This is ASTRA | A Mixed Reality Story Telling Experience on Quest 3

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Astra Debuted at SXSW this March (2024) as an exclusive experience and now its coming to the Quest store. In this video I share the first 4 minutes of the mixed reality experience and share my thoughts on the story. This experience has broadened my interests in mixed reality for sure. Non-gaming experiences are what will push this technology forward. Games are great but films leave us with emotions and memories just the same. I'm not sure if there's a word for an interactive narrative experience but apps like Astra fit that definition. I hope you find the time to enjoy titles like this. I can't wait for more.
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  • @TheConstruct_VR
    @TheConstruct_VRАй бұрын

    So I’m not very good at VR/MR “hand acting” 😅 but this experience was as cool as I tried to make it look. Let me know what you think if you check this one out when it drops. This is not sponsored my reactions to this are genuinely my own. As always thanks for watching!

  • @pelago_

    @pelago_

    Ай бұрын

    Great vid mate

  • @YoungMoneyFuture
    @YoungMoneyFutureАй бұрын

    MR is like the first steps into holograms, very exciting!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @AbsolutelyForward
    @AbsolutelyForwardАй бұрын

    Wow - this is a very good example of the potential of mixed reality. Thanks for sharing. Let's hope for more virtual experiences like this.

  • @orestespolisel
    @orestespoliselАй бұрын

    Your channel is the best one about VR. And you talk like a real person, not a character for KZread, so nice thanks for that. Nice experience about Astra, anxious to try it

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Thank man! Just trying to create what I want to see. We need more real content out here. Glad it resonates with people. 🤜🤛

  • @VRRat

    @VRRat

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheConstruct_VR Agreed! Have been following you for just a minute. It is nice to see something besides vr news!! 🐀

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    @@VRRat thanks! I watch those vr news channels too but I agree we didn’t need another one. They have it covered.

  • @alowe4678
    @alowe4678Ай бұрын

    I’m enjoying the mixed reality element of the quest 3 far more than I thought. I’m all for these slow immersive experiences that give you chance to really examine and enjoy the surroundings, thanks!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Same here and the v64 update is making it even better!

  • @chuckle5253

    @chuckle5253

    15 күн бұрын

    Any suggestions for someone looking for more MR experiences?

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    15 күн бұрын

    @@chuckle5253 depends on what you’re looking for. I have to say this one is awesome. It only runs for about 1hr but I’ve showed it to anyone I can get to out on a headset lol. Entertainment: Spatial TV or The Spatial App Games: drop dead the cabin (shoot zombies in your house! I work up a swear playing this one haha) Cubism with pass through ( a nice calm puzzle game) Espire 2 (take out bad guys in your house) There aren’t a lot of non gaming experiences that feel as cool as this one did. I’ll do a vid of the ones I find. Thanks for watching!

  • @robertgoldbornatyout
    @robertgoldbornatyout8 күн бұрын

    💯💯💯Your channel is the best one about VR. And you talk like a real person, not a character for KZread, so nice thanks for that. Nice experience about Astra, anxious to try it💯💯💯

  • @WOojerVest3andQuest3onMe
    @WOojerVest3andQuest3onMeАй бұрын

    This looks cool! I appreciate the heads-up. I will definitely have to give this a try.

  • @ChumBait
    @ChumBaitАй бұрын

    So sick. Quality of these kind of projects has improved greatly

  • @charlesfoster7151
    @charlesfoster7151Ай бұрын

    Really looking forward to Astra. Thank you for sharing.

  • @theceruleandolphin2829
    @theceruleandolphin2829Ай бұрын

    Love this guy, such warm presentation style. Keep at it buddy.

  • @andreato7333
    @andreato7333Ай бұрын

    I hope more content like this to come into vr, story driven experiences and art/design interaction is what vr is a bit lacking. Also i'm wondering if the Quest 3 will get proper hand occlusion, since it has a depth sensor. Thanks for the video, nice showcase!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yes! I didn’t notice the hand occlusion as Much until I watched the video back but I can see them working on this. The AVP is pushing Meta to explore new things I hope this is one of them! Thanks for watching

  • @chuckle5253
    @chuckle525315 күн бұрын

    This type of experience is what has me really excited about the future of VR/MR, definitely going to get this one - it's reminding me of "The Blue" but for mixed reality

  • @kimlovesfun
    @kimlovesfunАй бұрын

    Soooo very cool, my kinda VR experience ✨ Excellent review !!

  • @SpaceDust_97
    @SpaceDust_97Ай бұрын

    Great video! Super cool to get a solid rundown of what to expect with Astra! I loved Spheres, and even got goosebumps and creeped out (in a good way) from Spheres, so this has got to be amazing too!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yes! The only thing I didn’t like about it was that I wish it was longer.

