This looks great. This is what I want VR for -- exploration. (And relaxation, sometimes.) When I was a kid, I often wanted to enter book illustrations and participate in those worlds. It looks that is becoming reality.

@mrfahrenheit1079

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@rosecity_chris

2 жыл бұрын

Right, imo one of the most exciting things with the future of VR is virtually visiting places and doing things you can't do in real life for whatever reason. I think simulators are going to have a lot of success in VR.

@LiveBenchmarks

2 жыл бұрын

Virtual Reality :)

@revelationtrain7518

2 жыл бұрын

As a kid I thought the same

@chuck176

2 жыл бұрын

@@LiveBenchmarks is it on quest!

I decided to give this game a try and I'm honestly so glad I did. Before I loaded a level I had the idea of turning a fan on to make it even more immersive and it completely changed the game for me. I got so immersed that at one point it was like I could feel the sun on the back of my head as I paddled. This sorta thing (phantom touch) has happened to me before in Vrchat with fire but not like in this game. The warmth from the sun even disappeared as I entered areas with shade - completely insane what the brain can do. If you're looking for another game similar to something like AirCar then this game is perfect!

@kristygraves320

2 жыл бұрын

I've had this happen in Real Fishing VR, too! It's WILD. We live on a lake, so playing on the porch, listening to the lake, the game, the lake, the game--it was downright disconcerting for a bit until I relaxed into it!

@PacificSword

2 жыл бұрын

Phantom Touch in VRchat eh ? uhhhh what exactly were you up to in there ?

@menantumakawak

Жыл бұрын

@@PacificSword huh?

This literally released today, glad to see you were following it as well

@SuperrrSid

2 жыл бұрын

pretty sure he got sponsored by them and didn't know about them until recently. However, it is still great to see him reviewing a new game. I will be waiting for more reviews by steam before purchasing; hopefully it stays Very Positive. Seems to have motion sickness issues in the negative reviews.

@bigmakbm1

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperrrSid I have strong "VR Legs" but I can see how it could make you feel motion sickness, for me it's because even at 90FPS the water seems to animate at a different frame rate and when you splash about in it you get the illusion of reprojection.

@MasterRuss

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigmakbm1 Have you expirimented with the vignette settings? That might help with your motion sickness.

I've always been wanting more games like this, where you're dropped in a gorgeous environment and just relax. The various meditation apps attempt this but it's not enough to just stare at the world for me; I want to explore it! This game seems like the perfect after-work recovery.

1:30 I'm from Costa Rica, and I confirm we have places like that here. Hope you can come visit sometime to experience it in RL

1:36 love how the sound changes when you go underwater

@AshA-ww8hc

2 жыл бұрын

Damn exactly what I was going to say.

@justamanofculture12

2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty accurate lol. I can imagine how they recorded that sound lmao.

This genuinely looks fantastic. This would look stunning in the Varjo Aero. Great video Mike thanks for sharing!

Looks so sweet! I totally agree that this is the sort of content VR needs more of

I played the demo for this and bought the full game yesterday. This is everything you said it is--one of the best simulators in VR right now IMHO.

I've just given it a short 20 minute test over 2 days, just to check it out, not done much exploring. and I'm super impressed with some of that texture work, rock in particular looks so real, the wet cliffs in the Bjørnøya map looks fantastic, same with the rocks on the Costa Rica map, was also hugely impressed with the greenery and palms on the Costa Rica map.

This makes me want a gaming pc even more now. Amazing.

Downloading right now, looks awesome. This level of emersion is what VR is all about, it makes you feel like you're there...

This looks like a must. My kayak out in the garage needs a new skin. Between that, work and a back injury it has been unused 15 years. The penguin meeting in actual reality is memorable. I had one swim up to me and then just float there and stare.

I’m getting this probably tomorrow once my paycheck comes In because this looks epic!! Also wondering if you can do another updated emu vr video or even a livestream with viewers being able to join with the new netplay ability. Something like a Mario party live stream sort of thing.

