Info about Bigscreen Beta:

Official game description:
  
Bigscreen enables people to watch videos in VR with friends through a variety of ways! Share your desktop screen, watch high quality, premium 3D movies, attend live rocket launch events, play your own video files using our new videoplayer feature, and much more!  
Watch your favorite movies with friends and family around the world in a cozy home theater or a massive IMAX-style cinema! Relive the good ol' days when you hung out with friends IRL and played video games in the basement until 4AM. Screen cheat or strategize and play together! Instead of that tiny 13" laptop, play any game on massive, customizable screens. Wrap the virtual screen around you for a more immersive experience.  
See your PC's desktop screen on huge virtual monitors! There's multi-monitor support for up to three virtual monitors and all customizable to any shape or size. With desktop screensharing and multi-monitor capabilities, you can also work alongside the videoplayer, enabling you to put the videoplayer on the big screen, while being  
surrounded by monitors. This enables a mix of productivity and entertainment, creating the ultimate workspace.  
Bigscreen's partnership with movie studios, such as Paramount Pictures, provides official movie broadcasts and enables you to rent and watch high quality 3D movies in VR. You can also watch movies in side-by-side 3D or over-under 3D directly from your desktop. Our videoplayer supports many file formats and codecs, including 3D movies!  
Worried about not having the same VR headset? There's cross-platform VR headset support for the Oculus Rift, Oculus Rift S, Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, any SteamVR headset, and any Windows Mixed Reality headset!  
Want to socialize a bit? Create or join public or private rooms for up to 12 people! Check out what other people are doing in their rooms, hang out, and make new friends!  
Find a scene that fits your mood! Choose from a variety of environments such as an actual movie theater, a retro-styled theater, a space station, campfires, modern living rooms, and more!  
Maybe you're not always here to watch a video or a movie. 3D markers are available for you to create images in the virtual space, and you can share that with anyone that hangs out in your room. They might even want to draw beside you!  
We're always working on new features! Feel free to let us know how we can improve your experience in Bigscreen from the options listed in the Support section below.  
*   **FRIEND SYSTEM**: Add your friends to your list so they can easily join your rooms.  
*   **NEW AVATARS**: Updated avatar options will be available for you to customize even further.  
*   Built-in YouTube and TV channels in your own rooms.  
*   More movie studio partnerships to host even more 3D movie screenings!
Experiencing a bug? Crashing? Need help? Join our community from one or all of the options below, and we'll be happy to help! Our community is very supportive and sometimes reply quicker than us:  
*   Directly email us at support@bigscreenvr.com.  
*   Join the for the speediest replies!  
*   Post on our Steam forums since this is on Steam.

Release date: Apr 28, 2016

Categories: Social Simulation, VR Gameplay, Multiplayer, Customization, Video Playback, Virtual Environments, Screen Sharing, Avatar Customization


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Enhanced social movie watching (weight 0.97): The app allows users to create and join rooms with friends and family to watch movies together in a virtual cinema setting, enhancing the social experience of movie watching.
- Versatile virtual environments (weight 0.4): Users can choose from a variety of virtual environments and theaters, including customizable screen sizes and positions, providing a versatile and immersive viewing experience.
- Free and high-quality app (weight 0.31): The app is free to use for basic features and is praised for its high quality and top-notch graphics, making it a favorite among users.
- Remote desktop and screen sharing (weight 0.3): The app supports remote desktop and screen sharing features, allowing users to share their computer screens and control their desktops in VR, adding to its functionality.
- Positive user reviews (weight 0.28): The app has received highly positive reviews from users, who praise its amazing concept, incredible features, and overall high quality.
- Avatar customization (weight 0.14): Users can customize their avatars, adding a personal touch to their virtual presence and enhancing the social interaction within the app.

