Underplayed Gems

Greenland Melting (2019)

Greenland Melting cover
Developer
Emblematic Group, X-Rez Studio, Realtra
Publisher
Frontline, NOVA
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Education
Rating
4.8 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

It feels like an informative virtual field trip alongside scientists, with a calm, educational tone and a subtle urgency about climate change.

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What players say

This is a 12-minute VR documentary, not a game. Players learn about melting Greenland glaciers through 360-degree video with no interaction except teleporting viewpoints. It's free and informative, though some say the message feels dated.

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