WOW!!! Mike, this is outstanding - I don't want to sound like a "snob", but to me there have been way too many kiddie like VR games, and not enough AAA titles like Half Life Alex... But being a graphics fiend, I am so impressed with this title. [:]-)

This looks amazing! I feel like it would be a great game to hang out in after a long day and you just want to relax in vr.

Loved the video Mike, definitely going to be getting this now!

I purchased it and am happy . Wish there were more open real world experiences like this than just games

Hey Mike. Glad you are well. I think your right to take it easy. I really hope the second half of 2022 is going to have a ton of vr news and releases.

@VirtualRealityOasis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much mate! Exciting stuff is coming, we just gotta be a little more patient []-)

I saw this came out yesterday and was super interested, but now that I saw your video I just purchased. Thank you for the content!

Buying it this afternoon. It was on my mind, and I saw this video showcasing some new content. I am getting it to show friends and family. The ones showed the demo to already started to understand the appeal of VR for non gamers.

Willy has been free since 1993. Glad to see hes still around in VR. Very nice looking game and glad to see you didnt forget about youtube hah!

Wow! Looks fantastic! Really stunning by the look of it. Got me looking at purchasing for sure. Thank you for the video.

this looks incredible. I already have a similar thing on the grand canyon but this looks the next level. Great video. I wonder how long before we get full on games with this level of detail?.

New fan and subscriber! Video quality and you are 💯 PerCent perfect.

Loved this, this is a real chill out. Great, thanks.

You were having so much fun, I think I will enjoy this! 👍

VR -Technology has so much potential, it could be helpful for example for ill people that can´t leave hospitals and can still chat/play/work or children attending classes and learning virtually!

Just downloaded today, was praying for a decent kayak game and this is it ! Absolutely love this game, and am eager for more maps, such as lake district ? Cornwall ? Scotland ? or US inland and west coast ? Kayak VR is on a level with VR Fishing, excellent graphics and total immersion. Your review sold it to me, well done.

I’m so glad you released a new video

@VirtualRealityOasis

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Harry! []-)

@Justsomedude_867

2 жыл бұрын

@@VirtualRealityOasis Cheers Mike

I was so happy to try it out after sitting in my wishlist for a while. Looks great on the Reverb G2/Index Controllers with settings cranked. Maybe you can convince Protube or someone to come out with a haptic paddle ;)

Saw your video - instantly purchased.

This just convinced me to preorder this for PSVR2. Thanks for the awesome video!

@VirtualRealityOasis

Жыл бұрын

Sweet! I’ll have some cool PSVR 2 content coming soon []-)

Played the hell out of the demo and just spent like last 4 hours chilling in this while sitting in my kayak such a beautiful experience.

@AtrusDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! The real kayak probably helps a lot on immersion!

@PhilippeFL92

2 жыл бұрын

What graphic card and cpu have you ?

@johnathanmckenzie9032

2 жыл бұрын

@@AtrusDesign definitely especially seeing how I can’t leave the house cos I have covid adds a sense off freedom

@johnathanmckenzie9032

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilippeFL92 hey mate I’m using a 1070 Ti

@johnathanmckenzie9032

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilippeFL92 and cpu is an i7 7700

My boy did good 👍

@VirtualRealityOasis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro []-)

I was happily able to test since their test versions were out ( alpha / beta versions ) and back then it was already amazing. There was only 1 level. But now with more bioms to discover - it is worth every penny!

I want this on the Quest 2. If it was standalone I would buy immediately. 🙂 looks really awesome, and agree about the friends in free roam mode.

@tonyahall395

11 ай бұрын

Agreed. I’ve wanted this game so much but straight to Quest 2

Yeah, really looks like a "social chill" mode would be awesome. It needs to happen!

Just got this today. My new chill game.

yeh that's my cup of tea, exited to play :)

Fantastic. I experienced (amateurish) real kayak, and I can say... this feels "real". Seems a relaxing good experience, I'll buy it in the future. Thanks for the video.

I saw the email a few hours ago that it's out. Very epic.

now im just imagining how immersive this could be if you were playing in a pool setup with a stationary kayak and waterproof controllers you put at the ends of a rod. i know its absurd but imagine

@anewworld6006

Жыл бұрын

super

This game will literally get me to figure out PC VR. All I’ve ever done is native Quest 2 games. Looks amazing! Thank you.

