Power Tools VR (2017)

I would sin for this game

Power Tools VR is less of a game and more of a demo/sandpit where you're stationary by a bench with some tools and there's a big concrete block. You can use the tools to hammer/chip away chunks of the voxel concrete block to make sculptures. This is made slightly easier by the fact the developer didn't bother doing physics properly, but on the other hand that makes this a pretty lousy non-game/demo. For those unfamiliar with what actually makes something a game, a "game loop" describes the interaction and feedback a gamer has when playing a game. Tetris, for example, has a game loop where a random block appears, the gamer interacts with the block to position it, and then the game decides if that finishes a row or not, increases the players score if any rows were completed, then gives the gamer another block to position. Counter-Strike has a game loop where a player seeks another player, tests their skill against that player by shooting them or being shot, the computer rewards the player if they win, and then if the player survives, they repeat that loop. There's no loop here, no true interactive feedback. It simply is not a game, it cannot be "played". This seems to have be…

Power Tools VR is a compact virtual reality experience developed and published by Onteca Ltd and CGA Simulation that centers on the enjoyment of using realistic construction and woodworking equipment in a hands-on digital environment. Instead of following a storyline or completing a sequence of missions, the game encourages players to experiment freely with a collection of power tools, transforming simple blocks of material into whatever shapes or creations they can imagine. Its premise is intentionally uncomplicated, relying on the immersive qualities of VR to make ordinary workshop activities entertaining. This minimalist approach gives the title a distinct identity as a sandbox designed for creativity rather than competition or progression. The game's strongest feature is the convincing interaction between the player and its assortment of tools. Whether operating a chainsaw, driving a drill, or chopping with an axe, every movement depends on the player's own motions, creating an engaging sense of physical involvement. The controls are intuitive enough that players can quickly begin carving away at the provided material, yet they also leave room for experimentation as users lear…

ahhhhh this game makes you feel gooooooooooooooodddddddddddddddd

i cannot save anything why is this is it a bug i dont know and i make pretty good things

We can all agree it’s more fun than cutting your arm off with a chainsaw IRL! The good: It runs smooth and stable, has a handful of neat tools to use, and all the basic features to make it playable. The bad: There’s not a ton of fun here, or challenge/inspiration to keep playing it. I played for 20 minutes, and believe I’ve seen everything it has to offer. Might be a hit for little kids who are big into power tools but can’t play with them IRL. Not a great VR sculpting tool – I have other titles that I prefer for that. Still, I got it on sale for $0.80, and it’s better than a sugary candy bar from the vending machine. I support the devs on a decent attempt to build something neat. Thumbs: UP!