Info about Virtual Desktop Dashboard:

Official game description:
The Virtual Desktop Dashboard lets you see and use your computer while in any VR app or game with minimal overhead. You can detach the desktop, move and resize it and it will remain visible while you play other games. You can cycle through all connected monitors.

Release date: Jan 11, 2018

Categories: Productivity Application, Utility, Virtual Reality


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics: No data
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Practical Multitasker (sale)
    - Motivation: Efficiency and multitasking
    - Playstyle: Uses virtual desktop for productivity and entertainment simultaneously.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Productivity-focused; Multitasker
    - Reference games: Poker; Desktop+


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:
- Highly functional and reliable (weight 0.43): The application is frequently described as working almost flawlessly, well, and fantastically. Users appreciate its reliability and performance.
- Convenient virtual desktop features (weight 0.33): The virtual desktop functionality is highly appreciated, including the ability to move the virtual desktop around and display the PC screen on hand in VR.
- Must-have VR program (weight 0.25): Many users consider this application a must-have for VR, indicating its essential nature and high value in the VR community.
- Interacts with Windows UAC (weight 0.24): The application can interact with Windows UAC prompts and resolves related focus issues, enhancing user experience on Windows.
- Minimal performance impact (weight 0.24): Users report that the application has no notable impact on performance, making it efficient and non-intrusive.
- Better than Steam VR Desktop (weight 0.24): The application is considered a better alternative to the default Steam VR Desktop, offering enhanced functionality.
- Highly praised virtual dashboard (weight 0.14): The virtual dashboard is highly praised by users, being described as the coolest thing ever.
- Control computer without removing HMD (weight 0.14): Users can control their computer without the need to put the HMD down, providing a seamless VR experience.
- Useful for VR desktop viewing (weight 0.14): The application is found useful for viewing the desktop in VR, providing a practical solution for users.
- User-friendly options and settings (weight 0.14): Users find the options and settings easy to use, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Worth the investment (weight 0.14): Users believe the application is worth the money, indicating good value for the price.
- Fewer crashes than built-in desktop (weight 0.14): The application crashes less than the built-in 'Desktop' view, indicating better stability.
- Easy app/game switching (weight 0.14): The application provides an easy way to switch from the current running app/game into a desktop, enhancing user convenience.
- Compatible with Valve Index (weight 0.13): The application works great on Valve Index, indicating good compatibility with this VR hardware.
- View one monitor at a time (weight 0.13): The application allows users to view one whole monitor at a time, which can be useful for various tasks.
- Works fine as of recent date (weight 0.13): Users report that the application works fine as of the date mentioned, indicating recent reliability.
- Detailed quick start guide (weight 0.13): The application provides a detailed quick start guide, helping users get started easily.
- Compatible with Windows Mixed Reality (weight 0.13): The application works great with Windows Mixed Reality, indicating good compatibility with this VR platform.
- Provides troubleshooting steps (weight 0.13): The application provides troubleshooting steps, helping users resolve issues more easily.

Common complaints:
- Application fails to launch (weight 0.85): Many users report that the application does not start or launch properly, indicating significant issues with the initial execution of the software.
- Keyboard functionality issues (weight 0.55): There are various problems related to the keyboard, including lack of VR keyboard support and general issues with keyboard functionality within the application.
- Window management problems (weight 0.54): Users experience difficulties in displaying individual windows and moving them around, which hinders the overall usability of the application.
- Mouse functionality issues (weight 0.39): There are various problems with mouse functionality, including issues with clicking and dragging, and the mouse getting stuck.
- Multiple monitor support issues (weight 0.33): The software has problems functioning correctly with multiple monitors, especially those with different resolutions, and often fails to handle mouse clicks accurately.
- Unreliable performance (weight 0.24): Users find the application to be unreliable, with inconsistent performance and functionality.
- Lack of user guidance (weight 0.23): The application lacks sufficient instructions and initial guidance, making it difficult for new users to get started.
- Installation issues (weight 0.22): Users encounter errors related to installation not being found, which can prevent them from using the application.
- Frequent crashes and freezes (weight 0.15): The software is reported to crash and freeze frequently, leading to a poor user experience and potential loss of work.
- System errors caused (weight 0.14): The application causes system errors, which can affect the overall stability and performance of the user's computer.
- Unexpected reinstallations (weight 0.13): The software has been known to reinstall itself unexpectedly, which can be disruptive and confusing for users.
- Poor comparison to alternatives (weight 0.13): Users feel that the application is worse than other built-in alternatives, such as Steam's desktop solution.
- Misleading advertising (weight 0.13): The application does not work as advertised, leading to user dissatisfaction and mistrust.
- Virtual desktop limitations (weight 0.13): Users are unable to create multiple virtual desktops, which limits the functionality and flexibility of the application.
- Lack of developer updates (weight 0.13): There have been no updates from the developer for over 7 months, indicating a lack of ongoing support and improvements.
- Connection issues (weight 0.13): Users report difficulties in connecting to the service, which can prevent them from using the application altogether.
- No curved screen support (weight 0.12): The application does not support curved screens, which limits its usability for users with such setups.
- No Chinese language support (weight 0.12): The application lacks support for the Chinese language, which can be a significant limitation for Chinese-speaking users.
- Controller dependency (weight 0.12): The application requires controllers to function, which can be inconvenient for users who prefer other input methods.
- Spamming notifications (weight 0.12): The application spams friends with 'Now Playing' notifications, which can be annoying and intrusive.
- Lack of troubleshooting options (weight 0.12): There are no troubleshooting options available, making it difficult for users to resolve issues on their own.
- Display issues with monitor off (weight 0.11): Nothing is displayed when the monitor is turned off, which can be problematic for users who rely on this feature.

