Carnival Games® VR
" Immersive casual VR simulation with diverse mini-games but frequent crashes and limited multiplayer "
Carnival Games® VR Review
Carnival Games® VR is a collection of 12 carnival-themed mini-games offering a mix of activities such as rock climbing, shooting galleries, ring toss, and haunted house rides. Players earn tickets by playing games, which can be spent on prizes in a virtual prize room, adding a layer of progression and replayability. The game is praised for its immersive and polished VR experience, colorful graphics, and suitability for all ages, making it especially good for VR newcomers and family play. However, the game requires unlocking most games through ticket grinding, which some find tedious.
Despite its initial appeal and fun gameplay, many users report severe stability issues, including frequent crashes, compatibility problems with AMD graphics cards, and lack of developer support for fixes. The in-game announcer is often described as annoying, and the game’s small play area and awkward controls on some platforms detract from the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, technical and design flaws limit its long-term appeal.
Highlights
Players appreciate the game's variety of mini-games that are easy to understand and fun for all ages, especially the climbing wall and haunted house shooter.
The graphics are colorful and cartoony, creating an immersive carnival atmosphere.
The ticket-based progression system encourages replay, and the ability to win and view prizes adds depth.
The game is well-suited for VR newcomers and families, providing a polished, accessible experience with intuitive controls and minimal hardware demands.
Criticisms
The game suffers from frequent crashes and technical instability, especially on AMD GPUs and Oculus Rift platforms, rendering it unplayable for many users.
The in-game announcer is overly loud and repetitive, annoying players.
Controls can be awkward, particularly on Vive and in physics-based games, with poor grab collision and small play areas limiting movement.
Progression requires grinding tickets to unlock most games, which some find tedious.
Lack of multiplayer and poor developer support for fixes further frustrate players.
Pros
- • Variety of mini-games suitable for all ages and skill levels.
- • Immersive and colorful carnival-themed graphics and atmosphere.
- • Engaging ticket system rewarding gameplay and unlocking content.
- • Climbing wall and haunted house shooter are standout experiences.
- • Easy to pick up for VR newcomers and casual players.
- • Minimal hardware requirements and well-optimized on NVIDIA GPUs.
- • Quick game loading with minimal wait times between rounds.
Cons
- • Game frequently crashes, often within minutes of play.
- • Incompatible or unstable with AMD graphics cards and some headsets.
- • Annoying, overly vocal in-game announcer without mute option.
- • Small play area limits movement and causes frequent recenter prompts.
- • Controls feel awkward and unintuitive in some mini-games.
- • Progression requires grinding tickets to unlock most content.
- • Lack of multiplayer or co-op gameplay modes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carnival Games® VR released?
Carnival Games® VR was released on October 27, 2016.
Who developed Carnival Games® VR?
Carnival Games® VR was developed by Cat Daddy Games.
Is Carnival Games® VR available on Mac?
No, Carnival Games® VR is not currently available on Mac according to our data.
Is Carnival Games® VR available on Linux?
No, Carnival Games® VR is not currently available on Linux according to our data.
Where can I buy Carnival Games® VR?
You can buy Carnival Games® VR on Steam.
Game Details
Carnival Games VR brings an immersive virtual reality experience, allowing you to explore the park, interact with patrons and play up to 12 different games. Enter a themed Carnival Alley where you can play a game and earn tickets for virtual prizes or unlock another game.