  • @valtyshorts
    @valtyshortsАй бұрын

    Dude. Your video is so damn calming it's amazing. I love it!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    😃 Thanks!! 🧘🏽

  • @mitcharbiter3371
    @mitcharbiter3371Ай бұрын

    Looking forward to it! Thanks for the heads up.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    🤜🤛

  • @sazomedia
    @sazomediaАй бұрын

    This experience seems so cool! I gotta get it when it launches!

  • @Unbaguettable
    @UnbaguettableАй бұрын

    awesome video

  • @reality-rise
    @reality-riseАй бұрын

    Awesome video, as a fellow VR-tuber, it's amazing to see smaller KZreadrs given the chance to try out these amazing upcoming VR games!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Glad to have you in this space! People need to see how awesome this tech can be.

  • @mdsf01
    @mdsf01Ай бұрын

    Cool MR experience. Thanks for sharing something with an intellectual aspect.

  • @moyenaak
    @moyenaakАй бұрын

    This is so amazing 😍

  • @lamaking5956
    @lamaking5956Ай бұрын

    Will definitely be getting this! Seeing this type of experience excites me even more for the quest 4 or any upcoming meta headset we will be getting in the future, the quest 3 capabilities are amazing and maybe even with future updates hands will be cast over MR objects for a more immersive experience, it just excites me for VR as a whole and purely what will be available in he future, great video! much love

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Truly a cool time to be alive to experience this tech. And to think this is a bad as it will ever be.

  • @moibuspm
    @moibuspmАй бұрын

    Ive been into VR for about 10 years now. I wish there was more experiences in VR then games. Im tired of all these zombie shooters that these developers make. Im definitely getting this experience. My question is, how long is this experience??? I hope at least an hour!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yep it’s about 45 min (if you rush) to an hour you take your time . I agree. I’d like to see this more titles like this. Sometimes the sandbox is more important than just shooting at things.

  • @carlstevens6670
    @carlstevens6670Ай бұрын

    Dude... you a very good job of explaining MR/VR. I have experienced a little of ASTRA and I look forward to see where the story take me.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks ! Enjoy I loved it. Only wished it was longer.

  • @jean-francoisjacob
    @jean-francoisjacobАй бұрын

    Hello, very nice mR experience, I love mR thanks

  • @toddgraves3447
    @toddgraves3447Ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing us more of what this will be. I'm interested in it, but the trailer really didn't show enough to tell me what it was like. This looks like something I might like. Thanks

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @BeatzCreations
    @BeatzCreationsАй бұрын

    Ive been loving the MR experiences (been in vr for around 5 yrs now) Love my science fiction / space and that genre / theme so as soon as i seen this i was buzzin. Cant wait to see the whole experience as also everything is so much better inside the headset! Looking forward to the 25th!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yes this one was pretty cool. As I mentioned in the video it’s really narrative focused. And you’re right.. just seeing your room transform into a space ship is just so freaking cool 😄 I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

  • @BeatzCreations

    @BeatzCreations

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheConstruct_VR im sure will 🤘😁🤘 Now they just need to sort out the occlusion when your arms are infront of objects etc (like when you was holding the tape player) They nail that and i think ill prefer VR / MR to the real world 🤣👊

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    @@BeatzCreations 😂😂 yeah I noticed that more in the recording than I did while in the experience. But occlusion is a must in mixed reality at this point.

  • @The_darkside_of
    @The_darkside_ofАй бұрын

    Makes me love the Meta Quest 3 more and more everyday!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Right!?! Such a value of entertainment

  • @timzyk
    @timzykАй бұрын

    Wow! So f'ing cool. And you're killing it bro!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Tim! So good to see you here in the comments bro. And thanks! We’re just getting started 🤜🤛

  • @leanneetienne1128
    @leanneetienne1128Ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Leanne! 👊🏽

  • @ZeroKirbyPlays
    @ZeroKirbyPlaysАй бұрын

    I've gotta admit I've been kinda sleeping on VR in general myself, but augmented/mixed reality is something I've been interested in for a while. It's something I see a lot of interesting potential in, and this illustrates exactly why. Of course, as a kid, I'd always wanted my trading cards to come to life and this is how I see that eventually happening, but now, even something as simple as just loading a 3D model that I can mess with and pose on my "desk", and use as a reference while drawing, or even projecting stuff like perspective grids or panel layouts onto the page itself so I can focus more on what I want to draw, and worry less about the technicals of doing it... that sort of thing has me very excited. Sure, my wants are somewhat unambitious compared to big projects like this one, but it's big projects like this one that provide the momentum for the smaller ones I really want to see happen.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, this is a great moment in tech for sure.!

