Pararea--Social VR for Everyone (Beta) (2017)

Pararea--Social VR for Everyone (Beta) cover

Developer: Metaverse
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Sports, Early Access
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A social VR space where you hang out with friends, customize your avatar, and play casual mini-games together.

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What players say

Players split on Pararea. Some appreciate the free social VR with minigames like paintball and table tennis, but most call it a clone of Rec Room or VR Chat that feels empty with few active users. Login problems and a required third-party account frustrate some, while others note it was made by a Chinese team and hope future updates improve it.

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