The Blu (2022 Update)


VR Review  ★★★★☆‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
PCVR  Free  Meditation  Natural History  Comfortable  Roomscale  Stationary 

An underwater scene features a vibrant purple background, highlighting various marine life such as jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones. A large rock formation covered in underwater plants and creatures dominates the foreground, adding depth to the scene. The text 'theBlu' appears prominently in the center, with the subtitle 'AN UNDERWATER VR EXPERIENCE' positioned below it, suggesting an immersive virtual reality journey into ocean environments. The lighting and composition create a mesmerizing and otherworldly atmosphere, reinforcing the sense of deep-sea exploration.

The Blu explores the oceans in a series of short immersive encounters that's likely to delight and sometimes even surprise viewers. Each tranquil underwater environment is different than the last; from shipwreck to coral reef, and even the deep ocean floor where sunlight fails to reach. Observation and interaction with many different types of marine life is possible, including fish, mammals, reptiles and plants. All well detailed and animated in ways that add to a sense of realism and immersion.

Adept at providing tranquil experiences intensified by an ambient soundscape, The Blu can also build and slowly transform a scene into a marvelous spectacle that can delight in unsuspecting ways. Since these experiences are brief we choose not to spoil them for you here.

Though mostly a stationary experience, viewers also have the ability to move around within a limited footprint and reach out and touch the wildlife. Some creatures will react when touched, or be affected by the wake produced by the movement of your hands within the virtual water. Locomotion is either by physically walking in your room space or by using a controller thumbstick. Snap turning is also available for those who need it, and is almost necessary for a seated experience.

The image shows an underwater scene featuring a hammerhead shark swimming near the ocean floor. The shark is prominently displayed in the foreground, casting a shadow on the sandy bottom. The background includes various other fish, some vegetation, and rocks. The scene is illuminated by rays of sunlight filtering through the water, creating a serene and vibrant marine environment.
The latest update features a short hammerhead shark encounter.

The titles and runtimes of the sequences are as follows. The experience also has an 'aquarium mode' which extends the duration of an experience but adds no further content.

• Whale Encounter (2 minutes)
• Reef Migration (7 minutes)
• Luminous Abyss (6 minutes)
• Hammerhead Cove (2 minutes)

In 2022 the program received an update that added the Hammerhead Cove experience and changed the menu system. We've tagged 'The Blu' as a free experience because Whale Encounter is available without payment, but the other experiences are an upcharge, either individualy or as a bundle. The Whale Encounter, The Reef and Luminous Abyss experiences are by far the best. We found the new Hammerhead Cove experience to be both underwhelming and short.

An underwater scene features a hammerhead shark swimming near the ocean floor. Positioned prominently in the foreground, its distinctive head shape is clearly visible. The sandy ocean floor is dotted with rocks and aquatic plants. Other fish swim in the background, with another shark possibly visible in the distance. Sunlight pierces through the water, casting a serene glow and creating a tranquil marine atmosphere. The composition emphasizes the hammerhead shark’s unique form and the beauty of the underwater world.
A curious turtle swims around a coral reef

Summary:
⬤ Tranquil underwater experience that delights in surprising ways
⬤ Good graphics and animation adds realism
⬤ Short experience

Supported Languages:
English

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