For a more detailed review + gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTrSXPUyshg Here's the basics: - Game lasts about 15 minutes - No locomotion, you can do everything standing in one spot - Meh graphics, nothing pops or stands out - Some cool animals but not a lot or all that often - A great message and a great tool to teach about climate change As an educational tool, I do recommend it. As a game, probably not worth it until there is a massive sale.
Virtual Arctic Expedition
- Release Date:
- Apr 6, 2019
- Developer:
- Green Hill Studio
- Publisher:
- Green Hill Studio
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
This 15-minutes journey makes the users travel in time through 4 different scenes:
- The base, a tutorial which explain how to interact with the virtual world;
- the sector 1 in 1950, a specific spot in the Arctic, 20 meters below the sea level;
- the time capsule which teleports the users 150 years later;
- the sector 1 in 2100, a projection of what the Arctic see could look like in a near future.
Meet whales, belugas, orcas and giant jellyfishes in Virtual Arctic Expedition. Discover the Arctic seabed and learn what is at stakes today in this environment.
This content was elaborated and validated with marine biology scientists. It is accurate, ethical and intended for all audiences.
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User Reviews
[h1]Experienced on the Oculus Rift with Touch Controllers[/h1] You can view my review & gameplay here: https://youtu.be/eZOR-yk3BO8 This a 15 minute mostly cinematic virtual reality experience. There are really only two interactions. You have a laser pointer which you can use to point at things (and get some factoids on those objects which are interactive) and you have a camera to take selfies or take low quality photos of objects around, including marine life & vegetation. Room-scale is required to start the experience. You have to reach the start button. That's the only time you'll use your room-scale. I'm not kidding. They actually thought that was a good idea. So most of the experience is just scripted events where a narrator will tell you about global warming and the effect of the that on this particular oceanic life. It was all stuff that I was already aware of, but it is illustrated here with a look at present conditions as well as the possible near future impact on oceanic ...
Game doesn't work at all- I have the Rift S, I spawn in a room with my hands in front of me- none of the buttons do anything, I'm unable to move around and the panel to get started is outside the edge of my house, so I cannot reach it. If I could refund, I would.
I like this. An objective look at the way global warming might effect the arctic. Don't worry, no-one is preaching or ramming anything down our throats here.
this is quite a nice piece as an educational tool for people wanting to know some of the realities that could become obvious if we dont address climate change. However the quality of the actual fish , scenery etc needs to be clearer , maybe you would look at the people who made 'The Blu' . That has a silent message on the wonders of marine life , now if you could polish your demo with that then you really would have a winner. Good Job and definitely a thumbs up sky
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR
FAQ
How much does Virtual Arctic Expedition cost?
Virtual Arctic Expedition costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for Virtual Arctic Expedition?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Storage: 4 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR
What platforms is Virtual Arctic Expedition available on?
Virtual Arctic Expedition is available on Windows PC.
Is Virtual Arctic Expedition worth buying?
Virtual Arctic Expedition has 67% positive reviews from 6 players.
When was Virtual Arctic Expedition released?
Virtual Arctic Expedition was released on Apr 6, 2019.
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