I love the idea and the fact that someone risks doing this. Must be a work of passion!

Looks incredible! I hope the PSVR2 Sense Controllers can easily be strapped to a pole like that

I’ve never done any VR things, but the idea of KAYAKING (which I enjoy in the Spring, Summer, and Fall) is really exciting to me! If anything convinces me to buy VR devices, it is the idea of kayaking VR.

Loving this!

Love my oculus quest 2 for this reason!! Great video

i bought my VR set this week, got it today and this is the first game i ever played in VR... i gonna try google earth next... COOL, have fun...

Love your content, keep it up

Been playing the Australia demo on repeat for days now. Such a relaxing experience dude!

@Osssimo

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, where can I find this demo?

@akadiggerwitz

2 жыл бұрын

@@Osssimo it was on steam dude. You’d have to check if it still is.

@NotPofkp

2 жыл бұрын

time for me to walk outside without walking outside (im australian and dont own a kayak)

I can't believe it is created by a 3 man team. 😱 More like a team with 3 very talented people.👍👍

wow this looks awesome! and your right if there was multiplayer with this it would be amazing! Is there a way to convert the padle to a rower so you can use in conjunction with a rowing machine?

@VirtualRealityOasis

2 жыл бұрын

They actually have that suggestion on their trello roadmap so maybe in the future []-)

@kateward3914

2 жыл бұрын

It's already enough of a workout for me. 😆

@twotonesmybones

2 жыл бұрын

@@kateward3914 Do you do what he did in the video? Attach the controllers to a stick?

@kateward3914

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't yet but I want to try it.

@kateward3914

2 жыл бұрын

I can say, from firsthand experience with kayaking IRL, that steering and controlling the kayak felt VERY realistic in the fjord, but unrealistically easy in the swimming pool demo.

it looks so cool i wish i had a vr ready pc

WOW! This is EXACTLY why i love VR.

I absolutely love kayaking IRL so this game would be SO COOL to check out! Unfortunately, I don't have a PC powerful enough for it yet

@lims6405

2 жыл бұрын

You can have an oculus quest 2

@iam_kuz

2 жыл бұрын

@@lims6405 graphics wont be good on quest 2

@lims6405

2 жыл бұрын

@@iam_kuz yes pc is better for graphics but it’s also way more expensive

@PhilippeFL92

2 жыл бұрын

@@lims6405 it is only on pcvr for now

@lims6405

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilippeFL92 and you can connect your quest 2 to a pc

Yesterday I got to experience vr for the first time. That was so much fun, beautiful and addicting. Now I want to safe for a vr set 😁

this is the kind of quality i want in all games and experiences and hopefully better in the future

Thanks for recommending, downloading now...😎

It’s depressing there’s not far more VR content like this.

WOW! You convinced me. I just bought the game based just off your video!

Tried this out on PSVR2 last night, it’s pretty amazing. Definitely feeling it in my shoulders this morning 😅

Thank You for this video!!! Due to health issues I can't kayak anymore. The physics are great!!! My right stroke is stronger than my left & I would veer to the left. This game does the same thing!!!!! I Love It!!! I had a Seda Glider (19 1/2') with winged paddles & this game in arcade mode feels very much the same!!! Thank you again!!!! Now I wish they would add a Rudder mode to help keep me straight.

That water shader they use is pretty fantastic

@YearsOfLeadPoisoning

2 жыл бұрын

The reynolds number/ scaling of the water is all wrong, though. At least 60-70% too big.

@indian_crocodile

2 жыл бұрын

@@YearsOfLeadPoisoning if it was right then it will have performance issues

Haha I bought this immediately after starting your video. It looks perfect for showing to friends and family

Just bought this game, based on your video. Ty

Thank you so much!

So nice to see another amazing alternative to blowing zombies away.

BEST LOOKING VR GAME TO DATE...Love this genre so much untapped potential with this IP

Looks awesome I have to go to sporting goods store pick up a paddle :)

Hey Mike! I'm gunna try this myself but do you think filling the pipe used as the ore with water would give the feeling of drag when one end is in the water?

