Notre-Dame de Paris: Journey Back In Time
Step back in time and experience Notre-Dame de Paris as it stood two centuries ago, during the tumultuous days of the French Revolution!
Originally developed for Assassin’s Creed: Unity, this breathtaking 3D recreation of the cathedral took an astonishing 5,000 hours of meticulous graphic work, all under the guidance of expert historians. Now, Ubisoft has transformed this acclaimed model into a mesmerizing virtual tour, letting you explore Notre-Dame like never before—from the majestic nave to the soaring spire—immersed in the vibrant heartbeat of late 18th-century Paris.
All of this unfolds to the stirring melodies of a Bach fantasia, played on Notre-Dame’s legendary Cavaillé-Coll organ!
This extraordinary experience was first unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters during Heritage Days 2019 and later opened to the public in an exhibition at the Archaeological Crypt of Paris (2021-2022).
Notre Dame VR experience reviews
The reviews for this Notre Dame VR experience are mixed.
Positive Aspects:
- Many users found the experience beautiful, atmospheric, and even emotional. Some described it as breathtaking and immersive, praising the sense of presence, particularly in the hot air balloon segment.
- The app was appreciated as a peaceful retreat and a well-crafted VR experience, with some users even considering it award-worthy.
Criticisms:
- Several users pointed out low-quality textures, basic polygonal models, and pixelated distant scenery.
- A major complaint was the lack of free movement, as users are restricted to static viewpoints with no locomotion options.
- Some felt the experience was too limited, especially the short hot air balloon sequence.
- A few suggested that watching a video might be a better alternative due to the graphical shortcomings.
Overall, while some found it awe-inspiring, others were disappointed by technical limitations and lack of interactivity.