City VR (2016)

Developer: Amber Garage, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

You float like a giant over a detailed real-world city, adjusting weather and light at your whim to discover and photograph stunning urban vistas at a calm, self-directed pace.

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What players say

Players walk away impressed by the giant god view but disappointed when they zoom in: buildings are solid but trees and cars are flat like paper, and at night nothing lights up. Since Google Earth VR came out free, many say this paid app is no longer worth it unless you have a personal connection to San Francisco.

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