
Biolum is a 30min VR sci-fi narrative experience. Dive to uncharted depths of the ocean and discover a beautiful world of bioluminescent creatures. But all is not what it seems. What lies beneath the surface?
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Biolum is a 30 minute narrative experience with light interactivity.
Biolum brings us on an immersive mission into the deepest depths of the ocean to explore the abyss through the perspective of scientific researcher Rachel, voiced by Dominique Tipper (The Expanse). Rachel is guided by expedition leader Eva, a renowned marine scientist, played by Charlotte Rampling (Denis Villeneuve's Dune). As we discover the mysteries of this bioluminescent VR underworld, it becomes clear that this relationship is not as simple as we thought…
Rachael discovers that a luminescent parasite is infecting the ocean flora and fauna. Glowing hybrid underwater oddities swim around us as Rachel and Eva try to understand the scientific meaning. The beautiful bioluminescence is wreaking havoc on the natural ecosystems. How could this have happened and what does it mean?
In this VR story, nothing is as it seems. What’s beautiful very quickly reveals itself to be contagious, and perhaps more dangerous than ever imagined. As Rachel gets infected by these parasites, she faces a mesmeric fight for her mind and body. Inspired by the beauty of deep sea life, Biolum blurs the lines between biological truth and sci-fi and taps into existential themes and cosmic wonder of the great unknown.
Light interactivity woven throughout that advances the storyline and encourages you to become Rachel and immerse yourself into her exploration
Available in English, French, and Chinese,
A 30 min interactive and narrative experience
Spatialized immersive sound enhances the sensations of the deep ocean and the proximity of danger and beauty that surrounds you
AWARDS: SXSW Audience Award, NewImages, UNIFRANCE Award, Courant3D, VR Grand Prix
Directed by Abel Kohen, co-written by Jon Rowe and Abel Kohen.
Produced by IKO, Reynard Films, prefrontal cortex.
Distributed by Astrea.

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Languages: English*, French*, Simplified Chinese**languages with full audio support
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Whoa.
这款游戏在pico商城里叫《深海魅光》,我在pico里看了下开头,非常精彩,果断来买了个steam版,就是为了用我的超清纯黑的小派水晶light看更好的效果。 感谢pico的推动,才催生了这款游戏的中文配音。 果然不出所料,画面极度精彩,也有戏剧性,非常棒!非常推荐入手观看,才20几块钱,能买到这么高质量的动画,而且还有中文配音,太良心了。 小缺点就是有轻微的科幻恐怖元素;开头个鱼会撞你面罩吓你一跳;往岩石上移动会穿模;以及没碰过VR的人大概率会感到晕。但是瑕不掩瑜。
its aight. 5/10. interesting story and eerie game. But the script sometimes is cringe af. She said want to slit her wrist if her friend recommend another jazz music??.
Une petite expérience VR narrative sur fond d'exploration d'une grotte sous-marine de 30mn top chrono... Pas vraiment de liberté dans les mouvements, on restera dans les un mètre autour d'un rail tout du long avec des événements scriptés & 2-3 interactions ponctuelles. Les voix VF sont correctes dans l'ensemble, la voix de la mère colle bien, celle de la fille qu'on incarne un peu moins au niveau du ton... Correct mais on aurai pu s'attendre à mieux... (sous HTC Vive Pro 2)
A quickie but really fun, more of an immersive interactive short film vs a game. As an ocean lover I really enjoyed it though, worth buying on sale!
It's an Interactive underwater horror movie, very short but you can buy it when it's on sale. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/JCQWY9TzoOU
I think this is one of the most beautifull VR experiences that every VR starter should try :D It's not too involved, very simple controls and a really dope (but short) experience. Hope they make more of these types of movies/experiences!
File this one under "VR Experience". About 30 minutes long, this is a pretty aggressively linear short film experience, with some nice animations, voice acting, models, and graphic design. Very competently made. The story has some nice twists and turns, and doesn't over stay its welcome. Feels borderline like a well made proof of concept, or like one of those fun house rides you put a dollar in and ride through a few different rooms with something neat to see in each. Overall, I enjoyed it, but would not pick it up if you are looking for serious heavy game play, and will probably forget about it within a year. I think I picked it up cheap from a VR experience pack. If you want a similar experience with more meat on the bone, try out Subnautica with the SubmersedVR mod.
This is a simple program, perfect if you are trying to show someone VR that has never seen anything. The graphics are clean and the story is good. A bit interactive, but more like one of those slow rides where you get to experience wonderful surroundings. while the chair turns so you can see all the good bits.
Solid Experience that just shows how simple VR things can be a treat.
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