Time Machine VR

 PC
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. God is a Geek
    May 31, 2016
    70
    A great first impression soon fails to deliver on its potential, with the promise of time travelling adventure soon falling to education. Mind you, getting eaten by massive underwater monsters is really cool. [Tested with Vive]
  2. Destructoid
    May 19, 2016
    70
    A solid game that definitely has an audience. Might lack replay value, could be too short or there are some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun. [Tested with Oculus Rift]
  3. GameCrate
    Jun 1, 2016
    63
    If it's less costly in the future and you're interested in checking out experimental VR control schemes or really love prehistoric ocean creatures then it's worth a look, but its flaws were too much to ignore even for this die-hard dinosaur fan. [Tested with HTC Vive]
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Jul 25, 2016
    60
    There’s a real sense of wonder in observing the dinosaurs of Time Machine VR, but it needs a round of bug quashing and a better role for the player to rise above the crush of titles in the VR launch window.
  6. Game Informer
    Jun 10, 2016
    60
    Time Machine VR is a unique tool for learning about certain breeds of underwater dinosaurs, but it isn’t fun. I enjoyed the more dangerous moments in the campaign, but the scales are tipped too far to the academic side. If you’re looking for a distinct interactive way to learn about prehistoric creatures of the deep, that’s exclusively what Time Machine VR accomplishes. [Tested with Rift]
  7. 4P.de
    May 26, 2016
    40
    For educational purposes or as an installation in a museum this could be interesting. But as a a game it is disappointing. [Tested with Oculus Rift and Vive]
  8. Game Revolution
    May 19, 2016
    40
    Unless you're an aquatic dinosaur fanatic who has a thing for submarines and listening to facts about dinosaurs, you're probably not going to enjoy this. Your time would be better spent at a local museum; at least they have the cool dinosaurs there and not just the underwater ones. [Tested both Vive and Rift]
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    May 27, 2016
    There are moments in this where I’m just cheerfully jetting around, my hands moving me and my head gawping at dinos, and it feels like a natural and pleasant way to pass the time. As opposed to battling controls or being acutely conscious that my boxed head is wired up to a PC...The right software may yet save VR gaming, and while Time Machine VR is not a revelation, is does offer some promising signposts. [Tested with Oculus Rift]

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Thirith
    Jul 12, 2016
    8
    This isn't a game you play for challenge, but it gives you a great sense of being there, exploring prehistoric oceans and checking outThis isn't a game you play for challenge, but it gives you a great sense of being there, exploring prehistoric oceans and checking out long-extinct animals from close up. It works brilliantly on Oculus Rift and is my favourite VR game so far. Once I'm more used to OR, it's possible I'll move on to games that offer more, well, game, but Time Machine VR is giving me what I was most looking forward to with VR: an opportunity to check out places and creatures up close that otherwise I've only seen on flat screens.… Full Review »
  2. DrPancakeFace
    Jun 15, 2016
    10
    I had an absolute blast playing this game! Of all the VR games I have played so far, and I have played quite a few, I would definitely haveI had an absolute blast playing this game! Of all the VR games I have played so far, and I have played quite a few, I would definitely have to put this one in my top five. I have always been fascinated by prehistoric creatures, mainly dinosaurs. Not only did this game show me detailed models of prehistoric marine life but I was even able to get right up in their faces. One thing I did not realize about ancient creatures, they have tons of teeth! This game is by no means Call of Duty or Battlefield and I wouldn't even try to compare it to a game like that. If you are looking for a mind numbing game full of gratuitous violence, this is not that game. Instead this game is immersive, educational, thought provoking, ground breaking and an absolutely breath taking experience. It transports you into a world full of prehistoric creature, many of whom want to eat you. You zip around in your underwater pod checking out all kinds of prehistoric marine life. If you don't care too much about the educational side then you will still have fun playing the game and if you do want to learn a thing or two then there is a really cool database that will tel you all kinds of information about the animals you have studied. From a learning stand point I think this game is awesome. I so wish I had something like this when I was a kid. All I had were stupid math games that wouldn't let me progress until I solved a math problem. This is so much more fun and I know that kids will love learning about prehistoric animals with this game. There are only two things I could complain about with the game. One is that you can't to above water. As I stated before I am fascinated with all kinds of prehistoric life. So I would love to see some future content where you could go above water and check out the land animals. Second, I soooooo wish there was more content to this game. I don't want to stop playing this game. I wish there were more things for me to do in it. But alas, I must wait until the developers release more content. I know it is coming but I just can't wait. I would highly recommend this game to anyone. If you can manage to get a VR headset, whether it is an oculus dk2 or a cv1 or a vive, you absolutely HAVE to check this game out. If you want to get an idea of the game then just check it out on YouTube. There are several people with gameplay videos uploaded, me included. They will give you a small idea of what the game is like but honestly videos can never prepare you for what virtual reality is really like. You just have to experience it for yourself. Seriously though, get a headset and make sure this game is one of the first you try. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I tried this game on an oculus rift DK2. 10 out of 10. One of my favorite VR games thus far!… Full Review »
  3. eminus
    Jun 14, 2016
    10
    Among the many early games to come out exclusively in virtual reality, Time Machine VR is one of the most beautiful and immersive experiences.Among the many early games to come out exclusively in virtual reality, Time Machine VR is one of the most beautiful and immersive experiences. It runs fantastic on my HTC Vive and is extremely polished. The gameplay is fluid using the Vive controllers in a seated position. I have spent at least an hour just driving around in the less dangerous parts of the game and staring at the near photo realistic detail of the land, water and objects around me.

    The cockpit of the time machine is well designed and I experienced no motion sickness from artificial locomotion. If nothing else, I recommend every Vive or Rift owner go on Steam and check out the demo. Trust me, it'll leave you wanting more!    … Full Review »
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