@jspiro

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe sand

The visuals are nice insane can’t wait to play on my quest!!!

I did my rig of controllers with a sawed off metal broom stick. Pay attention to the orientation of the rings on the controllers facing your headset. Of course you have to have good lighting in the room for them not to loose tracking. I did from time to time. I had to use gaffer tape to keep the controllers from sliding out because I do not have the foam grips that Mike has. It was not enough to have the tie wraps. Make sure you play space is large enough for you to row. Have somebody in your family or friend check the space around you while you are in headset that you don't hit the wall or something. There is no resistance on the oars as you row, so the feeling of rowing is not there. There is a section in the menu of the game to make certain adjustments for doing this setup. Check those out by pressing A on your right controller. Do not drop your controllers. They are very hard to replace and expensive. The maps have a border that will return you to your start point. Out of bounds kind of thing. 4 maps you get with this game. The visuals are impressive, but is 2017, developer Ninja Theory released of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice still tops my list. My two cents. Thank you.

Be careful around that ice; you know what happened to the Titanic! haha.. This is a definite purchase for me! Strapping the Touch Controllers on a pole is a great idea! Thanks for the excellent review! 👍👍

Yo mike I love ur vid hopeful one day I could get a VR like your but for now I'ma save up as much as I can

The storm level feels so real at max details on the Reverb G2

Game looks good and seems pretty chill .. glad to hear it's on steam I will check it out

This looks super relaxing. It'd be super cool with a friend but even without it's awesome! Looks great though I don't think I could run it haha. Definitely going on my wishlist tho

Love it. That in game option of pixel density should be in every PCVR game. This game is super well optimized; which impressed me more when you informed me this was done by a 3 man team. this game needs a modding community and support. add guns (kayak mario kart?), kayak wave surfing/ tony hawk, space map, the options are endless and wild.

@NandR

2 жыл бұрын

I had trouble running this one. 2060S and 10700F was struggling. Double vision experience it felt like.

Wow. This is the next generation of VR. It's only going to get better and better.

I live some 3-4 hours away from Papagayo...And never been there. I'll probably experience it in VR first haha.

Definitely getting this for the psvr 2

i think this is one of the coolest game, i really love the graphic, its just very talanted. im going to buy this i hope!

Looks beautiful fair play. I've got a kayak though, so if anything, it just inspires me to go outside and use it.

Experiences like this is what I would buy a VR headset for.

oh wow blown away made my day

I’ve just purchased this, I put my headset on and was like I can’t deal with this British heatwave and headset on my hot face and kayaking. I’ve set my alarm for 4am so I can play when it’s cooler.

@VirtualRealityOasis

2 жыл бұрын

Smart man []-)

wow I have fr but I’ve never seen anything this good

Thanks for sharing this! Definitely adding to my wish list. Wouldn't it be cool if they made a river rapids DLC? :)

That is insane !

This looks phenomenal! I need to up my vr time, I love it but don't spend enough time in it!

That looks incredible.

Bought it this morning... It's breathtaking beautiful.

@VirtualRealityOasis

2 жыл бұрын

You’re breathtaking []-)

@Daniel-Hawk

2 жыл бұрын

@@VirtualRealityOasis you haven't seen our new game in the making 😜

@PhilippeFL92

2 жыл бұрын

What graphic card and cpu do you have ?

@Daniel-Hawk

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhilippeFL92 3080 / i7/9gen

Hi Mike....would have been a nice touch to show us how you added the controllers to the pole you used as a oar. Looks like you used a monopod for a camera with zip ties. I will give it a try. Thanks for the heads up on this experience.

@VirtualRealityOasis

2 жыл бұрын

Yes mate, a monopod with zip ties. Have fun! []-)

I got really motion sick while playing this demo, but man is this a cool game! 🎮

@ozgurkuzu2202

Жыл бұрын

Yeah me too this game worst for motion sickness.

I remembered the documentary of the survival guy who sail the ocean and almost died this will be epic imagine to experience those in VR. Storm crashing wake.. damn

Wow i am buying this today!!

That looks beautiful!

I checked this out in Steam Next Fest and man it's gorgeous