Underplayed Gems

WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience (2018)

WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience cover
Developer
Space Telescope Science Institute
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 42 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You float through a serene educational space simulation, observing cosmic wonders with a sense of calm discovery.

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What players say

Players describe it as a free interactive museum in VR with impressive views of planets, galaxies, and the JWST itself. They praise the planet-building tool and the black hole activity, but some find the controls awkward and the voiceover quiet, and motion sickness can be a problem.

Screenshots

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