About this game
NOTE: This game can only be used with the Oculus Quest/Quest 2 when the headset is connected to a VR compatible Windows PC via an Oculus Link compatible cable
Requires a virtual reality headset, supports Valve Index, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive or Windows Mixed Reality.
You are gifted every moment with life's most precious achievement: A conscious mind, enabling you to sense and hold within, the universe's boundless beauty - a source of infinite inspiration that fuels your inner space.
Our way of thinking about life influences our perception of the world around us. False priorities can act like blinders and make us overlook the ever-present beauty of the universe, which can be our greatest source of energy and inspiration. A positive and grateful mindset enables us to harvest that energy to fuel our inner space and retain well-being. With this virtual-reality experience, I express my own appreciation for and feelings about the gift of life. We need to keep our ability to see the world through the wondering eyes of a child.
It is a journey within that hopefully will touch you on an emotional level and make you transcend into a relaxed and appreciative state of mind.
FOR USERS WITH WIN 7/8 OR PERFORMANCE ISSUES
- There is now a WIN 7/8 compatible version available that you can just choose by opting into the beta branch called "win7-8-alternative": Right-click app in your library -> Properties -> Betas
- This one has a resolution of 4096*2304px instead of 4096*4096px due to older WIN systems having an outdated "Media Foundation" framework. I also recommend this version to users with performance issues.
CONSCIOUS EXISTENCE is a linear 12min pre-rendered, stereoscopic 360/VR short film by Marc Zimmermann aka. EpicScapes.
[WARNING] The experience contains a scene with flashy/stroboscope-like effects - if you are sensitive to those kinds of sensations, or if you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing.
- The experience comes with its own player to ensure smooth playback of the 360/VR-video file at 4096*4096px @ 60fps and high-bitrate on VR-enabled workstations (WIN10 ONLY, NVidia 970GTX upwards. For older (WIN7/8) systems please opt into the beta branch called "win-7-8-alternative" as described above).
- If needed there is a simple playback control and functions to toggle the voice on/off and to reset view which can be accessed using your VR controllers or via keyboard shortcuts: Play/Pause - Space; R - Reset View; L - Toggle Voice | app window needs to be in focus
