SimulationFit check
Is City VR worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- HTC Vive owners who want to explore a virtual representation of San Francisco
- Architecture enthusiasts interested in viewing recognizable landmarks from unusual scales
- Players who prefer open-ended sightseeing, environmental changes, and image capture
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a focused challenge structure may find the sightseeing-centered format less suitable
- Those looking for a broad range of cities may find the currently available setting limited to San Francisco
- Players using headsets other than HTC Vive may need to wait for the stated Oculus support
Our take on City VR
Instead of treating simulation as management, construction, or economic planning, City VR makes viewpoint the main activity. Changing scale, position, lighting, and weather replaces the genre’s usual emphasis on operating a system with free-form observation of recognizable urban spaces.
What is City VR?
City VR is a virtual reality exploration experience set around San Francisco, with streets and addresses corresponding to real-world locations.
It lets players teleport through the city, walk at giant scale, inspect architecture from above, zoom between ground and aerial views, and alter lighting and weather. Snapshots can record selected views, while a time-lapse sequence can show the sun rising over the Bay Bridge. Available locations include the Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, AT&T Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge. Chicago and New York City are planned as separate DLCs. The current headset listing supports HTC Vive, while Oculus support is described as planned.
How City VR plays
- 01Scale-Based Exploration
- Movement includes giant-sized walks, elevated viewpoints, and zooming from street level into the air.
- 02Environmental Controls
- Lighting and weather can be changed during city exploration.
- 03Snapshot Capture
- Selected views and moments can be recorded as snapshots.
- 04San Francisco Locations
- Available areas include the Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, AT&T Park, Golden Gate Bridge, and Bay Bridge.
- 05Time-Lapse Views
- A time-lapse sequence can show the sun rising over the Bay Bridge.
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City VR: platforms & release
Is City VR worth it?
It is worth it if: HTC Vive owners who want to explore a virtual representation of San Francisco. Skip it if: players seeking a focused challenge structure may find the sightseeing-centered format less suitable.
Where can I download City VR?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens City VR's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is City VR on?
Windows only.
