Systematic Review of Comparative Studies of the Impact of Realism in Immersive Virtual Experiences
Guilherme Gonçalves, Hugo Coelho, Pedro Monteiro, Miguel Melo, Maximino Bessa
Abstract
The adoption of immersive virtual experiences (IVEs) opened new research lines where the impact of realism is being studied, allowing developers to focus resources on realism factors proven to improve the user experience the most. We analyzed papers that compared different levels of realism and evaluated their impact on user experience. Exploratorily, we also synthesized the realism terms used by authors. From 1,300 initial documents, 79 met the eligibility criteria. Overall, most of the studies reported that higher realism has a positive impact on user experience. These data allow a better understanding of realism in IVEs, guiding future R&D.
Topics & Concepts
RealismComputer scienceFocus (optics)Human–computer interactionAestheticsEpistemologyArtPhilosophyPhysicsOpticsVirtual Reality Applications and ImpactsImage and Video Quality AssessmentAesthetic Perception and Analysis