SimulationFit check
Is Above - VR worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- VR users seeking a brief space-themed experience
- Players interested in contemplative scenarios about an astronaut’s final moments
- People who want to observe Earth from above
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a longer experience than the stated final-minutes scenario
- Those seeking a more active experience than one focused on reflection and viewing Earth
- Players who do not use virtual reality
Our take on Above - VR
Space and Earth views receive the strongest emphasis, while the stated premise is limited to an astronaut’s final minutes. The presentation may suggest a broad space experience, but the described scope is a brief contemplative scenario.
What is Above - VR?
Above places the player in the role of an astronaut stranded in space during the final minutes of his life.
The experience centers on observing Earth from above, including its continents and oceans, while the character leaves everyday concerns behind and reflects on the scale of the universe. It presents a brief, contemplative scenario with a relaxing tone and a focus on experiencing the planet and the surrounding vastness of space.
How Above - VR plays
- 01Stranded Astronaut
- The player joins an astronaut facing the final minutes of his life while isolated in space.
- 02Earth Views
- The experience includes views of the planet’s continents and oceans from above.
- 03Reflective Atmosphere
- The scenario focuses on freedom, everyday concerns, and the immensity of the universe.
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Above - VR: platforms & release
Is Above - VR worth it?
It is worth it if: VR users seeking a brief space-themed experience. Skip it if: players looking for a longer experience than the stated final-minutes scenario.
Where can I download Above - VR?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Above - VR's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Above - VR on?
Windows only.
