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OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe)

Overview is a mind-changing experience about our position in the Universe. With a narrative and an interactive mode, it features realistic imagery and accurate data to leave you in awe and wonder at the vastness of the Cosmos.

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Orbital Views
Publisher
Orbital Views
Release
March 1, 2018
8 years and 156 days ago
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Mostly Positive123 reviews72.4%

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About the Game



OVERVIEW is a spectacular experience that will leave you in awe.

Using scientific data and featuring spectacular cinematic sequences, this interactive documentary can be enjoyed by people of all ages for education and entertainment.

Key Features

  • 30+ min of cinematic narration taking you from Earth to the Cosmic Web
  • Photorealistic imagery using data from NASA, ESA and other agencies
  • Live model of the Solar System with all planets, moons, comets and asteroids

Space activities


OVERVIEW also includes activities that are regularly improved and updated:

  • “Scale of our Universe” allows you to zoom all the way from Earth to our galaxy and beyond.
  • “Explore the Solar System” is a free-roaming exploration of the eight planets that make up our neighborhood in space, along with hundreds of their moons and thousands of comets and asteroids.

“Best Education Experience”, Viveport Developer Awards 2018


French version narrated by Jean-François Clervoy, ESA astronaut who spent 28 days in space working on the Hubble telescope.

Made in partnership with the French Astronomy Association.
Powered by SpaceEngine.

Available for Arcades on SpringboardVR.

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