runs extremely smooth and is easy to read in the middle of gameplay.”
“The mechanical keyboard sound effects are reassuring too: I miss far fewer keystrokes, probably due to the haptic and audio feedback.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on technical features and compatibility with different VR headsets. Overall, there is no clear consensus or detailed commentary regarding the narrative elements.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a lack of deep emotional engagement with the game, indicating that they would abandon it for a more compelling experience. This suggests that the game's emotional impact is minimal and fails to create a lasting connection.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by clever and witty references, blending lighthearted distractions with a sense of responsibility, which adds a playful layer to the gameplay experience.
“Just remember, with great virtual power comes great virtual responsibility – and a ton of hilarious distractions!”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud more than once!”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining!”
