Underplayed Gems

VR Rome (2018)

VR Rome cover
Developer
Steven Luo
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports
Rating
2.9 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, educational stroll through a historically reconstructed city, where you observe and read about landmarks at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise the scale and educational value of walking through a 1:1 reconstruction of ancient Rome, but many criticize the performance, dated graphics, teleport-only movement, and lack of controller turning. Opinions split between those who see it as a promising passion project and those who find it an overpriced, unpolished asset flip.

Screenshots

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