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The Walk VR

The Walk VR

by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

287 ratings
66 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 4, 2016
  • October 15, 2016

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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About

Experience a thrilling walk across a wire between two towers, 94 stories high. Choose between immersive Virtual Reality mode with a VR viewer or a 360 Video mode using just your mobile device.

✓Virtual Reality mode
✓360 Video mode
✓Tower walk simulation
✓High-altitude wire walk
✓Seated experience recommended
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Walk VR. Based on 287 reviews and a 2.2/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🎬Immersive VR experience for first-time users
  • 😲Realistic sensation of height and vertigo
  • 🎥High-quality video content
  • 👥Effective for demonstrating VR capabilities to others

Negative things

  • 🐛Severe screen shaking and jerking issues
  • 🐛Constant drifting to the side
  • ❌No user control over video playback
  • 😵Causes dizziness, nausea, and headaches
  • 📱Incompatible with multiple iPhone models
  • 🎮Not an actual game, just a passive video
  • ⚡Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 😴Repetitive and boring after initial viewing
  • 🔧Poor calibration and gyroscope support
  • 📺Low video quality and resolution
  • 🎯Misleading app description and expectations
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What's New in The Walk VR

1.1

October 15, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor bug fixes

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User reviews

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Horrible app

This is the worst app ever all it was was A camera shaking around and it’s so dumb and it’s just a movie promo
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BAD

Soon as I go on it it’s fine, But when I play on cardboard, IT GLITCHES!, Stop it
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Don’t download

DO NOT DOWNLOAD it does not work and everything just shakes and the screen goes crazy, ignore the review that says that it works and to ignore these ones. It does not work
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Worst application ever 👎🏿

I hate this the game doesn’t even work
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Quit

Just stop. Y’all don’t know how to make a vr game, quit.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Screen shakes uncontrollably during playback

Bug

View drifts continuously to the side

Bug

App crashes on startup or after warnings

Bug

Gyroscope not calibrating properly

Bug

Incompatible with iPhone 5s, 6s, 7+, XR, X, 11

Bug

Screen orientation locks sideways

Bug

Jerky and laggy video playback

Bug

Flashing and flickering visuals

Bug

Unable to press buttons or interact with UI

Bug

Video continues moving even when user stops

Bug

Cardboard VR mode causes severe glitching

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Fix gyroscope calibration and drift issues

Feature

Add user control over camera movement

Feature

Improve video quality to 1080p or higher

Feature

Add more content and variety

Feature

Implement landscape mode rotation

Feature

Add sound/audio support

Feature

Create actual interactive gameplay elements

Feature

Improve stability across all iOS devices

Feature

FAQ

What is The Walk VR app?

The Walk VR is an application that allows you to experience a simulated walk across a wire between two high towers. It offers two viewing modes: Virtual Reality for an immersive experience with a VR viewer, and 360 Video for use with just your mobile device.

How do I use the Virtual Reality mode?

To use Virtual Reality mode, you will need a VR viewer such as Merge VR or Google Cardboard. Place your mobile device into the viewer after selecting the "Virtual Reality" option within the app.

Is the app free to download and use?

Yes, the app is free to download. The description indicates that you should "Download the Free App" and does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription costs.

What are the compatibility requirements for The Walk VR?

The app is designed to be used with a mobile device. For the Virtual Reality mode, a compatible VR viewer like Merge VR or Google Cardboard is required. The app also mentions that Virtual Reality is not recommended for children under 7.

What is the recommended way to experience The Walk VR?

The experience should only be viewed while seated. It is also advised to follow all instructions included with your VR viewer before use and to stop if you experience any discomfort or health reactions.