Blade Runner 2049 Memory Lab

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The image is a promotional graphic for “Blade Runner 2049: Memory Lab Part II.” It features a dark, atmospheric scene with neon signs, silhouettes of people, and a futuristic urban setting inspired by the Blade Runner universe.

Commissioned as a way to promote an upcoming movie, Blade Runner 2049 Memory Lab is a visual treat that immerses you in a science fiction world of neon noir and artificial intelligence. Utilizing a mixture of scenes from both the 1982 and 2017 movies, you get take to the rainy skies of a future Los Angeles in a flying car and perform some detective work in the streets of the futuristic city.

Fans of the series will certainly want to check this out, and the live-action actors presented in a 3D photogrammetry style are particularly impressive and fit in well with the plot. However, beyond the great visuals we were disappointed by the experience. The storyline built around deconstructing a stored memory is confusing, particularly if you're not familiar with the themes of Blade Runner. Also a futuristic cityscape that you set out to explore is amply detailed, but held back by an uninspired point-and-click mini game made worse by an unnecessarily complex teleportation-based movement system. There also a depiction of execution style gun violence that some viewers may not appreciate.

Folks with a PCVR or Quest Link headset that want to explore a futuristic landscape in a flying car will likely get much more out of AirCar, which is covered by a separate review.

Blade Runner 2049 Memory Lab is the second of a planned series of three virtual reality experiences. The first part being Blade Runner 2049 Replicant Pursuit built utilizing older technology for the now-defunct Oculus Go that cannot be played on modern headsets. The concluding third part of the series was never made.

The image depicts a rainy, nighttime city scene with neon signs and billboards, reminiscent of a cyberpunk aesthetic. There is a car in the foreground with reflections on its wet surface, and silhouettes of people are visible in the misty background. The neon signs add vibrant colors to the otherwise dark setting, creating an atmosphere that is both moody and visually striking.

The image depicts a rainy, nighttime city scene with neon signs and billboards, reminiscent of a cyberpunk aesthetic. There is a car in the foreground with reflections on its wet surface, and silhouettes of people are visible in the misty background. The neon signs add vibrant colors to the otherwise dark setting, creating an atmosphere that is both moody and visually striking.

The image shows a first-person view from the cockpit of a futuristic vehicle, possibly a flying car or spacecraft. The windshield is dotted with raindrops, and through it, one can see a gloomy cityscape with tall buildings shrouded in mist or fog. There is another similar vehicle flying outside to the left. Inside the cockpit, there are illuminated control panels with various digital screens displaying charts, graphs, and unknown readings that contribute to the futuristic setting.

Summary:

Excellent visuals

Confusing and unengaging storyline

Clumsy movement and uninspired mini-game

Supported Languages:
English

External Links:
YouTube:Trailer

Product Links:

Free at Meta PCVR Store
Requires a PC. View in Oculus Rift or Meta Quest linked to PC.