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About SPHERES

Uncover the hidden songs of the cosmos through this powerful, immersive spectacle that fuses art with science. Using hand tracking and light interactivity, join with the universe and bring life to the veiled symphony of sound and light.

Directed by Eliza McNitt, from executive producers Darren Aronofsky & Ari Handel, and narrated by Millie Bobby Brown, Jessica Chastain, and Patti Smith.

Chapter I: Chorus of the Cosmos
Narrated by Millie Bobby Brown
Planet Earth sings. Our solar system becomes a musical instrument as we discover the Universe through sound.
Time: 13 Minutes

Chapter II: Songs of Spacetime
Narrated by Jessica Chastain
Dive into the heart of a black hole to uncover the breakthrough discovery of gravitational waves. Fall into the darkness, and you will find the light.
Time:12 Minutes

Chapter III: Pale Blue Dot
Narrated by Patti Smith
The Big Bang was silent. Then came sound. Travel from the edge of the cosmos to uncover the strangest song of all.
Time: 13 Minutes

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Details of SPHERES

Category: Entertainment
Supported Platforms: Quest, Quest 2
Supported Player Modes: Standing, Roomscale
Genres: Documentary & History, Space/Universe, 360 Experience (non-game)
Supported Languages: English, Chinese (China), French (France), Japanese, Korean
Latest Version: 1.41
Required Space: 3.30 GB
Total Installed Space: 1.82 GB
Publisher: CityLights VR
Developer: Novelab
Release Date: 12-Nov-2020
IARC Rating: PEGI 3
Rating: 4.2
Price: $9.99
Website: https://www.citylightsvr.com/
Available on: Oculus VR Store

User Reviews

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Amazing but short content. I hope that they will decide to expand into more experiences like these 3 chapters This experience is not only ideal for someone just being introduced to VR but also for those tha...
Alabeth
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It's not bad. Just not great. Like someone else wrote, it doesn't seem to have much science behind the projected animations. What you get is mostly an OK light show. Interractions aren't that complicated. So...
Nataq666
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Once you try Spheres, all other VR apps will pale. This is the most visual and incredible VR journey. You will see and hear outer space and other planets in a way you have never seen them before. You will jo...
SaturnFemm