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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful space environments and decent graphics, making it visually appealing.
- It's a fun, simple experience that can serve as a quick time-waster, especially for the low price.
- The controls are easy to understand, 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 poor performance, including frustrating cutscenes and a lack of meaningful interaction.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 13 % 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 the visual experience, others find the controls frustrating and the overall gameplay disappointing, especially given its low price point.
“The gameplay of Pilotwings 64 in space.”
“The graphics are incredible, the gameplay is simple and easy to understand.”
“But the actual gameplay of space walking/running is just fine.”
“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.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals as excellent and immersive, while others find them lacking in originality and depth. Many users appreciate the aesthetic appeal and detail, but note that the graphics do not significantly enhance the overall experience or immersion. Overall, the visuals are considered good, but they may not stand out in the crowded space-themed genre.
“It's well done, and the visuals add to it.”
“The graphics are incredible, the gameplay is simple and easy to understand.”
“Its amazing graphics alone are worth every penny, not to mention the dev's great job in eliminating the dizziness.”
“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 will compliment the audio though, the soundtrack has an 80s vibe to it but I don't really know if bouncy synth themes fit with the dark visuals.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is currently lacking, with players expressing a desire for more narrative depth and immersion. The cutscenes before missions are described as long and repetitive, contributing to a sense of disconnection rather than engagement. While there is hope that future updates will enhance the story and interactions, the current experience feels basic and unsatisfying.
“That said, I bet the dev is working on the game story and will add more interactions in the next version.”
“The spacestation 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.”
“Before every mission, there are long 'out of body' cutscenes that can cause slight vertigo.”
“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.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting frequent bugs such as teleportation issues, camera control problems, and minor glitches like characters appearing without heads. Overall, these stability issues contribute to a frustrating and unengaging experience.
“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.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game features an 80s-inspired soundtrack with bouncy synth themes, which some players feel clashes with the darker visuals. However, the lack of an options menu to mute or adjust the music has been criticized, with some songs described as obnoxious and overall not well-received.
“The equally arcade-y music adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
“The soundtrack has a nostalgic feel that enhances 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.”
“I will compliment the audio though, the soundtrack has an 80s vibe to it, but I don't really know if bouncy synth themes fit with the dark visuals.”
