ZenVR

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ZenVR is a single player action game. It was developed by Satori Studios Inc. and was released on December 13, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

ZenVR is a meditation learning system with instructor-led classes, designed to help users manage stress and improve emotional control. The curriculum, developed with real meditation teachers and based on research, includes 8 half-hour-long lessons, quick sessions, and practice modes. Available now with a limited-time 20% discount, future updates will add even more classes.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

ZenVR offers a unique and immersive meditation experience that effectively combines instruction and practice, making it feel like attending a real meditation class.
The app is well-structured with a focus on teaching meditation techniques that can be applied in real life, providing depth and educational value beyond typical guided meditation apps.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are committed to improving the app, with plans for future content updates.

Some users have reported technical issues, such as the game not launching or being unresponsive, leading to frustration and concerns about the developers' commitment to ongoing support.
The app currently has limited content, with only a few lessons available, and some users feel that the lack of updates indicates a potential abandonment of the project.
While the experience is immersive, the visuals and sound quality have been criticized for not meeting the standards of other top meditation apps, affecting the overall presentation.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of this app is notably minimalistic, focusing on silence rather than traditional soothing sounds or celebrity voiceovers commonly found in meditation apps. This design choice emphasizes a more authentic meditation experience, prioritizing technique and mindfulness over commercialized relaxation, which some users appreciate for its depth and authenticity.
- “This app gives you a chance to actually emulate the monk on a mountaintop by preparing and then dropping you into mostly silent meditations. It has given me the funny realization that most meditation apps convince consumers to pay a monthly subscription to hear soothing voices while relaxing on a couch, not to actually help you learn how to meditate and improve over time.”
- “Instead of selecting a music track with voiceover and meditation environment, it's structured like actual classes with a repeated order for each: technique, meditation, a talk on meditation/mindfulness concepts, and additionally sometimes a Q&A where the virtual students around you will ask questions that you might have wanted to ask yourself if it was in real life.”
- “This certainly doesn't have the flair of a guided meditation with a celebrity doing the voiceover and spa music playing in the background, but I think that is pretty clearly designed to sell people on the idea of meditation, as opposed to actually getting newbies or skeptics to get anywhere beyond some placebo calmness.”
- “This app gives you a chance to actually emulate the monk on a mountaintop by preparing and then dropping you into mostly silent meditations. Yep, no pizazz of a celebrity voice saying tropes about spirituality while some spa music plays in the background. That may sound cynical, but this VR experience has given me the funny realization that most meditation apps convince consumers to pay a monthly subscription to hear soothing voices while relaxing on a couch, not to actually help you learn how to meditate and improve over time.”
- “Instead of selecting a music track with voiceover and a meditation environment, it's structured like actual classes with a repeated order for each: technique, meditation, a talk on meditation/mindfulness concepts, and additionally sometimes a Q&A where the virtual students around you will ask questions that you might have wanted to ask yourself if it was in real life.”
humor
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Users find humor in the app's stark contrast to typical meditation experiences, highlighting the irony of paying for soothing voices and spa music instead of genuine meditation guidance. The lack of embellishment in the app leads to a comedic realization about the commercialization of mindfulness practices.
- “This app gives you a chance to actually emulate the monk on a mountaintop by preparing and then dropping you into mostly silent meditations. It humorously highlights how most meditation apps convince consumers to pay a monthly subscription to hear soothing voices while relaxing on a couch, rather than actually helping you learn how to meditate and improve over time.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is engaging and immersive, effectively utilizing the Oculus Quest 2's capabilities to enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the depth of the plot and character development, which contribute to a compelling overall experience.
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players praising its engaging mechanics and immersive experience, while others find certain elements repetitive or lacking depth. Overall, it offers a blend of fun and frustration, depending on individual play styles.
graphics
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The graphics in the app are considered subpar compared to other leading meditation apps, lacking the high-quality visuals that users expect.