Common complaints:
- Toxic community environment (weight 0.48): Public rooms are often filled with openly bigoted players, misbehaving children, and explicit material, with poor moderation.
- Performance issues (weight 0.36): The application suffers from poor performance, including instability, crashes, and being generally unreliable.
- Theater design changes (weight 0.35): The original grand theater was removed and replaced with a smaller theater with stadium seating, which users find less realistic and immersive.
- Poor audio quality and issues (weight 0.27): There are various audio issues, including thin audio quality without additional settings and no audio for certain file types.
- Controller and hardware issues (weight 0.26): Controllers no longer work within the app, and there are issues with hardware compatibility and hand motion tracking.
- Desktop display issues (weight 0.23): The desktop no longer shows on screen and requires ALT-TAB to switch, with issues in displaying desktop icons and wallpaper.
- Limited file format support (weight 0.2): The application lacks support for various file types and encodings, including specific issues with MKV files not having audio.
- Connectivity and loading issues (weight 0.2): Users experience issues with loading, joining lobbies, and constant attempts to go online, along with frequent 'Failed to connect' notifications.
- Account and login issues (weight 0.19): Users face problems with account bans, login issues, and the inability to recreate new accounts.
- Resolution and video quality issues (weight 0.19): The video quality is often described as blocky, low-resolution, and not sufficiently good, with issues in resolution support.
- Rental and payment issues (weight 0.19): The rental system is seen as a scam, with each friend needing to pay for rental, and issues with the price of movies.
- Settings not saved (weight 0.16): The application does not remember user settings, including the last environment used and screen/room settings.
- Limited language support (weight 0.16): The application lacks support for various languages, including Russian, Portuguese, and Cyrillic.
- Limited content availability (weight 0.16): The application has limited content and availability, with some content being paywalled that was previously free.
- Clunky and buggy interface (weight 0.16): The application is described as clunky and buggy, with various issues in navigation and usability.
- Audio and video sync issues (weight 0.16): There are issues with local file sync, audio not working for others, and videos not showing properly.
- Screen and display limitations (weight 0.15): Users can only create one personal screen per monitor and have issues with adjusting the big screen and displaying multiple windows.
- Invite system issues (weight 0.15): The invite system is not user-friendly, with difficulties in generating and pasting codes through the friend menu.
- Limited settings and customization (weight 0.15): The application has limited available settings and lacks options for avatar and environment personalization.
- Lack of specific video support (weight 0.14): The application does not support certain video formats, such as DMM videos.
- Distracting avatars (weight 0.14): Some avatars are found to be distracting, and the avatar settings are considered outdated.
- Eye strain and discomfort (weight 0.12): Using the headset to watch movies, especially in 3D, can cause eye strain and discomfort.
- Cinema ratio issues (weight 0.12): The new big cinema stretches 16:9 movies to a 4:3 ratio, which users find unsatisfactory.
- Microphone issues (weight 0.12): Many users have their microphones on with echo, and they are often unaware of this.
- Limited environment options (weight 0.11): Users are constrained to specific environments and have limited movement options, often constrained to seats.
- Frequent updates and changes (weight 0.11): The application undergoes frequent updates, some of which add unwanted features and remove previously available ones.
- Lack of offline option (weight 0.11): There is no built-in offline option, and the application constantly tries to go online.
- Lack of subtitles (weight 0.07): Most content lacks subtitles, which is a significant issue for non-native speakers.
- Commercial and ad issues (weight 0.06): Public TV/movie streams have excessive commercials and long commercial breaks.

Gameplay feedback:
- VR movie watching experience (weight 0.58): Users can watch movies or shows in VR, including both 2D and 3D content. The application provides a virtual cinema experience, allowing users to watch movies on a large cinema screen in immersive environments.
- Social interactions in VR (weight 0.51): The application supports social interactions in various virtual spaces. Users can converse with others and watch content together, enhancing the social experience in VR.
- Customization and VR tools (weight 0.43): Users have multiple customization options, including customizable avatars and screen adjustments. The application also provides tools for VR interaction and adjustable virtual screens.
- 3D and multimedia support (weight 0.39): The application supports a wide range of 3D content, including videos, photos, and games. It also supports multiple environments and free streaming channels, enhancing the multimedia experience.
- Multiplayer and screen sharing (weight 0.26): The application supports multiplayer mode for watching content together. Users can also share their computer screens with others in VR, enhancing collaborative experiences.
- SBS 3D support (weight 0.1): Users can watch movies in SBS 3D format and switch between SBS video and normal video, providing flexibility in viewing options.
- Karaoke feature (weight 0.1): The application includes a karaoke feature, adding a fun and interactive element to the VR experience.

Performance notes:
- Smooth performance and high FPS (weight 0.39): Many players reported a smooth and seamless experience with high-resolution displays and improved FPS.
- Graphical and resolution problems (weight 0.24): Some users reported blocky low-resolution graphics, pixel smudging, and issues with resolutions.
- Connection and server issues (weight 0.21): Players experienced server connection issues, stability problems, and difficulties joining lobbies.
- Audio quality issues (weight 0.21): Several users encountered audio problems, including issues with audio drivers and movies not showing, only playing audio.
- Program stability and crashes (weight 0.16): The program was reported to be buggy, causing crashes every 10 minutes, and getting stuck at certain percentages during loading.
- Optimization and performance complaints (weight 0.16): Some players reported that the game is not optimized and runs poorly, with significant performance issues.
- Streaming and performance issues (weight 0.12): Users faced issues with streaming, including choppy video and limitations on streaming quality.
- Controller and remote desktop functionality (weight 0.1): There were reports of controllers not working and positive feedback on remote desktop functionality.