Gameplay feedback:
- Virtual Desktop Functionality (weight 0.42): Players are discussing various aspects of virtual desktop functionality, including integration, movement, and dashboard features. This indicates a strong interest in improving the virtual desktop experience.
- Steam Overlay Functionality (weight 0.14): There is feedback specifically about the Steam overlay functionality. Players seem to be focused on how well the game integrates with Steam's overlay system.
- Keyboard and Control Interactions (weight 0.14): Feedback highlights the need for better keyboard and control interactions. This suggests that players are looking for more intuitive and responsive control mechanisms.
- Desktop Scaling Functionality (weight 0.13): Players have mentioned desktop scaling functionality, indicating a desire for better customization and usability options for desktop interfaces within the game.
- Compatibility with Windows Mixed Reality (weight 0.12): There is feedback regarding compatibility with Windows Mixed Reality. This shows that players are interested in ensuring the game works well with various VR platforms.

Performance notes:
- Game crashes and freezes (weight 0.51): The game experiences frequent crashes and freezes, including crashes on launch. This significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
- Long startup time (weight 0.14): The game takes a considerable amount of time to start up, which can be frustrating for players eager to begin their gaming session.

Recommendations:
- Mouse preferred over motion controls (weight 0.13): Players suggest using a mouse instead of motion controllers for better gameplay experience.
- Good for passive gaming (weight 0.12): The game is recommended for watching videos while playing non-action games, indicating it's suitable for casual or passive gaming sessions.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.33): Players are frustrated due to frequent crashes, freezes, and the application not working as expected. Issues with the software not displaying content, unreliable behavior with controllers, and problems with mouse-clicks and dragging functionality contribute to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.14): Users are disappointed because of the limited functionality and poor performance of the software. The application's inability to replace multiple monitors and being worse than the built-in desktop also lead to disappointment.
- Anger (weight 0.11): Players are angry due to the software not working and causing system errors. The application's unreliability and the need for refunds, as well as advising others not to buy it, further fuel this anger.
- Frustrated (weight 0.11): Users are frustrated because the product does not work and wastes their time. Additional frustrations stem from the product not starting, lack of Chinese language support, and inability to connect to the service.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Players are satisfied with the application's performance and ease of use. The useful functionality added to SteamVR also contributes to their satisfaction.
- Excited (weight 0.06): Users are excited about the functionality and performance of the virtual desktop feature. The virtual dashboard functionality also generates excitement.
- Satisfied (weight 0.06): Players are satisfied with the overall performance and functionality of the Virtual Desktop/Dashboard. The virtual desktop's performance and functionality also contribute to their satisfaction.
- Disappointed (weight 0.03): Users are disappointed due to the lack of scaling functionality and developer updates.
- Enthusiastic (weight 0.03): Players are enthusiastic about the overall performance and functionality of the product.
- Amazement (weight 0.03): Users are amazed by the functionality and ease of use of the application.
- Annoyance (weight 0.03): Players are annoyed by the application spamming friends with notifications.}