  • @six3sin
    @six3sinАй бұрын

    Brings closer to that Star Trek VR game that takes you from space dock to the Enterprise.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Exactly what I thought when NORI asked me to go to the teleporter

  • @brewokgamingreal
    @brewokgamingrealАй бұрын

    amazing

  • @SuperPaiku
    @SuperPaikuАй бұрын

    great! my two yo son is crazy about planets and especially jupiter. he's too young to use the quest, but now i can show him his daddy going to jupiter. 😄

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Hahaha yes! I love it.

  • @hakjie1112
    @hakjie1112Ай бұрын

    Your vids have a good vibe, maybe because how relaxed you are talking.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks! I feel like I would sound weird if I tried to force the “excited” voice.

  • @LucasSilva-js4kp
    @LucasSilva-js4kpАй бұрын

    That's what I'm talking about! The kind of experience that we should be seeing more often from now on! This could be a game changer

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yes! We need to see more stuff like this. As the tech moves forward this will only get better

  • @Pankly
    @PanklyАй бұрын

    Personally the app title isn’t what brought me here, just letting you know that it was yourself and the thumbnail with the title. You grabbed my attention perfectly. You got that it’s him vibe, easy new sub 🥰

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks and welcome!

  • @ZorkVirtualReality
    @ZorkVirtualRealityАй бұрын

    I wondered if games and experiences would use the mixed reality component of the Q3. This is a promising way to do just that. What a great immersive tool for storytelling and furthering the VR experience!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed! So many applications

  • @urbanvr
    @urbanvrАй бұрын

    Nice

  • @LilElfo
    @LilElfoАй бұрын

  • @bearblitz
    @bearblitzАй бұрын

    interesting to see this as a movie experience. Are there plans to use the tech for other narratives or are they focused on building out Astra?

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    This is one of 2 from this Astrea. They are single serve experiences. They’re meant to have a start and finish. I would imagine they’ll make more especially as the hardware gets better.

  • @dakcn
    @dakcnАй бұрын

    Great review! Thanks. My elderly mother is in a wheel chair and I think she would really like this. Do you think this would work well for someone wheel chair bound? Checked out your other videos and I think your are really good at this. Hope you stick with it.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yes! The only part I worry about is box on the floor at the beginning. The Accessibility options will allows her wheelchair height to match the standing height. Just make sure she has enough space in the setup. The back and forth you see me do from the console to the teleporter is the only movement required through the whole experience. Just kneeling down to search through the box may be a bit awkward. Thanks for your kind words! The support has been great and it encourages me to keep going? Cheers!

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    27 күн бұрын

    Hey there I hope you’re doing well just wanted to let you know they’ve added seated mode to Astra!

  • @dakcn

    @dakcn

    27 күн бұрын

    @@TheConstruct_VR Wonderful! Thanks for the update. Going to give it a try.

  • @c6jones720
    @c6jones720Ай бұрын

    This looks great, but I wonder do you have the ability to rescan the room layout if things end up being put in the wrong place?

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    It asks you every time you start the game if you want to update your room set up. The run time is only about an hour , maybe a little more if you like looking around. So I think this is only a problem for replays or taking it to another room.

  • @SjaakSchulteis
    @SjaakSchulteisАй бұрын

    I will try it out (if the price is right)... looks great. I'm interested in astronomy, science fiction and VR, what better combination than that?

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yes price is important. I wouldn’t pay as much as a game for one of these. The last one was 9.99 so I’m not too worried. For the price of a carnival ride and a hot dog this one hour -ish experience is worth it 100%. Sounds like this one hits the trifecta for you!

  • @davecurry5604
    @davecurry5604Ай бұрын

    The quest 3 mixed is getting so much better half the times I forget if the things are really there or not Like a chair or table.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    On one of the play throughs of this while recording I physically stepped over the box 😅

  • @justusheck8221
    @justusheck8221Ай бұрын

    Thats the only App in my Meta wishlist

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    I must admit, I’m on the search for non gaming experiences now! Haha

  • @FarrLokison
    @FarrLokisonАй бұрын

    Just discovered your channel, been watching a few of your videos. You def have a new loyal subscriber. I was going to ask if you have ever messed around with Meta TV on the Quest? I recently discovered Immersive Quest Series, specifically Eli Roths 'The Faceless Lady'. Its a game changer, i felt like i was there inside the show. I looked up if any VR youtubers have ever discussed Meta TV, and the potential for Immersive movies and series and i have not found a single one. Would be awesome if you checked it out and did a video on Meta TV and just Immersive series period.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Welcome to the channel! Yes I’ve been on quest since the quest 2 launch. I’ve seen a bunch of immersive videos. The issue for me was always clarity and resolution. I’d like to revisit it now with newer hardware. Especially seeing what we have with 8k streaming on the KZread app. This video seems to be resonating with people so another one exploring Meta TV and 360 films in general will be on the way! Thanks for your support.