Recommendations:
- Great for social interactions (weight 0.36): The game is frequently recommended for its social features, including virtual meet-ups, movie nights, and interactive theater options.
- Highly recommended for convenience (weight 0.25): Many users highly recommend the game for its convenience and comfort, making it a well-worth purchase.
- Essential for VR users (weight 0.25): Users with VR headsets, such as Oculus or Vive, are strongly encouraged to add this game to their library.
- Positive feedback on free base experience (weight 0.2): The game is recommended for its free base experience and unique social features, making it a must-have especially since it is free.
- Ideal for media consumption (weight 0.16): The game is praised for its ability to enhance media consumption habits, especially for watching content on a big screen.
- Specific recommendations for improvements (weight 0.16): Users suggest various improvements such as adding a desktop mode, using specific browsers for better DRM content display, and adjusting settings for better audio quality.
- Technical suggestions and warnings (weight 0.15): Some users provide technical advice, such as using the alpha client for audio issues, avoiding certain audio installations, and staying away from public rooms.
- Feature requests and settings (weight 0.15): Users have specific feature requests like extending the non-active timeout for AFK in Discord, allowing hosts to mute certain people, and making the microphone off by default in movie rooms.
- Mixed feedback on specific features (weight 0.1): There are mixed reviews regarding certain features, with some users recommending a rollback of changes and others suggesting specific settings or apps for better performance.
- Niche recommendations (weight 0.1): Some users recommend checking out specific communities like VR Anime Society and provide feedback in different languages, indicating a diverse user base.

Other player notes:
- Add a 'Hide hands' button (weight 0.07): Players have requested an option to hide the hands in the game, likely for better visibility or personal preference.

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.29): Users are thrilled by the realistic cinema experience and the variety of settings available. The social features, such as interacting with others and watching content together, along with the detailed functionalities of the app, contribute significantly to this excitement.
- Frustration (weight 0.23): Users experience frustration due to technical issues like account banning, login problems, and poor stream quality. Additionally, the need for frequent moderation due to inappropriate content and performance issues further exacerbate this frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Users are satisfied with the immersive movie-watching feature and the social aspects of the application. The positive comparison to other VR media players and the flawless experience with certain games also contribute to this satisfaction.
- Joy (weight 0.11): Users experience joy from the immersive environments and positive social interactions. The high-quality sound and the overall fun activities within the app enhance this feeling of joy.
- Disappointment (weight 0.09): Users feel disappointed due to the lack of a real VR experience and the removal of popular features like the old big cinema. App crashes and poor moderation in public rooms also contribute to this disappointment.
- Excited (weight 0.09): Users are excited about the various environments and customization options available. The ability to watch 3D movies, play games in VR, and meet up with friends and strangers in VR to share interests and multimedia enhances this excitement.
- Frustrated (weight 0.06): Users are frustrated due to the lack of a dedicated VR player and limited video format support. Issues with hardware compatibility, rental fees, and lack of language support further add to this frustration.
- Satisfied (weight 0.05): Users are satisfied with the convenience and comfort of using the software. The positive features and social interactions, along with the ease of use, contribute to this satisfaction.
- Enthusiastic (weight 0.03): Users are enthusiastic about the unique social experience and features of the software. The enjoyment of hosting movies and social interactions enhances this enthusiasm.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Users are enthusiastic about the VR experience and highly recommend it. The performance and potential of the software contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Users are happy with the rooms where people do karaoke and just chill. These positive social interactions contribute to their happiness.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Users feel nostalgic as the app provided a significant escape during the pandemic. This emotional connection to past experiences contributes to their nostalgia.
- Relief (weight 0.02): Users feel relieved as solutions were provided for server connection issues. This resolution of technical problems contributes to their relief.
- Astonishment (weight 0.02): Users are astonished by the 3D movie experience. The immersive and high-quality features of the app contribute to this astonishment.
- Love (weight 0.02): Users love the concept and quality of the app. The overall positive experience and features contribute to this feeling of love.
- Awe (weight 0.02): Users are in awe of the realistic and amazing VR experience. The immersive and high-quality features of the app contribute to this sense of awe.}