Zero-G VR
- June 16, 2016
- Linkus Studio
Get on Steam"Zero-G VR" is a space-themed VR game where players take on the role of an astronaut using an Astronaut Maneuvering Unit to move in zero gravity. The game features impressive graphics and dynamic light effects, and offers both normal and challenging modes with four different game loops. Engaging atmosphere-breaking music adds to the tension during spacewalks and transitions to softer tunes in the safe space station.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and environments that enhance the visual experience.
- It's an affordable option for a quick and simple VR experience, making it a decent time-waster.
- The controls are easy to learn, making it accessible for newcomers to VR.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, primarily consisting of flying through hoops with little variation.
- There are significant issues with controls and physics, including the presence of drag in space, which detracts from the immersion.
- The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including long loading times and confusing cutscenes that disrupt the flow of play.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being repetitive, simplistic, and lacking depth, often comparing it to mobile games or arcade experiences rather than a true simulation. While some appreciate the thruster mechanics and find the controls manageable, others express disappointment in the overall execution and feel that the game does not deliver on its promises, especially given its low price point.
“The thruster mechanic works.”
“It's the gameplay of Pilotwings 64 in space.”
“The graphics are incredible, the gameplay is simple and easy to understand.”
“Very repetitive and boring gameplay.”
“The gameplay consists of pressing a button to move forward while aiming your trajectory at an open port on another spaceship.”
“The controls are terrible, and the gameplay is disappointing.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals as excellent and immersive, while others find them decent but lacking uniqueness compared to other space-themed titles. While many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and detail, there are concerns about performance issues and a lack of immersive experience. Overall, the graphics are generally considered a strong point, though opinions vary on their impact on gameplay.
“It's well done, and the visuals add to it.”
“The graphics are incredible, the gameplay is simple and easy to understand.”
“The graphics are very nice on my setup.”
“It's a gaze navigation racing through hoops in space with bad graphics that runs poorly.”
“Visuals are decent enough but don't have their own style to set it aside from many other space-themed titles, and the most that changes are the backgrounds.”
“I don't really know if bouncy synth themes fit with the dark visuals.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and immersion, with users noting that there is minimal narrative content and repetitive cutscenes that detract from the experience. While some hope for future updates to enhance the story and interactions, current gameplay feels disjointed and frustrating, particularly due to the poorly executed cutscenes that players are forced to rewatch after failing missions.
“That said, I bet the dev is working on the game story and will add more interactions in the next version.”
“The space station you head towards can also be moving at high speeds, high enough that if you miss it, you can't gain enough speed to make it back and you fail the mission after burning all your fuel.”
“Failing the mission causes you to rewatch the intro cutscene, which I found to be basic and poorly done.”
“There is no story or immersion; you are thrust out of one airlock and have a lot of UI guiding you to the next airlock and waypoints that are massive. You steer with your head, strafe with the left pad, and thrust forward and backward with the triggers.”
“Failing the mission causes you to rewatch the intro cutscene, all of which are basic and pretty poorly done. I thought that pressing the top button on the Vive would skip it, but it seemingly just restarted the cutscene from the beginning, so I had to watch it anyway.”
“It's annoying since the cutscenes are the same 'panning scenes of the planet and space station' type deal since mission 1.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including bugs that affect teleportation, camera control, and character visibility, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While some glitches are minor, they contribute to an overall perception of the game as buggy and unpolished.
“Also, buggy on Vive, teleporting into the engines after each stage.”
“Buggy and will take control of the camera away from you.”
“Overall: boring and buggy.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game features an arcade-inspired soundtrack with an 80s vibe, but many users find it to be obnoxious and poorly suited to the game's dark visuals. The lack of an options menu to adjust or mute the music is also a notable drawback. Overall, while the audio has some nostalgic appeal, it fails to enhance the gaming experience for many players.
“The soundtrack has an 80s vibe to it, but I'm not sure if the bouncy synth themes fit with the dark visuals.”
“The equally arcade-style music adds to the overall experience.”
“There also appears to be no options menu, which is a problem since this means you can't turn off the naff soundtrack.”
“There are 2 songs I seem to remember, one of which is particularly obnoxious.”
“The soundtrack has an 80s vibe to it, but I don't really know if bouncy synth themes fit with the dark visuals.”