  • @FarrLokison

    @FarrLokison

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheConstruct_VR Cant wait brother! Keep it up, you have alot of growth potential.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    @@FarrLokison 👊🏽

  • @yoric7200
    @yoric7200Ай бұрын

    Stumbled across one of your videos for the first time. Have only listened to 10s so far, but was struck by that voice. I'm only watching on a smart phone, and it sounds like surround sound or something. You might already be doing this, but you should def look to get some voiceover work.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks! I’ve been told that before but never got into it. Curiosity unlocked🙂. Thanks for watching

  • @kolo5141
    @kolo5141Ай бұрын

    You know what would be fun in MR? Jumanji.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    OMG YES!!!

  • @oliath
    @oliathАй бұрын

    I didn't watch the whole video - just skipped a few bits. Even though you were being sensitive to spoilers i still didn't want to spoil anything since i know i'll be getting this game. However..... i hadn't seen your channel before and i love your presentation and style so definitely subscribed after skimming through this vid.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! And I totally understand. The experience isn’t super long so the more you see with fresh eyes the better. I didn’t want to do random flashes so I settled on the intro. Welcome to The Construct!

  • @frierson-le2kv
    @frierson-le2kvАй бұрын

    Bruh, information was great but I thought this was some kinda joke. I’m like what the hell JaRule know about vr? I’m not trying to crack on you, I’m tired and just browsing the internet and thought l was trippin’. Good information though, for real.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    hahah thanks for watching. I get it ALL the time man. I've been stoped in airports before its crazy.

  • @Kukurio
    @KukurioАй бұрын

    I also tried it and am releasing a video for this tomorrow since that's when it comes out. Do you know if it's free? I can't find a price.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    l didn't get any info on price either. I would imagine its the same as Spheres ( $9.99 )

  • @Kukurio

    @Kukurio

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheConstruct_VR that makes sense, thanks!

  • @DigThat32
    @DigThat32Ай бұрын

    Very cool. Give me a Star Trek DS9 / TNG experience

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Exactly!! This is what Star Trek: Bridge Crew should have felt like.

  • @DigThat32

    @DigThat32

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheConstruct_VR Facts. Could use some mod luv.

  • @YeetusPlayz
    @YeetusPlayzАй бұрын

    Hey man really great video as always. Do you think you could give me a referral link to the game so I get 25% off and you get $5 store credit?

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    I wish! But I think that only works when I buy the game. Since the studio gave me an early access copy I don’t see the link to refer this one in my library.

  • @jimbob0702
    @jimbob0702Ай бұрын

    I was struggling to do the set up.. :/ said something about pick a wall.. & wouldn't let me. So dunno. Can't even get in the game due to it wouldn't pick a main wall or something :/

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah! It was a bit confusing you have to stop and stare at that main wall and wait for that white circle to fill up. Other had that problem too.

  • @jimbob0702

    @jimbob0702

    Ай бұрын

    The circle was already full.. :S I dunno what to do. Confusing. Still not got in the game. Is it a bug?

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    @@jimbob0702 odd perhaps but most people just weren’t staying still long enough for that circle to complete. All I can think of is to clear your spatial data for that room and start over to set up those walls again. Sorry you’re having so much trouble man.

  • @chrispriest1904
    @chrispriest190425 күн бұрын

    i couldn't get the cardboard box out of my couch,other than that cool

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    25 күн бұрын

    😀. I think the recent update helps if you add the couch to your spatial data it will try not to put stuff there.

  • @TheInsaneupsdriver
    @TheInsaneupsdriverАй бұрын

    they'll have to change the name of astra, it's already in use by a windows multiseat software.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    It’s also a team at NASA. It’s all over the place it seams. Since it’s only an entertainment experience and not a live service I doubt it will make much difference.

  • @GrumbleGames
    @GrumbleGamesАй бұрын

    forething coment

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

  • @lacnoslen5644
    @lacnoslen5644Ай бұрын

    you do realise we aint smart enough to build these?we had outside help.

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    Build what? Judging from the way you spelled realize I would gather you’re from across the pond. What “outside” are you speaking of?

  • @mr.grumps3544

    @mr.grumps3544

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@TheConstruct_VR I'm guessing he means aliens helped us with this VR/MR tech😆

  • @TheConstruct_VR

    @TheConstruct_VR

    Ай бұрын

    @@mr.grumps3544 hahah I was thinking the same 👽🛸

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