Overview
CLOUDED VR is a thought-provoking virtual reality experience developed by Vincent Boon and Koen Vogel, and published by UNI_VERSE Studio. It delves into the complex relationship between our personal devices, the internet, and our sense of self. The game explores how our digital lives have become extensions of our physical bodies, offering both connection and isolation. It critiques the current online landscape, where utopian ideals have been replaced by attention-driven "money machines" that exploit emotions through social media and advertising.
Highlights
- Critique of Digital Society: Lightheartedly investigates the impact of hyper-connectivity and the exploitation of emotions in online spaces.
- Virtual Hotel Escape: Offers a chance to escape reality in a relaxing virtual cloud hotel, designed as a perfect getaway.
- Future Online Space Design: Encourages reflection on how future online environments should be designed to be more beneficial and less exploitative.
Who It's For
This experience is for players interested in philosophical explorations of technology, virtual reality enthusiasts, and those curious about the societal impact of the internet and social media. It's for anyone who has pondered the nature of online existence and the design of future digital worlds.
Game Info
- Developer: Vincent Boon, Koen Vogel
- Publisher: UNI_VERSE Studio
- Release Date: 2022-10-14
- Platform: PC (VR required)
- Pricing: Free to Play